So I got an M&P22, what do I need to know

[Brian_P]

So I just got an M&P22 Pistol to compliment my 15-22, what do I need to know before I go out shooting?

 

[jerrybruce]

First thing is to give it a good cleaning to remove any excess lube. Then put a few drops of oil on the barrel and the two rails.

Then the most important thing: shoot it. I recommend using CCI mini mag ammo to start. I have found it to be highly reliable and clean. Later on you can try some cheaper ammo.

I had trouble adjusting to the blacked out rear sight and ended up putting some bright yellow paint on it.

I also had to adjust the rear sight as the piece was shooting about 5 inches to the left. Once adjusted, it became very accurate with tight groups.

 

[VMaxSplat]

The main thing you need to know is that now your 22LR ammo quantity rquirements just went waaay up.

 

[Brian_P]

If i shoot it like I shoot my 15-22 I'm gonna have to buy it it's own 550 box an outting.

 

[JN16184]

I got one yesterday, did a light cleaning inside. It was fairly good already, no heavy grease in there. I put about 100 rds through it today, half CCI Mini-mags, half Federal 550 bulk from Walmart. Reliabily was flawless. It shot a little low and left, out of the box; I got the low fixed, but didn't mess with windage...fingers were too cold. So far, so good. Now I need to find a paddle holster.

 

[Brian_P]

Still haven't had a chance to take it out to a range =( but was wondering what the consensus on dryfiring a M&P22 was?

 

[JN16184]

I just make it a habit of never dry firing rimfires, unless I have a snapcap or shell casing in the chamber.

 

[joechaos]

Replace the rear sight with the stock 9mm version.

REAR SIGHT - Brownells

$16.99 and slides right in (with a light tap)

 

[JN16184]

Replace the rear sight with the stock 9mm version.

REAR SIGHT - Brownells

$16.99 and slides right in (with a light tap)

If you've already done this, can you post a picture? Brownells doesn't have an image of it.

 

[joechaos]

Here you go

 

[JN16184]

Here you go

Thanks...does that sight have a more "normal" windage adjustment?

 

[joechaos]

Same adjustment that's available on the 9mm