M&P 22 & M&P 22 Compact Customer Service Trivia

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I'm trying to decide on which of the subject rimfire pistols to buy. I have been reading a lot of different forums, blogs and YouTube reviews.

I called S&W Customer Service today to answer a few questions. My call was answered by "Joe".

My Q: Are there different SKUs for the M&P 22?
Joe A: Yes

My Q: Do they all have threaded barrels?
Joe A: No.

Joe Q: What state do you live in?
My A: Texas

Joe: You want SKU 222000.

My Q: Is S&W planning to discontinue the M&P 22?
Joe A: Not at this time.

My Q: Are there different SKUs for the M&P 22 Compact?
Joe A: No, there is a single SKU.

My Q: Is the M&P 22 Compact supplied with a wrench to remove the thread protector?
Joe A: No

My Q: Why not?
Joe A: The suppressor manufacturers are going to supply one.

My Q: Which manufacturers?
Joe A: Well, we work with GEMTECH.

My Q: Several forum posts state the M&P 22 Compact thread protector is hard to remove. Is it installed with a thread locking compound?
Joe A: No, but they are really torqued.

I'm leaning toward the Compact, but I'm a little annoyed that there is no supplied wrench to remove the thread protector and it was installed using a high torque value.
 
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This is useful information. I am trying to decide between the two for my wife. She has shot the M&P22 and likes it (better than other similar 22s). We haven't shot the Compact 22. It isn't available for rent at our range. I wish you had asked the rep for a comparison of the trigger pulls on the two guns.

Thanks,
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I absolutely trashed the thread protector getting it off the 22 Compact. Had to get the gunsmith at my store to do it, and it was a nightmare for him to get it off. I called S&W and they sent me another, but it's a total joke there's no wrench in the box like with the full-size 22.
 
I don't see a suppressor in my future, even though they are legal in my state. I just turn off my hearing aids. :(

I really don't want a gun with a threaded barrel, even if it comes with a protector. It's just one more thing to lose or damage, as are unprotected threads. I suspect that's the reason it's over torqued, but they still should provide a wrench. I'd still want to use a rust preventative under the protector.
 
The Compact is neater than sliced bread! I have both ....Compact and Standard, the Compact is the perfect size, nice sights and mine has had flawless operation. Holding first the standard and then compact should make up your mind, Smith has a keeper with this pistol.
 
What would be nice is a NON THREADED version for the states that forbid threaded barrels. HINT, HINT S&W
My guess is that the majority of buyers will never use the threaded barrel for a suppressor anyway.
 
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I have no need for a suppressor....
but I am VERY impressed with the .22 COMPACT .
A most excellent little pistol, but not a MATCH pistol obviously.
Great for plinking and practice for folks that CC a Shield for instance.

My wife is gonna LOVE her shiny new compact ....
 
Seriously, if anyone on the forum has a pipeline to S&W, maybe they could plant a seed regarding making the compact in both configurations. It would probably cost less to manufacture also. LOL
Ruger makes both cofigurations in the SR22 A smart idea in my opinion
 
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shotguntom said:
Seriously, if anyone on the forum has a pipeline to S&W, maybe they could plant a seed regarding making the compact in both configurations. It would probably cost less to manufacture also. LOL
Ruger makes both cofigurations in the SR22 A smart idea in my opinion
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It might eventually cost less to manufacture! but you'd have to sell a lot just to recoup the investment.

If anyone has a pipeline into S&W, I'd just like to tell them to ease off on the torque. My thread protector came loose with a loud SNAP!
 
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ScottS said:
It might eventually[/] cost less to manufacture! but you'd have to sell a lot just to recoup the investment.

If anyone has a pipeline into S&W, I'd just like to tell them to ease off on the torque. My thread protector came loose with a loud SNAP!
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I truly believe they would sell plenty without the threaded barrel. JMHO
worth what you paid for it I suppose
 
I need suppressors. I value my hearing. Shooting is much more safe and comfortable using them. It's irresponsible that politicians heavily restrict these safety devices.
 
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The compact M&P 22 is made by S&W in the USA. The M&P 22 full size is not! It's made by Walther. George
 
You need a skinny 11mm wrench that is 2mm wide to remove the thread protector. Applying some WD-40 between the muzzle/protector crevice overnight really helps. Bicycle shops have cone wrenches that are perfect for it.

Nonetheless, I still think S&W should've included a wrench AND a 1/2x28 adapter. Unfortunately it's all about cutting down on extra costs.
 
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rimshaker,

got a link for such a wrench? I've not tried a bicycle in over 30 years, so not into what shops have these days.
 
rimshaker said:
You need a skinny 11mm wrench that is 2mm wide to remove the thread protector. Applying some WD-40 between the muzzle/protector crevice overnight really helps. Bicycle shops have cone wrenches that are perfect for it.

Nonetheless, I still think S&W should've included a wrench AND a 1/2x28 adapter. Unfortunately it's all about cutting down on extra costs.
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Thank you for this! I searched high and low at HD, Lowes and Harbor Freight. Didn't think of bicycle. Haven't found them online but will go by a bike shop this week.
 
Go to sears get a good 11mm or whatever size you need and grind it to the thickness you need just keep it cool.Or better yet thay have what are called tappet wrenches they will work as is and are very handy to have worth getting a set..George
 
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Looks like this might be the exact one:

Park CBW-4

I'm going to get one just to see if it works! Good tips guys I would have never thought bicycle.
 
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