S&W 22a vs. Beretta Neos
- Thread starter gooki
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I haven't ever tried the S&W 22A, but I do own a Neos.
When I was looking to buy a .22 pistol, I tried handling several different models at the store. Out of all the .22 handguns the store had, I handled Ruger MkII's and III's, several variations of the Buckmark, a SIG Mosquito, an old Nomad, and an old French MAB .22 pistol. Finally, I came to the Neos. For me, I found that the grip was a perfect fit for my hands. I also found that it balanced rather well in my hands. And the final selling point for me was the ambidextrous safety, since I'm left handed. Once I actually got to using it, it grew even more on me. She'll eat any ammo I throw in her without jamming, and disassembly is very simple to do.
Now for the drawbacks. The trigger is rather crappy on them. Also, a lot of people don't like the sights on them. However, the full length rail along the top allows for mounting a red dot or other optics on it, if you don't like the sights.
Anyways, that's my opinions and experience with the Neos.
When I was looking to buy a .22 pistol, I tried handling several different models at the store. Out of all the .22 handguns the store had, I handled Ruger MkII's and III's, several variations of the Buckmark, a SIG Mosquito, an old Nomad, and an old French MAB .22 pistol. Finally, I came to the Neos. For me, I found that the grip was a perfect fit for my hands. I also found that it balanced rather well in my hands. And the final selling point for me was the ambidextrous safety, since I'm left handed. Once I actually got to using it, it grew even more on me. She'll eat any ammo I throw in her without jamming, and disassembly is very simple to do.
Now for the drawbacks. The trigger is rather crappy on them. Also, a lot of people don't like the sights on them. However, the full length rail along the top allows for mounting a red dot or other optics on it, if you don't like the sights.
Anyways, that's my opinions and experience with the Neos.
i have the neos w/6" barrel and it an allright pistol. i had handled one at a gun shop, and it was nice fitting and i liked the fact it had a rail to mount optics/red dot, in fact the pistol included one when i bought it from a member here. I havent tried many types of ammo but it seems good with the blazer and federal bulk packs. once again the sights arent too good in my experience.
I have a 22A1. It eats most ammo except the Winchester Xpert HV and is very accurate but I have two dislikes:
1) The gun is heavy (doesn't seem too bad when you hold it for a couple of minutes) but after shooting it for a while it feels heavy.
2) Because of the placement of the mag release being at the front of the pistol grip I find that I am forever dropping the mag out of the gun by depressing it with my finger accidentally when getting a comfortable grip.
Hope this helps.
1) The gun is heavy (doesn't seem too bad when you hold it for a couple of minutes) but after shooting it for a while it feels heavy.
2) Because of the placement of the mag release being at the front of the pistol grip I find that I am forever dropping the mag out of the gun by depressing it with my finger accidentally when getting a comfortable grip.
Hope this helps.
I have a 22a and love it. I have big hands so it fits nice. I like the mag release button as it makes it very easy to drop and replace the mag quickly. I would say I have well over
3K rounds down the pipe and as long as you keep it clean it shoots like a charm. It is a bit heavier than other 22 pistols but that is also something I wanted.
3K rounds down the pipe and as long as you keep it clean it shoots like a charm. It is a bit heavier than other 22 pistols but that is also something I wanted.
Stoeger Canada is the distributor of Beretta products in Canada, and they are the people to contact regarding the recall. The contact information for them is in this thread: http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=514871
Right as of now, they are still awaiting the new firing pins from Beretta USA, who seem to be stalling on sending them. I've been put on a notification list by Stoeger Canada, so if there's any updates to the situation, they're supposedly going to call me. I hope the parts do get sent to them soon, because I shipped my Neos in to them back in October.
- Location
- SW Ontario
I have the S&W, my wife has the Neos. I like both of them a lot. They both eat cheapo winchester 555's with no problem. I shoot the Smith more so naturally I am more accurate with it. I like the feel of the Smith better because it seems a little more hefty. The Neos shows more quality and craftsmanship in it's construction, with smoother edges and nicer fit and finish. I like the mag release on the Smith. The Smith is less expensive. You can't go wrong with either I think.
- Location
- SW Ontario
Stoeger is still waiting on parts to be cleared for shipment from the States. It's an American bureaucracy thing, no fault of Stoeger Canada.
m3conversion
Member
- Location
- Calgary, AB
Never tried the Neos, but my gf has the 22a. I like it better than my Ruger Mk III 22/45. Neither gun has had any problems, but I find the 22a feels much more natural in my hand.
Iron Glove
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
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- Hope and Tulameen
I really like my Neos.
I'd really, really like it even better if Stoeger would send it back.
I'd really, really like it even better if Stoeger would send it back.
