M&P 22

[prairie]

Have been contemplating buying a M&P 22 to go along with our M&P9 full size, M&P40 full size, and M&P45 mid-size. All are NMS (no mag safety) models.
Want it to be as nearly like those three as possible for training, low recoil practice, and cheaper shooting. I have only picked one up once for a few seconds at a gun show.
What I have gotten from this and other threads so far is:
1) Ergonomics and "feel" is similar enough to the M&P centerfires for training and practice purposes.
2) Safety can be removed, and be as safe as the centerfire models. Plugs are available to cover the safety cutout area of the frame.
3) Sights are different than the centerfire models, and may need replacing if you want the same sight picture as the centerfire models.
4) Trigger is a different design than the centerfire models. Seems to be some disagreement if it has nearly the same feel as centerfire models.
My 9 and 40 have Apex DCAEK trigger kits installed, and the 45 is a recent purchase that has a trigger almost as good as the 9 and 40 with the Apex kits installed. Will the M&P22 trigger be similar enough to be a good trainer/practice gun for the centerfires?
5) Manufactured by Walther for S&W.
Is it up to the same quality as M&P centerfires? Is it actually built by Umarex? Umarex quality is not as good as what I would expect from S&W or Walther.

Already have a Ruger 22/45, S&W Model 41, and Colt (Umarex) 1911 .22 to practice with. Would it be worthwhile to get a M&P22? I'm not really fond of the Colt.
Anything I am missing or other helpful advice.

 

[Deadonmyfeet]

It's built by Walther for Smith & Wesson. I am very satisfied with the build quality of mine. Typical German attention to detail.

I like my M&P 22 I've had for a couple of months. The trigger isn't exactly like their centerfire cousins, but it's not bad at all. In fact, it's a pretty decent trigger out of the box.

 

[oldIrish]

I've had mine a little over a year now. Originally bought it to practice with the FS40, but at a lot less per round. The pleasant upside, my wife
loves to shoot it, and does so very well. Easier to get her to the range now that she's taken ownership of it. A few magazines of .22 and she is willing to shoot the FS40 and Shield40 before she's done. She'll finish out with the .22 and remind me I can "borrow it" whenever I want.

 

[agksimon]

Just spent the morning shooting a match with my M&P22, in 18 degree weather. I used Rem-Oil on the slide, so it would function in the cold and it did perfectly, but the cold slowed down the slide enough that you could easily see it move back and forth. I'm presuming the aluminum slide shrunk just enough to tighten up the tolerances a little.

 

[Louchia]

Reply to prarie. I've had mine 6 Mos. or more and shot 3000 plus rounds. I have not had one problem with the quality of the gun. Never had to adjust the sites. Keep it clean and lube and it runs fine. The only thing I do different than the manual is to grease the slide channels lightly. Look for signs of ware and put a small dab. Great fun gun. My wife warms up with it before she shoots her 9.

 

[RPK]

I've had mine for about a year and it's one of my favorites! I did replace the sights with the Dawson Precision fiber optics and it's made a huge difference with my old eyes..lol!

 

[Wolfman-Iraq]

Fun gun......

Anyone tried these sights yet:

XS Sight Systems
S&W M&P 22 - Big Dot Tritium Front - White Stripe Rear
XS Sight Systems, Inc. - Product Detail - S&W M&P 22 - Big Dot Tritium Front - White Stripe Rear - $90.00

 

[RV4driver]

I've got one that I use in my handgun classes. As to the safety...it's far superior to the SR22. I keep activating that one without realizing it. It's the only of my many handguns that it occurs with.
I got the one with the threaded barrel, it's taking FOREVER to get my tax stamp for the can!

 

[Venenoindy]

I have had my share of .22 handguns and I can tell you that my M&P 22 is one of the best training tools I had, mine has been extremely reliable even for a .22 as I had very little trouble with it (all ammo related). The M&P 22 has saved me a ton of money as I can now practice a lot more for less and it has all the characteristics of my main self defense handgun, not to mention that my M&P 15-22 has also saved me a ton of money.

 

[spad124]

Just curious. How may on this forun have one? It's great fun but I see few comments on the forum.

I've had one for about 18 months. Great pistol. Walther builds it to S&W's specs. Break in is about 250 rounds to get good accuracy. But that is common with many 22lr rifles and pistols. I only have 400-500 rounds through mine due to the ammo shortage and hoarders. But mine works well. I don't have any problems with the safety, but then I also have a 1911 so I'm not bothered by safeties.

 

[Mall Ninja]

Mine WAS a sewing machine for the first few hundred rounds, suppressed or not, high velocity or subsonic, even Agula SSS. Last few days it has gave up the ghost. Light strikes and slide sticking as if empty but the slide stop is not engaged. Time for tear down and inspection…

 

[snowman485]

I love mine,works great for rabbit hunting.

