Does anyone know where I could find a flash hider/muzzle brake for the M&P 15-22???? Don't really NEED one, but the barrel just doesn't look right being bare.

I picked up an adapter for non-threaded barrels and flash hider from my gunsmith, It's held in place by 4 small hex style screws. Would be your best bet to bring it in to see if they have one at a nearby gunsmith.

Do you have a brand name (maker) for the flash hider?

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Unfortunately I don't have the name, all the flash hiders and adapters he had were next to each other in his case, but not individually packaged.

Scherer Muzzle Brake Adapter AR-15 Steel Blue - MidwayUSA

Any one know the diameter of the M&P 15-22 barrel? My calipers are MIA since the move. Fits a barrel diameter between .635" and .705".

Found my caliper and my barrel shows .674", so this one ought to fit with no problem. I was sold an AK style at a gunshow, but it won't fit. Should've have trusted myself!

i was looking on youtube today, and a guy posted a video of his 15-22, and it had muzzle deal on it, and it looked real good, people where asking where he got it, and he said it was for a 10/22, and he made it work for his 15-22.

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I saw a guy on gunbroker.com that was selling a flash hider for the m&p 15-22 that was actually for a mini 14 that he had bored out and was held on by set screws. But it went for $80!! Anyone know where i could get something like this for cheap. Just want to make sure it's solid, I don't wan't it falling off while shooting. thanks

This should work?? So this is held on by set screws and then a regular ar15 hider would screw onto it?? Damn my order from midway just shipped yesterday, a day late and a dollar short!! I could have got one to try it out, price is reasonable. Not to sure about the reviews on midway about it. One guys flew off on the first shot!!

If you want to make sure it isn't gonna come off while shooting, just get the barrel threaded. Do it right and no worries. Correct thread is 1/2 x 28.

heres the vid i was talking about:

YouTube - M&P 15-22 with Upgrades.

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I just placed an order with Midway for the Scherer adapter and a flash hider. It's inexpensive enough that if I'm not satisfied I can consider having the barrel threaded at some point in time. Anxious to see what the adapter actually looks like and how it mates up with the flash hider I ordered.

Let us know how it turns out and some pics would be great. But for $6 and $6 for a hider its cheaper than I thought. I was looking at this hider on midway https://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduc...tnumber=343064 . Looks like it would meet up with the adapter good and its cheap.

That's the exact one I have on order from Midway. Will try to post a picture of the entire set up once I get it and have it on the gun.

Get one for a 10/22 and go to town on it with a dremel tool! That's why I did

thats nice, in that video link i posted, thats what he used aswell, was one for a 10/22.

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Yep, that's where I got the idea! It looks pretty good, except it's got a hole in the bottom of the piece, I guess that's for a sight or something on the 10/22. I will probably get my barrel threaded at some point, but this will work for now.

Granted these ideas will work, but you would be much happier if it was threaded to 1/2 X 28 and then you can get a standard birdcage flashider for 5 bucks or less, and then you can always upgrade to any other flashider you want, or put a suppressor on it if you desire. If you do have the barrel threaded make sure they turn it on a lathe instead of using a tap and die set up, I have seen many of these that look fine to the human eye but will result in a baffle strike if you try to use a can on it. just my .02!

For those that had them threaded, did you remove the barrel yourself or just send/take the whole gun to the smith?

I just put it on there for looks, and it serves my purpose just fine. I mean one day I might take the barrel off and get it threaded but that will work for now.

Took entire gun to smith. Less than a week turnaround.

Put the flash hider on the 15-22 using the Scherer adapter. Didn't look too bad at all. Today I took the gun to the range and shot it. After about 50 rounds the guy next to me said "your flash hider is on the ground in front of your shooting bench". It was indeed off the gun, no damage to the adapter or flash hider. I hadn't used Loctite on the set screws and they likely worked loose. After cleaning the gun when i got home I put it back on, this time used blue Loctite on the set screws. We'll see if it stays.

Just leaving it off the gun is not an option since the set screws have marked the barrel a bit. I'm satisfied with the way it looks but will eventually try to find a local 'smith to thread the barrel.

Will try to get some pictures of the gun with the flash hider on it in the next few days.

How much can i expect to pay to have the barrel threaded by a gunsmith. I don't want to get ripped off

Prices for this service are all over the place. I have seen anywhere from $35 to $100.

I just found this one for a threaded barrel on Ebay.

MUZZLE BRAKE RUGER SR22 S&W M&P 15-22 KEL-TEC P22 - eBay (item 170489779164 end time Jun-21-10 10:40:40 PDT)

there is an add for threading at the top of the 15-22 section in a sticky... you need to just send your upper nothing else.. no need to remove the barrel

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Check out Belt-Fed's post. I sent him my barrel to be threaded. $50 plus shipping. I also ordered a flashhider ($30) from him. It should be here tomorrow. I will post some pics.

