NRA Gun of the Week: Smith & Wesson SW22 Victory Pistol

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posted on January 23, 2017
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Rimfire practice is not only inexpensive, it is fun, and when a capable gun is tossed in the mix, enjoyment increases. Smith and Wesson’s addition of the semi-automatic SW22 Victory fills a void in the company’s lineup and may appear to be a blast from Smith’s past, with aesthetics similar to the company’s discontinued Model 22A. Learn more about it with the video embedded above, hosted by American Rifleman's Kelly Young.

Technical Specifications:

 Model: SW22 Victory
 Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
 Chambering: .22 Long Rifle
 Action Type: blowback-operated, semi-automatic rimfire pistol
 Frame: stainless steel
 Rifling: 1:15” RH twist
 Magazine: 10-round detachable box
• Sights: three-dot, green fiber-optic; fixed front; fully adjustable rear
 Trigger: single-action; 5-lb., 2-oz. pull
 Width: 1.1”
 Weight: 36 ozs.
 MSRP: $409

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