 

[jimjc]

Have been contemplating buying a M&P 22 to go along with our M&P9 full size, M&P40 full size, and M&P45 mid-size. All are NMS (no mag safety) models.
Want it to be as nearly like those three as possible for training, low recoil practice, and cheaper shooting. I have only picked one up once for a few seconds at a gun show.
What I have gotten from this and other threads so far is:
1) Ergonomics and "feel" is similar enough to the M&P centerfires for training and practice purposes.
2) Safety can be removed, and be as safe as the centerfire models. Plugs are available to cover the safety cutout area of the frame.
3) Sights are different than the centerfire models, and may need replacing if you want the same sight picture as the centerfire models.
4) Trigger is a different design than the centerfire models. Seems to be some disagreement if it has nearly the same feel as centerfire models.
My 9 and 40 have Apex DCAEK trigger kits installed, and the 45 is a recent purchase that has a trigger almost as good as the 9 and 40 with the Apex kits installed. Will the M&P22 trigger be similar enough to be a good trainer/practice gun for the centerfires?
5) Manufactured by Walther for S&W.
Is it up to the same quality as M&P centerfires? Is it actually built by Umarex? Umarex quality is not as good as what I would expect from S&W or Walther.

Already have a Ruger 22/45, S&W Model 41, and Colt (Umarex) 1911 .22 to practice with. Would it be worthwhile to get a M&P22? I'm not really fond of the Colt.
Anything I am missing or other helpful advice.

I have a S&W M41 and the M&P22 also and I can`t imagine that you will care for the M&P trigger at all. I`m not saying the M&P is a bad gun at all but it`s just a plinker compared to the Model 41...But there are few guns that have as good a trigger as the Model 41..I personally don`t think it`s a trainer for the M&P9 either..it`s just a fun gun to shoot but I think if one wants a fun gun to shoot a smaller and lighter guns makes more sence... My wifes Ruger SR22 is a very similar gun mechanically to the M&P but much smaller and fun to shoot and to plink with..IMHO..

 

[fdw]

Fun gun......

Anyone tried these sights yet:

XS Sight Systems
S&W M&P 22 - Big Dot Tritium Front - White Stripe Rear
XS Sight Systems, Inc. - Product Detail - S&W M&P 22 - Big Dot Tritium Front - White Stripe Rear - $90.00

I've got one on my 9FS and love it! Ordered another for my 22 but it stayed on backorder so long I just canceled. Will probably reorder and hopefully will not take so long.

I can get on target very quickly with the big dot....

 

[Lost Lake]

I have a S&W M41 and the M&P22 also and I can`t imagine that you will care for the M&P trigger at all. I`m not saying the M&P is a bad gun at all but it`s just a plinker compared to the Model 41...

I also have a late 60's model 41... What a pistol huh?

No the M&P22 doesn't compare to the 41. But at $300 you get a heck of a fun .22!

Very few problems with my M&P22. Just a lot of fun. If you don't own a .22 pistol you are cheating yourself.

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[jimmib]

I am thinking of the M&P 22 for my next purchase and I think all this info has made up my mind for me....thanks...good post Louchia

 

[jimjc]

I also have a late 60's model 41... What a pistol huh?

No the M&P22 doesn't compare to the 41. But at $300 you get a heck of a fun .22!

Very few problems with my M&P22. Just a lot of fun. If you don't own a .22 pistol you are cheating yourself.

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Yea the M41 is a great gun...heavy but wonderfully accurate...but that`s what a target gun is..

My M&P is fun to shoot but just to big to carry around plinking but that`s just IMO...I would love to see someone come out with a small lightweight 22lr that is accurate..Ruger has their 22/45 Light that comes close...light but still a bit big

 

[doakster]

m&p .22

This firearm is worth the 349.00 I paid for it. It has 12 rounds to shoot and they fly out the barrel as fast as you pull the trigger. It cleans easy, and feels great to handle. So go out and buy one!
Also you will feel the gun "break in" as you shoot more rounds through it.
I enjoy mine dearly.

 

[Thump-boom]

Have owned my MP22 about a year and am now thinking of changing out the sights. Is it difficult to remove the existing front and rear sight without having to go to a gunsmith?

 

[CC83]

I have the M&P 22 pistol. I've only got to shoot a few hundred rounds because I can't find 22lr ammo. I only had one bullet that didn't fire and wouldn't extract (bulk ammo). Had to get my fingernail and loosen it, then it extracted normally. 22lr guns with a full slides seam to suck, but this is a good one.
I wouldn't remove the thumb safety. This is a single action pistol not a striker fired like the M&P center fire guns. It is fully cocked when a round is chambered.