Precision Rimfire Performance

The Rossi RS22P delivers reliable semi-automatic function in a portable, customizable package. Its 6-inch threaded barrel accepts suppressors, while the rear-facing Picatinny rail supports stabilizing braces and the front rail accepts lights or lasers.

Key Specifications

• Caliber: .22 LR
• Barrel: 6-inch threaded, anodized finish
• Capacity: 10-round magazine included
• Optics: Aluminum Picatinny rail
• Grip: AR-style pistol grip for superior control

Why Choose the RS22P

Whether plinking, training, or small-game hunting, this pistol offers trusted RS22 action reliability in a brace-ready format. Ships with one 10-round magazine and accepts all RS22 rifle magazines.

Available with the Strike Industries FSA Brace for enhanced stability and accuracy.

Rossi RS22P 22 LR Pistol With Brace: Compact Rimfire Deep Dive

The Rossi RS22P 22 LR pistol with brace takes the proven RS22 rifle action and packs it into a short, threaded, optics-ready chassis. Consequently, it gives shooters a lightweight .22 Long Rifle platform that is easy to run, easy to feed, and simple to customize. Moreover, this configuration arrives with a folding polymer brace already mounted on the rear Picatinny section. Therefore, the Rossi RS22P is built for range days, new-shooter training, and quiet small-game work.

Overview of the Rossi RS22 Pistol Platform

Rossi cut the familiar RS22 action down to a 6-inch carbon steel barrel and dropped it into a polymer pistol chassis. In addition, the muzzle is cut 1/2×28, so common .22 LR suppressors and muzzle devices thread on without an adapter. Meanwhile, an aluminum Picatinny rail sits on top for a red dot. A second rail sits under the forend for a light or laser. A third, rear-facing rail accepts the factory folding brace.

Furthermore, the pistol ships with one 10-round magazine. It also accepts every magazine made for the RS22 rifle line. As a result, owners who already run an RS22 rifle can share magazines between both guns. The AR-style pistol grip keeps the controls familiar. Recoil stays mild. The blowback action stays simple.

This Ace of Spades Armory listing matches UPC 754908900893. That code maps to Rossi MPN RS22P6BK-SMPB, the braced pistol with the Strike Industries FSA Lite / polymer folding brace. However, the core RS22P action, barrel, and rails stay the same across the family.

How the Brace-Ready Chassis Changes Handling

The polymer chassis is not a cut-down rifle stock. Instead, it is a purpose-built pistol frame with an AR-style grip, molded texture panels, and three distinct rail zones. Subsequently, the rear rail lets the factory brace fold for storage, then deploy for a more stable two-hand hold. Folded, the package stays compact for a range bag or truck console. Extended, overall length grows to the published 22.75-inch braced figure.

Because the barrel is only 6 inches, the gun stays short even with a can on the muzzle. Likewise, the mild rimfire impulse makes a brace useful without turning the pistol into a heavy trainer.

Key Features That Drive Search Demand

Shoppers looking for a Rossi RS22P usually want four things: a threaded 22 LR barrel, a brace, an optic rail, and cheap practice ammo. This model hits all four.

6-inch 1/2×28 threaded barrel. The carbon steel barrel wears a matte black finish and ships with a thread protector. Therefore, a rimfire suppressor can go on as soon as the host is legally configured.

Strike Industries FSA Lite folding brace. The factory brace mounts to the rear-facing Picatinny section. Additionally, it folds to shrink storage length and deploys for extra support.

Aluminum optics rail. There are no factory iron sights on this model. Instead, plan on a compact red dot from day one.

Front accessory rail. Lights, lasers, and compact hand stops mount under the barrel without extra adapters.

AR-style pistol grip. The grip angle feels closer to a modern carbine than a traditional rimfire target pistol. Consequently, new shooters transfer skills faster.

RS22 magazine compatibility. One 10-round magazine is included. All RS22 rifle magazines interchange. Some owners also report success with certain Mossberg 702 Plinkster extended magazines, though that is aftermarket compatibility, not a factory promise.

Cross-bolt safety. The manual through-bolt safety sits in front of the trigger guard, the same layout as the RS22 rifle.

Blowback semi-auto action. The action is the same hammer-fired, blowback system Rossi has used on the RS22 rifle since 2018.

Accessory Layout at a Glance

Three rails do three jobs. The top rail holds optics. The front rail holds lights or lasers. The rear rail holds the brace. That split keeps the gun modular without crowding one rail with everything.

