S&W 22 Victory Semi Auto Pistol Review

Fun Gun Reviews Presents: The S&W 22LR Victory Pistol. Stainless Steel Bull Barrel Single Action pistol that is accurate and easy to disassemble. Includes Fiber Optics Adjustable sights and a Picatinny mount for attaching optics.
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[@pissywilly]

I ran every rental 22lr pistol in the case one day at my range. This stood head and shoulders above the rest for accuracy, feel & speed. Really want to pick one up with a supressed barrel

[@jgoldz2610]

Well I'm sold. I love how simply it comes apart and overal it just looks like a well designed pistol. definetly a gun I want

[@billtshudy3653]

My wife and I purchased one of these after trying at our local range. This is an AWESOME pistol.

[@sootch00]

The Magazine disconnect is easy to remove but I'll demonstrate it on an upcoming video.

[@jamespugh]

great little 22lr handgun remind me of the ruger mk 2s

[@LarryC213]

+sootch00, that is good news. I despise those things...especially on the P35. I wonder if it will increase the trigger quality in the same way as it does on the P35?

[@sevpha1259]

I don't get why people don't like the magazine disconnect. I mean what's the point of pulling the trigger without a magazine and bullets?

[@jayloeffers8223]

I have already removed the Mag disconnect on my Victory I got the threaded barrel version

[@sevpha1259]

Hmmm... interesting :o

[@chadwick6271]

Thanks for being a regular guy showing and your goofs at the end of the videos. Its pretty obvious that you are a true American patriot with a great sense of humor.I really do get a kick out of your videos so thanks for doing them. Long live the republic!

[@gdan5518]

I've been waiting for your review on this pistol. I saw one in a local gun shop last week but I resisted the temptation until I saw what you and a couple other trustworthy reviewers thought. Excellent video, as always. Love your channel.

[@leedekrey6342]

Great review, thanks. I got one about a month ago, very happy with it, same purchasing decision, was looking at a Ruger with a target barrel, but saw the disassembly process, glad S&W made this, they did a fine job.

[@davidpridemore3209]

Ok sootch, I'm blown away. The intro and video was what got me. Great job, and dang it, keep it up!

[@thebigeasy8609]

Thank you sir loved the in depth review. The ease of field stripping and S&W reputation just sold me. thanks again.

[@EJGentleman]

Picked mine up on Friday. 350+ rounds no issues, take down screw very tight, nothing loose, or loosened during range time. sights are great, and quick to make minor adjustments. As for the magazine disconnect, not an issue on a target pistol, especially a 22lr. I agree on the grips as they fit my hand great, controls are easy to reach. Really like this pistol. Great review.

[@jojoa1604]

fell in love at first sight confirmed after holding it bought it on the spot i think it will be my goto target pistol everything about itfeels good

[@MidTnOutdoors]

Yes Smith & Wesson got it right. I am so glad to see this. I have a S&W 22A good shooting gun but I have always wanted something better and now I have found it.

[@MrKjm444]

Another great review by Sootch00! Just picked one up yesterday - raining here today, but really looking forward to a test run. Thanks Sootch00!

[@Skfoster64]

Mine came from the factory with red Loc Tight on the barrel screw. Be careful re-mounting the firing pin onto the ledge because it will fly on you. Lot of great features for the money and lots of aftermarket accessories. Thanks, Sooch!

[@SeamusMacMattain]

There's just too much good stuff out there to bother with the crap.... Truer words have never been spoken, thanks for the insight on this new pistol Sootch!! Long live the Republic!!

[@sootch00]

+Seamus RBNW Thanks Brother : )

[@gonerydin4225]

Great review! I bought the first one of these that I could find. All the screws were tight! LOL I've had 2 misfires out of about 1000 rounds but that is it. Sootch the magazine disconnect is easy defeat and only takes a couple minutes. Naturally check KZbin for instructions. : )

[@JBates949]

Sootch---You have some of thee 'best' reviews on KZbin, hands down.

[@ezekiel3934]

Humble just one man, hands up!

[@scottchristensen99]

You are always VERY thorough on your videos. Well done.

