Smith Wesson 22 Compact Threaded Barrel – Superb Pistol

Description

The Smith Wesson 22 Compact Threaded Barrel is a reduced-scale version of the full-size M&P pistol chambered in 22 LR, with a threaded barrel ready for a suppressor and the same controls and ergonomics as its centerfire siblings.

Smith Wesson 22 Compact Threaded Barrel A Training Pistol That Feels Right

The point of the M&P 22 Compact is not that it is a 22. It is that it is an M&P. The grip angle, the controls, the trigger reach and the manual of arms all mirror the centerfire pistols in the line, so practice on this gun transfers directly rather than teaching you habits you have to unlearn.

The barrel comes threaded from the factory, which makes this one of the easier ways into suppressed shooting. A 22 LR can with a threaded rimfire host is about as quiet as firearms get, and it is the configuration most new suppressor owners start with.

Height is 5.03 inches and width is 1.48 inches, so this is a genuinely compact pistol rather than a full-size gun with a small cartridge in it.

Controls and Features

The manual safety is ambidextrous and the magazine release is reversible, so left-handed shooters are properly accommodated rather than made to adapt. A Picatinny-style accessory rail takes a light or laser.

A magazine safety prevents the pistol from firing without a magazine inserted, and there is an internal lock. Both are features that some shooters want and others do not, so it is worth knowing they are there before you buy.

The captured recoil guide rod and spring make assembly and disassembly straightforward, which matters more on a rimfire than on a centerfire pistol because 22 LR fouls quickly and needs cleaning more often. Two magazines are included.

Shooting Suppressed With a Rimfire

A suppressed 22 LR is the quietest thing most shooters will ever fire, and with subsonic ammunition the loudest sound is often the action cycling. That makes it excellent for teaching, for pest control near buildings, and for anyone whose range time is limited by noise complaints.

The trade is fouling. Rimfire ammunition is dirty, and a suppressor multiplies how much of that residue ends up back in the action. Expect to clean the pistol more often when shooting suppressed, and buy a can that comes apart for cleaning rather than a sealed one.

Subsonic ammunition is also the least powerful 22 LR available, and a semi-automatic pistol needs a certain amount of energy to cycle. Some subsonic loads will short-stroke this pistol. Testing a few brands before committing to a case is worth the effort, and standard-velocity or high-velocity ammunition remains the safer choice for reliability.

Specifications

• Manufacturer part number: 108390
• Caliber: 22 LR
• Capacity: 10+1 rounds
• Barrel: 3.56 in., threaded for a suppressor
• Frame: polymer, black
• Safety: ambidextrous manual safety, magazine safety, internal lock
• Controls: reversible magazine release
• Rail: Picatinny-style accessory rail
• Recoil system: captured recoil guide rod and spring
• Included: two magazines
• Height: 5.03 in.
• Width: 1.48 in.
• Origin: made in the U.S.A.
• Warranty: Smith and Wesson Limited Lifetime Service Policy
• UPC: 022188083903

Why Buyers Choose the Smith Wesson 22 Compact Threaded Barrel

Rimfire practice costs a fraction of centerfire, and a pistol that handles like your carry gun turns that cheap practice into useful practice.

A factory threaded barrel means no gunsmith visit, no barrel purchase and no concentricity worries before you can mount a suppressor.

Recoil is negligible, which makes this an excellent first pistol for a new shooter and an excellent diagnostic tool for an experienced one. Flinch shows up clearly when there is nothing to flinch from.

Full-size M&P controls in a compact frame suit smaller hands well, and the ambidextrous safety makes it a practical loaner or family range gun.

Who Should Buy It

The Smith Wesson 22 Compact Threaded Barrel suits new shooters learning on a low-recoil platform, M&P owners who want cheap practice on familiar controls, and anyone building a suppressed rimfire setup. Note that 22 LR is ammunition-sensitive in semi-automatic pistols; high-velocity loads generally cycle most reliably, and bulk pack ammunition varies from box to box.

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