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Posted: 7/24/2014 1:48:57 PM EDT

New Frontier Armory STRIPPED GENII AR15 Polymer Lower Receiver with LPK $71.95
Pistol Plug $20
Slicklside Upper $70
4" Free Float Tube w/ Barrel Nut $40
4" 22lr pistol Barrel $110
DSA Charging Handle $20
$332

For a 22lr pistol build without an optic/bolt. Not bad.

here is a concept I was thinking about. Yes that is a MP5 SD handguard. It's a stand in for one of those free float tubes. Pimpmygun didn't have standard float tubes.

Already have a Magpul Grip, End Plate, S&W Mag Adapter, A2 Flash Hider

Would probably get:
PA Reflex Sight $90
22lr Bolt $120 (They seem to pop up on EE every now and then)

Would take 15-22 magazines, It would hopefully be light enough to shoot like a regular pistol. It would mostly be for plinking at close range or a compact backpack gun.

I feel like it would have a certain cool factor to it. It would only cost about $550ish over all.

Still cheaper than a 15-22 pistol that has been discontinued x.x

I still think a 2 inch barrel would be kinda lulzy but fun.

Posted: 7/24/2014 1:53:01 PM EDT

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Kind of similar. Used a standard lower and plastic upper with carbon fiber FF tube.

CHRIS

Posted: 7/24/2014 2:12:56 PM EDT

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1st issue you will have is a 4" .22 barrel will only have about 2.4" sticking out of the receiver.
A 4" hand guard and A2 will not clear the hand guard.

Dave N

Posted: 7/24/2014 2:20:34 PM EDT

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Thanks Dave, It isn't a bad thing knowing that! Wasn't exactly aware of that. I could add a KAK flash can to fix that issue. Or just cut the tube a bit shorter.

Chris I like the build you have at the moment.

How much did the polymer upper run you out of curiosity?

I was thinking of going all polymer in regards to the upper and lower.

Posted: 7/24/2014 2:24:55 PM EDT

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Seems like it was around $50 off of Gunbroker. It's been a while since I bought it.
CHRIS

Posted: 7/24/2014 2:28:26 PM EDT

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It is now a SBR and has a MOE Stock. I am thinking of building another lower in the same set up.

MAHA

ETA: That is a YHM Pistol Quad Rail. You can see the 4" barrel under it. I use a 5.5" Flash hider or suppressor to be able to shoot without any issues.

Posted: 7/25/2014 7:36:44 PM EDT

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Smith & Wesson used to make a M&P 15-22 pistol, it's badass, but they are hard to find and expensive. Chiappa currently makes one that looks pretty nice, but their reputation for low quality prevents me from buying it. I wish I could turn my 15-22 into a pistol, it would be very easy to cut the buffer tube off and shorten the barrel and hand guard, but some stupid ass law prevents me from turning a rifle into a pistol. I'd have to get a stamp to do it, but then it would be a rifle, not a pistol.

Posted: 7/26/2014 1:40:12 AM EDT

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4" barrel with 5" flash hider. It has since become an SBr

This is how it looks now

Posted: 7/26/2014 5:38:11 AM EDT

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You guys just gave me a reason to throw all my random parts together on my Sig braced pistol lower and build a dedicated 22lr upper. These are cool. Thanks for the inspiration.

Posted: 7/26/2014 4:46:25 PM EDT

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Kind of similar. Used a standard lower and plastic upper with carbon fiber FF tube.

CHRIS

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Where can I get a plug for the lower reciever

Posted: 7/26/2014 5:58:11 PM EDT

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AimSurplus has Anderson slickside uppers for $40.

Posted: 7/27/2014 5:06:16 PM EDT

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Spikes Tactical pistol plug.
CHRIS

Posted: 7/28/2014 7:36:51 AM EDT

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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v108/Chrissopher/lil22ar_zpse733828c.jpg
Kind of similar. Used a standard lower and plastic upper with carbon fiber FF tube.

CHRIS

Where can I get a plug for the lower reciever

I have the plug from my former pistol that I'm no longer using. More than welcome to it. PM me for it

Posted: 7/28/2014 4:42:51 PM EDT

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http://www.brownells.com/rifle-parts/stock-forend-parts/buffer-tube-parts/buffer-tube-hardware/ar15-22lr-st22-pistol-plug-prod54594.aspx

Posted: 7/29/2014 6:48:18 AM EDT

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I added a sig brace to mine last month and it is much easier to shoot. Before without the tube or brace it was kind of awkward, do I hold it out with my arms straight like a pistol or hold it up close like a rifle? It has a 6.5" barrel with just a thread protector and a YHM pistol length free float rail

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I might try adding one of the pistol grips with a steeper angle like the K2, but I'm more than happy with it how it is now

Posted: 7/29/2014 12:34:11 PM EDT

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Watch out on adding vertical fore-grips to a 'pistol' i think the BATF says that is a no no.

Even though it would be cool to do something like to a pistol that has that sig brace on it.

