S&W 422 6"

[1srelluc]

I found a 422 6" with walnut stocks and adjustable sights in my travels to day.

Serial # TBS7468

I've owned a 4.5" 422 with fixed sights since the late 80s. It's currently outfitted with a adapter as a suppressor host so i have plenty of extra mags for the 6".

It was a bit dirty but it cleaned-up pretty good. I'm into it for $150.00.

I always considered the 422 to be far and away a better field pistol than the Rugers. Lighter, slimmer, and with much better triggers.

 

[Sevens]

I have a 2206 and it's a solid pistol. I believe that the 422/622/2206 are all better, much better pistols than the S&W 22A and new Victory models, but I can't agree that they are better than the Ruger Mark II.

Your 422 for $150 is a helluva buy, an absolute no-brainer, no hesitation purchase, great snag. Many will be jealous.

I will hold firm in my position that none of this series, not a one of them, is visually attractive. I believe they are all varying degrees of homely and the most elusive vent rib versions just double down on the ugly.

 

[WPWarhawk]

Good find. I have two 4.5 inch 422s and and two 6 inch 622s. All fixed sight. The 4.5 inchers shoot a bit low for me, but the 6 inchers are dead on.

Are you aware of any good holsters for these?

 

[1srelluc]

Good find. I have two 4.5 inch 422s and and two 6 inch 622s. All fixed sight. The 4.5 inchers shoot a bit low for me, but the 6 inchers are dead on.

Are you aware of any good holsters for these?

It (6") fits perfectly in a surplus Swedish L40 Lahti holster with storage for two extra mags.

They are very well made and still available at reasonable prices. There is one on eBay now for $13.00 shipped, it just needs a good cleaning/re-dye.

Here is the 6" in a rather well worn example I have. There is even a slot for a cleaning rod and patches.

I had read that a lot of folks use a Hunter 1100-5 holster for their 6" 422/622s. It's made for a M1911.

I dug around in my footlocker-o-holsters and found one. It works fine and doubles for my 4.5" 422 with adapter.

This commercial M1911 "over the shoulder" holster w/mag pouch works fine too. It's a perfect fit for the 422 4.5" w/adapter but about a .50" sticks out on the 6".

I suspect there are lots of M1911 holsters that might work.

 

[Barrie]

Thats almost Armed Robbery getting that 422 for that price. In my area it would be near $450.---$500. easily. You have a sharp eye for a Bargain.

 

[rolandj]

This must be the week of the 422. I picked up a like new in the box 6" barrel target model with paperwork this morning. First 3 letters of ser. # are TBT78xx Cost more than $150.00 though!!

 

[Thin Man]

Hands down my favorite S&W .22 autos. I have the adjustable sight 4.5", and 6" models and the 3" 2214.
These were simply the highest quality .22 autos that Smith ever fielded short of the 41 and 46, and the market has recently begun to reflect that.
Good score, rolandj! I would have dislocated my shoulder reaching for my wallet!

 

[Model52guy]

Anything less than $350 for a target wood grip 422 or 622 is a great price! Great find.

 

[Barrie]

What I really like is the fact that it likes the same Magazines as the M41 and M46 as Well. Should also mention the 622s also.

 

[indigo22]

This must be the week of the 422. I picked up a like new in the box 6" barrel target model with paperwork this morning. First 3 letters of ser. # are TBT78xx Cost more than $150.00 though!!

My 6" target sighted 422 w/wood grips, that I picked up shortly after Thanksgiving for $325 (no box or goodies) is serial numbered TBT52XX... It was VERY clean in nearly "As New" condition. I did a Hammer/Sear swap/upgrade as a beta test and now the trigger pull is 2.12 lbs. Making it a sweet shooter. I love this line of guns.

 

[Drm50]

I like the 422 better than anything S&W has put out since. Put a pair of
the black grips from fixed sight model on your gun if you are going to carry it a lot. Saves wear & tear on the target grips. I restiched a old Safariland lined holster to fit mine. They make a good kit gun. Dependable and accurate. They may not be classic looking but you have to admit if you call them ugly, how do you describe the newer series of S&W auto loaders.

 

[Barrie]

Some Guns are just Better Looking then others. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I have Never truly seen a Real Ugly Gun ever.

 

[wproct]

Nice 422 pistols. Love those wood grips.

 

[MCorps0311]

That's a looker for sure,very nice!

 

[murphydog]

Very nice and an excellent buy.

Since this is your first adjustable sight 400/600 series pistol, check the screw that holds the rear sight leaf on regularly; it has a tendency to loosen and you might find the sight assembly headed back and up at just under the velocity of the slide.

Enjoy!

 

[1srelluc]

I made a disassembly "dingus" for my 422. If memory serves a plastic one came with them NIB.

One side is shaped to the curve of the front of the slide area while the rear is dished out a bit for the end of the rod.

I just used a piece of brass rod I had, shaped it, then D&Ted it 6-32 and used a 1" 6-32 bolt with it's head cut off.

Works great and a whole lot better than a empty .22 cartridge case. I made it just a tad longer than a .22 case so there is less movement but gets the job done.

 

[mjohn]

Very well done. I use a cut off golf tee to get the job done.

 

[kidcom]

I found a 422 6" with walnut stocks and adjustable sights in my travels to day.

Nice find, I own both barrel lengths with adjustable sights. I'm very pleased with their accuracy.

 

[silverstateS&W]

I have newly mfg mesquite grips for these guns available for $75 shipped.
please e mail direct to [email protected]
for photos.

 

[shoot summ]

I have newly mfg mesquite grips for these guns available for $84 shipped.
please e mail direct to [email protected]
for photos.

I've seen these on EBAY, they look nice, the ebay price shipped is $79.56?