Just listed on the Smith-Wesson.com under "new items" is the .22 version of the M&P15 for List price of $499.

This one will be hot!!

It will be a blast to shoot. Co-worker has the Colt version, FUN!

http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/w...02&isFirearm=Y

I saw that in the catalog today... I'm all over it. I expect to try to pick one up soon... very soon.

Fun rifle + fun caliber + low price = ........

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At the SWCA meeting the head of the engineering department gave a talk and a good portion of it centered on that rifle. She is very enthusiastic about it and it seems a lot of thought and effort went into the design. I am anxious to hear a range report when they hit the street. John

I think I will be in the market for one of these pretty soon.


snakeman

hope to see one soon...love my S&W ar-15...hope it makes it out sooner than the model 632

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The only thing that I found out that I'm not fond of is that the magazine stays in place. There is actually a smaller magazine that slides into the big "magazine"... so even when the magazine is out, it looks like one is in.

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Well that answers my question, darn it. I was hoping this would show up using the same style of magazines used on the Atchisson .22 conversions (as the Ciener, Spikes and others do). The Black Dog Machine magazines are the same form factor as an AR mag and quite good. It's a bummer that they chose this style, I don't need another magazine style/form factor to keep track of, bummer. I'll just stay with the Ciener conversions or the Spikes, they seem to work well and I have a dedicated upper in any event, which gives me a bit more flexibility.

Neat gun, the price is right and it should sell well.

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Yeah I'm definitely disappointed in the mag setup. I really want one, but the mag is a big downside for me. I dont think Id like it for storage.

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I just picked up Smith and Wesson 2009 magazine at Barnes & Noble. They have a detailed review and pictures. While there are no pictures of the lower with the magazine removed, the picture of the magazine leads me to believe the whole thing comes out. There are thumb load assist buttons that ride in the grooves on the side of the mag. The pictures with the 10-round and 25-round magazine also looks like the entire magazine comes out.

Is there a review someplace that indicates the entire magazine is not removable?

I spoke to a guy at Gander Mtn. who had the chance to fire one at some event. At the bottom of the "magazine" you can see an almost triangular piece that isn't connected. This is the actual magazine. I believe it's mostly clear, and when placed in the fake magazine can be seen through the long openings.

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On Guns & Ammo TV tonight they profiled the M&P-22 and the magazine did come out like any AR15 and unlike the Colt the bolt release works. Can't wait to get one.

I sure hope the entire thing comes out. But like I said, I was told otherwise.

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Check out...Home Page - Smith & Wesson main page. They are featuring this new 22 version rifle..."Kick Brass" marketing blitz.

As a side note, I finally took delivery on the M&P15 "VTAC" version earlier this week (9 month wait). Can't say enough good things about. Excellent trigger & action with all of the goodies from Viking Tactics. I took it to the range last night and 5 guys flipped for it...very impressive. $1,600 cost...ouch!

USAF385,
Just to make sure I watched the Guns & Ammo segment again. The whole magazine comes out and they show the S&W rep doing a magazine change. Also at the beginning of the segment they show the G&A guy standing with the Magpul edition with the mag out. So we can rest assured the entire magazine does in fact come out just like the 5.56 versions. Guns & Ammo puts out a great TV show on the Outdoor Channel and the Sportsman Channel.

That's good. VERY GOOD! It just went back into the definitely pile from the possibly one.

Now, does the entire mag come out... AND the inside of the mag come out? If not, I know to not listen to the guy who told me it did ever again... since I'll be thinking he's BSing me.

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MAG318

Thanks for the information. I called my local gun shop and placed my order...he stated he already has 9 other orders! Wait until S&W begins promoting this item...September delivery.

Heck I just bought a CMG conversion bolt for my AR. $150 bucks with one Black Dog 25 Mag. Slicker than you know what. Bring one rifle to the range. Shoot 223 until I reach my $$ quota, then change the bolt and shoot 22lr till I'm bored.

