S&W Model 22

jtb0311 · Post by **jtb0311** » Sun Dec 14, 2008 10:45 pm

I've got one of these, and it shoots very well. I think it's very close to what Indy packed in Raiders.

knibs7 · Post by **knibs7** » Mon Dec 15, 2008 4:29 am

It's close. Still, very nice

Nibs

Post by **Michaelson** » Mon Dec 15, 2008 8:14 am

Yep. It's of the proper and correct lineage of the old triple lock, so you have the best current version of their line without jumping to their reproduction models of past revolvers.

I saw a show just last night about extreme sharpshooters, and the fastest shooter in the world of a revolver favors the model 22. He used it to fire 12 rounds, reloading after 6, in double action in less than 6 seconds. The model 22 he used was stock too, so that's a VERY good and well made gun, my friend.

Regards! Michaelson

bigrex · Post by **bigrex** » Mon Dec 15, 2008 12:36 pm

When I purchased one I was amazed at how accurate it was, the vibration compared to my springfield armory XD40 (fires 40 S&W) was minimal. I think that contributes to it's accuracy, especially with rapid fire.

Texas Raider · Post by **Texas Raider** » Tue Dec 16, 2008 9:59 am

I had one of those, sold it. ;-) It's a nice gun, good ol square butt, not like the round butt @#$% they're makin' now. I shot it around a bunch livin' in Vegas, but decided I just didn't need it. ;-)

TR

Solent MKIII · Post by **Solent MKIII** » Wed Dec 17, 2008 6:18 am

Got one myself - they're very cool.

The ejector shroud and lack of a lanyard loop don't detract from it
IMO - it still looks great! Glad to hear you're enjoying yours.

IndyFlyer · Post by **IndyFlyer** » Wed Jan 07, 2009 11:17 am

I picked one of these up a couple years back, indeed great gun all around. I wanted to comment on S&W's great customer service. When I first took it shooting it was shooting off aim, more than I consider acceptable or correctable for a fixed sight gun. Then I noticed that the front sight was canted off center. I had only fired it about a dozen times, so I called S&W and they said to send it back, which I did. They replaced the entire barrel, and then test fired it to be certain it was where it should be, and expressed it back to me. I was pleased. I was a little bummed at first that it made it to me that way, and that I didn't catch it in the store, but it all worked out. Typical situation, I was in a rush when I picked it up, then I was in a rush to shoot it, at least I figured it out soon and got it fixed right. Now I'm debating a new model 1917 or a vintage, or I know--BOTH!