M&P 9MM & .22

[OLDSTER]

This has probably been discussed before, but I need some opinions. I'm seriously considering buying both the full size M&P 9MM and the M&P .22. Using the .22 for gun familiarity and fun, cheap practice, and shooting the 9MM on occasion, and my primary "in the residence" SD weapon. I'm sure others of you have this same combo for the same reason. What are your comments, ideas, and suggestions

 

[Jyezahn]

IMO, I'd buy the 9mm, but save some money on the .22. Because you can always get as familiar with your 9mm as you want, whether at the range or at home. The .22 will only feel the same in the hand, but not when shooting and field stripping. I bought a .22 Rough Rider revolver for just over $200, it came with both .22lr and .22mag cylinders, and allows me to shoot at low cost. I still know how my 40c feels and fires.

 

[Lost Lake]

I advise buying the M&P9c because you can always use full size mags for a full size grip and capacity, yet have a small gun for carrying. I think the compacts have a better resale market.

But the full size is a nice gun, I have several of them and never had an issue.

I have one M&P22, and it's a fun gun. Mags are different, slide is different and the grip is a bit different, but it's still a lot of fun. You could sure use it to train with.

The hardest part is remembering you're training, not just having a blast shooting your .22.

 

[cncman333]

IMO - I owned a M&P22 for about 6 months before I fired the full full size 9 and then later a 40. The thousands of rounds that I put through the 22 (at a fraction of the cost of 9s) gave me enough of a feel for the gun that point and sight picture of the 9 were very natural. It is a different gun and you need to practice with both, but I think I got a ton of training value from the m&p22.

 

[George9]

Well the M&P .22 is a lot like other FS M&P's very close to look and feel in the had too.. I have shot enough over my years that caliber of a gun really don't mater to me.. I think you hit the nail on the head with your first post except maybe getting the 9mm in M&Pc if it's going to be used more for a CCW rather then a home defence gun.. But the
M&P .22 will give you trigger time you can't get with a larger cal. gun at least most of us can't.. You can easily shoot 10,000 rounds or more with a .22 and low cost in a short amount of time and you should out live the gun in the long!.. You will get darn good! What I do is always go to the range with My M&P .22 or other .22 pistol "Beretta" and a center fire hand gun of my choice mostly a .45. I shoot the.22 all I want, some days it's 100 rounds then again some day's it's 500 rounds or more.. Then I follow up the day with two or 3 mags of what ever center fire gun I took with me.. I do this every time I go to the range.. The more you shoot the more you will learn and the better you will get.. With a .22 you can shoot a heck of a lot! Oh get someone you know that has good training and some years behind him or her that will set you on the right corse to good shooting habits and can spot point out to you things you may be doing wrong before they get so set that they are second nature to you as old habits especially bad one are had to break once learned..George

 

[OLDSTER]

M&P .22 & 9mm

Well the M&P .22 is a lot like other FS M&P's very close to look and feel in the had too.. I have shot enough over my years that caliber of a gun really don't mater to me.. I think you hit the nail on the head with your first post except maybe getting the 9mm in M&Pc if it's going to be used more for a CCW rather then a home defence gun.. But the
M&P .22 will give you trigger time you can't get with a larger cal. gun at least most of us can't.. You can easily shoot 10,000 rounds or more with a .22 and low cost in a short amount of time and you should out live the gun in the long!.. You will get darn good! What I do is always go to the range with My M&P .22 or other .22 pistol "Beretta" and a center fire hand gun of my choice mostly a .45. I shoot the.22 all I want, some days it's 100 rounds then again some day's it's 500 rounds or more.. Then I follow up the day with two or 3 mags of what ever center fire gun I took with me.. I do this every time I go to the range.. The more you shoot the more you will learn and the better you will get.. With a .22 you can shoot a heck of a lot! Oh get someone you know that has good training and some years behind him or her that will set you on the right corse to good shooting habits and can spot point out to you things you may be doing wrong before they get so set that they are second nature to you as old habits especially bad one are had to break once learned..George

Thanks. Great advice

 

[loveMD]

I tend to agree that the value of the .22 is in that you can shoot it alot without breaking the bank. You learn handgun from practice and a .22 allows for economical practice. A familiar fit similar to your 9 is a plus, but its the amount of shooting that IMO is the best benefit. In that regard I dont think you need to feel you have to go with the M&P 22. If you like or get a deal on a different one, I wouldnt feel you have to get the M&P just to match up. However the MP is a very nice .22 and may be your choice regardless.