[@ItaLiaNKiinG94]

"First we're gonna make sure the gun isn't loaded, and it is" LOL

[@miltonwoodall6018]

Just got Victory and it is great so far. My only experience with .22 rimfires was 50 yrs ago with a cheap bolt rifle (also a blast to shoot). I've read conflicting arguments about how to best maintain a targeting pistol -- never clean the barrel; clean it but only with a nylon brush and mild cleaner/oil; scour it with a bronze brush and aggressive lead/copper dissolving solvents -- and even the S&W manual isn't much help. So I come to you, Knower of All Things .22 Targeting and ask for your best tips and secrets on cleaning this fine piece of machinery. Thx.

[@patcooper7097]

held one at the LGS and i have to say i was very impressed im going to get one this weekend

[@scotttaylor4663]

Got mine last week.....Thanks for the loose receiver information....Will be checking in to that right now......Thanks again.....

[@hildtonmcconnell5626]

Great Video was having trouble between the Victory and the Mark lV Competition the Victory is slowly coming ahead. Thank you for showing the take down all most as easy as the Mark lV but the ease of changing the barrel is a winner.

[@lloydnorman9891]

Just bought one. Well done video! Thanks from British Columbia.

[@TangyAftertaste]

thank you for demonstrating the positive and negative points as you see them. It's a nice change!

[@randyhill2128]

Just ordered one, right after I saw this video. Great detailed look. Thanks.

[@PatriotNC1]

Excellent review. I think you may have found my next .22 target pistol. I really like this! - C.J.

[@tubeonline629]

I saw 22plinksters review several days ago, that was the first time I had ever heard of this gun, and I knew then that I have to have one, your review was also good. I'm surprised Jerry Miculek hasn't posted a review, I'm sure they sent him one to enjoy.

[@gregcampwriter]

In step five or six of the takedown procedure for my Ruger 22/45, the manual actually says, at this point, you may need a hammer. The S&W certainly has an advantage here.

[@ShanLiB]

I've never had a problem with takedown of my Ruger 22/45. And for reassembly I just take the bag of parts to my local gunsmith. Pretty simple.

[@Alien300Blackout]

Greg Camp LOL!!!

[@johnwalters7415]

They coped Ruger and after you take it down a few times the screw will get sloppy

[@Alien300Blackout]

Just got this SW22 Victory ,only fired a little over 300 rounds through it but it's a very nice pistol and worth every penny you will pay for it..The new Mark4 looks very nice also but I have no regrets buying the Victory at all

[@Scarywoody]

As a S&W stockholder, I thank you for this review!

[@ernestclements7398]

My nephew is a former Nava! ROTC pistol champion now serving in the Navy when he decided to purchase a new target pistol he purchased a victory when we were discussing his purchase he surprised me by saying that he had already purchased one when I heard that I led him to my vault, and handed him mine telling him that I was way ahead of him on that one!

[@timhively8554]

Loved Your Review So Much, I Went Out And Bought The S&W Victory Today. Thanks Again For The Awesome Review

[@madmadrigal66]

me too Ijust got one today

[@millwrsmith7751]

How is it?

[@garrettirwin8165]

@@millwrsmith7751 that's what I want to know, for me it's in between the Smith and Wesson victory and Browning Buckmark.

[@mariquitaulrich3886]

I liked your review I just picked one up for $370 🙂 the Torx is a10 the Allen is 1/8th you were dead on it’s a really good buy I love shooting this pistol 😎

[@6Sally5]

Great review Sootch! Dammit....now I have to go get this pistol!

[@alexmunguia7173]

like always good job Sr. love your videos keep up the good work! by the way thanx to you I bought me a CZ 75b!!!

[@joebrooks4448]

Just FYI, I have had 2 Victory pistols. First one in early 2021 was a jamomatic and the rifling was bored off center. S&W worked on it. Functioned pretty well, but not accurate, even with a new barrel. Sold at a considerable loss. The concept of the pistol and the many marvelous reviews everywhere, convinced me to try again 11/2022, but not before going to a store with a return policy!! The pistol was a jamomatic, extraction, ejection, stove pipes double feeds, bent hollow points nearly in two, light firing pin strikes, magazines did not feed, it was accurate, but I knew that barrel would go with a new throat. Returned. Great Heavens. I used 7 types of quality ammunition on the 2nd one. Different types of CCI, Browning, Federal, and some Golden Bullets. Before buying, check the S&W official site and the threads on the Victory. Very informative.

