Hi All. Am on the fence about an M&P22. Felt good in the hand but was $419 and only one mag? Really? Anybody got the pros and cons on them? Also where to find extra mags reasonable. Figured id get something to have fun with while I wait for a 9mm Shield to come around these parts. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!!
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jerrybruce
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Pros: too many to elaborate. Just let it suffice that I have over 4600 rounds thru mine with no problems.
Cons: none that I've found significant.
Cons: none that I've found significant.
Where did you find that prices? My lgs has them for $310 and the shield for $389.
JaPes
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Pro:
Dimensionally identical to a M&P full size pistol.
Reasonably accurate.
Easy to maintain.
Decent trigger.
Con:
Issued with only one magazine.
No 2-dot plastic rear sight to drift onto the aluminum slide.
Dimensionally identical to a M&P full size pistol.
Reasonably accurate.
Easy to maintain.
Decent trigger.
Con:
Issued with only one magazine.
No 2-dot plastic rear sight to drift onto the aluminum slide.
isaidme1
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It should be in the $310-$320 range. They are just charging that because like the shield they are scarce right now or they are full of it? Maybe both! Someone on here posted there was a place selling the mags for $27 with free shipping and thats the cheapest ive heard of.
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jaykellogg
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Palmetto State Armory, but they may be out of them. I paid about $35 at 44MAG.com.
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That price does sound a bit high. I think I got mine for $369 here in Oklahoma. Here's what I think of it:
Pros:
1. Very accurate for a .22 pistol
2. Full size; comparable to most full sized polymer pistols. Allows you to train with a cheaper round.
3. Unlike most .22 pistols, the bolt of this pistol will lock to the rear after the last round.
4. Easy take down and cleaning.
5. Very, Very, Very reliable. The only ammo I had any issues with was Winchester bulk.
Cons:
1. Only comes with one mag. The mags are a bit pricey and usually back ordered. It took about two months to get some spares.
One Con is really all I could think of. The M&P 22 is a great little gun.
Pros:
1. Very accurate for a .22 pistol
2. Full size; comparable to most full sized polymer pistols. Allows you to train with a cheaper round.
3. Unlike most .22 pistols, the bolt of this pistol will lock to the rear after the last round.
4. Easy take down and cleaning.
5. Very, Very, Very reliable. The only ammo I had any issues with was Winchester bulk.
Cons:
1. Only comes with one mag. The mags are a bit pricey and usually back ordered. It took about two months to get some spares.
One Con is really all I could think of. The M&P 22 is a great little gun.
dave33
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My M&P22 is a great shooter, not a single malfunction in the 800 or so rounds I have put through it. Im not a big fan of the sights but that should be fixable. Accurate for what it is, very fun to shoot. Buds has them online for $359 online with free shipping. Palmetto state armory had mags at $27 with free shipping but they are out for now I believe.
SurgicalShark
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As Jlduke stated above, it's a solid pistol. The best 22 I've ever had. And his review spot on!
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cncman333
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I recently bought a M&P.22 and I love it. After extensive research I had decided that I wanted a Ruger SR22 and went to the shop to buy it. The owner had one there that he said he would let me shoot to make up my mind. My second choice was the M&P.22 which a friend had there. I loaded 2 mags for the Ruger and 2 mags for the Smith. I fired the whole clip through the Ruger, great gun, nice feel, I liked everything about it. Then I fired the M&P.22, it felt more like a bigger gun, had all the same advantages of the Ruger, but just had a better feel to it. I fired the other mag for the Ruger, then the other mag for the M&P, turned around thanked all involved for the side by side test and bought the M&P without hesitation and not a single regret since. I love this gun and I recomend it to everyone.
I like my M&P22 a lot. Like all the M&Ps, it feels right, sure is fun to shoot. Trigger time is trigger time, and .22lr is still affordable. It would be nice if the mags were reasonably priced, it came with 2 or 3, and if the gun were made by S&W, but all in all it's a great gun.
Ya I would do a little more hunting around. No reason to pay that much, just call and ask around. Even ask if they don't have it how much it would be to have them order one.
Ouch... Go to Budspolicesupply and they have them for $327 for military (prior or current) with no tax and free shipping.
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Ouch... Go to Budspolicesupply and they have them for $327 for military (prior or current) with no tax and free shipping.
Add shipping and transfer fee and you save nothing. I bought mine and left with it 10 minutes later.
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Bought mine for $365.00 from my LGS. I just received my two mags from Palmetto. Figure what you $ave not usingg up all of your 9mm and train more with .22 .. will eventually pay for the gun.
Free shipping. You even quoted me on that.
And my FFL charges $20 for the paperwork. Total out of pocket cost for me was $347.
The savings are better on the less demanded guns. M&P40 for $399 delivered with 3 magazines. Add the $20 FFL and I get those for $419 total, out the door, no extra costs, and with three mags.
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Went tonight and bought the M&P22. Was really between the M&P and the SR22. I have a pair of Ruger Mark iii"s and an SR9, great shooting pistols. The SR22 just felt a bit too small for me. Cabelas has the M&P "on sale" for $379. I got $20 for getting their card so $359. I can live with that. But now the waiting until Friday morning. Was trying to call Palmetto today several times but no luck. Will try again tomorrow. Chicago gunsmith has them on back order for $23.97 but $15 to ship them 90 miles. No savings there! Gotta have more than one mag. Thanks to all who gave their advise. Thats the cool thing about gun forums. Real people, real answers.
