Range Report - M&P 22

[motorcyclejoe]

Just got back from the range. The M&P fuctioned without issue. I was very pleased with the accuracy, even at 50 feet. I shot AR15 and Golden bullet. Both ran without any problems. As advised, I used a spent round to decock at the end of my session. Only shot about 100 rounds. Both the tumb safety and the trigger are a little soft, but the more I used them the more I got the feel of their delicate feed back (mostly been shooting a RIA 1911). The slide really functioned smoothly and I always knew when it locked back on the last round. In general there was a nice feeling of percision, especially for a $400 pistol.

I bought the M&P because I'm left handed and like the ambi safety and mag release. My next move is to move up to a 9mm, but I can't decide between a sig, XDM, or M&P. I kind of like the Sig but they are way expensive. Guess I'll shot the M&P for a while before making any more purchases.

One last comment. I registered the M&P on line yesterday. After dealing with RIA/Armscor I've been spoiled regarding warranties. The S&M warranty is one year to the orginal purchaser, need proof of purchase etc. - general warranty limitations. RIA/Armscor's warranty is life time, on the gun - period. There is no need for proof of purchase or anything else. When I needed a tune-up on my first RIA 1911 and I called them about getting service, they said just send it in, if we made the gun, we'll fix it. They also paid postage both ways. After registering on the S&M website, I got the feeling that any problems on day 366 will be mine. Not complaining, just spoiled.

Thanks for the help with the decocking.

 

[GrimeTime]

My wife prefers I stay off of the S&M websites... ;-)

I am in the same boat as you though, as I purchased the M&P9 used. I am very interested in purchasing the M&P22. Glad you like it!

 

[Rastoff]

S&W guns come with a lifetime warranty to the original purchaser. Alas, the M&P .22 isn't made by S&W so it only has a one year warranty.

I kind of like the Sig but they are way expensive.

As a lefty I'm surprised by this. Sig Sauer guns are made for right hand shooters. In fact, they are the most right handed handguns on the market. You will find it difficult, if not impossible, to operate the slide lock and decocker on a Sig. They make great guns, for right hand shooters.

I'd say look closely at the M&P 9mm. XDs are good guns, but the M&P is better and better suited to lefties like us.

 

[trea]

Revolvers it's S&W all the way. But pistols it's Ruger SR9C. I've shot berretas,glocks,xdm plus others. My shooting buddy bought a xdm wasn't happy shot my SR9. Sold the xdm and bought a SR9C. He's very happy and a lot cheaper. Great adjustable sights. Plus I'm left handed perfect for me. I just took a class next to me was M&P' jam city. Just my opinion. Give it a look and decide for yourself. I almost forgot a great trigger.

 

[motorcyclejoe]

Thanks for the info on the S&W warranty. I will also check out the SR9. I like the looks of the Sigs. I haven't shot one for over 5 years but,now that I think of it, at the time, I was shooting with my weak (right) hand. I switched to my left had after taking a class.