[@rougen512]

Can't wait to pick mine up! Great video, thanks!

[@scooterload]

Bought one yesterday on a whim. Found a good price for a new one I couldn't resist. Can't wait to take it to the range. I have a small Bushnell red dot on my 10/22 that would be perfect for this nail driver. Time to dust off the 22 ammo bucket, haven't plinked in awhile. Been shooting too many Glocks, ARs, and Benellis lately.

[@GPgundude]

I've got to have one !! Great video. Thanks for sharing !!

[@Mauser304]

Wow! Mini-Mags do exist! I haven't seen any on the shelves for nearly three years.

[@Gunsofthe111thguns111th]

My first take down of mine, that bolt was so tight I thought I broke the allen key.

[@ShowemRight]

I like how the S&W Victory...doesn't have that white plastic "recoil spacer" that wears out after so many rounds fired like their Model 22 A does. I wish S&W if your reading ...come out with an all metal Recoil Rod with metal attached spacer...Great Presentation sootch00.

[@menumlor9365]

2022 I bought a used sw22 for $300 because I wanted it for hunting small game. The more I keep shooting it the more I love it. Honestly I thought I would NEVER own or let alone enjoy a 22LR pistol. Glad I waited for years for a reliable 22LR to own.

[@daveoncce4723]

i always like 22 lr pistol this is just so cool

[@B_R_]

Great review as always. The part you're calling the slide doesn't move and is actually not a slide. It's a housing that's attached to the barrel, which is attached to the frame. The bolt moves, but this pistol doesn't have a slide. Like you mentioned, as long as you keep the takedown and barrel screws tightened, it will never lose zero with optics or irons.

[@thallium200]

Anybody else remember when high velocity brass plated 22 was $20 for a bulk 525 rounds? About 6 years ago. Glad I have a connection that works in a local gun store. I get a text whenever they get the good stuff.

[@ironhorse127]

Super video. Thanks for posting. I gotta get one to add to my 22 stable

[@serilus4life]

Putting this on my "Must Buy" list!

[@derekpeters8340]

First handgun I ever bought, I love the thing!

[@joesmith9220]

Scooch, your a man after my own heart. Try the Nub's brand of cigar they are close to the barrel diameter of the gun :-). These are really neat. I've had mine since mid February and I just love it. Triple-K holsters out of Fredericksburg Texas is making custom leather holsters for this little gem. They make some very good Cowboy Action leather goods and I'll be getting mine for the Victory in late March or April. I've seen the videos on how to remove the magazine disconnect. When you do the video, don't forget to show how to re-install if that would be possible. Thanks for all the great videos.

[@capt.mike73ahoy14]

Handled one of these at a local gun show last weekend and liked it except I thought the grips were too thick. Good to know some thinner replacements are available. Had a Ruger 22/45 bull barrel and liked it except for the reassembly process. I may have to have on of these.

[@jaredsithong6899]

Just bought this. Can't wait for the 3 day waiting period to end so I can use it

[@jsilvidi9490]

Another good review Sootch, TY.

[@kemobam]

Do you think the idea behind leaving the sight so high is so you'd clear the divot under the adjustment screw when you removed the sight assem. the first time. My thought is if it were lower and in the divot, there's a chance a new owner might bend/break the sight assem. trying to slide it back to remove it. Just a thought... Great vid as always.

[@pickin4you]

I've had my SW22 for about a month now. The screw that holds the rear sight on mine is hex head, not torx. It is smaller than the take down,. and I think they should include that wrench as well, since they include the rail.

