M&P 22 Compact Announcement

[EugeneNine]

Anyone just get the e-mail from S&W?

If you do not currently have a Facebook account please return to smith-wesson.com/mp22compact on August 12 at 12:01AM EST to find out what's new.

I just bought an M&P22 last month, would have waited if I had known there would be a compact.

 

[M&Pmeister]

The Italian mafia might be interested, as they supposedly conduct business with .22s.

 

[EugeneNine]

I waited until 12:01 and it doesn't match my 9c so its not what I was wanting anyway.

 

[rdtompki]

Appears to be much closer to the centerfire M&Ps. I wonder if the backstrap can be R&R'ed? We will never see it in CA.

 

[red dragon]

Didn't see this coming. I like it. The three dot adjustable sights are a plus. Wonder if the 12rd mags will work in it? Could've done without the safety.

 

[Venenoindy]

I really don't see what is the reason for this to exist.

 

[CharlesWA]

As an owner of a M&P 22 (and 9mm FS) I'll be interested to see how the design of this differs from the other 22 other than size.

The M&P 22 is still on the S&W site but hiding only under the 22 Rimfire pistol page, not under the M&P section like it was. I wonder if it's being phased out. I know it was manufactured for S&W by Walther. I wonder if the new Compact is manufactured by S&W.

Edit: I'm also curious if the fancy rear sight would work on the "FS" 22. Could be a nice upgrade.

 

[SoleShtr]

Looks very SIG-like.

 

[agksimon]

#makefunfunner

 

[fdw]

I think I'd like to have one.

 

[keithdog]

Looks like it would be fun to shoot. I wouldn't mind having one just for fun.

 

[cjt50]

Just got the email myself, I'm in!!

I love my MP22 and this looks like a fun addition to the stable.

 

[Ksimons]

Appears to be much closer to the centerfire M&Ps. I wonder if the backstrap can be R&R'ed? We will never see it in CA.

The rebate offer says CA so I would think you will see it.....

 

[rsrocket1]

You may be able to SSE it in CA until the end of the year. S&W certainly won't be trying to microstamp it to make it "CA friendly".

With rimfire @ $0.10/round at this time (if you can find it), I'd rather be shooting soda cans with my M&P 40 at 6 cents/round.

They make a bigger splash

 

[serpentine]

You may be able to SSE it in CA until the end of the year. S&W certainly won't be trying to microstamp it to make it "CA friendly".

With rimfire @ $0.10/round at this time (if you can find it), I'd rather be shooting soda cans with my M&P 40 at 6 cents/round.

They make a bigger splash

Where can one locate this $0.06/round deal on 40?

 

[mag318]

At least the new Compact is made in house which is good. I'm looking forward to the first range report here.

 

[RPK]

As an owner of a M&P 22 (and 9mm FS) I'll be interested to see how the design of this differs from the other 22 other than size.

The M&P 22 is still on the S&W site but hiding only under the 22 Rimfire pistol page, not under the M&P section like it was. I wonder if it's being phased out. I know it was manufactured for S&W by Walther. I wonder if the new Compact is manufactured by S&W.

Edit: I'm also curious if the fancy rear sight would work on the "FS" 22. Could be a nice upgrade.

22plinkster has a video up on YouTube with the 22 compact and they said it was manufactured by S&W not Walther.

 

[rsrocket1]

Where can one locate this $0.06/round deal on 40?

Sorry for taking this a little off course, but the question was asked...

The big savings is lead. I got a few hundred pounds at $0.70/pound:

Made ingots:

Cast bullets:

Powder coat them (no lube needed):

$0.018 per 180g lead bullet
$0.01 for powder (5 grains @ $120/8 pounds)
$0.03 per primer ($30/10000)

My time is free because I don't work overtime to buy load or shoot bullets, I do my casting, loading and shooting during my leisure time.

 

[Capt_Destro]

Might be M&P45C/Glock 19 sized in regards to height. When are the 9/40 versions coming >.<

 

[JohnSW]

said it was manufactured by S&W not Walther.

Judging by an S&W financial press release, S&W is done with Walther:

"Excluding Walther products that were sold in the prior year pursuant to an agreement that has since ended, ..."

Investors - Press Releases - Smith & Wesson

 

[Trons]

I was hoping it was the size of the Shield. I'm a little disappointed. Had it been the size of the Shield, I would have sold my M&P .22lr and bought one. As is, I'm not sold. I'll probably pick it up, though, just in case, when my LGS gets one.

 

[GerSan69]

According to info from Julie Golob, it is similar to the Shield with a slightly longer threaded barrel.

 

[serpentine]

Sorry for taking this a little off course, but the question was asked...

The big savings is lead. I got a few hundred pounds at $0.70/pound:

Made ingots:

Cast bullets:

Powder coat them (no lube needed):

$0.018 per 180g lead bullet
$0.01 for powder (5 grains @ $120/8 pounds)
$0.03 per primer ($30/10000)

My time is free because I don't work overtime to buy load or shoot bullets, I do my casting, loading and shooting during my leisure time.

That's awesome. I load, but I buy my components.

 

[M&Pmeister]

rsrocket1, what kind of powder do your use? Polyester or epoxy? Does it foul the barrel at all? Very interesting, indeed.

 

[ditto1958]

1.Smith makes this one here in America.
2.It comes with two magazines.
3.It's going to be about the same price as the Ruger SR-22.

If it's as reliable as the Ruger is reputed to be, it looks like a winner to me.

 

[RPeacock1128]

Didn't see this coming. I like it. The three dot adjustable sights are a plus. Wonder if the 12rd mags will work in it? Could've done without the safety.

The magazines appear to be different (different part number) and a review on YouTube had the mags side by side and they are slightly a different size.

RP

 

[alfonzo]

There seems to be so many nice .22 lr pistols and rifles available more
than any time in my life, and I am 63 years old.

The big problem is there is no .22 lr ammo available where I live in Northwestern Oregon. The biggest store is Fred Meyer. The last time .22 lr was in stock they received only 3 boxes of .22 lr 2 weeks ago and was gone in minutes.

When I was a kid during the 1960's you could buy all the .22 lr ammo you wanted at the general store or hardware store if there was no sporting goods / gun store available. How times have changed.