Needed something cheaper to shoot than my M&P15 so ordered up a 15-22 and picking up my today. Excited!

I have been reading and searching the forum but quite a few of the threads are years old so just looking for current info...

Need mags... just stay with S&W 25 round mags or?

Would like to put a binary trigger on it soon possibly...

Any other mods?

Thanks!

Get a suppressor and a black dog 50 round drum and get ready to giggle in delight. The s & w 25’s are great - get a bunch.


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Stick with the S&W mags. There is one aftermarket 35rd mag, but it has a tendency to jam from what I’ve been reading.

What is everyone using for a loader?

My thumb. I don't think the stock 25 round mags are hard to load at all. I push the spring down with my left hand while loading with my right.

There are a couple of loaders you can use to ease the process:

1. McFadden Lightnin’ Loader:
McFadden Machine Lightnin' Grip Loader

2. A loader that simply aids in pressing down the mag load button:
Hilljak | Hilljak

I’ve tried #1 and a 3D printed version of #2. I can’t say that either is better than the other. #1 may be a tad faster.

Why not shoot several 1,000 rounds thru it and see if you really need all that other stuff.

moosedog speaks words of wisdom.

Palmetto State Armory has M&P 15-22 25 rd mags for $19.95 right now. Get as many as you can. They're easy to load, no need for any special loading gizmo. Replace the trigger before spending $$$on any other tacticool stuff!

I plan on putting a ton of rounds through it.. extra mags and a loader come in handy.

I find the .22 is a pain and slow to load 25 round mags. My .223 is much easier to load.. but a lot more expensive to shoot...

I put a 10" free float aluminum hand guard on mine, made by VISM. Do a search for VISM S&W 15-22 hand guard and it should show up. Its around $80 complete with all components needed to install it. It took me about a half hour to do the job. I have a pretty old model of the 15-22, no threaded barrel. But I think it is one of the most fun guns I've ever owned. Good luck with your upgrades.

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I use the factory thumbs that came pre-installed on my hands

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Extra S&W mags and a McFadden loader are a must, then hit the range. I found there was no need for any other add ons, however 1000 rounds will tell you what you want to add. You'll have a blast!!

Outside of an optic, mounting the MBUS on a 45 degree offset, and a better trigger, I haven't seen or felt the need to do anything else to the rifle. I still need to get a good sling for it yet.


Depending on how the lower holds up, I may consider getting anti-walk pins but that will be on an as needed basis. If the pins stay put, why bother?

Peace of mind. I'd rather not have them start walking out while I'm at the range.

Convert it to 6920 spec:

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'Any other mods,' you ask?

Have fun....$$$$$$$

M&P 15-22......Priceless

My mods thus far:

1. Replaced the MP-100 optic with a Sig Romeo5
2. Magpul flip-up backup sights
3. Magpul rail covers (FDE)
4. Magpul MOE Slim Line Carbine Stock (FDE)
5. Magpul M-LOK AFG (FDE)
6. M-LOK QD sling mount (Retro Tactical Quick Detach QD 1 or 2 Point Multi Mission 1.2" Rifle Sling Nylon | eBay)
7. Hogue rubber-overmolded pistol grip w/ finger grooves (FDE)
8. Caldwell Pic Rail XLA Fixed Bipod w/ M-LOK Picatinny adapter
9. CMC anti-walk trigger pin set

So I just checked Grabagun has the FDE 25 rounders for $17.99, and CDNNSport.com has several colors of the 25 rounders for $19.99. It seems like I found them a few months ago for $10-$15 a piece. But I ordered a bunch of mags around the same time. Maybe the full size AR mags were that ball park?

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Eric300, is just like my, self only I purposely avoided listing what all I have bought for mine and how much it cost me, I'm sure I'm pushing $1500.

Have a look on the picture thread to see all the gun tart bits you can add. Internally its probably just the volquartsen extractor, even though that isn't NEEDED in most cases, and whatever trigger is your preference. The factory one isn't bad to be honest, that also doesn't NEED to be replaced.

If you're going to use the gun for mini-rifle/speed steel type comps a McFadden loader is a thumb-saver! Less time loading, more time shooting and stage planning!

I may be wrong but i don't think there is a binary trigger that drops in for the 15-22, but i'm sure someone, somewhere will have milled out their receiver to get one to fit!

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I've read several reports online that the Franklin Armory BFSIII trigger is a drop-in replacement.

Mine dropped right in.

Anybody have any experience with a FostecH Echo Sport binary trigger in their 15-22? I've read where it'll work if you leave out the trigger lock, but haven't actually seen any videos of people shooting a 15-22 so equipped.

I converted mine to 6920 spec. There's a thread that details how.

Just bought a few factory 25 round mags from Joe Bob outfitters in Hays KS $14.95 & minimal shipping

Smith & Wesson Magazines for Sale at Joe Bob Outfitters!

$14.95 & minimal shipping

Even cheaper at Botach.

Please bring me up to speed. What is the gain of a binary trigger outside of faster mag dumps? I'm fine with fast mag dumps as they are kind of fun from time to time but is there a real world application? Most of us can go pretty fast with a standard trigger. I know about suppressive fire but not sure that applies here.

I get the fun factor and have no problem with binary triggers but is it a "need" item and if so what for? I'm getting old and may have missed the memo.

That's pretty much it. To me, it's a range toy. Better than a bump stock as far as accuracy but still a range toy.