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Smith & Wesson Model 422 Field
Scale To:
Gun Dimensions		Width:	1.125-in
Length:	7.5-in	Height:	5.5-in
Barrel:	4.5-in	Weight:	21.5-oz
Variant 1 of 2

Gun Rankings
Power Factor (40 grain bullet)41440 Recoil Factor (40 grain bullet)0.58 ft-lb Total Capacity11 rounds ConcealabilityGood Defense Factor43%

Gun Specifications
Type:	Pistol
Produced:	1987 - 1996
Caliber:	.22 LR
Action:	blowback operated semi-auto
Trigger:	single-action (SA)
Safety:	frame mounted thumb safety
Magazine:	10-round
Frame:	aluminum alloy
Grip:	black plastic
Sights:	fixed
Notes:

Manufacturer
	Smith & Wesson More Info

Gun Value
MSRP:	$235.00	Used Est:	$275.00
Last Update:	1/17/2023

About the Gun

The 422 and 622 models have a unique barrel design. The barrel resides in the lower half of the barrel assembly, while the slide and recoil spring ride above the barrel. The breech block extends from the slide down into the gun's frame where it aligns with the barrel in the lower half of the assembly.

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge:	.22 LR
Alias:	.22 Long Rifle
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Ballistics for This Gun
Selected Bullet Mass:		40 grains
MV:	1036 ft/sec	ME:	95 ft-lbs

About the Cartridge

The Stevens Arms Co. developed the .22 Long Rifle rimfire cartridge from the .22 Long cartridge case developed 16 years earlier, with a 40 grain round nose bullet loaded to a higher velocity than the older 29 grain .22 Long bullet. Modern .22 Long Rifle High Velocity cartridges drive a 40 grain copper-plated bullet at a muzzle velocity of 1255 fps and muzzle energy of 140 ft-lbs from a rifle barrel. This rimfire cartridge has become the most popular sporting and target shooting cartridge in the world.

User Rating

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3	User Comments

User Comments

Perfect Plinker
By Ragingbull on 04 Mar 2024
Have the 6” target model, with wood stocks and adjustable rear sight. Nice trigger for plinking, Longer sight radius is welcome as well. Very light weight, nice pistol.

422 Variant
By EDC on 24 May 2021
I purchased a 422 new it has a 4.5 inch barrel, adjustable rear sights & Walnut grips! A joy to shoot, accurate & very little recoil a perfect gun to teach new shooters in my opinion.

422 Target?
By EDC on 24 May 2021
I have a 422 that I bought new with the 4.5 inch barrel and it has walnut grips and adjustable rear sights. It has always preformed flawlessly. Very accurate and the low recoil makes it perfect for teaching new shooters!