M&P Compact vs Ruger MKIII/IV

[JDS556762]

Owned both, not a competitive rimfire shooter so opted for the all American made .22C M&P threw a tac lite on it and man oh man it's my favorite plinker. Run 5 mags, never had a malfunction. I repeat never. In several bricks of Gemtech and CCI standard. Also ran some of this and that here and there. LOVE IT.

By "5 mags" I mean I own 5 different mags and all work fabulously as well. No issues with the weapon suppressed or unsuppressed ever. Helping me work with my new 2.0 5" too same eRgos and "close" to scale of regular M&P C

 

[ReservoirDawg10]

And check these guys out for grips...
https://www.altamontco.com/pistol-grips/ruger/mark3

 

[inkandammo]

Stick with a barrel 4.5 inches and under, and you will be good to go shooting bulk ammo.

Thank you for your input! I've been shooting suppressed rifles for a bit, but this will be my first pistol host.

 

[inkandammo]

Owned both, not a competitive rimfire shooter so opted for the all American made .22C M&P threw a tac lite on it and man oh man it's my favorite plinker. Run 5 mags, never had a malfunction. I repeat never. In several bricks of Gemtech and CCI standard. Also ran some of this and that here and there. LOVE IT.
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By "5 mags" I mean I own 5 different mags and all work fabulously as well. No issues with the weapon suppressed or unsuppressed ever. Helping me work with my new 2.0 5" too same eRgos and "close" to scale of regular M&P C

Dang, that's a good looking setup! Now I'm confused again. I guess I'll just need both....

 

[Jeddak]

Have you looked at SR22? I use it with ARC22Al, and love it.
Yes, there is a FRP, but not much. I run any cheap bulk 22 and it all stays subsonic.

 

[Hayata]

Both is the proper answer...

I have the M&P and it is a LOT of fun to shoot suppressed! I have a Ruger but it's not threaded.

The 1911 style .22's are cool too. Now that you have the can you'll start collecting hosts.

 

[BangBang]

Dang, that's a good looking setup! Now I'm confused again. I guess I'll just need both....

I've got an M&P 22 Compact. It runs great when suppressed with my Sparrow. It'll eat any junk ammo I feed it with no problem. I guess the extra back pressure makes it run better.

When it's not suppressed it's picky with ammo and likes CCI. Not really a big deal to me because I always run it suppressed, but still something to consider.

The only other issue is the trigger. There's no way to sugar coat it: it sucks. LOL

I live on 29 near Zebs so I'm probably not too far from you. If you've got somewhere we can shoot it, I'll be happy to bring the M&P 22 Compact out and let you try it sometime.

I'd be interested to run the Sparrow and Arc22 on it and hear the difference. FRP is pretty loud on the Sparrow when run dry.

 

[inkandammo]

I've got an M&P 22 Compact. It runs great when suppressed with my Sparrow. It'll eat any junk ammo I feed it with no problem. I guess the extra back pressure makes it run better.

When it's not suppressed it's picky with ammo and likes CCI. Not really a big deal to me because I always run it suppressed, but still something to consider.

The only other issue is the trigger. There's no way to sugar coat it: it sucks. LOL

I live on 29 near Zebs so I'm probably not too far from you. If you've got somewhere we can shoot it, I'll be happy to bring the M&P 22 Compact out and let you try it sometime.

I'd be interested to run the Sparrow and Arc22 on it and hear the difference. FRP is pretty loud on the Sparrow when run dry.

Yea, you're only a few miles up the road, but I do most of my shooting at Elbert Co Gun Club. Thanks for the offer

 

[inkandammo]

Have you looked at SR22? I use it with ARC22Al, and love it.
Yes, there is a FRP, but not much. I run any cheap bulk 22 and it all stays subsonic.

Yea, I looked at that one and it feels good in the hand, but think if I went Ruger it'll be a MK series.

 

[inkandammo]

Both is the proper answer...

I have the M&P and it is a LOT of fun to shoot suppressed! I have a Ruger but it's not threaded.

The 1911 style .22's are cool too. Now that you have the can you'll start collecting hosts.

Gee thanks, it's not like I'm broke already