Dumb Question about M&P .22 Pistol

[Juanlargo]

OK, so I have a dumb question regarding my M&P .22 pistol. I recently bought a couple of bricks of Aguila 30 grain 1750 fps ,22 LR ammo.

Is it safe to use this in my M&P pistol? I was told that I should not use this in my Ruger 10/22 and that it should only be used in bolt action rifles. I can't find that written anywhere so I wonder if it's OK to use in my pistol?

 

[wildfowl]

Best advice would be to call S&W and check with them first.

That little guy is moving REALLY fast if the FPS is correct.

 

[Dgunnut]

OK, so I have a dumb question regarding my M&P .22 pistol. I recently bought a couple of bricks of Aguila 30 grain 1750 fps ,22 LR ammo.

Is it safe to use this in my M&P pistol? I was told that I should not use this in my Ruger 10/22 and that it should only be used in bolt action rifles. I can't find that written anywhere so I wonder if it's OK to use in my pistol?

I say give it a try and see how it functions. It should still be made to Industry specs, just might not work reliably in you pistol. Won't know for sure unless you try

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[Juanlargo]

I see both points but I think maybe I should contact S&W, I don't want to damage my pistol. I normally shoot Winchester Superex (1300 FPS) plated and it works flawlessly. I was told on another forum that the case is longer than a standard .22LR and I believe it. I just don't want to mess up the chamber is all, I'm sure the barrel can take it.

Thank you for the replies, It's nice to know there are a lot of experienced shooters who can help when I don't know stuff.

 

[ken158]

Just shoot a few rounds and see if the gun functions. If longer, I bet no longer than Stingers... and no way to mess up a steel chamber with a brass case. Accuracy would be suspect but never know until you try.

 

[wildfowl]

The higher pressure could be more force on the slide, rails, etc because it is moving faster and more violently than originally designed. I would guess it would take a LOT of them to wear out the gun with 22 pressures, but that might be where it is noticed and warned against.

 

[hoc9sw]

If it is a longer case (like the CCI Stinger), they may advise against it.

For the Stinger, I've called and asked -
Sig says no for the 1911-22
Ruger says OK for 10/22 (non-target spec barrel), but no for the Single Six & Bearcat

 

[Juanlargo]

If it is a longer case (like the CCI Stinger), they may advise against it.

For the Stinger, I've called and asked -
Sig says no for the 1911-22
Ruger says OK for 10/22 (non-target spec barrel), but no for the Single Six & Bearcat

OK, so the shell case is longer, or probably longer. Sounds like I had better contact S&W before I try it, I really don't want to screw up my gun and I have a lot of standard .22LR ammo.

Thank you for the response.