M&P 22lr or colt 1911 22lr
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richeyo2
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Don't know about the Colt but I will tell you the Sig 1911-22 is awesome IMO. A little picky on ammo.
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While I don't have the Colt, I do have the GSG 1911-22 (was much preferred over the Colt when I was checking them out). There is less recoil, even for a 22 with the steel 1911. Other than that, they have both given me no issues and are a blast to shoot. I would be confident recommending either
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Have you had any problems with your M&P22?
zachnelson
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http://smith-wessonforum.com/smith-wesson-m-p-pistols/253890-who-makes-s-w-m-p-22-pistol.html
Umarex owns Walther, who makes the M&P22. Whoops...
I too just bought a Sig 1911 in .22LR. I had 2 failure to feeds because I decompressed the spring when loading too much so they didn't sit right. Didn't even clean it and ran a variety of mixed bag ammo through it. Shoots great! To me, the M&P 22 does not resemble the real thing that much. It feels chintzy (i was bummed because I really wanted one). The Sig feels solid!
kendak
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got the M&P in .22, 9mm, 40 & .45...all look very much alike & the .22 is a sweet shooter...all will fit the same holster & all have the same grip angle...my .22 has a 3# trigger others break at 5.5#...love them all but the .22 is the most fun
Fishinfool
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If you already own a M&P series centerfire, then the M&P .22 might be a good under study. I own a GSG .22 1911, and it is a very nice gun for the money, about the best of the 1911 .22 clones out there. (It is the same gun SIG markets under their name) Now, if accuracy is paramount, then a Kimber .22 1911 conversion kit is the way to go. I have had two, and both were just about as accurate as my Smith 41 or HS Victor. A few other companies make similar conversion kits, but I am not sure of the accuracy.
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I own both M&P 22 and CZ Kadet 22LR pistols. The Kadet is a little heavier than the M&P 22 due to its all steel construction. I like shooting with both and have had no problems. They both like copper plated HPs. I've tried some 40gr lead solids and had a few FTF/FTE issues.
I looked at the Colt, SiG, GSG and ATI (I think it's the same maker as the Colt). The only think I like about all of them was the price.
In the end I bought the Browning 1911/22. It is pricier then the others and is also about 80% actual size. It is accurate and feeds any 22LR round you can find. It is also the only one that is actually built inside and out like a true 1911. It even disassembles like a 1911 should.
I was wondering how I would like the size of the Browning, since as I mentioned it is about 80% size of the standard 1911. I actually got to like this smaller pistol. It is fun to shoot.
The main drawback is that it is pricier then the others listed here, but it is also better made and 100% made in the U.S.A.
In the end I bought the Browning 1911/22. It is pricier then the others and is also about 80% actual size. It is accurate and feeds any 22LR round you can find. It is also the only one that is actually built inside and out like a true 1911. It even disassembles like a 1911 should.
I was wondering how I would like the size of the Browning, since as I mentioned it is about 80% size of the standard 1911. I actually got to like this smaller pistol. It is fun to shoot.
The main drawback is that it is pricier then the others listed here, but it is also better made and 100% made in the U.S.A.
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Maddmax
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M&P-22 is a great plinker and feels like it's larger cal siblings,only lighter. Mine isn't a picky eater once it was broken in. If you want a 22 tack driver,I'd suggest the High Standard Victor. But you will also pay more for the Victor. Never cared for the "lighter" 1911's,it's 45acp or nothing in that.
I might have to check the Browning out. I have the Ruger Sr22 and its a smaller gun as well but the wife took it over so I decided to get another 22 for myself. I really like the Ruger and it shoots anything and everything that i put through it but i would like to get a different style gun. I've never owned a 1911 style gun so thats one of the reason for the 1911 style and I loved the way the Colt felt. The M&P is real nice but I've heard people are having problems with them but I guess thats with any gun.
crofoot629
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I had a Spikes Tactical 22 built on a 5.56 lower that ran like a sewing machine. They don't make them anymore. And still haec two 1911 22 conversions from Wilson Combat. One many years old that is a Ciener and my new one a Marvels. Both very good. (oddly on the Ceiner).
I would buy none of the plastic/MIM / Magneisum guns you are suggesting.
If you want a 22 pistol buy a Ruger MKIII or S&W pre 17.
Or a older Ruger 10-22, for a rifle.
Emory
I would buy none of the plastic/MIM / Magneisum guns you are suggesting.
If you want a 22 pistol buy a Ruger MKIII or S&W pre 17.
Or a older Ruger 10-22, for a rifle.
Emory
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If you're looking for value you cant beat the ruger mark series.
My first semi-auto pistol was an original Chiappa 1911-22. My son and I shot thousands of rounds through it over the last three years. I sold it this past weekend and used the money to pay for part of a Smith & Wesson M&P 22. He was a little miffed at me for selling "his" .22, but after shooting the M&P, he feels a little better about it.
When I originally purchased the 1911-22 I was looking for a Browning Buckmark, but I saw the Chiappa sitting next to it, and it just called to me. Compared to the M&P, it's heavier, but it shoots just as well. The Chiappa came out a year before the GSG, and if I were looking for a 1911 style .22 today, I would get the GSG. It is built a little better than the Chiappa, but that would also make it a little heavier too.
So far, I like the M&P better than the 1911-22 because it is lighter and has a better trigger. If your heart is set on a 1911 style pistol, go with the GSG, but keep the M&P in mind for when you want a change (or when your arm gets tired).
When I originally purchased the 1911-22 I was looking for a Browning Buckmark, but I saw the Chiappa sitting next to it, and it just called to me. Compared to the M&P, it's heavier, but it shoots just as well. The Chiappa came out a year before the GSG, and if I were looking for a 1911 style .22 today, I would get the GSG. It is built a little better than the Chiappa, but that would also make it a little heavier too.
So far, I like the M&P better than the 1911-22 because it is lighter and has a better trigger. If your heart is set on a 1911 style pistol, go with the GSG, but keep the M&P in mind for when you want a change (or when your arm gets tired).
I own both the Colt Umarex/Walther 1911 22, and the M&P 22.
They are both basically the same pistol internally, the magazine from the 1911 will actually fit in the M&P, but not vice versa, as the base plate on the M&P prevents it from going all the way in. I just bought the Colt today, as I love the M&P so much, I figured why not...
I had a pair of Rosewood grips laying around from my Dan Wesson, and slapped them on the Colt to dress it up a bit. I would think the heavier slide, might require a little more potent 22 cartridges, but I have heard many guys having good luck with bulk federals.... I hope to find out soon.
They are both basically the same pistol internally, the magazine from the 1911 will actually fit in the M&P, but not vice versa, as the base plate on the M&P prevents it from going all the way in. I just bought the Colt today, as I love the M&P so much, I figured why not...
I had a pair of Rosewood grips laying around from my Dan Wesson, and slapped them on the Colt to dress it up a bit. I would think the heavier slide, might require a little more potent 22 cartridges, but I have heard many guys having good luck with bulk federals.... I hope to find out soon.
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