M&P 22 Compact Threaded Barrel

erok210 · May 17, 2018

I'm trying to buy an M&P 22 Compact without a threaded barrel.

But, my dealer can't seem to locate a non-threaded version. Should I have to settle for getting one with a threaded barrel, does anyone know if I need to keep the adapter screwed for regular use? I just hate the way the adapter looks and would prefer not to use it. Would it harm the gun if I leave it out?

Erok

gonerydin · May 17, 2018

erok210 said:
I'm trying to buy an M&P 22 Compact without a threaded barrel.

But, my dealer can't seem to locate a non-threaded version. Should I have to settle for getting one with a threaded barrel, does anyone know if I need to keep the adapter screwed for regular use? I just hate the way the adapter looks and would prefer not to use it. Would it harm the gun if I leave it out?

Erok

They all have threaded barrels. It’s the adaptor that protrudes past the slide. Mine did not come with the adaptor. It just has a thread protector instead. I think that’s what you are looking for.

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erok210 · May 18, 2018

Found a Protector from EWK

gonerydin said:
They all have threaded barrels. It’s the adaptor that protrudes past the slide. Mine did not come with the adaptor. It just has a thread protector instead. I think that’s what you are looking for.

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I found a Protector from EWK that I think will do the job. See here.

Thoughts?

Erok

Barbasnoo · May 18, 2018

Typically they ship with thread protectors pre-installed. If yours doesn’t, call S&W. I’d bet you a brick of 550 Federal they’d send you one for free.

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gonerydin · May 18, 2018

erok210 said:
I found a Protector from EWK that I think will do the job. See here.

Thoughts?

Erok

That’s what I have on mine.

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GeoJelly · May 18, 2018

Yes - what Barbasnoo says - call S&W and ask them - they will want the serial number but they shipped mine for free. Then it is much easier to disassemble the pistol ...

erok210 · May 18, 2018

gonerydin said:
That’s what I have on mine.

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Can you post a picture of it installed and not installed? Thanks.

gonerydin · May 18, 2018

M&P 22 Compact Threaded Barrel

erok210 said:
Can you post a picture of it installed and not installed? Thanks.

This is with the thread protector installed. I’ve never removed it because I don’t possess the correct tool and there is no need to.

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erok210 · May 19, 2018

Thanks for the picture! But, I'm a bit confused by your statement. Did you buy the EWK protector and install it, now it can't be removed without a special tool? Or, did you purchase a standard M&P 22 Compact (without the threaded barrel adapter)? See the photo of one I purchased.

gonerydin · May 19, 2018

erok210 said:
Thanks for the picture! But, I'm a bit confused by your statement. Did you buy the EWK protector and install it, now it can't be removed without a special tool? Or, did you purchase a standard M&P 22 Compact (without the threaded barrel adapter)? See the photo of one I purchased.

Mine had the thread protector from the factory. It did not come with the very thin wrench that fits it. I believe that if you by one that has the adaptor on it they include a wrench. The adaptor must be removed to field strip the pistol. The thread protector does not.

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erok210 · May 25, 2018

FYI, I purchased the Compact with a threaded adaptor. Then called S&W and requested a thread protector cap. They say its in the mail. Looks like the problem is solved.

erok210 · Jun 7, 2018

Received the Barrel Thread Protector directly from S&W

I was able to replace the Suppressor Adaptor with a Barrel Thread Protector ordered from S&W. Part Number 429020000. Thank you to all who helped me with this.

See images to see the transformation.

Eric

ScaryWoody · Jun 8, 2018

It does look much better than the stock one.

GaryV2 · Jun 8, 2018

To clear up any confusion in the thread... The standard Compact 22 comes with the thread protector installed by S&W. If you order specifying suppressor adapter then that is what comes screwed onto the barrel. I have to check the thread protector each time I clean the Compact 22 to insure it's tight. Mine tends to losen slightly after a range session (about 100 rounds).

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