Anyone here own one and can you share your opinion of these .22 semi-automatic pistols? Saw one today(stainless) with the box it came in marked for sale at $400.00 and the box still had the original price of $298.50 stamp on it. Are these pistols normally commanding prices appreciated to this extent? This one had rubber grips and adjustable sights, nothing but a brochure in the box, was there anything else (cleaning tools) originally included? The internet investigation revealed that the Model was produced from 1987 until 1996. I cannot recall seeing one before but I haven't seen many things. Are these considered collectible? Is the asking price reasonable? I'd appreciate any and all information you guys are willing to share. Thank you in advance.
Mod. 422 S&W , 6" Stainless
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WaterburyBob
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If it was stainless, it should be a 622; the 422 is the same gun, blued.
While decent guns, they are not particularly collectible.
$400 seems high to me - $300-$350 would be more like it.
While decent guns, they are not particularly collectible.
$400 seems high to me - $300-$350 would be more like it.
I have a 2206, which is the same pistol in all stainless (the 622 is stainless and alloy). I paid $295 for it new in the early 90's, and it's not unusual to see them sell in the $375-$400 range on the auction sites these days. Like most S&W's...
ab4ka
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I had a 422 and it was a great gun, but from what I've read you may find mixed opinions on these. If I found what you did and had the funds, I'd take it home. In a year or two it won't matter if you paid $50 too much or too little.
In my perpetual search for a 4" S&W 422 or 622 at a reasonable price this is what I have found: The going rate for a 422/622 seems to be between $275-350 while the 2206 is closer to $375-450. The 422/622 are both alloy, while the 2206 is steel. They all come in 4" or 6", with fixed or adjustable sights and with wood or black plastic grips. The longer guns with adjustable sights and wood grips seem to bring in a higher resale.
By the way they also made a compact version; 2213 and 2214.
I had several different models of these back in the day and let them go. Yes, I am (or at least was) very stupid.
By the way they also made a compact version; 2213 and 2214.
I had several different models of these back in the day and let them go. Yes, I am (or at least was) very stupid.
ColbyBruce
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First photo, bottom row, two #622's and a #2206 on the right.
Second photo shows all the models but the #2214 and #2206 target. My #2213 is the limited edition brushed nickel version. The #622 was offered with vent rib barrel in both lengths, 4.5" and 6" one year. These are great guns. Prices in metro Atlanta, GA vary greatly, $450.00+ depending on the version.
Second photo shows all the models but the #2214 and #2206 target. My #2213 is the limited edition brushed nickel version. The #622 was offered with vent rib barrel in both lengths, 4.5" and 6" one year. These are great guns. Prices in metro Atlanta, GA vary greatly, $450.00+ depending on the version.
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I just picked up this 2214 for $285 off Gun Broker two weeks ago.
I got it to go along with the 422 I pick up for $250 last summer.
Both Are fine pistols and accurate shooting. I got these to cut back on the amount of 9mm I was shooting. No complaints so far. $400 for 2206(it is a 2206 if it is stainless steel) is a fair price if the pistol is in good shape. Note: If you get it, do not dry fire weapon. Firing pins are hard to come by, but you can find them. I have two. Get the 12 rd. magazines. They too are tricky to find, but they are out there. Good luck.
I got it to go along with the 422 I pick up for $250 last summer.
Both Are fine pistols and accurate shooting. I got these to cut back on the amount of 9mm I was shooting. No complaints so far. $400 for 2206(it is a 2206 if it is stainless steel) is a fair price if the pistol is in good shape. Note: If you get it, do not dry fire weapon. Firing pins are hard to come by, but you can find them. I have two. Get the 12 rd. magazines. They too are tricky to find, but they are out there. Good luck.
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My 4.5" 2206 is very close in weight, barrel length, and sight set-up to my 9mm 3906, so they go to the range together a lot.
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Mod. 422? or
Now you have me second guessing but it seems to have been marked Model 422. I'm old and was not concentrating as I should have been while looking at something never encountered before, my excuse. Certainly sounds as if the little "Jewel" should have found a new address from what you are telling me. Oh well, the story of my dealings, never know what to study for anymore. I am still trying to learn about the Revolver and this popped up. Look forward to having another opportunity to deal on it again. Appreciate your helpful guidance,
Now you have me second guessing but it seems to have been marked Model 422. I'm old and was not concentrating as I should have been while looking at something never encountered before, my excuse. Certainly sounds as if the little "Jewel" should have found a new address from what you are telling me. Oh well, the story of my dealings, never know what to study for anymore. I am still trying to learn about the Revolver and this popped up. Look forward to having another opportunity to deal on it again. Appreciate your helpful guidance,
katanski
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I just bought a 622 from Cabelas this morning for $229. It's a beautiful gun.
chriskm1968
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you are a lucky guy!
