Chris
Welcome to the forum, here you will find many experienced gun owners to offer help and advice. I bought a new 15-22 a few weeks ago and shot over 500 rounds through it, found that seating the rounds in the magazine (taping it on palm or gently on table) is very important as .22 rounds tend to stovepipe more than larger rounds. I also own an AR in .223 and actually love shooting the 15-22 more. It performs flawlessly, is extremely accurate and S&W customer service is excellent. All things considered an excellent choice and I would not hesitate to recommend this rifle to anyone wanting a .22 caliber.