Gun Show Score-M&P 22 Compact

[Ranger17]

Always nice to read updates.

I've left my 22c at home the past several range trips as I've been spending more time with the PC Shield i picked up. Not to mention my Buckmark was getting lonely so felt I should take that one out to play as well.

Next trip though, that little compact is going along!

 

[MyDads38]

Range trip 11-5-2016

Went to the indoor range/LGS today for their Freedom Celebration event; they have it every year. 30 minutes free range time, and they were raffling off a new M&P-15 Sport and a new Shield 9mm (didn't win either :-( ). Guns, ammo and accessories all on sale.

In 30 minutes, my girlfriend and I shot 160 rounds of Federal Auto-Match ammo through the 22c. I had 1-failure to fire on the first strike, but the round went off on 2nd strike. Otherwise, the 22c ran perfectly. My girlfriend did much better this time out and I'm very proud and excited to have a shooting partner! So the 22c now has 1,347 rounds down range and has become the favorite of my girlfriend

 

[SickMAK90]

I can't remember if I've had any malfunctions of any kind from my 22c yet and I've ran it suppressed 99.9% of the time.

 

[MyDads38]

Range trip 11-9-2017

Finally back to the range for a bit of plinking. another 115 rounds Federal 38 gr. copper plated H.P. ammo without issue. So much going on in my life lately, no time for myself. Total round count now-1,462.

Forgot how much fun plinking with a 22 can be. Need to get out the Buck Mark and take it along as well

Just realized it had been a year since my last post!! I think I may have missed a few trips between time, I'll have to do better! LOL

 

[fallhunter]

I have wanted one of these for awhile, but I just can't, and won't do it because of the thumb safety. If I could remove it and plug it, like some are doing on other M&P models, I might do it.

Sent from my SM-G950U1 using Tapatalk

 

[handlebar]

Got my M&P 22 compact on 10/16/17 and shot it on 10/19/17. I fired a few hundred rounds and the only 22's it would not function with were CCI Quiets. Sights are a bit difficult to adjust and are plastic, so I may go for Fire Sights from Williams that are aluminum, fiber optics and adjustable. It was pretty accurate at 15-17 yards but on occasion would throw a round or two. Don't know why that happened, can only blame sights that did not hold zero.

 

[MyDads38]

Range trip 10-21-2017

An afternoon at the outdoor range. 50 rounds of American Eagle AE5022, 40 gr. lead solid high velocity. These did not function well through the 22 compact. Didn't seem very "high velocity" to me. Second round from first 2 magazines failed to feed/get picked up from slide. Third magazine had 2 failures of same, 2nd and 5th round. CCI Standard Velocity 22 ammo seems to have more power than these did. So, I probably won't buy these on a regular basis; the AE 38 gr. copper plated HP's shoot fine, so was surprised at the results from these. Anyway, nice afternoon, plenty of sunshine and no one else around

Round count now 1,512.

 

[MyDads38]

I have wanted one of these for awhile, but I just can't, and won't do it because of the thumb safety. If I could remove it and plug it, like some are doing on other M&P models, I might do it.

Sent from my SM-G950U1 using Tapatalk

I'm not a big fan of the thumb safety myself, but it's a range plinker, not a carry gun and while at the range it's not in use or an issue while shooting.

 

[scattershot]

I have wanted one of these for awhile, but I just can't, and won't do it because of the thumb safety. If I could remove it and plug it, like some are doing on other M&P models, I might do it.

Sent from my SM-G950U1 using Tapatalk

If it's like my M&P compact, you can lift it out with your fingers. Or, just not use it.

 

[jim46ok]

Guess that points to (or away) from a particular brand of ammo....

 

[shotguntom]

Hope you like it as much as I do, so much that I have two!

I bought my first one last Nov at a show. A dealer was giving up his FFL and unloading inventory, mostly Kimbers, and had 1 Compact 22 for $249. I passed on it because I was thinking they normally sold for that. After getting home, I gave it some more thought and priced them on line, my eyes went .
I went back to the show,(1 mile from my house) and walked out with it for $264.

I bought my second from Palmetto State Armory when they were closing them out. $259 for the std compact, $269 for the threaded barrel version.
I went for the threaded along with a 22A that was also on closeout for $199.

Help me out here. It is my understanding that all compact versions of the gun are threaded. Anyone at all ever seen a compact without threaded barrel?

 

[Dad_Roman]

Yea they are but the "Suppressor ready" has the proper thread already on the end. With a "non-ready" you have to remove the thread protector and buy the adapter for suppressors.

 

[shotguntom]

Yea they are but the "Suppressor ready" has the proper thread already on the end. With a "non-ready" you have to remove the thread protector and buy the adapter for suppressors.

Yeah, thats what I thought. My Communist state doesnt allow us to buy either. Both threaded in their eyes. Wish S&W would make a completely
Non threaded one. Really would like to own the compact.

