There’s always room for another plinker on the shelves. If it’s a good one…

It’s not as if there is a shortage of .22 pistols on the market. And rimfire ammo isn’t as affordable as it used to be. We might as well get used to that, because just as steaks, movie tickets, and Shake Weights have all in increased in price, so has .22 ammo.

However, there’s always room for another gun provided it brings value to the table.

What?

If you’ve kept watch, Smith & Wesson has launched two pistols called “M&P 22s” over the past few years. The first was the standard and it wasn’t made in-house. The M&P 22 Compact is an all S&W version and it’s the one we’re talking about here.

The M&P 22 Compact has a threaded barrel variant, but it's recessed, so you'll need an adapter / extender. Some models include that for an extra $20. If you don't want to use a suppressor, the recessed threading is a plus as the barrel doesn't extend out of the slide.

 

The M&P 22 Compact has a threaded barrel variant, but it’s recessed, so you’ll need an adapter / extender. Some models include that for an extra $20. If you don’t want to use a suppressor, the recessed threading is a plus as the barrel doesn’t extend out of the slide.

Read the rest: Brass Tacks: Smith & Wesson M&P 22 Compact – The Mag Life