M&P22 v.s. GSG

plinker 777 said:
johN; agreed I've gotten my $'s out of it, if I remove material and square it off again would it lock? (PS, I almost never use the slide stop to chamber a round. I overhand rack)
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plinker777....I'd give it a go if it happened to my slide. But then again maybe I won't cause Sig has a life-time warranty(right?)
Let us know how things works out. There may be others in the same boat.
 
Looking at buying a M&P online. but never having held one.. can anyone comment on the grip size? I do have fairly large hands and have shot the GSG and it fit nicely. Just not a fan of the finish
 
(GSG)...Has anyone run into the slide lock cut in the slide getting beat out of shape? Mine's pounded out so much it won't even lock back anymore. Mind you I have 10's of thousands of rounds through it, I lost count a while ago.
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I wonder if it's just from being soft, or from the slide stop riding too high? I did a little fidgiting with mine, and the spring tension is fine, but the face of the slide stop where the detent pushes against it is pretty much flat with no angle to it at all, which allows it to ride up and down as the pistol fires. I thought of either filing an angle on it so the detent pushes the slide stop downwards, or drilling a little divot to give the detent something to hold on to. I went with the drill as I figured if I wasn't happy with that route I could always file it down after. I made sure to just barely touch it with the 1/16" bit...too deep and there may be too much tension for the mag spring to push it up when empty. So far this is working as planned, it keep the stop from riding against the slide, and the mags will still lock the slide open when empty. Now to fire 20,000 rounds to see if it makes any difference... :)
 
I'm the only one I've heard of having bad luck, but having had a terrible time with the GSG last winter I'm planning on getting an M&P for this season. Liked the Smith 9mm version when I tried one, so am hoping the .22 will for the bill for a cold weather indoor pinker.
 
I have read on the 1911 Forums that the Sig 1911-22 and the GSG 1911-22 is indeed the same firearm... You guys can do a search and confirm. I really liked my GSG but got bored of the 22lr round, therefore I sold it.

Farmer ^, if the GSG isn't clean, it gets finicky. When clean, mine was perfect. When dirty (and 22lr is a filthy round) it was a pain in the butt.
 
Farmer Harv said:
I'm the only one I've heard of having bad luck.
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No you are not actually. There have been a few disapointed individuals and even more complaining about the finish wearing.

Apart from breaking a guide rod, mine runs like a champ. I'm quite happy with it. Luck of the draw I guess.

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The slide on the GSG is painted where as the slide on the M&P is anodized aluminum. M&P22 finish looks exactly like the full size versions with the Melonite finish.
 
Plastic or potmetal....both cheap **** material to make a gun with. For $400 that's what our options are....pick the one that makes you want to puke the least :)
 
Hitzy said:
Plastic or potmetal....both cheap **** material to make a gun with. For $400 that's what our options are....pick the one that makes you want to puke the least :)
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Sig 226 Classic 22 is the same solid metal construction as the centerfire 226, for $549 @ Cabela's, if you can find it in stock. This is off topic, but if you are not happy with the construction/finish of the 2 in question, this is a great choice. Then you can expand to 9mm, 40, 357sig on the same frame with the X-Change kits. Just a suggestion.

I had the GSG, liked it but the finish was really weak. It seems both are budget pistols that you get in the $400 range.
 
Hitzy said:
Plastic or potmetal....both cheap **** material to make a gun with. For $400 that's what our options are....pick the one that makes you want to puke the least :)
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No potmetal in the M&P.

The Slide is solid aluminum from everything I have read, and looking at it myself, I can assure you it is nothing like the others like it on the market such as the mosquito, gsg, P22, etc.
 
mlehtovaara said:
No potmetal in the M&P.

The Slide is solid aluminum from everything I have read, and looking at it myself, I can assure you it is nothing like the others like it on the market such as the mosquito, gsg, P22, etc.
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No, but plastic which I also hate on any pistol. I'm also not a Walther fan as they have put out some crappy stuff before. I'm always optimistic that there will be another Ruger type .22 come on the market at a good price.....well built solid steel and reliable that will last a lifetime but I don't think that is ever gonna happen. There are some nice .22 1911s close to $1k out there, but that is pricey. I'm starting to think the best bet now is a .22 conversion sitting on a decent already owned 1911.
 
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