Smith and Wesson M&P 22 Compact
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Smith and Wesson M&P 22 Compact
I recently had a 10-year old girl taking my Defensive Pistol 101 class with her 13-year old brother and mother. Glock 19 was too heavy and big for her, so she ended up shooting my Karh CW9. She did will and was able to do all the exercise but I did notice she had a hard time racking the slide despite of the "Push and Pull" technique.
I am thinking about to purchase a Smith and Wesson M&P 22 Compact as additional pistol for new/young shooters, your thoughts? Also, does anyone know if the slide is easier to rack?
I am thinking about to purchase a Smith and Wesson M&P 22 Compact as additional pistol for new/young shooters, your thoughts? Also, does anyone know if the slide is easier to rack?
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Re: Smith and Wesson M&P 22 Compact
I recently purchased an M&P 22 Compact. I think it would be an excellent pistol to teach any shooter. I am not familiar with the Kahr CW9, but since the M&P is 22LR, I believe the slide would be muchBCGlocker wrote:I recently had a 10-year old girl taking my Defensive Pistol 101 class with her 13-year old brother and mother. Glock 19 was too heavy and big for her, so she ended up shooting my Karh CW9. She did will and was able to do all the exercise but I did notice she had a hard time racking the slide despite of the "Push and Pull" technique.
I am thinking about to purchase a Smith and Wesson M&P 22 Compact as additional pistol for new/young shooters, your thoughts? Also, does anyone know if the slide is easier to rack?
easier to operate. It is also good for smaller sized hands.
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Re: Smith and Wesson M&P 22 Compact
My wife, who has some arthritis in her hands, was having a LOT of difficulty racking the slide on her 9mm. She bought a Walther P22 because the slide was so easy to pull. Lighter cartridge and less recoil necessitate a softer spring. She still likes that little gun, and so do I, but she is now moved to a S&W 642 LS .38 Special just because we both would rather her carry something with more power.BCGlocker wrote:
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Re: Smith and Wesson M&P 22 Compact
ANYTHING is easier to rack than the Kahr CM9/CW9.
My wife carries one and likes it, except that it is a bear to rack. Even I have trouble, and I have been doing this for decades.
My wife carries one and likes it, except that it is a bear to rack. Even I have trouble, and I have been doing this for decades.
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Re: Smith and Wesson M&P 22 Compact
I have the m&p compact & is what I started my wife on, now I use it to teach friends & family with.
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Re: Smith and Wesson M&P 22 Compact
I have the M&P .22 compact with a threaded barrel. It is a great little gun. Got it for beginners. Picked it up for a song, $179 NIB with 222 rounds of S&W ammo. It will become a loaner when the bill passes to remove caliber restriction for LTC.
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My 1911 and XD are easier to rack than my Kahr. That double spring is a beast.RossA wrote:ANYTHING is easier to rack than the Kahr CM9/CW9.
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Re: Smith and Wesson M&P 22 Compact
Hey, Bill, where can I pick up a Smith and Wesson M&P 22 Compact for that price?kg5ie wrote:I have the M&P .22 compact with a threaded barrel. It is a great little gun. Got it for beginners. Picked it up for a song, $179 NIB with 222 rounds of S&W ammo. It will become a loaner when the bill passes to remove caliber restriction for LTC.
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That was an introductory price the first week they hit the distributors. I have no clue what they sell for now. :-)
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