While the M&P22 is a great training pistol for the larger calibers it is a fun gun to shoot even if you don't have a M&P. There are more accurate 22s out there (I have the Ruger 22/45 that will shoot rings around the M&P) but if I want to just have fun I pick the M&P everytime. It fits my hand nicely and I can hit 8" steel plates out to 20 yards fairly easily. I'm sure it will do better but I'm not as good as I used to be. In case you haven't noticed, I like my M&P22 and so does my daughter.
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I'm still looking for a M&P22.

My thought are that it will NOT be a target gun. I have a Ruger Standard (before they were Mark 1) and a S&W model 41. The 41 is more accurate than I will ever be, and when I inherited it there was a scope on it. It hits exactly where you aim it. The Ruger is similar although I have never had a scope on it to verify.

I think the M&P22 will be like comparing my M&P15-22 to my target 22. The Anschutz makes one hole at 50 feet, the M&P15-22 has fliers. Both are fun, but you have to decide what your objective is. If you are picking matchsticks off a rail use the target gun. If you just want to pop balloons use the M&P. Obviously my 10 year old prefers the M&P15-22!

If you are going to compete, I don't think the M&P will satisfy you. The best thing to do is buy a fun gun and a target gun!

I got mine for my FS M&P collection and a cheap (ammo) plinker. Target wise,I have a High Standard that will drive tacks if I'm dialed in.

I bought the M&P 22 and should have it in a few days. I hear what you're saying about the others having an edge in accuracy, but my gut was just screaming to get the M&P. I'm not a competition shooter and just didn't like the looks of the other 2. Also, the full size M&P feels so right in my hand. Maybe this will inspire me to get a 9MM version one day.

I'm not a competition shooter, I just like being able to shoot shotgun shells at 20yds with my Buckmark.

You're saying this can't be done with the M&P?

I know I couldn't do it and my buddy couldn't do it.

Aside from that, the M&P clearly doesn't group as well on paper.

I'll see if I can when it comes in. Don't regret the M&P, though. Feels like it was born to sit in my hand. Buckmarks don;t give me that feeling.