Selected Handgun Detail

Manufacturer
	Smith & Wesson More Info

About the Gun

The 2213 and 2214 Sportsman models are essentially cut-down versions of the Model 422 and 622 pistols.

Production

Production of this firearm began in 1991 and continued until 1999.

Market value

MSRP during production was around $300. Examples in good to excellent condition typically range from around $450 to $500.

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge:	.22 LR
Alias:	.22 Long Rifle
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Analysis

The Smith & Wesson Model 2213 and Model 2214, both marketed as the Sportsman .22, are compact semi-automatic pistols chambered in .22 LR. Both share the same basic blowback-operated mechanism with a fixed barrel positioned low in the frame below the recoil spring. This design results in a notably low bore axis compared to most .22 handguns. The 2213 features a silver alloy frame paired with a stainless steel slide, often including a threaded barrel (typically with 11/32x48 threads for suppressors). The 2214 has a blued carbon steel slide over an alloy frame with a standard non-threaded barrel configuration in most cases, though variations exist. These pistols were manufactured during a period when Smith & Wesson was expanding its rimfire semi-auto lineup beyond the established Model 41 target pistol, targeting plinking and casual shooting applications. These models remain a niche option in the .22 handgun segment, valued by collectors of Smith & Wesson rimfires or those seeking a compact, low-profile plinker with distinctive engineering characteristics.