M&P .22 PISTOL

[fdnyretired]

Would like to add one to my collection... Would love to get a first hand report from one of the fellas.

 

[DeadWhiteGoose]

Well I visiting my parents in Florida and found out my father has been looking at buying a .22 handgun. Partly for SD but mainly so he can just go target shoot at the range all dayfor cheap. He's disabled so it's one of the few things he can go and do. He really likes the walther p22's but how do they compare to the mp? Anyone have any other suggestions on good semi-auto .22 handguns? Thanks, if the mp is worth the wait I'll tell him to put in an order.

 

[Ol' Salty One]

I was at the NRA show in Pittsburgh this weekend. Spoke to the main representative from S & W and was told that the gun should ship in September but they may come in a little earlier. Check with your LGS in August for more details. I was told there will be plenty shipped from Germany so there shouldn't be a shortage. I can't wait (even though I have waited this long). BTW, it looked and felt like a nice pistol.

With that said, I believe I'll pick up a Sig Mosquito for now and wait till I actually see a M&P 22.

I think S&W pulled a "Ruger" on us.

 

[WilliamG]

I waited too long for this, so just broke down and bought a CZ Kadet .22LR conversion kit for my CZ-75 SP01 Custom. That should sort out my .22LR needs for a bit.

 

[manthony4563]

S&W M&P 22 vs. Sig Sauer 1911 22

I have been patiently waiting for S&W to ship the M&P 22 but the word is not until September. Anybody know anything about the Sig Sauer 1911 22? It's shipping now and I might be interested. Let me know if anyone tried it and what you think.

 

[tstrenuous10]

contacted a local gun shop yesterday and he said 4-6 weeks.


Macabee firerarms in Reno Nevada

 

[TSQUARED]

As I understand it the M&P22 is a Walther manufactured clone of their P22.

 

[evnash]

contacted a local gun shop yesterday and he said 4-6 weeks.


Macabee firerarms in Reno Nevada

all he is doing is calling his distributor and they are giving him a standard 4-6 weeks. until smith releases them no one will have them. its gonna be September or later....

 

[josh8042]

Just found the M&P 22 on Express Police Supply for $281. They are backordered of course but they say they will ship March 6th! I don't think I'd hold my breath, but I'm ordering one!!!

I finally got around to trying to order mine today and it's no longer showing up on OMB's website. I know it was there last week because I kept checking up on it. The only reason I waited so long is because I wanted to sell my mosquito first. I suspect they probably took it off the site because of the endless shipping delays.

 

[Lost Lake]

I spoke with them a couple days ago when they shipped me another gun and asked about the M&P 22. They said the same thing they always do.... Should be out in about a month.....

 

[Beejabbers]

I wonder if it would be smart to wait a few months after they start shipping before I buy? The initial production bugs might be taken care of by then.

 

[rgsiii]

With that said, I believe I'll pick up a Sig Mosquito for now and wait till I actually see a M&P 22.

I think S&W pulled a "Ruger" on us.

As the owner of a Mosquito and about 40 other Sigs, don't. It had severe problems when introduced and even new ones can be problematic.

 

[manthony4563]

M&P 22

I wonder if it would be smart to wait a few months after they start shipping before I buy? The initial production bugs might be taken care of by then.

I guess it would be wise to wait but I don't think I will be able to.The S&W top representative at the NRA convention said their engineers were working closely with Walther to make sure this gun was a success. I sure hope so after this long a wait from the Shot Show. We'll see.

 

[Beejabbers]

I guess it would be wise to wait but I don't think I will be able to.The S&W top representative at the NRA convention said their engineers were working closely with Walther to make sure this gun was a success. I sure hope so after this long a wait from the Shot Show. We'll see.

I sure understand. I expect my caution will disappear as soon as I see it.

 

[hazman]

I picked one up at GunGalaxy in Lyndhurst Oh. 3/22 ... put 100 CCI mini mags thru it , ran like champ !

 

[Kanewpadle]

Picked up mine yesterday and shot it today. Ran great. Accuracy was great too. It's a keeper.

 

[endthefed1776]

I talked to S&W Service Rep today. They did not know the date of availability of the new M&P22 but said to check back from time to time. Hmmm. Anyway, I was able to verify the following: .22LR, striker fired, single action, one grip size-not interchangeable, rail, threaded barrel like the Walther--need adapter most likely, 12+1 version (SKU 222000 order number) and a 10+1 version, 24 oz. weight, and the M&P22 is manufactured by Walther, Germany. Check out the link to the 2011 promo on S&W stuff that was produced for the 2011 Shot Show. The M&P22 is on page 9 !

http://www.smith-wesson.com/wcsstore/SmWesson2/upload/other/2011_NewCatalog.pdf

Most everyone probably is aware by now the M&P22 has an internal hammer and is not striker fired.