.22 AR-15 Style Rifle Buying Recommandation

[SoCalG]

The sights definitely have a cool factor bonus over the M&P's stock A2 style sight. Question, though. Serious question, not sarcastic: is the lower on this made the same way, same materials, etc., as the lower on the Umarex-Colt offerings?

Peter - I don't know for sure, but from the reading I've done on this rifle, they re-did the rifle because of the previous issues with a similar Umarex-Colt model. I have no complaints on the rifle. For me, the Hk rifle has alot of options that the M&P didn't have. (match grade barrel, built in sling loops, storage in the butt stock and pistol grip, better sights, better butt stock, etc...)

[SoCalG]

The HK is made by Umarex.

http://www.hk22rimfire.com/

That's the one

[Safra460]

Get the JP 22LR http://www.jprifles.com/1.2.15_22LR.php
Need a lower to make it complete.

Uses Nordic Components 22 rim fire action and barrel and duplicate a JP-15 upper assembly in 18" LW contour, exactly like the centerfire version with perfectly blended JPTRE-2S comp and a .750 profile to the muzzle. Weight and handling characteristics are virtually identical to our most popular centerfire match configuration

[kevroPn]

smith and wesson m&p 15-22! i put a few thousand rounds through mine with no problems at all. what i like most is adding ar accessories on it like magpul stock,grips,etc. definitely worth the money and if you can fine the 15-22 MOE, even better! good luck.

[DaveFJ80]

At the EBR Rimfire Match, the majority of the people I saw had 15-22 rifles (then 10/22 rifles.... but more 15-22 rifles than the Colt M4 or even AR-22 rifles).

I did not see one 15-22 have any type of failure, while I saw a Colt and a few AR-22 rifles have problems (one AR-22 even failed when a part broke and the owner would no longer use it to compete).


Whether or not you choose to get a 15-22, point is they are great working horse and will cycle pretty much everything, with little to no issues.

[Smitherines]

This. M&P 15-22 is the best one going right now.

I agree! Have had mine for about 6 months at it has performed quite well. Lots of fun...

[Dario562]

Peter - I don't know for sure, but from the reading I've done on this rifle, they re-did the rifle because of the previous issues with a similar Umarex-Colt model. I have no complaints on the rifle. For me, the Hk rifle has alot of options that the M&P didn't have. (match grade barrel, built in sling loops, storage in the butt stock and pistol grip, better sights, better butt stock, etc...)

The M&P 15-22 MOE (Magpul Original Equipment) has upgraded stock, grip, sights, and integrated flash suppressor. And yes, it is legal in CA, if you get the 10 round magazine.

[santamonica9]

At the EBR Rimfire Match, the majority of the people I saw had 15-22 rifles (then 10/22 rifles.... but more 15-22 rifles than the Colt M4 or even AR-22 rifles).

I did not see one 15-22 have any type of failure, while I saw a Colt and a few AR-22 rifles have problems (one AR-22 even failed when a part broke and the owner would no longer use it to compete).


Whether or not you choose to get a 15-22, point is they are great working horse and will cycle pretty much everything, with little to no issues.

if your not going the AR lower with a conversion .22like the CMMG others stated - you cant go wrong with with the M&P 15-22, I LOVE my MOE version

[donw]

I would get a 5.56 AR first, then get a dedicated .22 upper.
CMMG with stainless bolt has been the most reliable and has the best features plus made from real AR parts that I have found. No plastic upper receivers. Put together just like a standard AR so if you ever want to change or add something, you just use most anything an AR would use.
Dave N

+1...sorta...

i purchased a Spikes Tactical ST-22 and got the 5.56 uppers to go with it. the lowers are marked for a dedicated .22lr but accept ANY AR15 based uppers.

i did not have to have the BB incorporated in the lowers as it is the dedicated .22lr, but i purchased one for use with the 5.56 uppers.

the ST-22 is no longer available and i don't know if spikes is planning to put them back into their line-up.

my ST-22 runs on ANY ammo I've fed it after i cleaned it thoroughly.

the CMMG was to be my next choice had i not been able to get the Spikes Tactical.

[vparra1]

+1 morefor the M&P 15-22. I've had mine doe a few months with absolutely no issues. It will eat through the federal bulk ammo with no hick ups. The HK 416 is sweet looking but the fake bolt release is a big turn off. I love my M&P. The sig 522 is also bad ***.

[ararar]

It seems the 15-22 MOE is hard to find! No one seems to have it in stock and everyone is backordered!