m&p 22 handgun

[Goodcat]

I joined the m&p family a while back and added a brand new m&p 22 from Bradis a couple days ago. I finally got her out to the range!! I can't express how much I like this over the mosquito and p22. I don't want to compare it to the GSG1911, because I believe that is in a different realm. While the M&P is also made by Walther, firing it brought out the 'training handgun' experience more than the p22's 'plinker' feel.

I was at first disappointed firing Winchester XPert HV until I noticed how dirty the round was. I was having at least 1 failure to feed per magazine. Then it hit me, MAYBE THIS AMMO SUCKS. I then ran some Remington Golden Bullets through it. Holy cow, 300 rounds through the pipe with one failure to fire, one failure to eject and zero jams. I'd say I'm more than impressed to start. I'll test some thunderbolt and cci next time I'm at the range. My wife also loved it, who put all 12 of her rounds on a 12" target at 25 yards! But she's always beating my groups.

My Alpine is off at Gemtech getting cleaned but I can't wait to get it back and see how this thing cycles with a can and subsonics. The biggest draw to the p22 was the shorter barrel keeping bulk 550 packs subsonic, now I gotta spend the money on actual subsonics to shoot through the can!

Goodcat recommended.

Anyone else shooting one? What are it's favorite ammo types?

 

[bartb]

I picked one up on Weds. I havent sent anything but CCI mini-mags down it. I have around 350 through it. I agree I love the gun.

 

[scottka]

I have one and feed it a steady diet of Federal bulk. It's been great!

 

[95wrangler]

Im looking for a 22 pistol and I love my m&ps, I was looking for one with a threaded barrel for future suppression. Does the m&p22 have a TB or did you have to replace it with one?

 

[bartb]

Im looking for a 22 pistol and I love my m&ps, I was looking for one with a threaded barrel for future suppression. Does the m&p22 have a TB or did you have to replace it with one?

The m&p22 comes with a threaded barrel. I do not have a suppressor but, I have heard you can use the same thread adapter as the Walther p22.

As a side note, I to have since fed it a box of 550 federal bulk. Nearly flawless function.

 

[95wrangler]

Thanks. The S&W website says nothing about the barrel being threaded. Definately worth checking out now!

 

[scottka]

Im looking for a 22 pistol and I love my m&ps, I was looking for one with a threaded barrel for future suppression. Does the m&p22 have a TB or did you have to replace it with one?

As has been said, yes, they do come stock with threaded barrels. It is a great pistol. If your a fan of M&P handgun line, you'll be right at home with this one. There's a guy in the Classifieds that said his shop is getting them in soon. Decent price too.

 

[__Doc_]

It comes threaded from factory. Next one I see I'm buying it. IDGAF
What price OP?
375$ is the lowest I can find

 

[scottka]

I bought mine for $353 IIRC, but the guy I mentioned that had an ad in the classifieds was like $340, I think. He was a INGO advertiser too.

 

[95wrangler]

Guess Ill have to check it out! Thanks!

 

[223 Gunner]

I've been wanting to get into the M&P line up. This will be on my list for the up coming Indy 1500. I also love the tactical .22 market, so this sounds like a good one to get.
Thanks Goodcat for the quick review. Rep headed your way.

 

[woodwalker]

I just picked one up today used for $309 from Cabin Fever near Scottsburg. Not a mark on it looks brand new

 

[Goodcat]

Nice buy!! You can use the thread adapter from a p22, fit great on mine. Now just waiting on my alpine to come back from gemtech for cleaning!