Which CCI 22LR for M&P22?

[SWFcobbonthecorn]

So I picked up an M&P45 and loved it so I have an M&P22 on order. I've not been successful in finding techical information about chamber pressures for both pistols or for 22LR ammunition. So, reading through the forums it looks like CCI Mini Mag ammunition has met with good to great results in the M&P22.

My question, do both the Mini Mag HV 0030 40gr and Mini Mag HP 0031 36gr work well? How does the AR Tactical 0953 40gr work? Any issues with barrel wear with the higher pressures?

Thanks in advance!

(Please excuse the question if it's been asked but my searches have come up empty to this specific question.)

 

[NUTTBALL763]

CCI can be expensive.... I run the bulk federal 500 count from Wal-Mart through mine with no issues. Have put about 600 rounds through it so far. The MP-22 isn't picky on ammo like most .22's

 

[NucPhysics]

In regards to the CCIs, both the round nose and the HPs work well. However, I have seen friends on the rarest occasions have issues with the HPs but never the round nose 40g. If you have more than one .22, the round nose is generally the most reliable in others guns as well like the Ruger Marks and Browning Buckmarks. I shoot both but am phasing out my HPs in favor of the round nose as I have multiple .22s.

But again, both should be fine - you could always test them yourself as guns seem to have their own personality sometimes. 22 ammo is cheap so just give it a try to see what works best for you.

 

[JM4151]

CCI ammo for M & P 22

I have had my M & P 22 pistol since the begining of 2012. Its a great gun and will shoot most anything, even the Remington, which in my experience is junk. The only CCI ammo that will not cycle the action, is the CCI Quiet-22 with a 710 FPS. It is nice quiet ammo just not powerful enough to cycle the action. It can be fired single shot though. I have a 41 that I really like, but a lot of time when I go out informal target shooting I take the Smith M & P. Great gun!

 

[Maddmax]

Any issues with barrel wear with the higher pressures?

Not with the "soft" lead of 22's. I also recommed staying with the copper coated bullets,you can shoot just lead. But you should also clean the barrel more with exposed lead.

The only problem you will have is if you play "Master Blaster" and get the barrel smokin' hot. As in firing mag after mag after mag.... You'll get a quicker lead build up from the heat too. Shooting "normal" you won't have any problems.

You're not shooting copper jacket bullets (like 5.56/.223),so wear is "almost" non existent.

 

[SWFcobbonthecorn]

Thank to all for the feedback. I'll let price dictate the choice to get started.

 

[M&P Freak]

The standard velocity is a great choice if the gun will cycle with it, Mini-Mag if not. Anything hotter is just beating up the gun unnecessarily. CCI is a high-quality round. Cleaner than most and very consistent.

 

[MP22]

My M&P.22 eats anything you throw at her....no issues. Get the bulk packs of Federal and Winchester at Walmart.....best way to go.

 

[SWFcobbonthecorn]

Too bad our Walmart doesn't carry 22LR..... best price I have found so far for CCI Mini Mag 0030 is $0.067/per or $6.70/100 out the door. Better than what I pay for 45ACP or .223.

 

[vossman]

I shot the CCI Blazer bulk out of mine and it worked. It did lead up after a while tho. I have found it will shoot most bulk ammo but likes the copper coated/non greasy kind.
Have fun with yours, buy lots of mags when you find them cause cheap ammo goes fast.

 

[dfhawkins]

The M&P 22 as well as the M&P 15-22 seem happy with any ammo that is run through them. The gun smiths at S&W always advocated CCI Standard Velocity for my Model 41 and, since I have plenty of it, it often runs in both M&Ps. Also effective is Federal Classic, Federal bulk, Remington bulk, and CCI MinMag.

The bottom line is the Safety & Instruction Manual. Commercial Ammunition, SAAMI specifications, proper caliber (22LR). So check that the box says 22LR, load her up and go shoot the gun. It's the best way to develop good muscle memory and skills before going to a larger caliber handgun. Besides, it's fun!

 

[SWFcobbonthecorn]

Agree. That's why this one is going to join the 45 ACP. I figure I can shoot 5-7 times as much, and alot of the skills will transfer over. Now all I have to do is wait.....

 

[alfonzo]

The M&P 22 as well as the M&P 15-22 seem happy with any ammo that is run through them. The gun smiths at S&W always advocated CCI Standard Velocity for my Model 41 and, since I have plenty of it, it often runs in both M&Ps. Also effective is Federal Classic, Federal bulk, Remington bulk, and CCI MinMag.

The bottom line is the Safety & Instruction Manual. Commercial Ammunition, SAAMI specifications, proper caliber (22LR). So check that the box says 22LR, load her up and go shoot the gun. It's the best way to develop good muscle memory and skills before going to a larger caliber handgun. Besides, it's fun!

I know that in the past all the model 41 .22 target pistols were
all test fired for accuracy and functioning with CCI Standard
Velocity over the counter ammunition. I am sure S&W is
still continuing the same practice today.

 

[RIDavid]

I use the tactical in my rifle. Works great.

 

[jsalas2]

jsalas2

I just got back from the range, I shot three boxes of winchester bulk 333 rd ammo. It works great. I have about 7000 rds thru the M&P22. Now that its broken in I have no problems with ammo. I get it for 9.99 a bx at walmart. I have also used the Federal 525 bulk for 19.99 and the cci Blazer bulk 525 rd also for 19.99, and the Winchester 555 bulk also 19.99. The Federal, Blazer and Winchester were bought at Academy as I see your walmart doesn't have 22lr ammo. I had the same problem with my local walmart. I was on the other side of town one day and saw a walmart, decided to drop in and take a chanch. This walmart was shooter friendly, lots of ammo in a glass case in an aisle not behind a counter. You could see what they had in stock. I bought out the stock of 22lr. That is where I will go from now on. You might want to make a trip to another walmart and maybe get lucky like I did.

 

[SWFcobbonthecorn]

Tks! Looks like a road trip around town.

 

[warbird]

If you have an Academy around they are a great source for .22 ammo as well as Bass Pro Shops.

 

[SWFcobbonthecorn]

Guns and ammo are all in. Ran Mini Mag's through the 22 without an issue. Thanks for the help!

 

[agp]

Mini mags work perfect for me. Winchester 333 or 555 are also good, but can be very dirty in my experience. I may be switching back to federal for my bulk.

 

[Wee Hooker]

As with all rimfire's, it's best to test a selection of ammo in a new gun. Some will cycle better than others. some will be more accurate than others. The trick is to find where those lines cross. the process can be fun and enlightening.
Generally speaking, I've found higher velocity ammo to cycle more reliably and std velocity to be most accurate.
The bulk "milk carton" stuff is certainly good enough to break the gun in, just don't come back griping about accuracy if your ammo is $6 /500. You get what you pay for in Rimfire Ammo.