The problem right now is .22lr is scarce, so finding ammo may be a problem.

 

[shield]

I have both the M&P .22 and 9 FS. I take both to the range and first shoot the 22 to get warmed up, then the 9.

 

[Maddmax]

This has probably been discussed before, but I need some opinions. I'm seriously considering buying both the full size M&P 9MM and the M&P .22. Using the .22 for gun familiarity and fun, cheap practice, and shooting the 9MM on occasion, and my primary "in the residence" SD weapon. I'm sure others of you have this same combo for the same reason. What are your comments, ideas, and suggestions

I think you are on the right track and already have your mind almost made up. I made the same choice and never looked back. The M&P-22 is a great "tool" for the FS-9's because of the same feel in the hand,also the same for sighting getting on target. It's also just a great little handgun all together.

 

[laskt9]

I would definitely get the 9c. I bought a fs and then bought the compact a month later. If it wouldn't be such a hit I'd just sell the full size but now it's my night stand gun.

I was thinking about getting the 22 but instead I'm getting a 15-22.

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[shield]

...I was thinking about getting the 22 but instead I'm getting a 15-22.

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I recently added the 15-22, great rifle. Another alternative to the 9c is the Shield for carry - also a great gun.

 

[Plinker99]

I have an M&P .22 and .40 FS for the same reason. Even with the crazy prices out there, the .22 is still cheap and loads of fun. Three of us shot three or four magazines each of the .22. My daughter and I shot a total of 45 rounds of the .40. That's what? $6 for the .22 and $25 for the .40.

BTW, Ammo for .22 and 9mm are kinda hard to find now. The .40 seems pretty findable.

 

[gfy1960]

Me Too!

I would definitely get the 9c. I bought a fs and then bought the compact a month later. If it wouldn't be such a hit I'd just sell the full size but now it's my night stand gun.

I did the exact same thing

except now I'm waiting for 2 Shields to arrive.

 

[kendak]

I liked the .22 so well that I bought the 9FS then 40FS & then the .45 & just traded in a 92 SBF & cash for a 9c & 45c... love them M&P's !!

 

[jimjc]

Well I have the m&p 9mm fullsize and the 9c and the m&p22...I have them all for different reasons...

Shooting 9mm at the range is getting expensive....so a day at the range you can shoot some 9mm and some 22lr....The 9c is for home defence and soon for carry...Jim

 

[JeffF64]

Bought mp22 then mp9c along with some full size mags and x-grip, love it. Like being able to really shoot as much as I want with 22 then follow up with 9 to familiarize.

 

[Pagan]

Have both. Love them equally. IMO the .22 is a great training tool for the 9 as it is much cheaper to send rounds down range. Take my Wife and daughters to the range frequently and they all like shooting the 9 better than the 22 - go figure. My wife is actually hooked on my Beretta Nano and wants one of her own to carry concealed.

 

[Nevadadvx]

I have been a Glock guy for a while now, but wanted a .22 pistol in full size. So, since Glock doesn't make such a thing, I picked up an M&P because I loved how it felt in my hand at the store. Messing around with my G19 and the M&P 22, I found that I was more accurate in fast target acquisition with the 22. Plus it felt better in the hand. I put my G19 Gen4 up for trade locally for a M&P 9 and made a sweet trade for one with 50 rounds through it. It is amazing how much the 9mm feels like the .22. I love the both.
I still have a G26 Gen4 w/night sights I am trying to trade for a Shield but no takers after 2 months.

 

[tstang90]

I had the same intial thoughts as you did..And I followed thru. I love both guns I have the MP9 pro and MP22..I shoot the mp22 all the time and Im getting there esp being a 1st time handgun owner. I found it a lil tough to learn but after practicing Im getting the hang of it Alot of techinique is required for handgun shooting. I fire the mp9 also just to get a feel due to cost and my current lack of experience. But Id say they are two totally different feeling guns. The 9 is heavier and has much more recoil. But both are so much fun I dont regret purchasing either one. Good luck.

 

[sshakrr]

I have both the M&P .22 and 9 FS. I take both to the range and first shoot the 22 to get warmed up, then the 9.

Same Here. Have both and start with the .22. Eventually move to the FS 9, then the 9mm Shield. Life is short, Get them both!!