M&P22 feedback??

[mdoffroad]

I am looking seriously at getting an M&P22 to go alone with my 15-22 and my 40. I figure I love the rest of the platforms in that line so far and I think a 22 pistol would be a great addition. Does anyone have one?? any feedback??

 

[Plinker99]

I have and love mine. Lots of fun to shoot.

Choice of ammo seems to be important until it loosens up. Coated stuff (like Remington Golden Bullets) worked best for me.

 

[84jeepjohn]

Good thing I've got a few boxes of plated. I think I'll go back and get a few more if they still have them.

I have about 700 rnds of non plated. Granted its all they had and right now beggars can't be choosy

 

[reece27]

I recently purchased the MP22 and I have to say its a hell of a gun. I've only shot it about 300rds with no FTF or FTL. I shot Federal bulk pack / CCI through mine. I also own the Ruger SR22 that I love and im going to try to get to the range to do a complete comparison to see which one is more accurate and etc. So far I have been really impressed with the MP22 and I dont think anyone could go wrong with this purchase.

 

[Maddmax]

Of course we have them. They are cheaper shooting in these crazy times,fit like the FS M&P's and are a great addition to the 15-22. It's a great little plinker.

 

[FireManDan]

Just bought mine yesterday and heading out to shoot it for the first time today. Got it all cleaned and ready to go! Sure do like the feel of it...it fits a full size hand real good. I'll let you know how it goes.

 

[Fir3hawk]

I recently purchased the MP22 and I have to say its a hell of a gun. I've only shot it about 300rds with no FTF or FTL. I shot Federal bulk pack / CCI through mine. I also own the Ruger SR22 that I love and im going to try to get to the range to do a complete comparison to see which one is more accurate and etc. So far I have been really impressed with the MP22 and I dont think anyone could go wrong with this purchase.

Kinda interested to hear your thoughts. I shot the M&P 22 for my CCL course (only 25 rounds) and my dad recently bought a Ruger SR22 that I've put a magazine or two through. Both are fairly nice guns but haven't had a chance to shoot them back to back for an acurate comparison.

 

[Denversteve]

We carry them and it's the pistol we use for teaching our CCW course. Great pistols and they give you the same look and feel if you're going to carry another M&P.

 

[gutdoc]

I have loved mine! Shot about 800 rounds of various brands with about 5 failures to feed. No FTE's. Very accurate and very fun to shoot. It's very easy to put > 200 rounds downrange before you know it! Since "The Panic of 2012-13" I'll shoot about 200 rds with the .22 and about 100 rds with my M&P 9c when I want to work with my M&P's.

Trouble is: I have a lot more 9mm ammo than .22 of now!

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[reece27]

Kinda interested to hear your thoughts. I shot the M&P 22 for my CCL course (only 25 rounds) and my dad recently bought a Ruger SR22 that I've put a magazine or two through. Both are fairly nice guns but haven't had a chance to shoot them back to back for an acurate comparison.

I've own the Ruger SR22 for several months now and I have put it through the test. I've shot over 2000 plus rounds without 1 single problem no matter what brand of ammo I use and that's saying a lot when it comes to 22lr. When my wife and I go to the range she grabs the Ruger and you know the rest so that's why I bought another 22 pistol. I looked at most of the 22 line of pistols and it came down to the Colt 22, MP22 and the GSG 22. I almost got the GSG but I thought it was a little to heavy for a 22 so I bought the MP22 (along with the M&P45c) and so far I have been really pleased with my purchase. My first time at the range I was really impressed with the accuracy and my wife at first didn't like it because she didn't like a full size gun and once she shot it she said it was her gun and I can have my Ruger back. I was surprised because she really loved the Ruger.

I really didn't expect a lot when it come to a 22lr pistol because I owned the Sig Mosquito in the past and I was so disappointed with the gun because if you didn't use CCI mini mags then you was wasting your time. The Ruger SR22 has spoiled me because of the flawless range visits so far and I can only hope the M&P22 will be as reliable as the Ruger has and so far its living up to my expectations and for now my wife is convinced that the M&P22 is better than the Ruger but only time will tell because we haven't owned the M&P22 that long. I'm going to the range this coming week and I will give you my results between the Ruger SR22 and the M&P22.

 

[jerrybruce]

I've had my M&P22 for a little over a year and could not be happier with it. I have over 7000 rds through it so far without a single problem.

The SR22 sounds like a nice piece also but I prefer a full size as it complements my 9mm.

