Smith & Wesson SW22 Victory

The Smith & Wesson SW22 Victory is the most customizable .22 LR pistol available. The stainless steel construction and interchangeable barrel system allow shooters to swap between barrel lengths and profiles without gunsmithing. TandemKross offers a complete ecosystem of triggers, compensators, grips, charging handles, and magazine bumpers specifically designed for the SW22.

At 36 oz, the SW22 Victory is the heaviest pistol in this class. That weight absorbs recoil completely and keeps the sight picture stable during rapid fire sequences. The 5.5-inch barrel provides the longest sight radius alongside the Browning Buck Mark, contributing to inherent accuracy. Simple takedown with a single takedown screw makes cleaning straightforward.

The single-action trigger breaks at approximately 3.5 lbs from the factory. It is a good trigger but not as crisp as the Browning Buck Mark. The TandemKross Victory trigger and Volquartsen trigger kit are popular upgrades that bring the pull weight under 2 lbs with a clean break.