Smith & Wesson launches the SW22 Victory Target model pistol
New from Smith & Wesson for 2nd quarter 2018, the SW22 Victory Target semi-automatic pistol in .22 Long Rifle rimfire caliber offers features such as "Target" type sights and grips
The SW22 Victory Target pistol is constructed on a single-action, enclosed hammer-fired, blowback semi-automatic design
On April 10, the Smith & Wesson Corp. announced the addition of a Target Model to its award-winning SW22 Victory line of rimfire pistols.
Chambered in .22 Long Rifle, the new SW22 Victory Target Model pistol incorporates features designed for competitive target shooting, including target sights, custom target thumb rest grip, and polished feed ramp. Other features include a match-grade, interchangeable barrel for superb accuracy on the range or in the field along with a simple one-screw takedown design.
The right side of the new Smith & Wesson SW22 Victory Target Model pistol
The new Smith & Wesson SW22 Victory Target Model pistol seen from the left side
High-end features, modern styling and enriched functionality place the SW22 Victory Target in a category of its own with an affordable price to match
« Since the launch of the SW22 Victory pistol in 2015, our customers have asked for a model specifically built for target shooting competitions,» said Jan Mladek, General Manager of Smith & Wesson and M&P brands.
« With that in mind, we designed the new SW22 Victory Target Model with target grips and sights to provide our customers with an ideal target shooting pistol.»
Designed for target shooting competitions, the new SW22 Victory Target Model pistol features include a 5.5-inch bull barrel; a Target trigger with adjustable trigger stop; a black blade front sight and adjustable rear target sight; a textured, polymer target thumb rest grip panels for both right and left handed shooters; and a Picatinny-style rail for use with an optic.
The SW22 Victory Target Model pistol is available with a 10+1 round capacity, ships with two magazines and is available now with an MSRP of $429 in the United States; no information has been provided so far regarding availability and pricing.
This model is also available for sale in Massachusetts and is listed on the Formal Target Shooting Roster.