S&W 22a vs S&W Victory

[Billco]

I have the 22A and am considering selling it and going for the Victory. Has anyone handled both? Nothing wrong with the 22A, but I do like the feel of the Victory and its stainless construction. Any thoughts or input will be appreciated

[Oh Shoot]

Don't know the 22a but can tell you the Victory is sweet. Has eaten everything, very accurate, and of course field strips uber easily. Really wonder if the Victory wasn't main impetus for Ruger engineering the Mark IV.

- OS

[hipower]

Got the chance to shoot a Victory recently, and I really liked it. But it wasn't at all stock. Volquartsen trigger assembly and other internals. Slide had been modified for an RMR. It shot very good, and seemed to be very accurate.

Not sure I'd buy one, but it was impressive.

[tnhawk]

I've had my Victory for several months and been very happy with it.  It will be even better after a few more months waiting for my suppressor.

 

[kieefer]

You need to keep the 22A and get the Victory and then do a comprehensive comparison report with pictures and data, then report back. 

 

[JAB]

38 minutes ago, kieefer said:

You need to keep the 22A and get the Victory and then do a comprehensive comparison report with pictures and data, then report back. 

 

Excellent idea!  Believe it or not I didn't even own a .22 firearm until I was in my 30s.  I owned a .25acp, a .38 Special and a 9mm before I ever got a .22 handgun, which was my first .22 (my first .22 rifle came even later than that - and I owned centerfire rifles well before that.)  That handgun was (is) a 22A with a 5.5 inch barrel.  Since that was my first .22 and since S&W has discontinued them I will probably keep it.  Would still like to know how it stacks up against a Victory, though, and since I don't really have the free cash to buy one right now it sounds like kieefer has the perfect solution.

Edited December 13, 2016 by JAB

[DaveTN]

I like the looks of the Victory, but I might wait for a longer barrel.

[kieefer]

I've got two 22A's and they have interchangeable barrels, I'll bet S&W will offer optional barrels for the Vic over time.

I really like mine with a Red Dot and several magazines. 

 

Edited December 13, 2016 by kieefer

[DaveTN]

15 hours ago, kieefer said:

I've got two 22A's and they have interchangeable barrels, I'll bet S&W will offer optional barrels for the Vic over time.

I really like mine with a Red Dot and several magazines. 

What’s the accuracy difference in those two barrels?

[kieefer]

6 hours ago, DaveTN said:

What’s the accuracy difference in those two barrels?

Don't know, never put the short barrel on. Bought it with both barrels but sold the 51/2 not long after I got it.

http://www.rc-trucks.org/smith-wesson-22a-accuracy.htm

[mhmd]

Handled the victory at the lgs today. I didn't like the grip. Reminded me of a high point (Hard plastic much like a sigma). I'll stick with the 22a

[Garufa]

6 minutes ago, mhmd said:

Handled the victory at the lgs today. I didn't like the grip. Reminded me of a high point (Hard plastic much like a sigma). I'll stick with the 22a

http://www.altamontco.com/pistol-grips/smith-and-wesson/22-victory/

[mhmd]

31 minutes ago, Garufa said:

http://www.altamontco.com/pistol-grips/smith-and-wesson/22-victory/

Darn you! I had convinced myself that I didn't like it. There goes my resolve flying merrily away. 

[Oh Shoot]

48 minutes ago, mhmd said:

Darn you! I had convinced myself that I didn't like it. There goes my resolve flying merrily away. 

Here, you can spend even more!

https://www.etsy.com/shop/BullseyeGrips?section_id=19699290

- OS

[mhmd]

Garufa and OS do you work for divorce lawyers? Certainly seems likely given your "help" with spending money. 

[hipower]

On ‎12‎/‎13‎/‎2016 at 2:00 PM, kieefer said:

I've got two 22A's and they have interchangeable barrels, I'll bet S&W will offer optional barrels for the Vic over time.

I really like mine with a Red Dot and several magazines. 

 

I had the opportunity to buy a couple of these. I wish I had.