I love mine and it runs great with everything but CCI Quiet@700fps. Worth the money? Plastic and a little steel/aluminum should not cost so much but what can you do. I shoot it way more than any handgun I own due to the ammo situation because I have years worth of 22lr. It has a nice trigger and full frame. I put a Dawson FO on the front and it's so much fun on my back 40 steel range.
M&P 22 worth the money?
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michaeld1953
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Yeah, those Winchester 555 bulk boxes suck. I am going to go to the range and stay long enough to fight my way through about 400 of a 500 round box I got just to get rid of them. Seems like it averages a FTE or FTF every 6-8 rounds, otherwise you put good ammo in it, it will whip off 12 rapid fire rounds in a hearbeat. One other thing I like is the M&P22, the M&P9 FDE, the SD9VE and SD40VE all are a dead nuts fit for the Blackhawk #410025BKR or the 410425BKR, the only difference is the exterior finish. The Winchester rounds are the only ones I have put through it that it didn't like. Stay away from them and you are good to go.
jfwright1955
Member
I'm an M&P fan through and through having a.40 full-size and two .40 Shields so getting the .22LR made sense for me so all of my handguns have the same basic feel, layout, and similar operating characteristics with the exception of recoil and a couple of other minor differences between the .22LR and the other pistols in the lineup.
The .22LR also allows me to practice more often because of the cheaper ammo (albeit not as cheap as it used to be right now) and it's a seamless transition to the full-size and Shields during my practice routine.
Of course, to round out my M&P stable I have the M&P 15-22, which is as much fun if not more so to shoot than the pistols; is cheap to operate so I can practice with it more often; and, it uses the same platform as its big brother so, again, it's a seamless transition to the M&P 15.
In regards to FTEs and FTFs I guess I'm fortunate as I can count them on one hand after having run probably close to 5K rounds through my .22LR, and that's running just about every brand of ammo through it you can imagine. Maybe it's because I give it a good clean after every use.
Anyway, long story short, I'd recommend the M&P .22LR.
The .22LR also allows me to practice more often because of the cheaper ammo (albeit not as cheap as it used to be right now) and it's a seamless transition to the full-size and Shields during my practice routine.
Of course, to round out my M&P stable I have the M&P 15-22, which is as much fun if not more so to shoot than the pistols; is cheap to operate so I can practice with it more often; and, it uses the same platform as its big brother so, again, it's a seamless transition to the M&P 15.
In regards to FTEs and FTFs I guess I'm fortunate as I can count them on one hand after having run probably close to 5K rounds through my .22LR, and that's running just about every brand of ammo through it you can imagine. Maybe it's because I give it a good clean after every use.
Anyway, long story short, I'd recommend the M&P .22LR.
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mizzouri1
Member
i have the m&p .22 and the sr22, love them both. i would recomend either one.
Some here are complaining about Winchester 555, all I can say is my M&P22, Ruger mkIII, Browning Buckmark, Remington 597 and Winchester 290 all semi auto's have no problems shooting them and the Winchester Xperts!
TheMaineEvent
Member
Love my M&P22. I have banana hands so I needed a full-size .22 pistol. Some of the other makes were too small, but this one fit the bill perfectly.
Bengal07
US Veteran
M&P 22
Have had mine for about 6 months---fun gun-------good armadillo killer---take it to the range quite often. I have had opportunity to see guys trying to teach their wives and girlfriends how to shoot with 9mms or even 40s and 45s--------I pull them aside and loan them my M&P22 with a few loaded magazines and watch at how their "students" start enjoying learning to shoot
I'm mot much of believer in it being good for practicing for your other M&Ps--seems a little far fetched to me given the difference of weight, recoil etc---but it sure is a super choice for someone just learning. I also have the SR22----it too is a great gun but since I have large hands--the M&P 22 is more enjoyable. My wife likes the SR22 with her small hands.
Have had mine for about 6 months---fun gun-------good armadillo killer---take it to the range quite often. I have had opportunity to see guys trying to teach their wives and girlfriends how to shoot with 9mms or even 40s and 45s--------I pull them aside and loan them my M&P22 with a few loaded magazines and watch at how their "students" start enjoying learning to shoot
I'm mot much of believer in it being good for practicing for your other M&Ps--seems a little far fetched to me given the difference of weight, recoil etc---but it sure is a super choice for someone just learning. I also have the SR22----it too is a great gun but since I have large hands--the M&P 22 is more enjoyable. My wife likes the SR22 with her small hands.
shotguntom
Member
I own both an M+P 22 and a Ruger SR22 The two have a very different feel to them. One large, one on the compact side. Both shoot great, but the Ruger, in my opinion, is a better value dollar wise. You get 2 magazines, 2 floor plates, and 2 grips. They seem to run about the same price wise. Both are available with threaded barrel.
If I had to pick just one, it would be the Ruger. Fortunately I didnt have to choose.
Tom
If I had to pick just one, it would be the Ruger. Fortunately I didnt have to choose.
Tom
agksimon
Member
I have just the M&P 22, but I and others have shot both at the Steel Challenge and we were all faster and more accurate with the M&P. Probably the longer sight radius and grip size.
crf450rr
Member
I own both the SR22 and the M&P 22 and the M&P is the better of the two.
0 problems with the M&P (1000 rounds fired)
A few FTFs and FTEs with the SR (700 rounds fired)
0 problems with the M&P (1000 rounds fired)
A few FTFs and FTEs with the SR (700 rounds fired)
Buy the M&P .22 and you won't look back.