[@jsog6]

Great video. Smith & Wesson has tried 22LR semi-auto pistols before, with less than stellar performance. Time will tell how this competes against the Ruger Mark Series and the Browning Buckmark. Another great video by sootch00. Although both grips are recessed for the mag release, wonder if it can be set for left handed shooters: once again a very excellent video;JSOG6

[@tommccormick9290]

First pistol I ever bought was a Ruger 22 in 1977. It was a headache to take apart and couldn't go through a magazine without a misfeed or stovepipe. This may be the 22 pistol I've been looking for.

[@tzackaria7]

the ruger mk4 has a push button take down. very easy reassembly. over 5000 rounds with mine and never had a jam.

[@rmwtsou]

Love your reviews!

[@metallicsilver]

Its hard keeping up with ya Sootch. I just got my Ruger 22/45 Target, and now you say this is great too. Man, I saw it right beside the Ruger but it looked ugly so I put it back. Well, I'm lights out with that 22/45. Maybe I'll get one of these in the future.

[@AirForceAce3571]

good video Sootch. Looks like a fine pistol, but since the controls are not ambi, it's not for me being that I'm left handed. However, I recommend you check out the S&W M&P22 pistol as well! It too is a great gun with M&P ergos, ambi controls, threaded barrel, great trigger, and 12 round mag capacity. Also highly accurate, fun to shoot and very reliable too! I've had one for 3 years now and it's been superb! Highly recommended!

[@bilzill1]

Thanks for the review- - - now I can put my Ruger 22/45 on the chopping block

[@KnifeCursed]

Just the ease of takedown and ease of modifying make me want this over my 22/45 Lite. I'd love to see an integral suppressor for these! Or a short Tac Sol aluminum threaded barrel.

[@goriverman]

Next pistol, looks like a great plinking pistol. Great review

[@RJM1011]

I like my Rugers but S&W have a beautiful .22 here SOLD ! :) Thank you for the video.

[@pernskyw1289]

This was one of the NRA Basic Pistol Shooting qualifying firearms used. (At least in my area) It shoots really nice and flat. It's a .22, and it fits my hand nicely. I just might get one then worry about available ammo later. The range I use only has .40 & .38.

[@waynejenkins6259]

Great review, as always!!!

[@josephgioielli]

This looks great. I have the 22a (which is a high standard clone) and that firing pin goes flying when ever I do a full break down. This looks like it solves that problem. Tool-less breakdown can really be taken too far. I don't mind needed a few tools to get the job done. A real improvement on a product.

[@PNW_Sportbike_Life]

Just picked one up; and it’s a fantastic pistol! I had to drop my elevation a ton as well

[@PNW_Sportbike_Life]

@@McBeakerson I had several malfunctions in the first 100 or so rounds, but no issues after that. We probably shot 400-500 rds that day. That and it’s rimfire, so...

[@gewamser]

Another great review!

[@Jimlovescock]

That's is one great looking .22 pistol!

[@jeffreymliss]

My new favorite .22 LR pistol.

[@HOOSIERDADDY385]

I just picked one up about 2 months ago. Very nice pistol. Thanks for the video.

[@AlwaysLucky86]

What are these going for nowadays?

[@HOOSIERDADDY385]

@@AlwaysLucky86 i picked the one i have up for $340.

[@32icon]

Hey there! Awesome video. I subscribed to your page because I love your videos. Always insightful. I need your help. I'm looking at the Victory and the Ruger 22/45 Lite. I can't decide which one I want. I love them both. The take down is easier on the Victory, but after watching a few videos the Ruger 22/45 isn't all that bad. I'm not sure which pistol will give me more bang for my buck. Also, I love that the Victory has fiber optic sight. But the Ruger feels a little better in my hand, but I'll need to add sights. What are you thoughts? Which do you think is better overall? Oh and I'm a newbie shooter and don't plan on doing any competitive shooting in the near future. Thank you!

[@joehilljak7524]

Sootch great review, great pistol. I'd like to send you a few Quickie Loaders - saves your fingers and gets you loaded quicker!

[@Snakesht172]

looks like a good replacement for my beretta neos, I like the neos (especially its easy, tool free takedown) but the grip is too narrow for my hand. It likes to twist in my grip unless I really concentrate.

[@jisa98]

This gun is simply amazing!!