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The 422, 622 & 2206 were basically the same gun. 422 was blue, 622 had a stainless slide and alloy frame and the 2206 was all stainless. I purchased a 622 last fall for $170 and a 2206 almost NIB @ $300. I checked the average price of the 2206 on completed GB sales at $419.
They are a little fussy on ammo and parts are no longer available from S$W but they are great guns, especially the 2206. I have a 422 set up for a supressor and that works well also. I passed on a 422 yesterday at $190 because I just didn't need another one.
They are a little fussy on ammo and parts are no longer available from S$W but they are great guns, especially the 2206. I have a 422 set up for a supressor and that works well also. I passed on a 422 yesterday at $190 because I just didn't need another one.
chriskm1968
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that was a good deal. wish i was close to it!
rockhammer
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I love my 422. I bought one at my local pawn shop for $250 out the door with two mags. I love the light weight and accuracy of the pistol, the sights are easy to see and it seems to feed any kind of ammo that I put in it with very few jams (for a .22). The only downside appears to be the lack of spare parts for this pistol, especially firing pins, so be careful with it and it should last.
Here's what mine looks like:
Here's what mine looks like:
I have a 422 as well. Bought it LNIB for $300. Seller told me it just sat in his closet since the early 90s and forgot he had it until his wife found while cleaning out a closet.
Fun plinker and has proved quite reliable to me. However the "dust cover" and trigger guard heat fairly quickly if you do a lot of rapid firing.
Fun plinker and has proved quite reliable to me. However the "dust cover" and trigger guard heat fairly quickly if you do a lot of rapid firing.
Bullzaye
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Well, I guess I have to share one of my fairly rare really good buys.
It was 1991, and I was stationed at Bitburg AB, GE...where I worked part-time at the base Rod & Gun Club. A guy that worked in my shop was about to finish his enlistment and return to civilian life, but since he was going home to Hawaii he needed to sell his 6" barreled S&W 2206. He posted it on our bulletin board at the R&G for about $250 IIRC (according to the box, he paid $344.50 for it.)
As the date for his departure grew nearer, he kept asking me if I didn't want it, and kept lowering his price. I kept turning him down, because I already had a Ruger MKII Tgt back in the states, and geez...why would I want another .22 pistol? Yeah, stupid...I know!
Finally he was about a week from leaving, and he couldn't take it with him, because you had to request import permission for every gun you'd purchased while there, and it took at least 1-2 months turn-around time for the paperwork (we normally recommended sending it in 6 months before you PCS'ed, which was the maximum time you could request it.) So instead of taking a complete loss on it, he offered it to me for $100, and I think he threw in some ammo he had leftover as well. Well...I couldn't turn that down, so I bought it from him. It looked like it was BNIB, although I know he did fire it a reasonable amount.
It still shoots great, and still looks like new, since I never have holstered it. It just sits in its box, until I take it out to the range on occasion. Needless to say, I'm very happy that I purchased it. Now...if I could just find a nice 422/622 to go with it!
Tim
It was 1991, and I was stationed at Bitburg AB, GE...where I worked part-time at the base Rod & Gun Club. A guy that worked in my shop was about to finish his enlistment and return to civilian life, but since he was going home to Hawaii he needed to sell his 6" barreled S&W 2206. He posted it on our bulletin board at the R&G for about $250 IIRC (according to the box, he paid $344.50 for it.)
As the date for his departure grew nearer, he kept asking me if I didn't want it, and kept lowering his price. I kept turning him down, because I already had a Ruger MKII Tgt back in the states, and geez...why would I want another .22 pistol? Yeah, stupid...I know!
Finally he was about a week from leaving, and he couldn't take it with him, because you had to request import permission for every gun you'd purchased while there, and it took at least 1-2 months turn-around time for the paperwork (we normally recommended sending it in 6 months before you PCS'ed, which was the maximum time you could request it.) So instead of taking a complete loss on it, he offered it to me for $100, and I think he threw in some ammo he had leftover as well. Well...I couldn't turn that down, so I bought it from him. It looked like it was BNIB, although I know he did fire it a reasonable amount.
It still shoots great, and still looks like new, since I never have holstered it. It just sits in its box, until I take it out to the range on occasion. Needless to say, I'm very happy that I purchased it. Now...if I could just find a nice 422/622 to go with it!
Tim
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