New gun at S&W

[bumpbailey]

Got my RESTRICTED LTC-A on Thursday and picked up a Walther P22 to get my collection started. Went to S&W in Springfield with a buddy and fired 400 rounds in the Walther, 50 rounds in the Sigma (the guys on here are right, it sucks), and the 22-A (Which was very accurate, just ugly).

few pictures......

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Was thinking of the Ruger p95 next but found out it's not on the MA list. So thinking SR9 now.

 

[Biggsy]

If you're looking at 9mm, Beretta 92 is pretty easy to find pre ban mags for. Four seasons always seems to have some.

 

[drumenigma]

The 22A may be an ugly duckling but it is an excellent pistol. Reliable and accurate. If you're looking for a first gun choice it will not disappoint.

 

[RyanDaLoop]

Good luck with your p22. I have owned one and it wasn't my best investment for sure. I have heard some people loving them but the other half hating them. I was lucky enough to sell my gun to a dealer for $250. ( I paid $270 for it when I bought it brand new).

 

[noelephant]

P22's are fun little guns.

I wouldn't knock the Sigma too much - I have one in 9mm and it is a great pistol.

I don't believe I've ever had it jam or misfire, it's a breeze to take apart and clean and the trigger loosens up a bit over time.

 

[exo]

I have a P22, it's not bad. It's lightweight. Most of the 22 semi autos I see are 35-40 ounces unloaded. I do have some longevity concerns about the P22 though, but S&W's warranty is good so we'll see.

 

[scooterguy]

Congrats Bump, nice choice, I love my P22! SR9s are okay, I just don't like magazine relase button and the safety location. But play with it a bit and to each his/her own. In that price range also take a look at the M&P9 and 92FS which are awesome semi-autos.

 

[Coyote33]

I held an SR9 the other day. It felt REAL nice. The only downside is it does not take the older P-series magazines, so in MA you are limited to 10 rounds. I bet you can find a P-95 used fairly easily.

 

[bumpbailey]

I held an SR9 the other day. It felt REAL nice. The only downside is it does not take the older P-series magazines, so in MA you are limited to 10 rounds. I bet you can find a P-95 used fairly easily.

I found some P95's online but was told by FS that it's not mass complaint and that can't do the transfer.

 

[C-pher]

I have the P22, I used it in my classes until I picked up a MKII. I love my P22, I never have problems with it...it fires great. I once out about 10K rounds through it without cleaning it to see how well it would work. Never had a problem.

 

[60 buckscash]

I have to stick up for my sigma. However I have large hands and have shot it accuratly. to each their own!