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Customer Reviews for Smith & Wesson M22A 10+1 .22 LR 7"


Smith & Wesson M22A 10+1 .22 LR  7 Buy Now

33 Reviews. 4.7 out of 5 Stars!
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Richard M on 03/31/2022
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Good gun for the money. Buds was great AGAIN.

James H on 03/31/2022
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Deadly accurate, best hand gun I’ve ever fired, I would recommend this gun

Stephen G on 07/28/2017
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

OUTSTANDING 22CAL OUT OF THE BOX VERY HAPPY

Richard B on 03/11/2017
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Arrived in perfect condition as usual with Bud's. Very Very accurate pistol, best 22LR I ever had until I bought the S&W Victory 22LR from Bud's, now this is #2. I highly recommend this as well as the Victory 22LR

George K on 03/03/2015
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I like all the products that i have bought from you

David H on 12/24/2013
Rating:   4 of 5 Stars!

Ok, not what I was looking for. Already sold it and it is being used by the next owner extensively. Had a problem with the magazine butt plates and S&W took care of it promptly!!

Delina S on 05/15/2013
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I've owned the S&W 22A with 7.5 inch barrel for about 5 years. I've fired thousands of rounds through this gun. Not one failure of any kind. It is as accurate as I am, and it is the most accurate gun I have. Probably for the money this is one of the best gun purchases I've made. I hear a lot about the Ruger's and Brownings for twice or three times the money. I'm sure those are great guns but I haven't owned one. I can tell you that the S&W 22A I have is one damn dependable and accurate gun. I would recommend one to anyone who wants a good 22.

Kurt P on 03/02/2013
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I took delivery of my new S&W 22A-1 7" barrel today, and off to the range I went. I was very disappointed that the gun did not seem to function at all at first! I disassembled it per the manual 3 or 4 times, but it would not load and fire. My heart sunk! But, now the good news. The magazines were not quite fully seated into the gun. I thought they were seated as a couple rounds would cycle through and then nothing. The magazine was popping out a very small amount, maybe an eighth of an inch. When you push in the magazine harder to get a solid positive lock in the gun all the problems went away. I shot about a half dozen different brands and bullet weights without any failure what so ever. About 150 rds. worth. All of a sudden I was a very happy camper! I broke one of the plastic floor plates on a magazine by pushing it in so hard, but knowing what the problem was, it was of little consequence knowing that S&W would probably make good on some spare floor plates. I am very pleased with the gun. It really is a quality product with a nice price. Thanks Bud's!

Thomas S on 02/14/2013
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

just got my .22a from buds gun shop everything was as stated very fast delivery, very accurate right out of the box, went to the range shot 100 rds. cci. had three that failed to load,shot 50 federal no problems, good grouping, shot 30 winchester hp. also no problems this is a great gun for the money, i will buy from buds again, only bad point was the take down button, it was really hard to push in , hopefully that will get better through use.

Maurice M on 02/02/2013
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Just got my S&W 22a 7inch on Monday and have been to the range 3 times this week. put around 700 rounds through it and only one problem and that turned out to be mag wasn't in all the way. It is a lot of fun to shoot and affordable to shoot as well. The only short coming is the front blade is tough to see. I put some high vis white paint on the sights and problem solved. Great little range gun for the money.

David H on 11/09/2012
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

This gun terns some heads at the range.lol Shoots great could not ask for better.. Buds is awesome..

Lynwood W on 07/02/2012
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Just one word, MINT. I love this gun accurate as all get out. Only problems I occures were with older ammo, put close to 1000 rounds of new ammo and experienced no issues what so ever. Price is right and product is great Buds will be the only way I purchase firearms from here on out 10/10.

Frank S on 04/27/2012
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Smith & Wesson 22A .22 LR 7" great plinker. Thanks again Bud's... Great service and excellent prices. I have had a blast!!!!! with this new plinker. I love the 7' barrel, the sights are great, although I added some red paint to the front sight to make it more visible. I fired over 600 rounds without any problems. I am using CCI FMJ ammo, which works great in my ISSC 22 as well. Thanks again for the safebuy program you offer. I gives me peace of mind when using my financial information on-line. I'll be back. Frank

Sean T on 04/10/2012
Rating:   4 of 5 Stars!