Tim

Posted: 7/29/2014 12:47:26 PM EDT

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I meant replacing the pistol grip with one with a steeper angle like the Magpul K2:

These super short .22 barrels would never meet the 26" OAL length requirement to put a vertical foregrip on them

Posted: 7/29/2014 12:48:51 PM EDT

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Watch out on adding vertical fore-grips to a 'pistol' i think the BATF says that is a no no.

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Has to be 26" or longer, & not concealed, to go to "firearm" configuration w/ a VFG, unless you want to buy an AOW stamp. AFG are fine for pistols.

Posted: 7/29/2014 5:45:19 PM EDT

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K2 would be a better choice for such a short pistol. I believe it would make shouldering a pistol a lot less awkward depending on how the LOP is.

Posted: 8/4/2014 8:34:28 AM EDT

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while not a pistol, its still short..

Posted: 8/10/2014 9:34:49 AM EDT

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A work in progress...
For the moment
PSA Lower with PSA LPK, Redi Mag mag adaptor for S & W mags, Bad lever, Hogue grip
Anderson lightweight upper, Taccom 4" lightweight barrel , CMMG 22 LR charging handle, CMMG SS bolt with Taccom firing pin and extractor, USGI three prong flash hider, pistol length free float tube

Posted: 8/10/2014 9:47:31 AM EDT

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Posted: 8/10/2014 10:10:39 AM EDT

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And what stock is that?

Posted: 8/10/2014 10:51:44 AM EDT

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Nordic CRS. It's discontinued. Good luck finding one. It took me a year of searching before finding this one.

Posted: 8/14/2014 5:40:03 PM EDT

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I like my little blaster, CMMG bolt and collar, CMMG 6.5" barrel (which I may have cut down to 4.5"), CMMG 22lr charging handle, JoeBobOutfitters blem upper, NFA polymer lower, Spikes pistol plug. It needs a new muzzle device, I am unsure what to put on it.

http://i1333.photobucket.com/albums/w625/zavalaoscarl/Guns/IMG_3592-Copy_zps5adea0b7.jpg

Posted: 8/14/2014 5:48:04 PM EDT

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I like my little blaster, CMMG bolt and collar, CMMG 6.5" barrel (which I may have cut down to 4.5"), CMMG 22lr charging handle, JoeBobOutfitters blem upper, NFA polymer lower, Spikes pistol plug. It needs a new muzzle device, I am unsure what to put on it.

http://i1333.photobucket.com/albums/w625/zavalaoscarl/Guns/IMG_3592-Copy_zps5adea0b7.jpg

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Maybe a compact Linear Comp to push any sound forward? How much muzzle flash are you getting? A2 would probably be best all around imo

Posted: 8/14/2014 6:03:10 PM EDT

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mine is a beast

Posted: 8/14/2014 6:06:24 PM EDT

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this is its original form

Posted: 8/14/2014 10:57:34 PM EDT

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The muzzle flash is not bad at all, the 6.5" barrel prevents flip pretty well. It is almost safe to shoot without hearing protection, if I could bring the noise down even more with the linear comp that would be great but I don't want to add a ton of weight to it. I will have to look around a bit and see what is out there.

Posted: 8/14/2014 11:05:44 PM EDT

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KAK flash can is your answer. But keep your ear plugs in anyway.

Posted: 8/15/2014 6:34:27 AM EDT

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I like my little blaster, CMMG bolt and collar, CMMG 6.5" barrel (which I may have cut down to 4.5"), CMMG 22lr charging handle, JoeBobOutfitters blem upper, NFA polymer lower, Spikes pistol plug. It needs a new muzzle device, I am unsure what to put on it.

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I ended up putting just a thread protector on mine. I didn't like how much longer anything else made the barrel. However, a linear comp and a longer rail would look pretty good

Posted: 8/15/2014 8:45:43 AM EDT

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I was looking at a BRT Covert Comp Flash Hider

Same size as A2.

Runs about $60 though.

Posted: 8/16/2014 2:13:25 PM EDT

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I had to make my own rail from a YHM one. I bet you can cutdown a carbon fiber one to work. My barrel is 4.5 and my muzzle brake ports just clear the rail. This being a SBR I can remove the stock and install the pistol plug really easy.

CSF

Posted: 8/16/2014 3:57:46 PM EDT

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I had to make my own rail from a YHM one. I bet you can cutdown a carbon fiber one to work. My barrel is 4.5 and my muzzle brake ports just clear the rail. This being a SBR I can remove the stock and install the pistol plug really easy.

CSF

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When the stock is collapsed, does it interfere w/ the operation of the bolt hold open?

Posted: 8/16/2014 5:38:28 PM EDT

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No it does not. Clears it just fine.

CSF

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I had to make my own rail from a YHM one. I bet you can cutdown a carbon fiber one to work. My barrel is 4.5 and my muzzle brake ports just clear the rail. This being a SBR I can remove the stock and install the pistol plug really easy.

CSF

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When the stock is collapsed, does it interfere w/ the operation of the bolt hold open?