S&W MP15-22

[straight-shooter]

Received a little fun money for Christmas early so I chose to pickup a dedicated .22 black evil rifle. Also bought a box of Federal 333 and now I just have to get to the range for a test run. I installed my Millett Red dot, broom handle & UTG rail covers for starters but I can just imagine where this is gonna lead on accessories. Next will be a fake suppressor of some sort but will probably wait till S&W offers one for it.

 

[Scutter01]

Why a fake suppressor?!?

 

[misconfig]

Nice piece, I'd like to have one of these..

 

[straight-shooter]

Midwest Gun Exchange here in Mishawaka has these on sale for $399.00 till January 15th according to their mailing if anyone is interested.

I can't justify the cost of the stamp and the suppressor for this particular gun, especially with it only being a .22 but thought a *fake can or flash hider would make a nice look see addition.

 

[Fenway]

Looks good. Congrats!

 

[straight-shooter]

It appears i'm going to need a 3/4" high picatinny riser for the red dot. Problem is most all websites are showing these without height specs and only showing the length.

Does anyone have a link to a affordable picatinny riser that is 3/4" high ?

My goal is to mount this Millett red dot scope and still be able to have the iron sights mounted.

EDIT: I just found a Promag pm066 3/4" riser that should work.

 

[theweakerbrother]

Have you shot a .22 suppressor? I couldn't justify one... until the fine gents @ the INGO shoot let me use theirs. Holy cow!

 

[techres]

I need a second .22 loaner for training and really am looking at these. They feel fine and are light enough for my kids (my 5 year old said it was fine ).

Accuracy appears to be there too:

Been doing the math and it looks just about doable..
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[Bigum1969]

I held one of these and also the Colt version (.22), and the Colt seemed more like a real AR. Not saying the M&P isn't a good rifle, just that the Colt seemed more identical to the original.

 

[shooter521]

I held one of these and also the Colt version (.22), and the Colt seemed more like a real AR.

The ONLY thing the Umarex/Colt has going for it is a more realistic weight due to its metal upper/lower receivers, and a threaded muzzle (requires a P22 thread adapter). In ALL other respects (parts compatibility, manual of arms), the S&W is more like a "real AR".

My

 

[techres]

The ONLY thing the Umarex/Colt has going for it is a more realistic weight due to its metal upper/lower receivers, and a threaded muzzle (requires a P22 thread adapter). In ALL other respects (parts compatibility, manual of arms), the S&W is more like a "real AR".

My

Yeah, it's the trigger swap and 90 degree safety switch that I am interested in.

 

[mettle]

I just don't see investing several hundred in a dedicated AR.22 when the conversion kits that are out and available run and run. If you spent $700 on the conversion kit, mags and .22lr you've got quite a package and a trainer that it just like---perfectly the same as--- your AR.

I am also kinda down on S&W, this rifle, as it is new and does not seem to have all the bugs worked out.

Right, wrong?

I guess I'd just rather shoot my AR w/ a kit and get the same time in than shoot a different operating rifle.


That being said: I am still hoping to get together with Paintball Addiction and shoot his GSG5 for the fun of it! We can have fun right?

 

[Bigum1969]

The ONLY thing the Umarex/Colt has going for it is a more realistic weight due to its metal upper/lower receivers, and a threaded muzzle (requires a P22 thread adapter). In ALL other respects (parts compatibility, manual of arms), the S&W is more like a "real AR".

My

I didn't think the M&P had a forward assist either.

But what do I know...

 

[shooter521]

I didn't think the M&P had a forward assist either.

It doesn't. But to be fair, all my 5.56 ARs have that "feature," but I've never had the need to use it. The FA is also rendered non-functional when my Ciener .22 kit is installed. Perhaps "ALL" was a bit of an overstatement, but the use of the FA is not part of the AR manual of arms as I have learned it from several different instructors.

Finally, the Umarex/Colt appears to have a forward assist, but like the bolt catch lever, it is nonfunctional.

 

[straight-shooter]

I received and installed some utg rail covers but couldn't wait for the rail scope riser. I headed to the range today and have a positive report. I fired 150 rounds of Federal bulk and not one FTE or FTF and surprisingly with this ammo, no duds. Everything went off without a hitch and so far a happy new S&W MP15-22 owner!

I would have fired more rounds but the weather was not too nice out there today.

 

[Cwood]

I would have fired more rounds but the weather was not too nice out there today.

wuss

 

[straight-shooter]

wuss

Muwahahaha! stop it, your killing me!

I forgot I have to watch what I say with Cwood around !

 

[straight-shooter]

Officially ready for range

I added some more goodies but the list includes a Millett SP-1 red dot, ProMag 3/4" riser, UTG rail covers, broom handle, and a hogue grip with a RRA grip plug. Last mod but not yet done is the barrel threading for a flash hider.

Yeah I know, I said last mod but I know better than that

Nice thing with the ProMag riser, it sets the scope perfectly in alignment with the stock iron sights. The dot is right on top of the front post and can be easily seen through the rear sight. Just turn off the red dot for use of the irons.

 

[straight-shooter]

CWood led me to a gentlemen in Minnesota that threads barrels so I sent the 15-22 barrel up to him and glad I did. Thanks CWood, rep to ya!

Installed a RRA A2 flash hider

 

[Cwood]

Looks good, he does good work!