Does this P22 look like fun?

DasFriek · December 30, 2009, 02:38 AM

Post 10 has the updated info.

Im thinking of doing a P22 build with the 5" barrel and scope bridge like this one shown in the the pic,but with a different and better optics.That looks too bulky.
This one is more like what id want,or just a simple 30mm red dot.
http://kiei.biz/inc/sdetail/3601

I know many will say buy something else,im already considering that and know my options.I just want to know what people think of this.

_W_ · December 30, 2009, 02:41 AM

I have a 5 inch P22. On its own, its a fun gun to shoot.

I think the scope is overkill though. IMO, the gun simply isn't accurate enough to benefit from such accessory.

teeroux · December 30, 2009, 03:09 AM

I hate to be one that would recomed something else but I think you should get an SP22. For a little bit and I mean a little bit more you get a way better and more accurate platform for optics than the P22.

Brian48 · December 30, 2009, 07:12 AM

No. I like my P22 like my women. Uncomplicated.

hotcha45 · December 30, 2009, 07:38 AM

before spending serious bucks to trick it out. I know several people who have and like this pistol, but for me the feel in my hands is not good. I would not consider one for myself because of that, but YMMV.

hoytinak · December 30, 2009, 07:42 AM

I like the P22, they are fun little plinkers. However, IMO the red dot is a little much.

output · December 30, 2009, 10:22 AM

If that's what you want to do why not? I think the P22 is a fun plinker...while others hate it. Have fun!

riggins_83 · December 30, 2009, 10:32 AM

I was not impressed with the P22. The firing pin on my wife's broke after... 20 rounds. Unless I'm doing competition shooting I'd prefer iron sights versus a red dot on a handgun any day.

DasFriek · December 30, 2009, 10:32 AM

WOW 10 no's and ZERO yes's! Thats a pretty big resounding message.

Most people didn't like the S&W .22a with a cheap red dot i just sold and i shot some excellent groups for someone lacking in skills as i am.It was a great trigger teacher.
2" groups at 50' with bulk ammo shooting rested off on my gun case.

Im no way going into competitive shooting,just fun plinking at the range.
I looked at every .22 known to most people here and nothing made me say wow,except a $500 Buckmark.
Its cheaper at Bud's tho,i need to buy local and use a layaway plan.
http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/p...ducts_id/21172

This looked fun also at $499 GSG-5PK

This is on sale for $419 and this is the last day.
M&P 15-22

Im going shopping again today and see what strikes me,but i dont feel optimistic.
At this point im leaning towards the EXPENSIVE Buckmark or the M&P 15-22

They also have the Chiappa 1911 .22 for $250 which got great reviews on Gunblast.
But i wasnt a gun with optics as my eyes are only good to 30' with bare sights on any gun.

DasFriek · December 30, 2009, 08:17 PM

The deed is done,kinda anyways.Today i put a S&W M&P 15-22 in layaway for $419.
Even at $500 which was more than i wanted to spend,neither the MK3 or Buckmark tactical felt "special" or fun.Altho both were beautiful guns,especially the Ruger that was Stainless with a 7" fluted barrel and stainless frame also.

The GSG's i liked but accessories seemed rather expensive and neither was set up for optics out of the box.Plus at $549 and $599 were a bit more than i wanted to pay.

It may be a month or 2 before i get it in my hands since i have my Mossberg 500SPX to pay off this week

Firepower! · December 31, 2009, 06:52 AM

The only thing I would change on this would be a gemtech suppressor instead of the compensator at the end. Now that would be much more fun.

Hedge313 · December 31, 2009, 12:05 PM

It looks Tacti-kool, but not accurate enough to worry about the "long shot". I would save my money and buy a silencer - now that is money well spent!

RAnb · December 31, 2009, 01:32 PM

I vote no on the red dot, yes for the silencer. A silencer improves the shooting experience more than a scope for a pistol like the P-22.

Made on lathe myself. $20 plus the $200 tax.

Ranb

_W_ · December 31, 2009, 06:57 PM

+1 for silencer over scope

CraigC · January 1, 2010, 01:19 PM

The P-22 is a fun little plinker and after the first 500rds or so, mine has been dead reliable with everything I've fed it. It just ain't a target pistol. The red dot mount is too flexible and the pistol too inaccurate for the red dot to be worth the trouble. IMHO, it's also mounted a little too high and throws off the balance significantly. GREAT platform for a suppressor though, all it needs is a thread adapter.