 

[Denversteve]

Kinda interested to hear your thoughts. I shot the M&P 22 for my CCL course (only 25 rounds) and my dad recently bought a Ruger SR22 that I've put a magazine or two through. Both are fairly nice guns but haven't had a chance to shoot them back to back for an acurate comparison.

From my testing, and selling, the Ruger malfunctions probably 10 times more than the S&W. They have a relatively poor performance history.

 

[rgkitchen]

I picked one up a couple of weeks ago for the same reason you are considering one - I got an M&P 15-22 for Christmas. I was also lucky and got two 12 round magazines from 44mag.com (they arrived before the pistol did). So far, the only ammunition I could get for it is Blazer bulk, and it runs perfectly through it. This last weekend I fine tuned the sights to where I can get good groups right where I'm aiming. The range I belong to has a 50 foot steel plate range, and I was making music running from one plate to another. I'm hoping to enter some two gun competitions this year with my pair.

 

[gunnut165]

I purchased my M&P-22 about six weeks ago and love it. It's a very fun gun to shoot. Get one if you can find it. You will not be disapointed.

 

[rbuzz]

I just picked up a M&P22 about a week ago and finally got a chance to take it out and shoot it today. Fantastic little gun. When I brought it home I disassembled it and completely cleaned it. Then I applied two coats of Frog Lube to it before shooting it for the first time. It has one of the slickest actions that I have ever owned. I really think the Frog Lube helped it, as it is smoother now after a couple of applications. Anyway, since 22LR ammo is practically nonexistent in my area, I had to resort to using some several year old Remington Thunderbolt ammo. I would have liked to have started it out on something better, but haven't been able to find any 22 ammo other than 22 shorts, or 22 bird shot. Regardless, the S&W worked perfectly. it handled the Thunderbolt ammo without the slightest hint of a hiccup. This new M&P 22 has got to be one of the slickest little 22 handguns on the market, and I think that after a little more break-in time, it will only get better. Now if I can only locate a M&P15-22 M.O.E to go along with it, I'll be set.
So if your're looking for a little feedback on the M&P22, I can absolutely say that it is one of the best (if not the best) 22 cal. handgun that I have ever shot. It has worked perfectly for me, is highly accurate, and is one of the most comfortable to hold handguns ever. You will not be disappointed.

 

[Fir3hawk]

I was really impressed with the accuracy and my wife at first didn't like it because she didn't like a full size gun and once she shot it she said it was her gun and I can have my Ruger back. I was surprised because she really loved the Ruger.

Well $300-400 later you got your Ruger back.


To those that have owned the M&P .22, how picky is it with ammo? Any FTF/etc. with cheaper ammo? Obviously with the market right now you've got to fire what you can get.

If I had some land and could go plinking in my back yard I'd buy one right now but all of my shooting thusfar (only been shooting handguns since last May) has been at the range. Hard to drop $350+ on another pistol when I can rent it at the range for $5. It'd take me 70 range visits to justify the cost plus I don't have to clean their gun.

 

[fyimo]

I bought a 15-22 MOE last Friday and today I bought the M&P 22 that I should get late next week.

 

[argyle1514]

As others have said, the M&P22 is a great, fun "little" gun to practice with at the range. You can easily blow through several hundred rounds without even realizing it. I wouldn't recommend using Winchester 36 gr in the 525 bulk pack...too inconsistent. My first box had very few FTF/FTE issues, but the next batch that I bought (2,100 rounds) seems to have 1-3 FTF/FTE's in almost every 12-round magazine. Very rare that I can shoot a full mag cleanly. I've switched to CCI 40 gr mini mags, but still have a LOT of the Winchester to get through. .22LR is also very difficult to come by right now.

 

[firemedic911]

I bought an M&P 22 the other day....I disassembled it and found a lot of packing grease behind the spring rod. I cleaned and relubed it and I shot it this weekend. I used bulk federal 36 grain and CCI Maxi mags. the gun shot very well. Had to adjust the windage. over 200 rounds and no malfunctions whatsoever. I am happy with the purchase. especially with the price of rounds these days. I look forward to shooting this gun a lot to get a lot of practice in with wife and kids and not the expense of shooting my .40, .45, or 9mm.

 

[FireManDan]

"Dynamic Duo" of FUN! M&P 22 pistol and M&P 15-22 rifle. You leave with a smile on your face and empty ammo boxes!

 

[pdq5oh]

I've been shooting CCI standard velocity and Remington sub-sonic ammo. Both work fine. Of the 500 or so rounds thru it, I've had 5-8 malfunctions with the sub-sonic. No biggie to me. It's a ball to shoot and is reasonably accurate.

