My 15-22's new best Friend

[johncal]

They both have something in common ......... The Same Ammo.



Just picked it up along with getting a Crimson Trace. Will be firing it for the first time in a couple of days.

It looks to be nothing but a top quality build all the way around. Much tighter quality than the 15-22 I would say, but then again, it's a whole different animal. I do like that they can share the ammo.

My wife wanted to have nothing to do with the 15-22, but this is actually something we got for her. She's looking forward to it. The 15-22 looks to "scary" and too heavy for her. She also didn't want anything with much recoil. I can't wait to set it up this weekend!

 

[bburnette252]

Man I want one of those


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[GhostMutt]

NICE......looks really cool.
Shame, because in the UK if we could get them they would have to be long barrelled with a stock attached, spoiling the whole idea of a handgun.
Although the Umarex licensed S&W M&P45 in both pellet and BB is a very nice replica and one I will probably purchase, it would be so cool to own one of these.
How many rounds does it hold? would love so see more pics.
Jealous? Yes.

 

[micocyco]

NICE......looks really cool.
Shame, because in the UK if we could get them they would have to be long barrelled with a stock attached, spoiling the whole idea of a handgun.
Although the Umarex licensed S&W M&P45 in both pellet and BB is a very nice replica and one I will probably purchase, it would be so cool to own one of these.
How many rounds does it hold? would love so see more pics.
Jealous? Yes.

Look like it comes with 2 - 10 rd mags just checked on one new $359.95

 

[TheMaineEvent]

I have one and it's a great pistol. Unlike a lot of 22 pistols that are on the small size, the M&P 22 is a full-size pistol. I really enjoy shooting mine recommend it to anyone who wants a 22 pistol.

 

[Insomniac100]

Nice looking firearm. I don't want to hijack the thread or go off topic, but I I have quick question...

Are people thinking or feeling that this version (Compact) is better than the M&P22? I truly am not that familiar with the two versions, I but I understand that the M&P22 was manufactured in Germany by Umarex or Walther or somebody? Is that right? And this new Compact is the "real deal" for lack of a better term, manufactured by the real deal S&W folks?

I might like to pick up one of these, and I always seem to hear a little negative talk about Umarex or Walther or anything not real deal S&W. Am I way off base here? I'm not trying to bash any brand or anything, I truly would like be informed.

Regards,

G.
Researcher

 

[Jeffro57]

Yes, the .22compact is entirely USA made. Mine is SWEET! 300 rounds down the pipe already, with three different brands of ammo, an no hiccups.

 

[Triggs75]

Very nice. How is the trigger pull on it?

Wanted the sig mosquito but the trigger pull is horrible on it.

Chad

 

[Decipher]

That is one SWEET looking gun.

I have to ask...why get a pistol in 22? It's just for plinking, I presume. There are far better rounds for defensive use, so I'm just wondering. I'm sure it's a blast to shoot and a lot cheaper. I just have to ask.

 

[Jeffro57]

That is one SWEET looking gun.

I have to ask...why get a pistol in 22? It's just for plinking, I presume. There are far better rounds for defensive use, so I'm just wondering. I'm sure it's a blast to shoot and a lot cheaper. I just have to ask.

I'll take this one.
I don't have a desire to carry concealed. My home defense weapon is a pump 12gauge. I collect and shoot .22 rimfire pistols, and love plinking and cleaning my guns, as time allows. I have had, and continue to have, a fairly good supply of ammo, even though I shoot 3 to 5 hundred rounds a range visit. I'm not sure the cost of higher calibers, but all my ammo has been purchased for less than 8 cents a round, and most of it for less than 6 cents a round. I can have hours of fun at the range pretty cheaply. I've shot quite a few larger caliber pistols, and I'd rather spend my hard earned cash elsewhere. YMMV

 

[Majorlk]

That is one SWEET looking gun.

I have to ask...why get a pistol in 22? It's just for plinking, I presume. There are far better rounds for defensive use, so I'm just wondering. I'm sure it's a blast to shoot and a lot cheaper. I just have to ask.

