Pictures of my new 22a

[jeepjeepwhat]

Just thought I would share some pictures of the newest addition to the family, her name is Deliah and she weighted in at 2lbs 7 ozs.

Please feel free to share pictures of any new weapons or even the ones collecting dust in the safe. Everybody likes looking at pictures.

And I'm aware of the fact I need to update cameras, it def doesn't do the gun justice. I'm still using some 5 yr old 2 megapix dealy.

 

[jeepjeepwhat]

Just thought I would share some pictures of the newest addition to the family, her name is Deliah and she weighted in at 2lbs 7 ozs.

Please feel free to share pictures of any new weapons or even the ones collecting dust in the safe. Everybody likes looking at pictures.

And I'm aware of the fact I need to update cameras, it def doesn't do the gun justice. I'm still using some 5 yr old 2 megapix dealy.

 

[Deacon KC]

My 22A is a super shooter. You will like it a lot!

 

[.66Cal.]

Well I don't think we are related but you never know....



She/yours has a nice set of grips I might add.

 

[jeepjeepwhat]

Thank you on the grip compliment. I'm a huge fan of the stainless fluted barrel. I wish S&W still sold them new. I would love to see a stainless fluted with the wooden grips. If anyone has one please post a picture of that.

 

[jeepjeepwhat]

Well I know this isn't a 22a or a S&W or even a pistol, but it does have a pistol grip. I just thought I'd post a picture of another member of the family. Everybody likes pictures.

This is a .410 mossberg cruiser with a fold over stock.

 

[glypnir]

OK,I'll post mine all taked apart.

 

[jeepjeepwhat]

so do you guys have problems loading magazines in your 22's? My wooden grips extend quite a bit past the magazine well and it makes it difficult seating the magazines. I was just wondering if anyone else had this problem.

 

[.66Cal.]

If you can see whats hanging up you probably can file or sand it down to fit better.

Fired over 500 rounds today of old and odd brands without a single misfire or hang up.
I've read a few posts of the 22A's being picky about what it likes, mine appears to not have any problem with that.
Sweet gun, I like it, good groups too.

 

[Rooster Cogburn]

I have one of these, shoots great. I purchased it so I could take my kids to the range and get them use to shooting a semi auto. Plus the plinker ammo is cheap. They shoot for what seems like hours, and can go through a brick in no time. Beats buying .38, 9mm or .40's

Rooster

 

[.66Cal.]

Here's one of my other recent purchases, also a sweet shooter. Ruger super Blackhawk .44mag

 

[jeepjeepwhat]

That is a nice looking weapon, I too have a ruger revolver that is a nice shot, although I don't shoot with it much anymore. They are some nice looking grips on that one .66cal.

 

[DougE]

I was in a local shop buying a new holster for my 4043 today and asked what they had as far as .22's since I've been wanting one for cheap range practice. They're selling the .22a's for $229.00 NIB. Is this a good price for one of these? If so I'll likely jump on one as soon as they get more in ( the one they showed me was already sold but they should have more in stock in a few days).

 

[jeepjeepwhat]

Yeah sounds like a good price to me. The gun stores in my area (western maryland) sell them $20-40 below the MSRP listed on S&W's website.

 

[DougE]

The one I looked at looks similar to the one .66cal. posted pics of. It sounded like a pretty fair price to me too so I'll likely be adding one to my collection in the near future. I often go to the range with one of my sisters and she has a walther p22 in her collection. We always shoot the heck outta that one since it's dirt cheap to shoot compared to our high cal. handguns.

 

[FirebirdV8]

The S&W 22A is a nice shooter, but don't forget to shop for the ruger 22. I know this is a S&W forum, but the ruger 22 is a reliable and fun target pistol.

 

[DougE]

Originally posted by FirebirdV8:
The S&W 22A is a nice shooter, but don't forget to shop for the ruger 22. I know this is a S&W forum, but the ruger 22 is a reliable and fun target pistol.

I've read good things about the ruger mark II as well but have yet to find any local shops selling them. I have found plenty of them online but by the time I pay shipping and FFL fees .... I think the 22a is going to be my choice. I'm just out for a fairly accurate and trouble free .22 to have fun with. It's not like I'm going to be staking my life on one of these.

 

[FirebirdV8]

Makes sense to me, either way you will get a great target pistol. The only non-S&W pistol I have is a MKII 22/45 and it hasn't let me down at the range yet. Have fun with your new pistol.

 

[DougE]

I bought my Christmas present today. I opted for the 22A. It has a nice feel in the hand and I think I'll be quite happy with it. I plan on going to the range tomorrow to try it out.
S&W 4043 for the big ones ....... S&W 22A for the little ones and a rossi 38 spl. revolver for the in between ones.

 

[jeepjeepwhat]

Doug

Keep us posted on how the range went with the new 22a.

 

[DougE]

Originally posted by jeepjeepwhat:
Doug

Keep us posted on how the range went with the new 22a.

I will just as soon as I get to go. The range I was planning on going to yesterday is an outdoor range and the weather turned downright nasty ( freezing rain and all that good stuff ). I'm hoping the weather will be better Friday since I'm really itching to try the new addition out. I have limited access to a private indoor range which I might be able to get into this weekend. The guy that taught my CCW class has his own indoor range. He also teaches advanced self defense courses and I practice with him regularly so he does allow me to use his range when it's convenient.

 

[shooboy]

I think the 22A is one of the most overlooked and best deal guns out there. Mine eats Wallyworld bulk Federal ammo like nobody's business. I also put a cheap red dot on it and it is incredibly accurate. I saw one for sale on Gunbroker last week that had a little safe rash and I could have bought it for $125, would have grabbed it in a second if I didn't already own one. Have fun with yours, love those grips by the way, Shoo

 

[DougE]

I finally got some range time with my 22A today. I'm totally happy with it. It shoots tight groups at 25 yds. and I had 1 jam out of about 300 rounds ( wally federal bulk ammo )which happened on the first or second clip ........ maybe it just needed to get limbered up since it never jammed again after that. I had a blast ( no pun intended ) shooting my 22A and would recommend one to anyone looking for an accurate, reliable .22 pistol to have fun with.