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Customer Reviews for Smith & Wesson 22A Classic 22 LR 5.5" HB 10+1 Hiviz Adj Sight Soft Touch Grip Black


Smith & Wesson 22A Classic 22 LR 5.5 HB 10+1 Hiviz Adj Sight Soft Touch Grip Black Buy Now

24 Reviews. 4.7 out of 5 Stars!
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Dela M on 10/30/2020
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

My practice gun,saves money on ammo,bullets are cost effective,pistol is accurate,and reliable.

Rodney S on 12/17/2012
Rating:   2 of 5 Stars!

Have not shot yet but can tell you that the rail system is next to worthless (IMHO) for mounting any kind of sight

Brian C on 11/13/2012
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Bought gun a little worried about a couple reviews stating the paint was “bubbling”. My guns fit and finish is flawless. I received gun in a few days and shot it this weekend. I think I made my brothers and dad jealous when I showed them how easy it field strips to clean. Gun cycled all rounds and was the most accurate. (they own the guns below) In this price range this pistol is superior to the others (Ruger MarkII, and browning Buckmark). Bull barrel, hi viz site, easy clean, cycles everything. Enough said!

Gary B on 06/10/2012
Rating:   3 of 5 Stars!

I had this gun for two day and shot sit twice before the mainspring guide broke with less than 250 rounds through it. In talking to the rep at the range I was at he said this is a very common problem with this pistol. We'll see how timely S & W is with their warranty service. Hopefully they can send the replacement part without having to send the entire gun in. I was very disappointed that the gun came in a box and not with a case. I bought the gun based on all the favorable reviews it received. The accuracy right out of the box was very good. I guess you get what you pay for. I'll reserve final rating until I get the gun repaired

Felix R on 05/03/2012
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Great starter pistol, shoots any brand 22cal. Nice tack driver, very accurate.Would recommend highly.Easy to field strip.

Keith C on 04/10/2012
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

This is the second one of these little 22 s I've owned. I traded one a few years back and I regretted it. This gun is not ammo picky and will cycle great with cheap bulk ammo, which is what I like!! Cheap to shoot!! Gun also feels great in hands and very accurate. This was my third purchase from Buds and was another fast and easy transaction. Along with a great price!!!

Brian C on 03/22/2012
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

This is my first gun. I put 120 rounds of CCI Blazer through it with no problems. I love the feel of the gun.

Nic M on 03/21/2012
Rating:   4 of 5 Stars!

overall, i am very pleased. i took my new 22a to the local indoor range and got off about 150 rounds total. i used federal red box lead round nose, federal blue box copper plated solid, and some cci mini-mags. not a single failure of any kind. very accurate to 25 yards. at that range, i was shooting a little high and to the right with about a 3" spread. for me, thats really good, the pistol is more accurate than i am. one feature i was sold on was the ease of field strip. strips down fast and simple and goes together the same. unfortunately, i have two gripes. the first being that i don't like the finish. i think its paint and although it seems thick and durable, i don't like that the paint bubbles around the cylinder and firing pin. if you get one, you'll know what i'm talking about. my second gripe has to do with the rail. when i mounted my red dot it seemed to be at a slight slant. this is because the lip on the side of the rail is too shallow. the red dot doesn't grip it quite right. these are the reasons why i'm giving 4 stars. buds was amazing, beat their processing and shipping time. i think the pros out weigh the cons and would recommend this target pistol to friends and family.

Mark V on 03/16/2012
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Picked this up at my ffl yesterday. Gave it a cleaning and put 400 rounds through it today. It ate up bulk ammo with no problem (Federal and Remington). Required only slight adjustments on the sights and this thing is a tack driver. great buy for the money. Buds delivery was slow and could have had better communication. I give the gun 5 stars, Buds 1 star.

Ronald N on 01/30/2012
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I received great service from buds! Fast shipping and great pistol. This pistol ate about any .22 ammo that has been fed through it with no change in the accuracy. Another thing I must relate is the feel of the pistol in your hands. It feels as though itwas custom fitted to my hand. The pistol when sighted for off handed shooting comes to bear on the target with no effort. The High Viz sites are another story...they're great. Instead of going on and on, just buy one, you won't regret it.

Brad M on 01/23/2012
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Great plinker.... Very accurate outta the box, tossed a red dot on it and it's fun to shoot. My daughter and wife are starting to shoot with this pistol and it is fantastic for them. No recoil, and no loud bangs. My 5th smith, 2nd from Bud's. Thanks again for another fantastic deal guys. Buds customer for life.

Barry B on 09/04/2011
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Great gun for the money. The Hi Viz front sight is really nice for easy target acquistion in both low and bright light. After sighting in the adjustable rear sight, this gun is extremely accurate. Its heavier weight with the 5 1/2 inch barrel makes it handle like guns of higher caliber. It feels similar to my Sig 229 9mm. Great gun to practice with saving $$$ with ammo. Love this gun-just plain fun to shoot. As with most S&W, it's not fussy with ammo-have put over 3000 rounds through it so far, and have not had any failures with round ejection. The gun is simple to break down and it comes with two 10 round clips-nice. Buds as always offers the best prices and gives great service. They make it easy ordering a gun.