I have a total of four .22 pistols; a High Standard Citation Supramatic, a Ruger MkII, A S&W M34 (also called a 22/32 Kit Gun) and a Ruger SR22.

The SR22 is a plinker and great beginner's pistol, and the M34 is a decent little small game camp gun. It is a .22 on a .32 frame. Two children and five grandchildren started shooting with this gun.

The MkII is decent semi-match gun with a heavy barrel and a 20 oz Jim Clark trigger. It will keep 10 rounds inside 2" at 25 yards from a machine rest.

The High Standard is pure match. From a rest it will keep 10 shots in a quarter-size group at 25 yards. The barrel has probably 50k rounds through it and the trigger is pure stock, but has all surfaces polished and breaks at 14 oz. It is a dream to shoot!

.22s are great for introducing new shooters to pistols without inducing flinch and other problems that can crop up if using center fires as a first gun. Personally, no gun cabinet is complete without at least one .22 pistol.

 

[johncal]

That is one SWEET looking gun.

I have to ask...why get a pistol in 22? It's just for plinking, I presume. There are far better rounds for defensive use, so I'm just wondering. I'm sure it's a blast to shoot and a lot cheaper. I just have to ask.

The short answer is that it is for plinking and for S/D for my wife. She refuses to use anything larger because of the recoil.

I'm not going to get into the whole 22 are no good for S/D argument. If you have no problem standing 10ft in front of my 22 and taking 4-5 shots, then you'd be what I call either extremely brave or not all there. Most people I know would GTFO. I have no problem using a 22 for S/D, if you do, then that's fine. I have no problem with people that prefer larger calibers whatsoever. To each his own. There's all kinds of different rationale, I dismiss none of them.

Anyways, thanks, it is a sweet looking gun. Perfect balance and only 18oz fully loaded and with the laser attached. It also fits your hand just perfectly. I put as lot of thought behind this decision and did a lot of research before purchasing.

Just pick one of these up, hold it in your hand, and you'll want to buy one.

 

[johncal]

Very nice. How is the trigger pull on it?

Wanted the sig mosquito but the trigger pull is horrible on it.

Chad

Trigger pull weight is about the same as the 15-22, but it feels a lot smoother. I'm sure there's a lot better out there, but I personally think it's fine. Maybe ignorance is bliss, or it just does the job.

 

[johncal]

Nice looking firearm. I don't want to hijack the thread or go off topic, but I I have quick question...

Are people thinking or feeling that this version (Compact) is better than the M&P22? I truly am not that familiar with the two versions, I but I understand that the M&P22 was manufactured in Germany by Umarex or Walther or somebody? Is that right? And this new Compact is the "real deal" for lack of a better term, manufactured by the real deal S&W folks?

I might like to pick up one of these, and I always seem to hear a little negative talk about Umarex or Walther or anything not real deal S&W. Am I way off base here? I'm not trying to bash any brand or anything, I truly would like be informed.

Regards,

G.
Researcher

So far, every review I've read said it's better than the M&P22. Not that the M&P22 is a bad gun, it just has some issues and S&W addressed all of those issues with the newest version. I can't begin to tell you how nice the quality is on this piece especially at this price. There are some awesome pistols out there but most of them cost a lot more. I have to admit I've always been an S&W fanboy anyways.

 

[Decipher]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts fellas. I bet it's an absolute blast to shoot and with no recoil, it's a perfect option for both new shooters or people who are timid about taking on too much.

My girl grew up around guns and still shoots better than I do! She didn't like my Shield in 9mm so she settled on the Sig P238 in 380 auto. That seems to be a good blend of performance and recoil. Anyways, I wasn't suggesting the 22 was inadequate or S/D, although I know other options are better. I'm not here to start a caliber war. In fact, 22 is still statistically the most lethal round out there.

I was simply curious what uses there were for this gun. It looks, well, sexy, and is hella cheap to shoot. Thanks for enlightening me and sharing your thoughts. Enjoy!

