Monday I stopped by a local fun store I do business with and picked up a standard S&W M&P 15-22 (Threaded barrel).  I've been meaning to grab one for a while.  While at the store I buy a Magpul MOE stock and a MIAD to add to the rifle.  I have a MIAD AR -10 grip wedge on the way that I ordered online.  No sooner do I get home, that I see a magpul version of the rifle is now available with the accessories I purchased plus MBUS sights.  Well, I was a little mad at myself for not knowing this ahead of time.  I could have saved a little money.  No big deal, though.  But what I did notice is that the Magpul version also has ambi QD sling swivel cups mounted at the back/sides of the lower receiver near the fake buffer tube.  That is an add on I'd really want (for a single point sling).  I called Smith, and they said they didn't install those.  They thought Magpul did.  

I intend to email Magpul, but if they or anyone else read this post and know the answers to the following I'd appreciate it:

Does Magpul sell the QD cups  that  they are installing (if they indeed are doing the installation)?

Is it as simple as drilling the correct sized holes for installation?

Will Magpul be offering installation as a service for those who send in their receivers?

Do the QD cups bolt in once the holes are drilled or are they glued?

Thanks.

Possibly just drill a hole and screw in the sling cups for the ACS stock?  I haven't seen the M&P15-22 MOE up close to really tell how complex/simple the cups are though, but it's a thought.

Dood...if you want to go full Magpul, you need to use zip ties brother!



How does Travis attach the MS2 to his M&P 15-22?

Tried that on mine... Wisconsin + January = zip-tie lasted all of 10 seconds when weight was applied.  I have the Midwest Industries plate now.

I'm using the MI attachment (MCTAR-13) (picture at this link: [URL=http://www.calssportingarmory.com/v/vspfiles/photos/MWMCTAR13-2T.jpg]  on a SIG 556 that I didn't feel like removing the buffer tube from because it was red locktited.  It works fine on that rifle.  I just ordered a second one that I may use on my M&P 15-22, but since it's designed to go over a castle nut and the 15-22 doesn't  have a castle nut, I'll have to add something to the fake tube to fill in that area for the attachment to really attach securely and correctly.

I just mounted mine (MCTAR-13) "backwards" so the loops are closer to the receiver.  It clamps on just fine, nice and tight.

Is the MOE/Magpul/MP 15-22 out yet?

Mine will be in next Thur. and I have another ordered from another location.  Gallery Of Guns has them in stock to ship to certain dealers.

FYI, the QD cups are a factory upgrade that S&W added to the MOE M&P 15-22.

Do you mind sharing what dealers are charging for them?

I am paying $525 plus tax from both dealers.  I have seen them for $550-$600 shipped and taxed to a dealer listed on Gallery Of Guns.

Drake,

The guy at Smith customer service said they are not adding those QD cups.  He said that work is being done elsewhere. I guess he is mis-informed?  Any idea which cups they're using, or which would be the best to install myself?

The cups look to be molded into the receiver. If S&W is not putting them in their lower reciever that who whould. I would say mis-informed.