M&P 22 Compact Question

[shakyshoot]

It sounds like the compact will function fine with standard velocity rounds (like CCI SV). Is there that much less wear on the gun by using SV instead of Mini Mags, or is it enough to even matter?

High velocity rounds are just fine. Since they make up the majority of bulk 22 ammo, most of your plinking type guns are made to run high velocity. I'd avoid hyper velocity rounds like Stingers and Velocitors.

 

[gatekeeper]

Mini Mags are not needed to make this work, which is nice. Some weapons require them for proper operation. The Ruger MK series is the only one I know of that shoots anything, other than the revolvers. It won't cycle a 22 Short though, a revolver will.

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[spirit4earth]

Do you store your 22 mags loaded, unloaded, or partially loaded?

 

[Ranger17]

Do you store your 22 mags loaded, unloaded, or partially loaded?

I dont leave my 22 mags loaded at all; unless I preload some the night before a range trip just to save time. Those mags are easy to load quickly so i dont have any real need to leave full in the safe.

 

[MOturkey]

Mine is relatively new (around 500 rounds total so far). I had several failures to feed with Federal HV match rounds on my first outing. Cleaned the pistol and used a bit more lube before trying it again yesterday. Shot a bunch of old ammo, dating back to at least the 1970's, mostly Federal's, just to get rid of it, and did have a couple of failure to extracts, but I'm guessing that was likely due to tarnished brass or improper ignition.

I did try some new Aguila in standard velocity, and they would not function at all, failing to eject every single time. I actually was a bit surprised, because I read probably 100 different reviews on the M&P compact 22 before I purchased mine, and many stated theirs would handle standard velocity ammo with no problem.

Also, another "issue" I would like to mention. Magazines are difficult to seat, empty or loaded. They basically have to be slapped to get them to latch into place, something that is normally not an issue on centerfire pistols. Is this normal with this gun, or is mine defective in some way. Thanks.

 

[cervri]

Just got mine last week and have only fired 4 clips...so far it hates federals and cci...hoping the remingtons I have work a lot better....I did clean and lube it before shooting it for the first time.

 

[richardw]

Hello, I have a question about S&W MP 22 compact.
My wife just bought one and I am wondering if they are
fussy as to types of ammunition. I myself had for my first
handgun bought a new S&W 22 Auto, model 22A. It was
a nice plinker but seemed to prefer CCI mini Mags and had
a definite dislike for Winchester and Aquila. I have since moved
up and passed it on to my son for his first gun.Is the M&P as fussy as my old 22A was? We will be taking it to the range soon and
I have made sure to buy CCI Mini Mags for the first outing.---John

The 22 Compact is generally not fussy about ammo. the only ammo I had a problem was Winchester Super X. Never tried Aquilla. I have tried other brands with no problems. I never shoot bilk ammo. I shoot CCI Mini Mag HP because it is one of the few 22 rounds that will expand out of a 3.5 inch barrel. Since it is the same price a CCI round nose, I shoot HP and carry. I have put at least 1,000 rounds of CCI MM HP through the 22 Compact with a single failure to feed, fire, or eject. You can trust it.

 

[Will41]

Funny, I also have some that my step dad gave me that are really old. I have not shot them yet. But, I doubt they are as old as yours.

My compact will eat anything I put in it!!! That even includes some very old Remington that was originally purchased in1960.,

 

[Dad_Roman]

The 22 Compact is generally not fussy about ammo.

I agree. Wish I could help but mine has eaten thousands of rounds in almost all colors.

It WONT run on subsonic rounds ie:CCI Quiet

...wasnt for lack of tryin though

My wife just bought one

My wife's first gun also. I think its the perfect introduction into a semi-automatic gun. Fit, function, form, everything. Field strip has a slight twist to it though.

In 30 days she went from "cant chamber a round" to moving up to a Shield9mm.

60 days later she scored a 100% on her CCW test (admittedly this was shooting almost everyday and a buncha rounds)

Couple years later and she has her own AR and she has absconded with my FS XDM45

....and her T-shirt says "Your first mistake was thinking Im like other Grandmas!"