M&P .22 General Questions

[Tyrod]

1. That question has alraedy been answered
2. Ditto
3. You need a magazine loader. A Baby UpLula is an expensive way. I use the mag loader that came with my Walther Colt 1911-22 which has nearly identical magazines. The Walther P22 has a very similar magazine as well. All 3 guns are made in the same factory. If I were to buy one, it would be this one. P22 Magazine Loader | Brass Stacker
4. Yes you can, but you might want some support for this one. It would be very easy to gouge the aluminum slide trying to press in a steel sight.
5. Don't know
6. When some company comes out with a sight mount for the gun, then you can.
7. Depends on how good a shot you are
8. On the 2" side, Pine or Spruce, probably. Oak or Maple, prolly not. On the 4" side prolly not on any. Lengthwise......good luck!

 

[JCashStudios]

Regarding S&W sending you FREE rear dot sights for my new M&P 22 to match my M&P 9mm, the answer I received from their customer service was "No." They will not send me sights and said due to different manufacturers of the 9mm and the .22, that they do not fit and have a different base. Can anyone let me know what I should do next? They weren't very nice about it....

 

[kris7047th]

Really? Because I just spoke with a rep and he is sending out rear sights for my M&P.22 pistol for free.

 

[PLUM22]

44mag.com has magazines in stock, $34.95 each, I had ordered 2 and they arrived in 3 days, web site also states how many mags they have in stock, kind of nice I think

 

[kris7047th]

S&W has them also for the same cost ^

 

[JCashStudios]

Regarding my last quote, I just received another message from S&W Customer Service further stating that S&W will not send me a rear dot site for my M&P 22 because quote: "Unfortunately, after testing the steel sights ruin the aluminum slide. So we do not send out the M&P sights for the .22" Guess I'll go to my local gun dealer and see what they have available.

 

[Maddmax]

Hey Guys,

More questions for ya.

I got my new gun (YEA !!! ) now just need time to go shooting. I was reading in the instructions that you should clean it before first time fire? Is this a strong suggestion, or is this a must do to ensure longevity of the pistol?

Thanks

You need to clean it before shooting it the first time because,they get "greased/oiled" at the factory for storage and may sit for who knows how long in who knows what kind of storage (hot/cold/damp/dry) while being shipped from the factory. Container ships take awhile getting here,container can sit for who knows how long waiting for an import inspection,then sit at a distribuer for how long,same for the dealer,then to the local gun shop. That "made for grease" coating they get from the factory helps keep them from rusting between there and "our" gun safes. Sooo,all that storage greese/lube needs to be cleaned off the gun inside and out and out of the barrel before you put any rounds safely down range. If the barrell has a heavier grease/oil inside,that can/will cause higher bore presure and could be fatal to the gun,shooter or any bystanders.

Besides,it also lets you inspect the gun for any problems. Not to mention getting more familiar with your weapon BEFORE you fire it.

The Manufacture (hopefully),handles the Quality Control. You/Me/Everyone buying, WE are actually our own Dealer/Owner Prep.

 

[Teleman1952]

Hi all -

First time gun owner (waiting for applause and not sure why) sounds like an AA opening, "Hi My name is Killshot801, and I like guns"

Anyway I just purchased a M&P .22. For $80 more I could have gotten a 9mm, but after reading some reviews I thought starting with a .22 would be much less expensive to get the hook in. It was also helpful telling the wife that a .22 is just a small step up from a pellet gun. My thought is to get hooked then buy a 9mm or 40 and have Tomb Raider side by side action.

Anyway part II
All questions about the M&P .22

1. Where can I find extra magazines?
2. How much should I expect to pay?
3. Why does the tip of my thumb hurt?
4. I read you can use .40 .45 or 9mm rear sights to upgrade the .22 for about $14, so where do I get those?
5. What is the best holster with level II safety? (So far seems like blackhawk will work)
6. Can I add a red dot sight?
7. How tight can I expect to group from 5/10/15 yards?
8. Will a .22 go through a 2x4 piece of wood?


Feel to answer one or all questions.

1. You can buy them on the S&W website through their store. You can buy the 10 round or 12 round magazine.
2. $32 for either 10 rd or 12 rd
3. What have you been doing to it?
4. I just bought my M&P 22 so I don't know that one yet. I don't have a problem with the sights that came with the gun so they will stay on for now.
5. I prefer a Bianchi Shadow pancake belt holster. I use one for my carry gun (Ruger SP101) and with your shirt untucked or with a jacket on you wouldn't know I was carrying.
6. I don't know, never used one.
7. How well can you shoot?
8. I never shot a 2x4 with a handgun chambered for a 22lr. It does a good job on squirrels, rabbits, tin cans, paper, etc....

I just bought my M&P22 and have only shot it once. Put about 300 rounds through it today and it handled well. I put CCI target loads, Remington's Cyclone high velocity loads, American Eagles high velocity loads, and some Mexican brand (Aguila's I think) through it today. It didn't like the Mexican stuff but shot everything else without a hitch. Accuracy was good nothing spectacular. I have a Ruger Mark III target that I've had for several years and it is a tack driver. I don't think the M&P22 can do what the Ruger does but it is a fun gun and will serve the purpose that I bought it for (for a trail gun to take when I go fishing or hiking).