 

[MyDads38]

Range trips, 11-4 & 11-5-2017

11-4, 50 rounds of CCI Mini Mag w/40 gr. plated RN. No issues at all and a pleasure to shoot!

11-5, 41 rounds of Winchester M22 that a fellow gave me to try. Had 1 dud that wouldn't fire, even on 2nd strike. Other 40 rounds fired fine and were accurate in the 22 compact.

Total round count now 1,602. Very happy with the 22 compact

 

[MyDads38]

Range trip 11-27-2017

Another 90 rounds through the M&P Compact. 50 rounds Federal #510, 40 grain solid lead @ M.V. 1,240 FPS. Shot like a champ through the pistol! 40 rounds of Federal American Eagle #AE22, 38 grain copper plated HP. This too shoots excellent in the 22 compact.

Really enjoy shooting/plinking 22 again. Also enjoying the 22 Compact! Round count now 1,692.

 

[Doug B]

Yeah, thats what I thought. My Communist state doesnt allow us to buy either. Both threaded in their eyes. Wish S&W would make a completely
Non threaded one. Really would like to own the compact.

Could you travel to a non commie state, buy a compact, and then hand it to a gunsmith in said state who could then remove the threads from the barrel assembly via a lathe? Then, you would have an unthreaded version that may be legal in you commie state?

 

[Doug B]

I have upwards of 5000 rounds thru my compact. Love it. Would like to buy another if the prices would come back down sub $300

Should have bought two when I got mine a few years ago. Awesome firearm. Just plain fun to shoot.

 

[ScottS]

Could you travel to a non commie state, buy a compact, and then hand it to a gunsmith in said state who could then remove the threads from the barrel assembly via a lathe? Then, you would have an unthreaded version that may be legal in you commie state?

No. You cannot travel to another state and purchase/take possession of a handgun. All handgun transfers have to occur in your state of residence.

 

[MyDads38]

Range trip 12-19/20-2017

Another 80 rounds of Federal American Eagle 38 gr. copper plated HP through the 22 compact. No issues and accuracy is very good with this ammo. Probably be the last time at the outdoor range for a while, here in East Central Indiana :-( Really enjoying shooting 22 again

Round count now 1,772.

 

[jaymz9350]

Love mine, bought it for my daughter and nieces to shoot so they could get some pistol time with something more their size than my .40 and fell in love with it my self and shoot everytime I target shoot. The only ammo I've had issues with were CCI 21 grain 18** fps rounds that didn't always cycle, mostly shoot remington golden bullets because the big 1400 rnd bucket is cheap and some CCI stingers.

Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

 

[kramden]

First range trip 9-20-2015

Well, usually my first range trip with a new gun, I'm gushing because of how well it does it's first time out. Well, not this time :-(

My thought today was to take all the high velocity, plated/jacketed 22 ammo I had to break in the M&P 22 Compact. First up, Winchester Super-X 38 gr. hollow points. first mag, 2nd round didn't fire-no noticeable firing pin indent. Back into mag and fired on 2nd try. 2nd mag, same thing, but this time the round wouldn't chamber into the gun for 2nd try-set it aside. First 10 round group was nicely clustered but 2" low and right @ 10 yards; 2nd group looked like buck shot.

On to American Eagle (AE22), same load as above-38 gr. H.P. First 2 mags no issues and nice groups. Next up, Federal Game Shok (712) 38 gr. H.P. Again with this ammo, 1 Fail to Fire in first mag, but not the second round as before. Otherwise, remaining 19 rounds, no issues.

Back to the Winchester, 10 more rounds without issues and the 1 round that wouldn't feed before, chambered and fired-WTH? 2 more mags of AE22 with no issues and 30 more rounds Fed 712, no issues. Another 10 rounds Win. Super-X with no issues.

Totals: 50 rounds Federal 712, 40 rounds AE 22 and 40 rounds Win Super-X = 130 rounds total. 3 rounds Fail to Fire first strike, but all fired on 2nd strike. 1 Fail to Feed from Win Super-X.

Guess since all my center fire pistols have had no issues (7), I was expecting same from the 22 Compact. I adjusted elevation and groups are now hitting center (close to center-I'm pulling a little right, but it was better by the end). Since I left the Thunderbolts and Fed 510 ammo at home, I was expecting "flawless" with the High Velocity fodder. Disappointed, yeah a little. Gonna ditch the new, poly, piece of junk of a 22? Not on you're life! The M&P 22 Compact is as comfy as my Shields, easy to shoot and with the right ammo, groups well enough for a fun plinker/range gun. Was expecting better results from what I consider "better quality" ammo, 2% failure in 130 rounds of 22 rimfire ammo; maybe no so bad? Thunderbolts going on next trip-my Buck Mark eats them like candy!

Sorry to hear. I bought an MP22 (full size) and a Ruger SR22. Both are excellent and have fired anything I've used. Remington bulk, Federal bulk CCI and what is becoming my favorite .22 ammo Aquila Super Extra. But back to your Compact. I find it strange that there would be so much difference between it and a full size MP22 in performance.