This was the first gun I ordered from Bud's. Received it last week and took it to the range. Had some OLD ammo stored in questionable conditions and had misfires on almost every load. Will purchase some more ammo and try it out. Accuracy is great. Can hit a dime at 5 yards consistently. A little heavy for extended shooting for kids. Love the gun for myself, will probably get something smaller for my son for now. Easy to disassemble and clean. Magazines have to be slapped into place. Slide lock in an awkward location. May just need to educate myself on how to properly handle it. Ordering process was great. Kept me informed every step of the way. Thanks Bud's!

Brandon S on 04/04/2012
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

This gun is awesome. I was looking for this gun for a while. Tried to get it ordered at the range that I go to and guy said the the 7" is "very rare" and that I should "hope and pray that one becomes available" as he proceeded to order the 5.5". A week later, this gun became available and I was very happy. Sights needed adjusting when I got it but that was no big deal at all. Just used a dime I had in my pocket. Field strip is really easy. Have put about 300 rounds through it so far. They now have this gun available at the range, used, for $100 more than I got it for from Bud's.

Christopher W on 03/18/2012
Rating:   3 of 5 Stars!

We took the S&W 22a to the range on Sunday. Proceeded to put 70 rounds through the gun we had no problems with the feeding of ammunition as previously reported in other forums. What did happen was the disassembly button on the front of the gun proceeded to fall off the gun (Broke). We then decided to caution on better side of valor and retired the gun for the day, not knowing if anything else would break. I will now need to call S&W and most likely have to ship the gun back for repair.... not too happy about this. Not a very good first impression. On the positive side: The gun looks great, and shoots even better; straight out of the box with no sight adjustments I was able to shoot a 2in group freehand. This says allot about a gun to me,

Harold W on 03/15/2012
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

As usual Buds shipped very quickly and my gun order arrived in good condition. I put about 200 rounds through this one today and it shoots in tight groups. I used Federal 22LR ammo with no malfunction of any type. I saw a couple of reviews that said you had to be particular about using good ammo with the gun but after today i think I should be able to shoot anything in it. I read that it might be a little heavy for ladies due to the long barrel but the wife did not complain about the weight. It is very steady in your hand with almost no noticable recoil. It is not hard to tear down and clean but you need to be careful of the recoil spring as it will want to come out if you are not careful. The gun came with two clips and as with the rest of the gun there were no malfunctions. To sum it all up I really love this gun. I know I will have many years of pleasant shooting ahead of me. I wish Buds would let you edit reviews as the Springfield XD I reviewed here was returned to the factory due to jamming and came back working flawlessly and I could have put in some good words for it as I am very happy with it also.

David H on 01/20/2012
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I am very impressed with the service from Buds - I ordered this from Buds on Sunday Jan 15th and it was in my FFLs hands, here in WA state, on Thursday Jan 19th !! This is a very nice pistol, I have put 300 rounds through it so far. Started with 100 rounds of expensive CCI Mini Mags, and then 200 rounds of bulk CCI Blazers. The S&W 22 A-1 cycled every round flawlessly. I was shooting indoors so I've only stretched it out to 50 feet so far, but it was impressively accurate, and with the heavier 7 inch barrel stayed on target very well even at rapid fire. I was easily shooting tight groups / one hole after I got the feel of the balance and the sights.The magazines are excellent quality. The fit and feel of the pistol is good. This model has a small thumb-rest on the left side of the soft rubber grip - for right handed shooters. The only thing I dont like is the slide release, which is made of thin sheet metal and a little sharp. But that's my only reservation. I own two Ruger 22 pistols and this pistol feels and shoots better than the 22 45 right out of the box, and just as good as the Mark III. In terms of value - the S&W 22 A is unbeatable - really excellent. Especially if you want a 7 inch barrel. Buy one!!