 

[RedNeck Jim]

I was simply curious what uses there were for this gun. It looks, well, sexy, and is hella cheap to shoot. Thanks for enlightening me and sharing your thoughts. Enjoy!

I like shooting 22 pistols so much I have 2 Buck Marks. As the Major states, I use them when introducing new shooters to guns. Even the 15-22 can be intimidating to some.

The primary reason I shoot them is because of my 22 suppressor... a Sparrow. All I have to do is unscrew the suppressor from one gun & attach to another. Actually all my 22s have threaded barrels & will accept the Sparrow. As with shooting my 4.5" SBR 15-22, all ammo stays subsonic thru my pistols. The pistol is so quiet, there is very little fear factor for a newbie.

 

[Freeway]

The short answer is that it is for plinking and for S/D for my wife. She refuses to use anything larger because of the recoil.

I'm not going to get into the whole 22 are no good for S/D argument. If you have no problem standing 10ft in front of my 22 and taking 4-5 shots, then you'd be what I call either extremely brave or not all there. Most people I know would GTFO. I have no problem using a 22 for S/D, if you do, then that's fine. I have no problem with people that prefer larger calibers whatsoever. To each his own. There's all kinds of different rationale, I dismiss none of them.

Anyways, thanks, it is a sweet looking gun. Perfect balance and only 18oz fully loaded and with the laser attached. It also fits your hand just perfectly. I put as lot of thought behind this decision and did a lot of research before purchasing.

Just pick one of these up, hold it in your hand, and you'll want to buy one.

Absolutely nothing wrong with using a 22 for self/home defense if that is what you are comfortable with. Still on a 22 only limitation from my doctor, and overall I'm not disappointed with it. I've collected a few nice 22s and have enjoyed practicing with them. With the choice of 0 or 22 for a caliber, I chose the 22.

The M&P 22 Compact is supposed to be about 15% smaller, like the Browning 1911-22. The Browning feels great to hold and shoot. I'm hoping this new compact model from S&W is the same way. Glad you like it!

 

[BigWaylon]

Took mine to the range for it's initial outing. Really quick trip to function test a PS90 before I cut down the barrel.

Took the 22C along. Shot one mag unsuppressed, one mag suppressed with a Spectre II. Performed flawlessly.

I vote to get rid of the white lettering.

 

[toneytundra]

Took mine to the range for it's initial outing. Really quick trip to function test a PS90 before I cut down the barrel.

Took the 22C along. Shot one mag unsuppressed, one mag suppressed with a Spectre II. Performed flawlessly.

I vote to get rid of the white lettering.

How did you go about removing the white lettering?

 

[BigWaylon]

First...here's a family pic of the 15-22, 22, and 22C:

White lettering comes off with Aluminum Black. Other stuff may work, but AB is what I've used on both of the S&Ws, plus my GSG 1911-22 (the S&Ws definitely worked better).

Before:

After (yes, changing the grips to black also change the look quite a bit):

I may have posted it here before...but here's a post I made in another forum:

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In case this interests anybody...

I've never been a fan of the white lettering on the M&P22. I had the guy that engraved a couple AR lowers for me tell me that the Aluminum Black used to turn the engraved area black again will also remove the white lettering. He did that to my M&P22 and I did my GSG 1911-22, and decided to do it to the M&P22 Compact I picked up yesterday.

Slide looked like this:

And this:

Hit it with some non-chlorinated brake cleaner, then the AB, and then a drop of oil...and ~5 minutes later I had this:

And this:

And here's the tip the guy that told me about it sent me:

get some brake parts cleaner and clean all the oil from the slide, it should look a little hazy when the oil has been stripped. To apply the blackening I use an acid brush, they are found in the plumbing section of the hardware store. Cut the bristles off so that they are only 3/16" long. Clean the brush with a little parts cleaner, make sure it's dry then dip it in the Aluma Black and use a scrubbing action with the long edge of of the brush (opposite of how you would use a paint brush) while keeping the brush vertical & using the tips of the bristles, don't mash the brush flat. Dab the brush on a paper towel before dipping it again, also wipe excess from the area before the next application. About 3 applications will do it.
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