How Do You Move Safety Selector MP15-22?

[sickf4i]

Can anyone give me a step by step (with pics would be awesome) of how to move the safety from the left side to the right side (I'm a lefty)? I know you have to take off the grip, let the detent and spring loose, but then how do you remove the saftey shaft and lever? Thanks.

[WeekendWarrior]

Edit - I have no idea, I dont want to speculate and have you mess up your rifle

[Purple K]

You can't just reverse the existing selector, the groove for the detent is only on one end. You'll have to purchase an ambidextrous selector.

[69Mach1]

PurleK is correct. To remove the existing safety selector, remove the butt stock or the plate on the rear of the receiver. There's a detent pin and spring back there also, that is if the .22 is similar in the design of the lower as a centerfire AR.

[sickf4i]

I haven't done anything to it yet, I just thought it was reversable since the right side of the lower has the markings/protrusions as the left side. Thanks.

[Ron-Solo]

The M&P buttstock is not removable like an AR. You will need to get an ambidextrous selector. Remove the pistol grip like an AR to release the detent pin. Check out AR15.com for info. It's pretty simple.

[sickf4i]

I finally switched the safety to the right side of the lower. It was rather easy. The selector itself is made for either side. No need to buy another lever. That money could go to better use like other accessories
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[mag318]

This is why the S&W M&P15-22 is my first choice, the controls are more like a cernterfire AR then the rest of what's available. Thanks for sharing about the safety, it's good to know. Enjoy your rifle.

[IDPA4U]

That's great news, I read it wasn't possible on the 15-22.... I'l be switching mine shortly. Love that darn rifle. Best training .22 there is. Last week I heard a guy ran one in a carbine course because he had a shoulder injury. There was no drill he couldn't duplicate. He couldn't have done that with any other tactical .22 on the market.

[USGI]

That's great news, I read it wasn't possible on the 15-22.... I'l be switching mine shortly. Love that darn rifle. Best training .22 there is. Last week I heard a guy ran one in a carbine course because he had a shoulder injury. There was no drill he couldn't duplicate. He couldn't have done that with any other tactical .22 on the market.

What's the reason it couldn't have been done with one of the others - Colt M4 for example?

[Mississippi]

The colt m4 doesnt function like a real ar. The M&P does.

[USGI]

The colt m4 doesnt function like a real ar. The M&P does.

Can you be more specific? Does it have to do with the operation of the safety being slightly different, or is it the lack of an operational bolt release? I can think of other differences, such as no charging handle latch on some of the Colts, fake forward assist, and an ejection port dust cover that won't stay closed on the newer ones - plus, it's a lot harder to pull the bolt for cleaning. Do the rules specifically ban use of the Colt M4? How about the Spikes?

[ke6guj]

Can you be more specific? Does it have to do with the operation of the safety being slightly different, or is it the lack of an operational bolt release? I can think of other differences, such as no charging handle latch on some of the Colts, fake forward assist, and an ejection port dust cover that won't stay closed on the newer ones - plus, it's a lot harder to pull the bolt for cleaning.

the Umarex "Colt" M4 only looks like an AR15, basically none of the internal components are interchangable with an AR15. So, forget everything you know about an AR15 when dealiing with them Umarex M4.

I'm not familar with the S&W, but it appears to be closer in design to a standard AR than the Umarex is.

Do the rules specifically ban use of the Colt M4? How about the Spikes?

what rules? And what about the Spikes?

[USGI]

You would have to go back and read the whole thread.