M&P 15-22: thoughts?

[Chuck Haggard]

I really like my M&P .22 a lot.

I know it doesn't have the recoil or weight of my full size gun, but> from low ready to cheek weld to picking up the front sight as the safety comes off to first trigger break> it's pretty much the same as my patrol rifle.

At times I like that it's lighter, makes it easier for younger smaller people to handle. This, with the adjustable stock, makes it perhaps a better choice for new shooters than even the 10-22.

My gun won't run at all on Remington, but is just fine with bulk Federal or Winchester, and is very reliable with CCI Mini Mags.


Off topic, but;

Once I commission, I'll probably pick up an RRA or

For a serious 5.56/.223 rifle, I'd rethink my choice of brand.

[seabiscuit]

For a serious 5.56/.223 rifle, I'd rethink my choice of brand.

I figured I'd get comments on that. DEA seemed to like them, but I'm open to suggestions there too... maybe in a new thread, when I get closer to being ready to buy one.

[DocGKR]

seabiscuit--Colt, Bravo, DD would be my first choices...

[Jay Cunningham]

seabiscuit--Colt, Bravo, DD would be my first choices...

I echo this.

[Chuck Haggard]

I echo this.

Concur strongly.

[seabiscuit]

Thanks for the suggestions - I'll definitely keep those in mind going forward.

[GLOCKMASTER]

So far the M&P 15-22 has been a nice addition to my inventory. I can hardly get anytime behind the rifle because my daughter likes to shoot it so much. It's great to go out to the range and work on different drills without having to spend so much money on ammo.

[Jay Cunningham]

So far the M&P 15-22 has been a nice addition to my inventory. I can hardly get anytime behind the rifle because my daughter likes to shoot it so much. It's great to go out to the range and work on different drills without having to spend so much money on ammo.

Great pic!

[Kyle Reese]

I need to pick up an M&P 15-22....

[Jay Cunningham]

I need to pick up an M&P 15-22....

I'd like to get another one to SBR and permanently mount a .22 can to.