[@ralphblanda661]

Just picked mine up last night , going to try out real soon , they sell very fast , when they come , there gone , big gun shop & can only receive less then 10 at a time , cause of all gun shops ordering them .

[@richardlima75]

amazing! fantastic gun

[@thirtynout709]

I can't understand why so many people whine about how difficult the Ruger semi autos are to disassemble and reassemble. I think they are some of the most intuitive guns around to asssemble and disassemble. If you can't figure one of those guns out you should leave your maintenance to some one else.

[@mattclark2670]

Just picked one up earlier tonight! So excited to go try it out tomorrow!!!

[@MrBigarmand]

I got my Victory 22 for $309.95 ($100 below MSRP) this past Saturday 8-19-2017 at a gun show in Texas. I bought NIB too.

[@larryjones6049]

Try putting a lock washer for the takedown screw. The mag. disconnect is easy to take out. Love your videos.

[@garthtimmins2852]

That isn't the firing pin. That's the recoil spring and guide rod. Love my Victory. Nice trigger, very accurate, easy to field strip and clean.

[@menumlor9432]

What I'm interested in is it reliable.?

[@garthtimmins2852]

@@menumlor9432 I have never had any reliability issues with mine. A couple of failures to fire, but those were ammo-related. As long as you don't use crappy ammo you should be fine.

[@Mrgunsngear]

Looks awesome.

[@sootch00]

+Mrgunsngear Channel You'd love it : )

[@suspect8249]

Much love Davie commander And all Leo

[@guadalupeirigoyen3917]

@@suspect8249 igual que la mia

[@vandoo66]

Hey Sootch, thanks for the vid. looking for a nice intro .22 for my 10 yr old. What's your opinion?

[@kevinbaker6168]

Interesting. This pistol reminds me of the High Standard, Colt and Ruger .22 semi auto pistols, with a few variations to make it different from the others. Might be worth me looking at as another investment to my shooting equipment.

[@harrisla123456]

My pistol did not have any loose screws. Do not over tighten the screws. Tighten to just where they stop FIRM!! I took it apart and cleaned and lubed it with LIGHT GUN OIL!!!!! Volquartzen Already has Competition barrels and accessories available. See 22 Plinksters introduction video. SOOTCH Still a great video and review!!!! I always enjoy your video's!!!!!!

[@ironhorse127]

Picked up a Victory today. $365 +tax. $395 total. Heading to the range in the morning. Have five different brands of ammo to try. Cant wait.

[@russbohman9577]

Once I get back to the states I am selling my ruger and getting this. That takedown looked so freaking EASY!!!

[@ckonyak5927]

I really like it and I wanted to see from the beginning how it made...

[@RockyWannaB]

Great video! I shot mine the first time yesterday but I found that every couple shots the casing wouldn't eject which caused a jam. Any tips on how to fix this?

[@SCWanderer]

just bought my Victory last Saturday. Looks like we belong to the same gun club as well. ;-)

[@caliberkal5646]

Very fine shooting .22 love mine

[@billbuczek8415]

I've had mine for about a year and really like it. The only ammo imine dos not like is Remington golden bullet. Stove pipe 2 to 3 times each 10 round mag. By the way, what you referred to as the firing pin is actually the recoil spring and guide rod.

[@VioStarclad]

I'm digging it. Looks kind of like a blaster pistol.

[@ruststar]

Thanx to your review, I called my LGS and placed an order, can't wait to get it. I did notice that you called the recoil spring rod a firing pin twice, could you clarify plz Cheers

[@2greeksandacamera]

Reminds me of the old Colt Cadet and probably shoots just as good.

[@billrhoasts5456]

I agree with Sootch. Why waste the time, money, and energy making a video about a gun that one does not like, just so that in the end of the video you can say "It sucks. Don't buy it.". It makes much more sense to review and showcase guns that are excellent or at least guns that the reviewer actually likes. Thanks for the video, Sootch.

[@thefilmguy]

I'm saving up the threaded barrel version. Needs to be suppressed. Way easier disassembly than the Mark III. Have you tried a little bit of blue Locktite on that disassembly screw?

[@musicmanace0]

Check out that extraction/ejection of brass, DANG!!