Stephen F on 03/28/2011
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Amazing shooter, especially for the price. Fed around 300 rounds through it right out of the box with no problems. Accurate enough to drive a nail! Fit and finish are top notch, just what you expect from S&W. I had two buddies with me the day I shot it, one had a Ruger Mark III Hunter, and the other had a Beretta Neo. This 22A out shot them both...even the Ruger! Could not be more satisfied!

Edward T on 03/01/2011
Rating:   4 of 5 Stars!

second gun i have bought from buds.took a lil longer to get then my first gun.and the price when i bought was 268.00.....they charged me 280.00 and after i paid the price was still 268.00.talked to buds they say their prices update all the time.....but i dont get it the price went up as i was buying and then back down after i paid??????????sounds fishy to me... thats the reason for the lower rating its more of a seller rating then a gun prob rating... however i will still buy from buds in the future as their prices are nice....anyway the gun is great put 300 rds thru it without any probs..no jams or ftf....the one mag will only take 9 bullets instead of 10 but it works fine.shot really high.... after sighting in had good results.. field strip is a breeze.......nice lil gun for the price and alot cheaper to shoot then my kimber 45acp

Turner S on 10/14/2010
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

This is my first gun. I chose it because of the reviews and the ease it is to break down and clean. A+ for the ease of the breakdown to clean. I bought a snake to clean it which makes it a breeze. I had no training shooting a gun but because it's only a 22 I figured I could go to the range and figure it out. I have to say it's easy to use. I was using remington ammo 525 bullets for $25 and there were many misfires but I was happy to learn how easy they were to clear out which was my biggest concern. Just pull the hammer back and it will pop out. Overall a good starter gun to learn and get comfortable with guns. Comes with 2 clips which is a bonus. Hi Viz sight is nice. No kick so anyone can use.

Patrick M on 07/04/2010
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

This an excellent pistol!! I put a brick of Federal Champion through mine shortly after receiving it, my 22A-1 functioned flawlessly and the accuracy was very impressive. The sights are great and this model is super easy to break down and clean. If you are in the market for a target pistol/plinker, this is a great choice!!

James S on 01/03/2010
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Just got this gun for Christmas and got it out to the range this weekend, very impressed with what I got for the price. I wanted something fun and cheap to shoot and I got that and then some. I put about 300 rounds of bulk remingtons through it without a single problem, which I was a little worried about reading some of the forums on this gun. And this thing is a tack driver, even out to 50 yards this thing is way more accurate than I could ever shoot it. This is a great deal and cant wait to put a red dot on it to see what it can really do.

Ed C on 12/01/2009
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I put 200rounds of HP CCI minimags down the pipe earlier today.....not a single hiccup. FYI the magazine catch in my 22a had to be deburred a little otherwise it would catch the third bottom bullet with a fully loaded mag. It would do it with every single magazine....every single time. An easy fix if you know what you are doing. This an excellent 22 pistol...i highly recommend it.

Rich S on 10/31/2009
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Took mine out to the range for the first time today. AWESOME!! I have read a lot of people saying they had a lot of jams and misfires. I put 400 rounds through mine today and not one jam or misfire. FYI: I was using Federal round nose ammo. Field striping is a piece of cake. I would definitely recommend this firearm to anyone looking for a fun and accurate plinker. Plus you won’t find a cheaper price…I’ve looked. Thanks Buds!!

Greg T on 06/07/2009
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Excellent target gun for plinking and rabbits and such. Lots of fun and accurate. I have owned mine ten years and no problems at all. Have run hundreds of rounds through mine. The model I have is the large laminated target grip and its a true pleasure to shoot. at 50 yards all 10 rounds in a paper plate at rapid fire. Get one you will not be disappointed.

Tom P on 06/06/2009
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I now have two of these guns in different models. Very few mis-fires, works great with CCI ammo, great shooters and very accurate, Hi Viz sight is the best for outdoors. Great gun, low price.

Alexander D on 06/06/2009
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I've had mine since November 08 and have 3700 rounds through it with very few problems. It is very easy to strip and clean and seems to like CCI mini mags best. A real fun gun to shoot and very accurate for the price.

Fred C on 06/06/2009
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

"Best Bang for Your Buck" indeed ! Excellent target gun for the price and a serious plinker. I needed a .22 to avoid shooting up all my expensive ammo (sounds familiar?) I was interested in a Buckmark but couldn't find one available that I liked. The Rugers are nice guns also but hard to field strip - time consuming even if you know what you're doing. The 22a is similar in several ways to the Browning. Field stripping and reassembly is quick and simple. Bull barrel very accurate. Have run about 175 rounds through it so far with no malfunctions. As usual Bud's had the best deal going. By mistake I sent them a money order $100 over the quoted price. A check for $100 arrived same day as the gun. Never had to say anything. Now that's trustworthy service. Thanks again Buds!

Edward W on 10/02/2008
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

This is a fun little gun, great to practice with. My brother-in-law shot it the first day I got it and he loves it also, he is going to pick one up too. Buds is a great online store also!

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