It's an amazing .22 pistol. I have a Ruger 22/45 stainless hunter model, great gun, but I haven't taken it to the range since I've had my M&P .22 and the M&P goes to the range, every time. I think I'm going to sell my 22/45, now that I think about it.
It's an amazing .22 pistol. I have a Ruger 22/45 stainless hunter model, great gun, but I haven't taken it to the range since I've had my M&P .22 and the M&P goes to the range, every time. I think I'm going to sell my 22/45, now that I think about it.
RonJon
US Veteran
I too own both the SR22 and the M&P 22...
... but the only thing that bothers me about the SR22 is the weak take-down lever. So far mine has held, but I'm constantly nervous that it will shatter (as many of them have). Mine is old enough to have "SR22 Pistol" on the right of the slide, so it is a relatively early one - But I haven't seen any convincing evidence that Ruger has fixed this TD lever problem satisfactorily yet.
(Also, others have had problems with the barrel on the SR22 loosening with resulting damage to it - But I have kept mine very tight since new and have not had a problem with that.)
Whereas the M&P22 seems to be a more refined and time-tested design and, as far as I know, has no design weaknesses. Also it has a very good trigger right out of the box, fits the hand well, and I can blow out the black 1" bullseye on my target at 30' without hitting outside it shooting off hand virtually every time.
I DO love my SR22 tho' and am ready to send it in to Ruger if or when the TD lever fails, but I'm hoping that when that happens that Ruger will have come up with a solid fix.
RonJon
... but the only thing that bothers me about the SR22 is the weak take-down lever. So far mine has held, but I'm constantly nervous that it will shatter (as many of them have). Mine is old enough to have "SR22 Pistol" on the right of the slide, so it is a relatively early one - But I haven't seen any convincing evidence that Ruger has fixed this TD lever problem satisfactorily yet.
(Also, others have had problems with the barrel on the SR22 loosening with resulting damage to it - But I have kept mine very tight since new and have not had a problem with that.)
Whereas the M&P22 seems to be a more refined and time-tested design and, as far as I know, has no design weaknesses. Also it has a very good trigger right out of the box, fits the hand well, and I can blow out the black 1" bullseye on my target at 30' without hitting outside it shooting off hand virtually every time.
I DO love my SR22 tho' and am ready to send it in to Ruger if or when the TD lever fails, but I'm hoping that when that happens that Ruger will have come up with a solid fix.
RonJon
M&P 22 is an excellent pistol. It mimics the other M&P pistols I have in feel and handling characteristics. My grandson tore the bullseye out of a 10 yd target the first time he used it. He liked it so much that I told him the pistol was his as soon as he is old enough.
The M&P .22's are a scarce commodity up here in the great white north. I ordered mine the first week of February and I'm still waiting. I even have a second magazine before I have the pistol. I'm told I may have it by late this month.
Hoping...........
Hoping...........
Mcwsky09
Member
Bought it
As it turns out the original deal didn't happen and I was informed that the gun was still available. so today I bought it.
about 200 rounds fired - was purchased by an LEO with no thumb safety and no magazine disconnect - with night sights and total of three magazines. includes (but not in the pic) the original box, anti-rust paper, chamber flag, lock, booklet, three backstraps, spent casing from the factory, and a price about $50 less than he paid with LEO discount.
two reasons for him to sell - 1 he bought it specifically as a duty carry weapon and then changed his mind and decided to carry something else while on duty - and 2 - needed some cash for meds after recent surgical procedure more than a spare gun.
now to find some ammo - boresnake - maybe a speed loader - and some time to go to the range.
As it turns out the original deal didn't happen and I was informed that the gun was still available. so today I bought it.
about 200 rounds fired - was purchased by an LEO with no thumb safety and no magazine disconnect - with night sights and total of three magazines. includes (but not in the pic) the original box, anti-rust paper, chamber flag, lock, booklet, three backstraps, spent casing from the factory, and a price about $50 less than he paid with LEO discount.
two reasons for him to sell - 1 he bought it specifically as a duty carry weapon and then changed his mind and decided to carry something else while on duty - and 2 - needed some cash for meds after recent surgical procedure more than a spare gun.
now to find some ammo - boresnake - maybe a speed loader - and some time to go to the range.
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Interesting, but this is an M&P22 discussion thread. Maybe you meant to post in another thread?
Wolfman-Iraq
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I really enjoy my M&P 22 (also have M&P 15-22 & M&P 9 FS).
I was getting 1 to 2 FTFs per mag with Federal Bulk 525 ammo since new (first 400 rounds), but after 2 FrogLube applications, now have zero.
I was getting frustrated with the M&P 22 at first, thinking I had to use the more expensive ammo (CCI Mimi Mags), which I did try and worked flawlessly, but the FL has made this gun less expensive to shoot.
It did take some work getting the POA and POI dialed in, but now it's right on target.
I shoot the M&P 22 more than the others.
Yes, now all my guns have 2 applications of FL. It's a little more work at first, but worth the time.
I was getting 1 to 2 FTFs per mag with Federal Bulk 525 ammo since new (first 400 rounds), but after 2 FrogLube applications, now have zero.
I was getting frustrated with the M&P 22 at first, thinking I had to use the more expensive ammo (CCI Mimi Mags), which I did try and worked flawlessly, but the FL has made this gun less expensive to shoot.
It did take some work getting the POA and POI dialed in, but now it's right on target.
I shoot the M&P 22 more than the others.
Yes, now all my guns have 2 applications of FL. It's a little more work at first, but worth the time.
