# Smith & Wesson M&P22: Lightweight Precision .22 LR Pistol

**Brand:** Smith & Wesson
**Category:** Full Size Handguns
**Caliber:** .22 LR

## Specifications

- **Caliber:** .22 LR
- **Barrel Length:** 4"
- **Capacity:** 12 rounds
- **Finish:** Black
- **Weight:** 27.2 oz
- **Overall Length:** 7.7"
- **UPC:** 022188145816
- **SKU:** UCODbCJc

## Description

The Smith & Wesson M&P22 is a .22 LR semi-automatic pistol with a polymer frame and aluminum alloy slide. At 2.8 pounds and 7.7 inches overall, it's a full-size pistol that handles like a larger-caliber M&P but costs much less to feed. The 4-inch carbon steel barrel has a black Armornite finish, and the magazine holds 12 rounds.

### Key Specifications
- **Manufacturer:** Smith & Wesson
- **Model:** M&P22
- **Series:** M&P
- **Caliber:** .22 LR
- **Barrel Length:** 4 inches
- **Capacity:** 12 rounds
- **Weight:** 2.8 pounds (27.2 ounces)
- **Total Length:** 7.7 inches
- **Frame Material:** Polymer
- **Slide Material:** Aluminum Alloy
- **Safety Features:** Ambidextrous safety

### Features
Sights are drift-adjustable at the front and click-adjustable at the rear for windage, which is more adjustability than most .22 pistols in this price range. The ambidextrous safety works equally well for left- and right-handed shooters. Low recoil from .22 LR makes this a practical trainer for shooters building fundamentals, and the running costs are low compared to centerfire options. The Armornite finish on the barrel adds corrosion resistance.

## What Reviewers Say

*Quoted verbatim from YouTube reviews. Each link opens the video at the moment quoted.*

> Overall, it's a very comfortable gun. It's super lightweight, but you'll see there's very little recoil.
>
> — [sootch00](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOsbtOYPObU&t=712s)

> We've had no malfunctions. Not all at all. Nothing. uh it just ran.
>
> — [sootch00](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOsbtOYPObU&t=785s)

> This is pretty nitpicky, but the the frame safeties, they're very small. They're easy to manipulate, but I'm just not a fan of frame safeties.
>
> — [sootch00](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOsbtOYPObU&t=1098s)

> This is really more subjective, is it's so lightweight. And because of the aluminum slide, it just feels really, I'm not going to say fragile, but it could be perceived that way.
>
> — [sootch00](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOsbtOYPObU&t=1145s)

## What Customers Say

*AI-generated insights from customer reviews*

The M&P22 has a solid reputation as a trainer and casual range pistol. Its lightweight build and low recoil are the most-mentioned positives. Owners regularly use it for extended sessions without fatigue, and the .22 LR running costs make frequent practice realistic.

Accuracy gets consistent praise at typical pistol distances. The adjustable sights and ergonomic grip are called out as useful features, particularly for newer shooters getting comfortable with a full-size pistol layout.

Reliability is the main caveat. A number of users note that performance is ammo-sensitive, and some loads feed less reliably than others. Finding a brand and grain weight that works in your specific gun is a common recommendation in owner discussions. Build quality opinions split somewhat. Most find it durable enough, though some would prefer more metal components.

Overall, the M&P22 is generally recommended for training, plinking, and introducing new shooters to a pistol platform, with the understanding that ammo selection matters more than with centerfire pistols.

## Pricing

**1 offers available**

| Vendor | Price |
|--------|-------|
| Guns Com | $340.99 |

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