Looking at adding a Smith and Wesson 422 to the collection. I'm intrigued by this semi auto. Anyone here on the forum have one or have experiences with one?

The one of thinking about looks exactly like this...

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I have one. It's a good little pistol. Shoots well, doesn't jam, easy to maintain (but the take down is a bit different). I think you'll be pleased.

I have one of these in the all stainless steel version.
Great shooters,very reliable, decent triggers and use Model 41 mags. They also make a great suppressor host by replacing the barrel nut.
Don't dry fire without a snapcap as the firing pins are suceptable to break when dry fired without one.
Very nice guns that don't get the recognition they deserve. Hope you enjoy it.

The 442 is the king of the plinkers. It shares the same magazine as the S&W model 41. A friend talked me into selling mine to him to give to his mother. I will buy the next 6" model that I see.

I have always wanted to ad one to my 22 lr collection. People who own one seems to keep them and love them. I have a lot of 22lr pistols. These are ones that are on my short list.

I have three. I bought the first one (same version as pictured in the OP) for a plinker when I was 21 or 22. Picked up two more with fixed sights and plastic grips over the years as parts guns in case I break a part I can't find somewhere. So far that has not happened.

I love shooting it almost as much as I like my 41. Almost as much fun and a lot cheaper. Plus, I am willing to shoot hyper-velocity rounds like Stingers thru it unlike my 41.

They are great little plinkers.

The 422 is a great pistol. I put several thousand rounds through mine and never a problem. The take down for cleaning can be fun if you don’t hold on to that spring.

These are sleeper of a pistol. A budget version of the famed model 41. Takes the same mags even. Smith quit making these because the profit margin just wasn’t there. I think these are really great compared to Buckmarks or the Mark series. Here is why.

1. Low bore axis. Less muzzle rise for beginner shooters.
2. Easy to reach safety and slide stop. For smaller hand, the other pistol require the shooter to shift grip and change the direction that the gun is pointed to.
3. Easy to rack. The slide is easy for small hands to rack.
3.5. Easy to reach mag release. The mag release is in the front part of the grip. While unorthodox, it also aid in manipulation without shifting the grip of the gun.
4. Accurate. These are very accurate for the class of pistol.
5. Great suppressor host. Already threaded. Just need adaptor. Low bore axis allow you to use the sight.
6. Adjustable sights. Standard S&W adjustable sights.
7. Less expensive. Because of their unknown voters, they can be had for a bargain at times.

My daughter used one to compete in SASP shooting. I think it is the best pistol for that sport.

I have one and had a 2213. (one of those guns I really miss even though I rarely used it).

Only down side is the flat plate spring on the left side, the tab breaks off them. fairly common issue, even if you never take the gun apart. (both mine broke) First one I got from S&W. The last one's I just bought myself and a spare. Cheap enough, but frustrating. I wouldn't let that scare you away though, especially if the price is good.

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I have a 422 identical to the one pictured in the OP. I can shoot it just as well as a model 41. They are very high quality for what they cost. I got mine which seemed new in the box with all the paperwork for less than $400 on GB.

Someone local has a 2206 (the stainless model) for sale, and I am fighting not buying it.....

These guns are still a bargain IMO.

I had the Stainless 622 years ago; traded it for a 10" bull barrel MKIV. It was a great little .22 and quite accurate. No functioning issues that I can recall.

422, not 442. 442 is a revolver AFAIK.

I've got a 2206 TGT, 622VR, 422 and 2213. Fun guns.

First and only pistol my father bought me.
I have a early one. Came with two 12 round mags.
Will eat pretty much anything besides Remington
Golden ammo.

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Originally posted by PGT:
422, not 442. 442 is a revolver AFAIK.

Ha! Missed that, good catch.

Since we are discussing these cool pistols,
It is my understanding the 622 pistols still had an aluminum frame, basically the same as a 422 except for stainless appearance on the finish. The 2206 model was identical to a 622 but with a stainless steel frame. If anyone can confirm, deny, or elaborate on the subject it would be greatly appreciated.

ewillis, yes you are correct the 422 and 622 models have the aluminum frames, the 2206 has the stainless frame.

Reminds me of a Tokarev.

Have one. Most reliable of all my .22 plinkers. Pretty accurate despite the light weight. Bought mine for under $250 which makes it a real bargain.

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Originally posted by McGregor:
ewillis, yes you are correct the 422 and 622 models have the aluminum frames, the 2206 has the stainless frame.

Yep what McGregor said! Have a 622 and love the lil thing, need an empty casing to break down bot nice shooter and FUN!! Get it!