Received some Cool items from kineti-tech today for all the .22LR fans. Let's face it, nowadays ammo is expensive and .22LR is a nice way to get some trigger time in without breaking the bank. (Comparatively speaking) Anything made to increase my plinking enjoyment, I'm all for it!

We will be taking a closer look at their over barrel shroud for the M&P 15-22.



The kineti-tech barrel shroud for the 15-22 and other .22lr rifles with 1/2"x28 threads is made from 6061 T6 aircraft aluminum. Nice clean machine work. Great craftsmanship. The front end cap is threaded and has a rubber O-ring. The back end cap is pressure fit with 2 O-rings. Does it silence your rifle? NO. Does it make your soda can squirrel killer look badass? Hell Yeah! LoL All kidding aside, I did find some nice benefits to this shroud that I didn't expect.







Admittedly, I have always considered my 15-22 a range toy. Usually, when we bring younger or first time shooters to the range, I'll hand them the 15-22 first. It's light and has zero recoil, making it a perfect tool for easing new shooters into black rifle disease.

But can it be a viable training tool for the avid AR shooter? I have always found the 15-22 to be too light. It feels like a toy gun. When you shoulder it and point it, it just feels like plastic. After I added the barrel shroud (approx. 8oz.) to the end of the barrel, wow, it feels more like a real AR!

The weight and feel transitioning from target to target and even the motion of reloading feels more authentic. I added a DD trigger and b5 systems stock and I now have a training tool that mimics closely the feel and mechanics of my full sized AR, but can be used in drills that would normally cost a lot more to shoot.

I'll also mention that the OAL of the rifle was reduced by 3/4" by adding the shroud vs. a flash hider. So there you have it. Who knew that thing that goes up, could actually make a difference? Hah

Now if we can get them to ship internationally. You've pretty much got the exact rifle I want right there.

Which shroud model is this? Im not seeing it on thier site

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This is the AAC style shroud for the 15-22 as listed on their site.

Great Photography of a Fantastic Product!

One of these just might have to be my next addition! :-)

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Do you have to remove the front cap from the 15-22 quad rail? And then does this shroud sit snug up against the quad rail? LOOKS GREAT...

the one you have pictured looks shorter then what they have pictured on thier site.

You don't have to remove the front cap if you buy the correct length. It fits so close to the cap, you can't even really see any kind of gap.
With that being said, I was originally sent the wrong length and when I did get the correct length shroud I could clearly see blemishes in the finish. Almost looked as if the finish was applied while it was touching up against something which made a slightly lighter area of finish in a straight line.
After sending it back once already, I wasn't going to deal with it again and will just look elsewhere in the future.

I just specified 15-22 and this is what they sent me. As you can see from the close-up pics, the finish is flawless. I didn't have to remove the endcap of the rail, but that's a moot point as I lost mine anyways, lol.

I am very satisfied and happy with this product.

Your rifle looks TOPS! Without jacking the thread... How do you like your B5 systems stock? That's made by Bravo Company?