Specifications List

• Manufacturer: Rossi / Braztech (CBC, Brazil)
• Model: RS22P
• Manufacturer part number: RS22P6BK-SMPB
• UPC: 754908900893
• Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
• Action: Semi-automatic, blowback, hammer-fired
• Capacity: 10+1 (one 10-round magazine included)
• Magazine compatibility: All Rossi RS22 rifle magazines
• Barrel length: 6.00 inches
• Barrel material: Carbon steel
• Barrel finish: Matte black
• Twist / grooves: 1:16, 6 grooves
• Thread pattern: 1/2×28 with thread protector
• Frame / chassis: Polymer
• Receiver: Aluminum alloy, matte black, with installed Picatinny optics rail
• Grip: AR-style polymer pistol grip
• Brace: Strike Industries FSA Lite / polymer folding pistol brace
• Front rail: Picatinny accessory rail for lights or lasers
• Rear rail: Rear-facing Picatinny section for brace or sling mount
• Sights: None (optics-ready)
• Safety: Manual cross-bolt / through-bolt, forward of the trigger guard
• Overall length (braced, extended): 22.75 inches
• Overall height: 6.57 inches
• Overall width: 2.28 inches
• Published unloaded weight (Rossi family spec): 2.23 lb pistol; braced setups add brace mass
• Finish: Matte black
• Included: Pistol, folding brace, one 10-round magazine, thread protector, owner materials as packed by the factory

Use Cases for a Threaded 22 LR Pistol With Brace

First, this Rossi RS22P is a high-volume trainer. .22 LR ammo is inexpensive. Recoil is almost nonexistent. Therefore, new shooters can work trigger press, sight picture, and reload drills without flinching.

Second, it is a suppressor host. The 6-inch 1/2×28 barrel accepts common rimfire cans. Combined with subsonic .22 LR, the platform stays quiet and light. However, a suppressor is a separately regulated NFA item.

Third, it works for small-game and pest work where a short, cheap-to-feed rimfire makes sense. The optic rail helps with precise shot placement. The brace helps with field stability.

Fourth, it is a compact plinker. Fold the brace, drop it in a bag, and you have a fun semi-auto that shares magazines with an RS22 rifle if you already own one.

Finally, it is a low-cost way to practice AR-style grip and accessory layouts without burning centerfire ammo.

What This Pistol Is Not

It is not a duty-caliber defensive pistol. It is not a precision match gun with iron sights. It is not a California-roster handgun. Buyers who need those roles should look elsewhere.

Comparative Product Analysis

Compared with the unbraced Rossi RS22P (MPN RS22P6BK, UPC 754908363902), this SMPB version adds the factory folding brace and stretches overall length when the brace is open. The barrel, rails, action, and magazine well stay the same. Therefore, the braced model is the better choice if you want stability out of the box. The unbraced model is shorter in a bag.

Compared with a Taurus TX22, the RS22P is a chassis pistol rather than a conventional polymer-frame handgun. The TX22 feels more like a duty-style 9mm. The RS22P feels more like a short rimfire carbine without the stock. Moreover, the RS22P’s rear rail and factory brace are the bigger differentiators.

Compared with a Ruger Mark IV 22/45, the Rossi is less of a target pistol and more of a modular trainer. The Mark IV usually wins on trigger refinement and aftermarket barrels. The RS22P wins on brace readiness, magazine sharing with the RS22 rifle, and a threaded 6-inch barrel already installed.

Compared with a Ruger LC Charger, both are compact .22 LR pistols that can wear a brace and a can. The LC Charger uses Ruger’s 10/22 magazine ecosystem. The RS22P uses the RS22 magazine ecosystem. Choose based on the magazines you already own.

Compared with a KelTec CP33, the CP33 offers much higher factory capacity and a different control layout. The Rossi RS22P is simpler, closer to a conventional rimfire action, and easier to pair with existing RS22 rifle magazines.

Which Buyer Should Pick the Rossi RS22P

Pick the Rossi RS22P if you want a threaded 6-inch .22 LR pistol, a folding brace, an optic rail, and cheap practice volume. Skip it if you want iron sights, a roster-legal California handgun, or a traditional target-pistol grip.

Regulatory Notes for the Rossi RS22P

This Rossi RS22P is sold as a pistol. Therefore, a federal firearms licensee must complete the transfer. Buyers must pass the required background check. Local and state rules still apply after the federal transfer.

A stabilizing brace does not automatically turn the pistol into a short-barreled rifle. However, attaching a stock, or configuring the firearm as a short-barreled rifle, can create an NFA item. Always confirm current ATF rules and any state definitions before changing the rear furniture.

A suppressor is a separate NFA firearm. The 1/2×28 muzzle is suppressor-ready. It is not a license to own a silencer. File the appropriate federal paperwork and follow state law before mounting a can.

Capacity rules vary. The factory magazine is 10 rounds. Some states restrict magazine size, pistol features, or braced pistols. California does not list this handgun on the DOJ roster. Other states may restrict sales or possession. Check your jurisdiction before ordering.

California Proposition 65 warnings apply to firearms and ammunition handling. Lead exposure is possible when shooting or cleaning.

Ace of Spades Armory does not provide legal advice. Confirm classification, brace rules, magazine limits, and suppressor law with your FFL and local statutes before you buy or modify the gun.

Transfer and Compliance Checklist

Confirm the UPC on the carton matches 754908900893. Confirm the brace configuration matches the listing. Have a receiving FFL ready. Do not convert the brace to a stock. Do not assume every state treats a braced .22 LR pistol the same way.