Just took my new M&P22 compact with my Sparrow can out for the initial test drive. It functioned flawlessly with junk bulk ammo. Not a single hiccup, jam, FTF, or FTE - nothin but fun. The fit and feel is that of a high end quality firearm and the ambi safety was a real treat. All my past .22 auto experience was with Mark1-3's and a walther PP22.
I gave all my auto 22's to my sons when I bought a CZ SP01 9mm and the CZ 22 conversion, threaded. The CZ was a decocker model and the 22 conversion was flawless. But when I purchased my Sig P290rs, I decided to give one of my son's the CZ combo and stick with the Sig for my 9mm carry. This left me without a .22 auto.
A local gun enthusiast and dealer showed me the M&P22 Compact and stated that he owned one and how much he thought of S&W's quality standards in the M&P line. SO, I thought what the heck and jumped. WHAT A TREAT!!!! The M&P22 Compact has become the host for my suppressor. It's just a whole lot of fun and very reliable.
I also took off of the dealer's hands, a S&W model 24-6 3" barrel 44spl that was in mint condition, never fired (a safe queen) but without the original box and paperwork. Its owner passed away and the widow was liquidating the collection. I paid $600. I don't need no stinkin $600+ box and paperwork for this treasure. It turns out, when I researched this particular revolver with S&W that it is 1 out of 250 made. It is my new trail gun for Colorado hiking (two snake shot followed by 4 hollow points and heavy slugs - every other round).
I gave all my auto 22's to my sons when I bought a CZ SP01 9mm and the CZ 22 conversion, threaded. The CZ was a decocker model and the 22 conversion was flawless. But when I purchased my Sig P290rs, I decided to give one of my son's the CZ combo and stick with the Sig for my 9mm carry. This left me without a .22 auto.
A local gun enthusiast and dealer showed me the M&P22 Compact and stated that he owned one and how much he thought of S&W's quality standards in the M&P line. SO, I thought what the heck and jumped. WHAT A TREAT!!!! The M&P22 Compact has become the host for my suppressor. It's just a whole lot of fun and very reliable.
I also took off of the dealer's hands, a S&W model 24-6 3" barrel 44spl that was in mint condition, never fired (a safe queen) but without the original box and paperwork. Its owner passed away and the widow was liquidating the collection. I paid $600. I don't need no stinkin $600+ box and paperwork for this treasure. It turns out, when I researched this particular revolver with S&W that it is 1 out of 250 made. It is my new trail gun for Colorado hiking (two snake shot followed by 4 hollow points and heavy slugs - every other round).