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December 30, 2009, 02:38 AM	#1
DasFriek Junior member Join Date: May 20, 2009 Posts: 891	Does this P22 look like fun? UPDATE i bought a M&P 15-22 rifle. Post 10 has the updated info. Im thinking of doing a P22 build with the 5" barrel and scope bridge like this one shown in the the pic,but with a different and better optics.That looks too bulky. This one is more like what id want,or just a simple 30mm red dot. http://kiei.biz/inc/sdetail/3601 I know many will say buy something else,im already considering that and know my options.I just want to know what people think of this. Last edited by DasFriek; January 1, 2010 at 01:23 PM.

December 30, 2009, 07:38 AM	#5
hotcha45 Member Join Date: March 22, 2009 Posts: 96	Make sure you like the P22 before spending serious bucks to trick it out. I know several people who have and like this pistol, but for me the feel in my hands is not good. I would not consider one for myself because of that, but YMMV.

December 30, 2009, 10:22 AM	#7
output Senior Member Join Date: December 15, 2008 Posts: 294	If that's what you want to do why not? I think the P22 is a fun plinker...while others hate it. Have fun! __________________ "All the great things are simple, and many can be expressed in a single word: freedom, justice, honor, duty, mercy, hope." -Winston Churchill

December 30, 2009, 10:32 AM	#8
riggins_83 Senior Member Join Date: January 19, 2009 Location: Wherever I may roam Posts: 1,506	I was not impressed with the P22. The firing pin on my wife's broke after... 20 rounds. Unless I'm doing competition shooting I'd prefer iron sights versus a red dot on a handgun any day. __________________ l've heard police work is dangerous. Yes, that's why l carry a big gun. Couldn't it go off accidentally? l used to have that problem. What did you do about it? l just think about baseball. -Leslie Nielsen

December 30, 2009, 02:41 AM	#2
_W_ Senior Member Join Date: July 24, 2007 Posts: 249	I have a 5 inch P22. On its own, its a fun gun to shoot. I think the scope is overkill though. IMO, the gun simply isn't accurate enough to benefit from such accessory.

December 30, 2009, 03:09 AM	#3
teeroux Senior Member Join Date: December 12, 2006 Posts: 1,512	I hate to be one that would recomed something else but I think you should get an SP22. For a little bit and I mean a little bit more you get a way better and more accurate platform for optics than the P22.

December 30, 2009, 07:12 AM	#4
Brian48 Senior Member Join Date: December 21, 2001 Location: Boston, People's Republic of MA Posts: 1,616	No. I like my P22 like my women. Uncomplicated.

December 30, 2009, 07:42 AM	#6
hoytinak Senior Member Join Date: July 5, 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 5,721	I like the P22, they are fun little plinkers. However, IMO the red dot is a little much.

December 30, 2009, 08:17 PM	#10
DasFriek Junior member Join Date: May 20, 2009 Posts: 891	The deed is done,kinda anyways.Today i put a S&W M&P 15-22 in layaway for $419. Even at $500 which was more than i wanted to spend,neither the MK3 or Buckmark tactical felt "special" or fun.Altho both were beautiful guns,especially the Ruger that was Stainless with a 7" fluted barrel and stainless frame also. The GSG's i liked but accessories seemed rather expensive and neither was set up for optics out of the box.Plus at $549 and $599 were a bit more than i wanted to pay. It may be a month or 2 before i get it in my hands since i have my Mossberg 500SPX to pay off this week

December 31, 2009, 06:52 AM	#11
Firepower! Senior Member Join Date: February 3, 2008 Posts: 2,109	The only thing I would change on this would be a gemtech suppressor instead of the compensator at the end. Now that would be much more fun.

December 31, 2009, 12:05 PM	#12
Hedge313 Senior Member Join Date: September 5, 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 185	It looks Tacti-kool, but not accurate enough to worry about the "long shot". I would save my money and buy a silencer - now that is money well spent!

December 31, 2009, 01:32 PM	#13
RAnb Junior member Join Date: July 20, 2008 Location: WA, USA Posts: 447	I vote no on the red dot, yes for the silencer. A silencer improves the shooting experience more than a scope for a pistol like the P-22. Made on lathe myself. $20 plus the $200 tax. Ranb

December 31, 2009, 06:57 PM	#14
_W_ Senior Member Join Date: July 24, 2007 Posts: 249	+1 for silencer over scope

January 1, 2010, 01:19 PM	#15
CraigC Junior member Join Date: November 28, 2001 Location: West Tennessee Posts: 4,300	The P-22 is a fun little plinker and after the first 500rds or so, mine has been dead reliable with everything I've fed it. It just ain't a target pistol. The red dot mount is too flexible and the pistol too inaccurate for the red dot to be worth the trouble. IMHO, it's also mounted a little too high and throws off the balance significantly. GREAT platform for a suppressor though, all it needs is a thread adapter.