Description
There's a good reason the M&P22 Compact has stuck around as a favorite trainer. It's a roughly 87 percent scale version of the full-size M&P, so the grip angle, control layout, and sight picture all feel familiar if you already run a centerfire M&P. Chambered in .22 LR, it turns a pricey range session into an afternoon of cheap plinking, and this FDE version adds a threaded barrel that makes it one of the easiest hosts out there for a rimfire can.
What Sets the M&P22 Compact FDE Apart
The frame wears a Flat Dark Earth Cerakote finish over the polymer, paired with a black anodized aluminum slide for a two-tone look that stands out from the usual all-black rimfire crowd. The 3.6 inch carbon steel barrel comes threaded from the factory, and Smith & Wesson includes an adapter kit that steps it up to the common 1/2×28 pattern, so most rimfire suppressors spin right on. Underneath, a Picatinny-style rail gives you room for a light or laser. Sights are a white 3-dot setup with a rear that adjusts for windage and elevation, which is a nice touch for dialing in your preferred ammo.
Running the M&P22 Compact at the Range
This is a single-action, internal-hammer blowback design, which keeps the trigger pull light and crisp compared to a striker gun. At around 15.3 ounces it's easy to shoot all day, and recoil is basically nonexistent, making it a great first pistol for new folks or a low-pressure trainer for anyone working on fundamentals. The ambidextrous manual safety and reversible magazine release accommodate lefties, and the captured recoil guide rod makes takedown and cleaning simple, something you'll appreciate since .22 LR runs dirty.
In the Box with the S&W M&P22 Compact
Smith & Wesson ships this one with two 10-round magazines, the thread adapter kit with installation tools and a thread protector, plus the manual. It's made in the USA and backed by Smith & Wesson's lifetime service policy, so it's built to be a keeper.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
- Model: M&P22 Compact Suppressor Ready
- MPN: 10242
- UPC: 022188868432
- Caliber: .22 LR
- Action: Single Action, Blowback (Internal Hammer)
- Capacity: 10+1
- Barrel Length: 3.6" Threaded Carbon Steel
- Thread Pattern: 1/2×28 (with included adapter)
- Overall Length: 7.3"
- Weight: 15.3 oz
- Slide: Black Anodized Aluminum Alloy, Serrated
- Frame: Polymer, Flat Dark Earth Cerakote
- Sights: 3-Dot White, Adjustable Rear
- Safety: Ambidextrous Manual Thumb Safety, Magazine Safety
- Made In: USA
What’s Included
- Smith & Wesson M&P22 Compact FDE pistol
- Two 10-round magazines
- Suppressor adapter kit (1/2×28 adapter, installation tools, thread protector)
- Locking device
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Will my rimfire suppressor fit the M&P22 Compact FDE threaded barrel?
Most likely, yes. The barrel comes threaded from the factory, and the included adapter kit brings it to the standard 1/2×28 pattern used by nearly all rimfire suppressors. The kit also includes installation tools and a thread protector for when you're shooting without a can.
Is the M&P22 Compact the same size as a full-size M&P?
No, it's a scaled-down version, roughly 87 percent the size of the full-size M&P. That said, the grip shape, control placement, and overall feel carry over closely, which is why so many M&P owners use it as a training companion. It's also just an easy-handling size for new or smaller-handed folks.
Is this pistol striker-fired like the centerfire M&P models?
It's not. The M&P22 Compact uses a single-action, internal-hammer blowback design, which is common and reliable for rimfire pistols. The upside is a lighter, crisper trigger pull than most striker guns, which makes it a pleasure for target work.
Is the M&P22 Compact picky about ammo?
Like most blowback .22 pistols, it runs best on quality high-velocity ammunition such as CCI Mini-Mags, especially during break-in. Once it has a few hundred rounds through it, it tends to digest a wide range of bulk ammo well. Keeping it reasonably clean goes a long way too, since .22 LR is dirty by nature.




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