S&W 22A opinions please

[kyle623]

I just bought a sw22a. unfortunately i had to go on the road before i could shoot it. I already called smith and they are sending me some spare bolt buffers. anything else I need to know about this gun?

[MT Gianni]

Mine is a shooter.My best day was 8 out of 10 on an 8" plate @ 100 yards offhand. I used federal bulk ammo. Enjoy it.

[Tom W.]

Mine wasn't so good.It also had some target stocks, which made it even worse. (altho it looked and felt good in the store.)


I ended up trading it for a Ruger 22/45...And I'm much happier now.

[Randall]

Mine is accurate,reliable and has a trigger like a Glock,aside from the trigger its a great gun.

[jh45gun]

Mine is accurate and I have a Bushnell Trophy red dot on it I like the built in scope rail and my trigger is great. It shoots so well I got rid of my Marlin Model 60 rifle as all it did is sit in the gun cabinet I take the Smith out instead. With the Red dot I can shoot it as good as the rifle at reasonable ranges. (25 to 50 yards) When I got mine I did a search on the net at the forums and I have seen more folks praise them then knock them.

Shoot it and enjoy it they are a nice gun.

[bruce drake]

Mine is accurate as all heck. I use it for my 22 portion when I shoot Bullseye Pistol. I shoot mine with Winchester T22 ammoand it does just fine. I still use the iron sights. I recommend buying the extra bolt buffers. They will wear out on you over time.

Bruce

[sagamore-one]

I purchased a new 22A with the intention of using it in Bullseye matches. It is a 7 inch, fluted , stainless , target barrel model. Out of the box it would not hold a 10 inch group at 25 yards off a bench. Customer service at S&W blew me smoke about it not being a "target" pistol. Their online store promotes it as suitable for serious target work. I eventually got permission to return it to the factory for evaluation. It cost me an arm and a leg to send it second day air as requested by customer service. No pickup tag available.
When I got it back it wore a new barrel. Note enclosed suggested I may have gotten a "bad" barrel. It now will hold decent groups, but nothing outstanding.

I have since bought a Marvel Longslide and have been happy. Very Happy.

[kyle623]

finally got to shoot mine today, I put a bsa red dot on it sighted it in and was shooting walnuts out of a tree in no time. unless something breaks i think i'm gonna enjoy this gun.

[Suo Gan]

If you don't compare it to a high standard, its great. I like it better than a MKII myself. Like the mag release, like the trigger curved around my finger, and it has a good feel to it. In all its a pretty accurate little gun with a decent trigger. Has not let me down in a few bricks of bulk. I think you will be happy with it.

[jh45gun]

I purchased a new 22A with the intention of using it in Bullseye matches. It is a 7 inch, fluted , stainless , target barrel model. Out of the box it would not hold a 10 inch group at 25 yards off a bench. Customer service at S&W blew me smoke about it not being a "target" pistol. Their online store promotes it as suitable for serious target work. I eventually got permission to return it to the factory for evaluation. It cost me an arm and a leg to send it second day air as requested by customer service. No pickup tag available.
When I got it back it wore a new barrel. Note enclosed suggested I may have gotten a "bad" barrel. It now will hold decent groups, but nothing outstanding.

I have since bought a Marvel Longslide and have been happy. Very Happy.

Mine shoots as good or better than the Ruger MK II Government Model I used to have and that was deadly accurate. Most all of the reviews I have seen these shoot very accurate. Too bad you got a bad barrel but if it holds decent groups now is that with open sights or a scope or red dot on it? If it is with open sights consider putting on a scope or a red dot and you will be surprised.