I just got mine on Thursday and tried it out yesterday. I wrote a review on Sportsman’s Guide:
https://www.sportsmansguide.com/pro...omatic-49-barrel-rimfire-151-rounds?a=2238155
Like a lot of people, I decided to add a full sized .22 LR pistol due to the price and scarcity of centerfire ammo. I have dedicated .22 LR target pistols including a Browning Buckmark and Ruger Mark IIi Hunter, but I wanted a combat type pistol that I could practice with at the tactical range. The fact that 15 round mags are available is a huge plus (something Glock should pay attention to with their Glock 44).
My overall impression of this gun is very favorable, especially for $350. It is a very good copy of the Beretta M9/92 and the lighter weight is the biggest difference. The takedown lever and safety are located in the same places and function the same as the M9/92. I know some have concerns that the gun is made by Umarex rather than Beretta, but the gun is very well made and feels like a quality firearm.
I decided to set the bar nice and high for my first time shooting the gun. It was wet and rainy at the range yesterday so we had the steel plate set up at the way at the back of the range (over 40 yards). The tall 3 dot sights were easy to pick up and I was rewarded with a nice “ping” on my first shot (and most of my shots). If I did my part, they gun did it’s part.
The double action trigger is a bit heavy and long for good accuracy, but is smooth and manageable. The single action trigger is light and crisp, with a nice reset. I haven’t fired a Beretta 92 in a long time, but I don’t remember the single action trigger being as good as this M9-22. Since it is a .22 LR, recoil is obviously soft, but surprisingly smooth as well. Since there is quite a bit of slide travel, the spring can be a bit lighter. There were no failures whatsoever with the CCI standard velocity .22 LR ammo I brought. I am not sure why there is a mag loader for this gun since I was able to stuff 15 rounds into it fairly easily. I ordered a few extra mags and was able to find them for a little under $30 a piece (the gun only comes with 1 mag).
Overall, I am very pleased with this gun. It is very accurate and has a great trigger. For anyone who has a fair amount of .22 LR and wants to conserve their centerfire ammo, the Beretta (Umarex) M9-22 is a great choice. If you are a die hard Glock person and have a Glock 19, you might want to stick with the Glock 44. You can use the same holsters and the gun will feel almost the same. If not, you should seriously consider the Beretta M9-22. I highly doubt that you would be disappointed. The only thing I wish is that they included an extra mag, even if they had to raise the price slightly.
