.22LR in AR Platform?

[I Like Firearms]

Well Id like to get a .22LR in an AR platform but with all the choices out there its kind of hard deciding what I would like to do. Help me out What do you guys prefer?

Id really like one just so I don't spend so much money on .223/5.56..

 

[sartwell]

Well Id like to get a .22LR in an AR platform but with all the choices out there its kind of hard deciding what I would like to do. Help me out What do you guys prefer?

Id really like one just so I don't spend so much money on .223/5.56..

I bought a M&P 15-22 and Tracy liked it so much that she claimed it for her own, so I bought a second one last weekend for me. I think you would like it. Oh and thanks for the deal on the stock wrench. It did the trick.

 

[col132]

I haven't tried them all, but with the right ammo, I have had excellent results with my M&P.

 

[remymartin]

I voted drop-in because that's what I have. If I had the money it would be a Spike's upper.

 

[shooter521]

CMMG drop-in kit. Allows you to keep your custom stocks, sights, grips, etc. (do not have to pay to duplicate your "social gun" setup on your trainer/plinker), can be used with multiple ARs, and provides acceptable accuracy out to 25 yards or so.

If you want better accuracy at range, look into a dedicated .22 rifle or a conversion upper.

 

[esrice]

CMMG drop-in kit. Allows you to keep your custom stocks, sights, grips, etc. (do not have to pay to duplicate your "social gun" setup on your trainer/plinker), can be used with multiple ARs, and provides acceptable accuracy out to 25 yards or so.

If you want better accuracy at range, look into a dedicated .22 rifle or a conversion upper.

+1

This is what I did and what I recommend.

 

[Jay]

I put a Tactical Solutions dedicated upper on a RRA lower that I already had. It's been a very nice shooting combination, and weighs much less than conventional AR platform .22's.

 

[JohnP82]

I voted for the m&p15 22. The Mossberg is the cheapest route, but feels the cheapest too. Nothing wrong with it for a cheap plinker, but it is all plastic and just doesnt feel quite right to me plus limited to 10 round mags for now. I hear they are supposed to be coming out with higher capacity mags, but for now just takes the 702 mags. It is reliable from what I hear, but the accuracy isn't quite as good. I have heard many good things about the S&W m&p version. Good luck with your decision. Love the .22 shoot all day for cheap!

 

[CountryBoy19]

I voted for a Spikes complete upper.

My reasoning is because shooting .22 is absolutely filthy. You won't notice it until you've spent a day at the range. Your 5.56 AR will be pretty clean after 500 rounds, your .22 ar will be absolutely filthy, caked with crap. That crap is a pain to clean up. I only clean my .22 when it starts to have malfunctions. I rarely ever clean my regular ARs. If my AR is my go-to gun, I want it in top shape. If I dropped a .22 kit in it and shot any decent amount I would have to clean it, and cleaning after every range trip is something I don't want to do.

Maybe I'm just lazy like that but I only clean guns when I need to.

That would be one of the few reasons why I would argue for a complete upper.

 

[ISHOOTHST'S]

M&P is my vote. Only cause I own one.

 

[fastwally]

I didn't vote because I chose the Colt M4 OPS for $489. and love it.

 

[Saiga223]

I like the Ruger SR-22, I know it does not have the same controls as an AR like the S&W, but from everything I've read the handling seems to be pretty close plus I just ordered a Nordic kit for my 10/22 from Midway so I'm biased!

 

[tradertator]

I like the Ruger SR-22, I know it does not have the same controls as an AR like the S&W, but from everything I've read the handling seems to be pretty close plus I just ordered a Nordic kit for my 10/22 fro Midway so I'm biased!

I was impressed with the quality of mine. Feels really nice, and most of the parts are interchangeable with other AR parts.

Voted for the CMMG conversion. If you do go this route though, do yourself a favor and buy a stainless one.

 

[IndySSD]

M&P15-22, GREAT trainer, reliable and will easily go 1000 rounds between cleaning with no noticeable detriment.

Also, I don't have the pic anymore but when I had the scope on it, I put 5 shots inside a 1/2" sticker @ 50 yards so I'd say it's accuracy is outstanding if you take time to dial it in as such.

Check my Youtube channel in my sig for M&P15-22 action pron.

 

[qwkdrwmgw]

My vote would be the Sig 522 it uses the same mags as the AR platform does, so if you ever do get the drop in or the complete upper you can use the same mags.

 

[I Like Firearms]

I think I have made up my mind.. M&P 15-22 Here I come!

 

[revsaxon]

I have a colt m4 for sale which fufills your desire...

That said I went with the spike's myself. Its a GREAT upper... like everything else spikes makes <shameless plug>

 

[sj kahr k40]

CMMG drop-in kit. Allows you to keep your custom stocks, sights, grips, etc. (do not have to pay to duplicate your "social gun" setup on your trainer/plinker), can be used with multiple ARs, and provides acceptable accuracy out to 25 yards or so.

If you want better accuracy at range, look into a dedicated .22 rifle or a conversion upper.

This is what I would do if I had an AR, I don't so I got a 15-22

 

[Nizidramaniiyt]

I voted for a Spikes complete upper.

My reasoning is because shooting .22 is absolutely filthy.

YES, absolutely this reason. I have the Spike's .22 upper and I am very happy with it. It is way more accurate than I can shoot it and 100% reliable with the right ammo (Federal blue). After only 200 rounds or so, though, that upper is extremely dirty. Fortunately, the .22 upper is MUCH easier to clean than a 5.56 upper.

 

[jerp239]

I have the 15-22 and love it, haven't had any problems with it so far.