+1 Belt_Fed threaded the barrel on my 15-22.

I'm envious. We Kalifornians can't even consider what you are talking about.

You need to read your state laws alittle better I'm pretty sure 22s are exempt my friend

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Why would that be? As long as the barrel is 16 inches or more you can thread it all you want, even pick whatever flash hider you want, 'till the cows come home. The ONLY time you will ever get into trouble is if the barrel falls below 16 inches with the flash hider mounted then you've got an SBR and that's a no-no.

Unless you were talking about something else?

Belt Fed,

There are several problems in Kalifornia. The first is that the law is frequently vague, ambiguous, and even contradictory. The second is that most LEO's are not "gunnies" and may not apply the law correctly. The assault rifle law out here has effectively done away with flash hiders on centerfire rifles. Rifles chambered for the 22 LR, as you noted, have been exempted. The problem is running into an LEO that thinks flash hiders are illegal in general. And, any barrel that is threaded is viewed as silencer ready. So, the gunnies I hang around with won't even consider doing something that could result in the temporary confiscation of their "black" 22 rifles. The "compliant" 15-22 for Kalifornia doesn't have the option of a flash hider. Heck, we think it's great that our compliant model has the 6 position stock! I'm still envious of you guys just for being able to have 25 round mags!

Ladyfox, I stand corrected. Thanks for all the info. Several of your links support my point of vague, ambiguous, and contradictory laws. My comment on LEO and flash suppressors is based on personal experience - fortunately, my shooting buddy was also LEO. Didn't intend to spread fear, uncertainty, and doubt (even though Kalifornia's legislature throws a lot of the first two at us).

I made my own.

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That may be what freinds do.... here is what mods do-

Methinks you really need to get a bit more familiar with S&W Forum Rules

Rule #8 Do not advertise or promote other internet forums without prior permission.

Hey, no worries just wished to point you in the right direction and was glad I was able to help. Just remember I incurred the wrath of the mods on your behalf.

Ooops.

Somehow I missed that in the forum rules. My apologies.

I guess my question directly to you would be how would be best to direct people who have questions or are misinformed regarding firearms questions in the PRK? Unfortunatly, the only 100% source for a LOT of the off-list stuff or even this muzzle brake issue are via the source I listed who also happens to be a non-profit agency fighting for 2A rights in the PRK.

Last thing I wish to have happen is for someone to start down a legal path that may either deny themselves something that they are legally able to obtain or worse get them into trouble.

I don't monitor PMs.

best advise i can give is not to read the forums for this info.. just move to TN where everyone has a gun and dont care to use it to pretect themselves or their neighbors.. just out of curiosity.. how many of your neighbors do you know and how far in each direction is that..

Im not being a smart butt, id really like to know

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*squints and looks real hard*

You sure? You mods are pretty sneaky when setting someone up as a banstick dummy when you get bored.

*laughs* Well, that's one way to take care of the issue 'course I'm looking at Georgia myself since it's closer to where my daddy lives up in South Carolina AND it has the bonus of being a NFA-friendly state.

*sigh* I swear I never really knew what I was leaving when I moved here from TX back in the early 90's to find work. About the only thing I do not miss are the tree roaches, humidity, and mosquitoes.

LOL! I'm a little busy right now...

Which ones did u buy? Got any pics?

I bought the MOE from Turner's Outdoorsman. Flash hider installed on a threaded barrel, right off the shelf. Your fine

edit: Ah, you know now

Jav, that quote is from a post I made well over a year ago when I wasn't aware I was operating from out of date info. Lady Fox immediately corrected me and I did a bunch of research into California law. I'm well aware of what you are saying. Have fun with that MOE - nice. Cheers.

Woahhh..I had no clue I was posting in a thread from a year ago hahah. It was brand new to me. I read Ladyfox's response soon afterwards so I edited my post. I just took it out today after a few weeks of inactivity, performed flawlessly Cheers back.

Trueshottechnologies.com make a flash hider for a non threaded 15-22 barrel for $18 that attaches with three set screws

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I have an adapter that uses one fairly large set screw that is flush when tightened so you don't see it at all. And you can put any flash hider, muzzle brake or anything else threaded 1/2-28.
Have them for the 10/22 and the Colt/H&K/Umarex also.

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Are you saying have one for sale? If not, where can I buy an adapter like that?

Go to Smith & Wesson M&P15-22 Threaded Barrel End for Non-Threaded Muzzles [TBE2] - $30.00 : Tacticool22, Tactical .22 Rifle Parts and Accessories for the converter
Or
Tacticool22.com - Parts, Tools, Accessories, and Resources for 22 Caliber Firearms for everything offered

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sweet, thank u!