Posted: 4/15/2012 5:24:34 PM EDT
Alright I am breaking down and buying an M&P 1522 just to get some trigger time and have something to shoot while I struggle to swim in the sea of options that is my first AR15 build. I am still committed to a summer project of learning and picking out just the right parts and hunting them down at a fair price but I know I am going to want the .22 cheap ammo option anyway and I know I can do a conversion but I just can't wait for the build plus I don't think I mind having an extra rifle. I am totally new to firearms just bought my firs gun a Glock less than a month ago. I can see this is going to be a very expensive new passion for me.
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I have a 15/22 and I absolutely love that rifle. I got the one that has the birdcage flash hider, In my opinion it looks nicer than the version without it.
These guns will pretty much digest anything that you can feed it but I feed mine the CCI Tactical 22lr and the Winchester M-22 for the AR type 22's. Mine loves both kinds. Magazines are in abundance for these they usually run about 19.99 each, if you look around the internet you can find a damn good price on them. I know Midway USA carries them for 16.99 they are fun to shoot and inexpensive to feed so, there is no downside to buying one. |
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They also make a performance version with a fluted barrel, vltor mod stock, hogue grip and some other nice additions if you're planning to go the more advanced M&P 15-22 route. I was looking at one myself but can't justify it at the moment when I have a 10/22 with marauder kit. Though I'm definitely looking at one around Christmas time.
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| I got my M&P1522 the other day and finally got it out to the range tonight for just a quick shoot, couple magazines and it was a blast. I think I found my new toy fun, cheap and easy to shoot. Unique1 I think you are in the area if you ever want to try shooting just let me know, I am in Cottage Grove. |
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Quoted: I got my M&P1522 the other day and finally got it out to the range tonight for just a quick shoot, couple magazines and it was a blast. I think I found my new toy fun, cheap and easy to shoot. Unique1 I think you are in the area if you ever want to try shooting just let me know, I am in Cottage Grove. I'd love to shoot that fine iron. Been thinking about one for quite a while. Not in a position to buy one at the moment, but looking and shooting might make sense. Thanks. |
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If I didn't have my GSG5 I'd pick up a 15/22, but instead I grabbed a CMMG conversion.... LOVE IT so much fun on the cheap! I've got both I don't think the GSG has seen the range since I got my Smith, it's nice to have a .22 plinker that doesn't jam up after unscrewing its own insides.
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If I didn't have my GSG5 I'd pick up a 15/22, but instead I grabbed a CMMG conversion.... LOVE IT so much fun on the cheap! I've got both I don't think the GSG has seen the range since I got my Smith, it's nice to have a .22 plinker that doesn't jam up after unscrewing its own insides.I don't have to worry about that, I replaced every internal screw, HK push pins, and Delrin Buffer insert, she shoots like a champ. Would I take a 15/22 over it, sure, but why when I have it and my CMMG coversion and they both work. 
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If I didn't have my GSG5 I'd pick up a 15/22, but instead I grabbed a CMMG conversion.... LOVE IT so much fun on the cheap! I've got both I don't think the GSG has seen the range since I got my Smith, it's nice to have a .22 plinker that doesn't jam up after unscrewing its own insides.I don't have to worry about that, I replaced every internal screw, HK push pins, and Delrin Buffer insert, she shoots like a champ. Would I take a 15/22 over it, sure, but why when I have it and my CMMG coversion and they both work.
I swapped out all the screws in mine too, but I still worry after damn near loosing the take-down plate screw at the range once. Whoever designed the insides of that thing must really only work on airsoft guns or something... 
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Quoted: I'll agree the insides of that thing just scream airsoft. But I have thousands of rounds through mine and the only issues I've ever had after mods are using stingers, for some reason it doesn't like them. But Federal bulk, it eats that stuff for breakfast. When I bought my CMMG .22 conversion kit for my AR it came with a small piece of paper inside. On the paper it basically said to use Federal Bulk pack ammo. I did. And it runs great! My buddy tried to run Remington in his, no go. Switched him over to Federal, no issues. And I used to think Federal ammo was junk. Not anymore. I really need to find a place to plink .22's again. I do miss shooting them. |
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From what I've been reading, the promag magazine that will come with my Nomad stock, and the Black Dog 50 round drum, both run more reliably on quality .22 ammo, with the federal being in the mix.
I stopped at my local farm&fleet today looking for a gas cap for my mower, and checked out the ammo. The fed .22 was on sale, and sold out. :( |
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I'll agree the insides of that thing just scream airsoft. But I have thousands of rounds through mine and the only issues I've ever had after mods are using stingers, for some reason it doesn't like them. But Federal bulk, it eats that stuff for breakfast. When I bought my CMMG .22 conversion kit for my AR it came with a small piece of paper inside. On the paper it basically said to use Federal Bulk pack ammo. I did. And it runs great! My buddy tried to run Remington in his, no go. Switched him over to Federal, no issues. And I used to think Federal ammo was junk. Not anymore. I really need to find a place to plink .22's again. I do miss shooting them. Yeah it's the GSG that likes everything I've tried in it but the Stingers, my CMMG likes everything but the Winchester Super X/M-22 branded stuff, had some blowouts and bulged cases. So I usually pick up 2-3 525 round Fed Bulk boxes for a day of shooting and shoot both guns and not worry :) My P-22 also used to love Fed Bulk |
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From what I've been reading, the promag magazine that will come with my Nomad stock, and the Black Dog 50 round drum, both run more reliably on quality .22 ammo, with the federal being in the mix. I stopped at my local farm&fleet today looking for a gas cap for my mower, and checked out the ammo. The fed .22 was on sale, and sold out. :( WALMART!! |
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I'll agree the insides of that thing just scream airsoft. But I have thousands of rounds through mine and the only issues I've ever had after mods are using stingers, for some reason it doesn't like them. But Federal bulk, it eats that stuff for breakfast. When I bought my CMMG .22 conversion kit for my AR it came with a small piece of paper inside. On the paper it basically said to use Federal Bulk pack ammo. I did. And it runs great! My buddy tried to run Remington in his, no go. Switched him over to Federal, no issues. And I used to think Federal ammo was junk. Not anymore. I really need to find a place to plink .22's again. I do miss shooting them. Yeah it's the GSG that likes everything I've tried in it but the Stingers, my CMMG likes everything but the Winchester Super X/M-22 branded stuff, had some blowouts and bulged cases. So I usually pick up 2-3 525 round Fed Bulk boxes for a day of shooting and shoot both guns and not worry :) My P-22 also used to love Fed Bulk Heh... Winchester Super-X sent my entire 15-22 back to S&W for a week... blew out the extractor. |