Smith And Wesson SW22 Victory grips

The Smith & Wesson SW22 Victory (often called Victory .22 or SW22 Victory) is a modern, modular .22 LR target pistol launched by Smith & Wesson to fill the gap left by the discontinued Model 22A series

Development began in the mid-2010s as S&W sought an affordable, highly accurate rimfire semi-auto to rival the Ruger Mark line—while addressing common complaints like difficult takedown. Drawing inspiration from the legendary Model 41 (introduced 1957, the gold standard for precision .22 target shooting), the SW22 Victory emphasized modularity, ease of maintenance, and versatility

Key milestone: Unveiled at SHOT Show 2016 (announced January 2016), the pistol debuted as a blowback-operated, enclosed hammer-fired design with stainless steel frame, slide, and match-grade interchangeable barrel (5.5" standard, easily swapped via Allen wrench for aftermarket options like Volquartsen). Features include one-screw takedown, fiber-optic sights, Picatinny rail for optics, adjustable trigger stop, textured polymer grips, and 10+1 capacity—delivering Model 41-level accuracy at a budget price (~$400 MSRP)

The "Victory" name nods to WWII-era Victory Model revolvers (Model 10 variants for Allied forces), symbolizing triumph over complexity. Early reviews praised its reliability, superb trigger, low recoil, and plinking/hunting/target prowess

Variants expanded: threaded barrels, Kryptek camo finishes, Target models (enhanced sights), and suppressor-ready options. Today, the SW22 Victory remains a top choice for rimfire enthusiasts—affordable precision engineering that revived S&W's rimfire legacy for plinking, small-game hunting, and competition