Deborah M on 12/21/2011
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Purchased this 7" model for myself and a 4" barrel model for my mom (she is 83 YO and wanted self defence). They are both nice pistols but they don't like the cheaper bulk ammo. CCI Mini Mags work flawlessly and the Aguilla Interceptor (sort of expensive) works great as well. Had to do a slight sight adjustment, might be my eyes, glaucoma, but once dialed in the 7" model is almost a tack driver. What more would you want from a $250 pistol. Good for target practice as being cost effective with the ammo. Gives the bank account a break from the $ spent to use the big ones.

Paul S on 08/19/2011
Rating:   3 of 5 Stars!

This is my first gun purchase and my first order from Buds. Hands down, you can't find a place cheaper. I ordered the 7" barrel for this model due to having long fingers. Many other guns that I tested felt "small" in my hand. Plus, the added weight (and yes, this thing is heavy for a 22), helps with the recoil, which is almost non-existent. Out of the box, it came with two magazines and a lock. The magazines have a very strong spring and with frequent loading, it can hurt your thumb. I recommend using an auto-loader to reduce the problem. As for the gun itself, the field strip is very easy to accomplish and cleaning is a breeze. After putting a box of Remmington gold jackets from Wal-Mart thru this gun I have mixed feelings. The groupings were very tight, as the extra length and weight of the barrel really helps in that department. This is a heavy gun, which is what I wanted. Ladies, you would be advised to get the shorter barrel unless you have a lot of upper-body strength. I have a few beefs with this firearm. Number one, there were about a dozen or so FTF. While this may just be the ammo or perhaps the break-in period of the gun, only time will tell. The plastic housing on the grips have a little gap near the top of the slide. It just seems like they are a little loose. Also, the magazine release feels like thin metal, plus if you use it instead of racking the slide, it looks like it could wear easily. This isn't a huge issue, as this firearm is to be used for range practice and not tactical encounters. Last but not least, the black on black front and rear sights make it hard to get good contrast on a black bullseye target. Smith and Wesson could have spent a little more time on this portion of the design. With a middle magazine release, this gun is friendly for the southpaws. Before casting a final judgement, I've purchased two additional boxes of ammo from different brands. Once field tested again, I'll update this review and see if they feed better than the Remmington did. Overall, the price can't be beat for this functional if not no-frills pistol. I'll bump it up a star if the FTF's are reduced and can be ruled out due to the ammo, not the firearm.

John C on 07/29/2011
Rating:   4 of 5 Stars!

Dad got a 22/45 so I figured I'd give this a try. Love the look of this gun. Have fired approx 300-500 rounds so far. It's very accurate and fun to shoot. Occasionally after firing the first round it does not rechamber the next one. But only after the first round of the mag. Not sure if it's break in period issues or ammo or what. Overall, i'm quite pleased with this little rascal.

David E on 06/14/2011
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

This Smith has a low cost has been just as reliable as any Ruger or Browning i have ever had..22's especially need a good cleaning and run wet. The most important part is feed it good ammo like CCI and it will be a best buy for any .22 pistol and in this prisce group a real bargain. I put a Millet Red Dot on mine and its superbly accurate. Not a failure but i keep it very clean and lubed and use good ammo no junk stuff. . Ease of take donw to clean is incredible. The grips i love they make the gun feel so good balanced and not near what it weighs.

Esmeraldo Y on 03/22/2011
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Put thru 1500+ winchester ammo without a hick-up! Nice grouping 3/4" - 1" @25yrds. Some parts are made of heavy duty plastics, still holding on with signs of about to breaking up. Good cheap pistol for target practice!

Ronald S on 02/19/2011
Rating:   2 of 5 Stars!

Very quick turn around by Buds!!! Liking Buds ALOT!!! But the gun...Not so much, misfires atleast one with every full clip. Not sure what the problem is but never have had this kinda trouble out of S&W before!!

Rex S on 02/06/2011
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Besides the 9 day wait time to get my gun in this gun is great. I put 400 rounds through it on the first day with no hang ups or jams. At 20 yards out of the box i was hitting 7 out of 10 in the 10 ring. I have a ruger mkIII and i would put this pistol up against it anyday I could not believe the way it shot great pistol to have if you like to shot alot a win win on price and quality.

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