I know this little rimfire has been out for a while, but this is the first one I have personally been able to handle one.
The Smith & Wesson M&P 22 Pistol is being made in Germany by Walther and imported by S&W. It is the same size and weight (24oz.) as it's 9mm big brother. It is outfitted with a manual 1911-ish safety that is optional on the full size M&P. It operates on a standard blow-back action and lacks the changeable grips (palm swells) of the standard M&P line.
Related Posts:
I am sad to say I think S&W missed the mark with this one. Lack of variable geometry grips makes it impossible to match your .22 to your full-caliber pistol, and the magazine disconnect safety makes dry fire training difficult.
ReplyDeleteI think it is cool! Would love to have something like this to practice and plink with.
ReplyDeleteI think the magazine disconnect safety and the lack of changeable back straps makes this virtually useless as a training tool.
ReplyDeleteWhile I do not like the thumb safety I could live with it.
Sure, it might be a nice "plinker" but so is my Ruger MK1.
If I didn't own a .22 pistol already I might consider this one. but I do, and it's poorly suited for training so I will definitely NOT be buying one.
I think S&W really missed the mark on this one.