Walther PPQM2 or S&W Compact 22

dreadpirate · Sep 25, 2016

Walther PQ22 or S&W Compact 22

Thoughts on pros/cons for these 2 as suppressed pistols (Walther PPQ22 or S&W Compact22)? I have seen great comments for both. I have handled the S&W and love the feel of it.

dreadpirate · Sep 25, 2016

Interesting comments here: https://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=191622

rbird7282 · Sep 25, 2016

I would say neither. I would buy a used S&W 2206, 422, or 622. Better trigger, better gun, already has a threaded barrel you just need an adapter.
If I had to choose between the two listed, I would go with the Ruger SR22 over the M&P Compact. I had the Compact and sold it. Very comfortable gun but didn't care for the trigger.
The Ruger seems to have a better trigger and is comfortable.

AJRB · Sep 26, 2016

I have been debating over these models also. I believe i have figured it out for myself and here is my thinking.

The PPQ trigger is hands down a better trigger out of the box than the trigger in the M&P. The truly deciding factor for me is the manual safety on the side of the M&P (no option w/out it I don't think). The PPQ has no manual safety.

Better trigger, and no safety has me leaning toward the PPQ.

blankford · Sep 26, 2016

Love my S&W M&P 22 Compact. That's all I'll say.

S&W on the right. Sig Sauer 1911-22 on the left. Both great 22 suppressor hosts.

Pmbspyder · Oct 1, 2016

I have the ppq .22 threaded version and it's very accurate and very reliable. I've run about 1,000 rounds suppressed and unsuppressed without a single failure (cleaned only once). Plus it has 12 round mags which is nice.

Sid. · Oct 3, 2016

Though not mentioned, I had the full size M&P22. While it was comfortable, I ended up not liking having to remove the thread adapter to clean it. Not to mention the Umarex wrench bent enough that it was a pain to take the adapter off. And I had a SiCo adapter get stuck to the point that I mangled the threads trying to get it off with pliers and electrical tape. I put grease on the threads and that helped to keep adapters from getting stuck again, but I was always worried about it happening.

I ended up getting a 22/45 Lite so I didn't have to worry about an adapter.

dreadpirate · Oct 11, 2016

I went with the S&W M&P Compact 22 with a threaded barrel.

J.T · Oct 15, 2016

dreadpirate said:
I went with the S&W M&P Compact 22 with a threaded barrel.

How is it? Looking for something for my 7 yr old to shoot.

Bob A · Oct 15, 2016

J.T said:
How is it? Looking for something for my 7 yr old to shoot.

For someone that young, I'd personally prefer a rifle, as it's easier to ensure that the muzzle direction is safe. A nice bolt-action with a suppressor is about as quiet as possible. I wouldn't mind having one myself.

Of course, my opinion does not dictate your action, nor do I know the level of training and maturity of your 7 yr old.

dreadpirate · Oct 15, 2016

J.T said:
How is it? Looking for something for my 7 yr old to shoot.

Still waiting on it. As a matter of fact, the paperwork will not be submitted until next week.

J.T · Oct 19, 2016

Bob A said:
For someone that young, I'd personally prefer a rifle, as it's easier to ensure that the muzzle direction is safe. A nice bolt-action with a suppressor is about as quiet as possible. I wouldn't mind having one myself.

Of course, my opinion does not dictate your action, nor do I know the level of training and maturity of your 7 yr old.

Had a bolt 22 for 2 years now. He is very conscious of the safety rules. Agree with your statement in general though, most aren't ready at that age for a pistol

J.T · Oct 20, 2016

M&P 22 compact mags on sale at www.deguns.net for $16.98 each.

dreadpirate · Oct 20, 2016

J.T said:
M&P 22 compact mags on sale at www.deguns.net for $16.98 each.

Good one - thanks!

parttimer · Oct 20, 2016

J.T said:
How is it? Looking for something for my 7 yr old to shoot.

I think it's a great little shooter. The stock trigger might be a little stout for a 7 year old. I let a guy at the range use mine to teach a 9 year old how to shoot and the kid had a bit of a tough time with the initial pull. If you ride the reset on the trigger follow up shots are much easier.
Here is pic of a little over 300 rounds into a target some were done at 15 and some at 20 yards. It is a 12" target and I tried out 6 -7 types of ammo that day. Some of the group variation was due to the different ammo, some was fatigue, and I am sure some was the gun getting hot. I sent over 300 rounds down range in just over an hour. The only ammo that I had any problems with was the federal American eagle.

J.T · Oct 21, 2016

parttimer said:
I think it's a great little shooter. The stock trigger might be a little stout for a 7 year old. I let a guy at the range use mine to teach a 9 year old how to shoot and the kid had a bit of a tough time with the initial pull. If you ride the reset on the trigger follow up shots are much easier.
Here is pic of a little over 300 rounds into a target some were done at 15 and some at 20 yards. It is a 12" target and I tried out 6 -7 types of ammo that day. Some of the group variation was due to the different ammo, some was fatigue, and I am sure some was the gun getting hot. I sent over 300 rounds down range in just over an hour. The only ammo that I had any problems with was the federal American eagle.

Thanks for the input. I read that you can polish the trigger and lighten it up a pound or so. May try that if there are issues.

TomisinMd · Oct 21, 2016

Would you happen to have a 226? If so, sig sells a 22 conversion for it with a threaded barrel. I have it and love it. 9mm to 22 in seconds

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