 

[ks15-22]

I've put about 250 rounds through mine. All federal 36gr hollow point from walmart bulk pack. First few magazines I had a few stovepipes. Took it apart, cleaned it really well (as others have said they come with a lot of heavy grease behind the recoil spring. Lubed it with slip 2000 and its gotten better and better each time I take it out.

It's easily my favorite hand gun to shoot right now. Highly recommended.


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[SlickDog]

I like it...no problems.

 

[johnnymg]

I am looking seriously at getting an M&P22 to go alone with my 15-22 and my 40. I figure I love the rest of the platforms in that line so far and I think a 22 pistol would be a great addition. Does anyone have one?? any feedback??

I have a US made M&P 40c and the German Walther manufactured 22. JMO, the 22 is no where near the build quality of the US manufactured M&P's. i.e. The fit/finish and trigger feel of the 22 was quite a letdown. I also had serious FTB problems when the temp dropped into the mid 40's. If I had to do it over again, I would purchase a different 22.

OH, I think the standard US manufactured M&P's are awesome.

cheers
JohnG

 

[Bolton]

Happy Owner

Iv'e put a about 180 rounds through mine and I'm quite pleased so far. Shot a combination of Blazer and CCI std 40 grain LRN (not intermixed in the same magazine) without any problems.

Had a failure to lock back on last round and that was the shooters fault. Had my weak hand a little high on the grip and actually felt the slide graze it a tad. may even have interfered with the slide stop. That will be addressed next time out .

 

[Flavorman]

I started with the M&P 22 and then bought the 9mm and two 15-22's, they've all been awesome. If I'm being honest, the M&P 22 is by far my favorite. I've only ever shot bulk blazer lead head 22 lr though it and it has been perfect from day 1. My 10 year old shoots it as well as his BB gun. This is a true 9mm trainer for S&W, Glock, and H&K (I have all 3) for a heck of a lot less money. I got lucky and ordered 3 extra mags before the craziness set in. Mine only came with 1 mag so if you plan to get one begin hunting for extra mags. Buy with confidence.

 

[zerocool]

these things are a blast to shoot. very reliable in my experiances. They feel like a bb gun only .05 better

 

[spad124]

I've had one since August and have run probably 400 rounds through it. No complaints. Accuracy improves as you get used to it and it breaks in. Probably 200 or so rounds. The trigger is a service trigger not a target trigger, but that's what it was meant to be. It is a good trainer for a service pistol both accuracy wise and trigger wise, but it is not a competition target pistol.

As with any new firearm (or refurbished milsurp) clean all the packing grease out before you shoot it. There are other threads where people have not cleaned out all the grease and then stated they had problems. Mine had a large deposit of grease behind the takedown latch. I found there is a position on the latch where you can pull it out of the frame. Look at it carefully and you'll see what I mean. Makes the grease removal easier. After cleaning, lube with a good lube and you're ready to go.

Mags are impossible to find right now. Midway says they will restock in August!! Just wait it out.

Overall I like mine. The odd thing now is that with the panic buying of 22LR, I have to ration my 22LR. It is almost more efficient to shoot my 9mm and reload---who would have thought I'd ever have to save 22LR?

 

[Nick the Enforcer]

Good but Not Premier

I got the MP22 as a lead-in to the sigma, storm, glocks that we train students with, I wanted something more similiar to what they already have or are going to buy. Previously we only started them on a 22 revolver or the Ruger MK line which as you all know does not transfer well to the way modern CCP pistols are laid out. My target-Gov't MK-II will fire any ammo. The MP22 [at least mine] is picky, it does not like the wally-mart bulk, hollow points and lead [uncoated]. I've had the best luck with the hotter top-shelf CCI rounds. the second time I took it to the range I even had trouble with that. I really dislike that wimpy recoil spring. With no direct-drop in available commercially or from S&W I spent three months develiping my own. Now it is 100% reliable and has a real recoil spring in it not that glorified twist-tie!
I have sold a lot of them and we are about 6 weeks out, they come in packs of three [3].

 

[Spectre_USA]

It's crazy, but I am also holding onto my last few bulk boxes of
.22LR, as the scarcity is unsettling. I guess I picked the wrong
year to buy a monthly membership at a range.

As to the subject, I have this pairing for a few years now, love it;

I don't think I am even close to shooting either barrel out, but
may have to go with an M&P 22, just to flesh out the collection.

Love a range friends Sheild in 9mm...