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I had the opportunity to handle and shoot the M&P 15-22 today.

It is lightweight well balanced. The safety, mag release, bolt hold open/release and charging handle all function and are the correct size and shape,
and are where they are supposed to be.
The trigger pull was reasonable; not too heavy.
The removable magazine is the full 5.56 size. The small triangular piece at the
bottom front of the magazine appears to be a removable floorplate.
I only ran 20 rounds through the 15-22 and it functioned flawlessly. Accuracy
with me shooting with iron (or was it polymer?) sights was good enough plunk a
bowling pin at 100yds 17 out of 20 times.

KO

And if you don't like the trigger it can be swapped out for a match grade unit. The dimensions of the trigger assembly are standard AR-15 size.

I had also heard the lower part of the mag came out of the larger mag.

any out yet???

I called the factory yesterday and they said that some have shipped.

Cabelas was mentioned and some of thier regulag distributers.

That means it wont be long now. Mine is on order.

Bob

I'll be looking for this one ASAP. I like the S&W website marketing slogan...Kickin' Brass!

I took delivery on my M&P15 VTAC version last week and just sighted in the rifle/scope in this morning. The best trigger I have ever pulled...great Viking Tactics features included. I see why this is the most difficult M&P to obtain. $1,600 via GunBroker .com...got tired of waiting for my local gun shop & his $1,389 quote!

The M&P 22s are out now, there is one on Gunbroker starting at $450 with no bids and a Buy IT Now of $500.

Hopefully Cabelas doesn't over charge as I'll be using some of my points and some gift cards along with a bit of cash I've been saving up to get one after Christmas! (assuming the reviews continue to be positive)

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So many toys, so little funding!

I ordered one yesterday from my FFL.
Am anxious to receive it.
I have an older model AR-22 from DMPS that is a tack driver
but is super heavy.
Hopefully the light weightness of the S&W AR 22LR will
appeal to my wife and granddaughter as well.
BRING IT ON!

range report or ban!!!

take some video too, I want to see one in action

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So many toys, so little funding!

I went looking for one yesterday at the Cabela's store in LaVista, NE. They had just received a shipment of new guns but had none of the new S&W's. No idea when they might arrive or the price yet either.

Also, the ammo stocks and reloading supplies were pretty low. Not a pretty sight in there.

I was at my local pusher's store today, and held one of the new S&W .22 AR's. It had the tactical rails, and was pretty nice. I actually bought one of the new 'Colt' (made by Walther in Germany...) "M4" .22s a couple of months ago, and I love it.

To me, I like the Colt better, as it has a metal (alloy) upper and lower, compared to the S&W's composite construction. I also like that the Colt just looked/felt more like a real AR, including having a flashider and forward assist. The Smith did not have either feature. Even though the Colt's forward assist is non-functional, at least it looks functional... I did like that the Smith's slide release lever was functional vs. the Colt's that is just on there for looks.

I also liked the Smith's barrel, compared to the Colt's. The Colt barrel is a sleeved arrangement, and the Smith looked like it was regular/full metal barrel. This being said, the Smith did feel very light, but I assume that's because of the amount of composite construction... Even with the 'sleeved' barrel on the Colt, I don't think it really matters because it's a .22; plus it shoots very accurately, and lot's of fun! My Colt definitely did not function well with Remington Thunderbolts, but did not miss a beat with other .22 ammo that I had on hand. I have not tried this yet, but you can also adjust the bolt spring tension to 'dial-in' different types of ammo. I'm sure the Smith .22 is also big fun, too.

So, long story short, the Smith was nice, but for me, I'm happy to have the Colt. BTW, I own a real S&W M&P 15, and Colt ARs, and I like both, but the Colt's are tops on that list, too... These .22s are definitely not full-on versions of the real thing, but I don't think they're 'junk,' either. In my opinion it's worth the $$, others may disagree, but I think it's a fun ride for under $600...

Hope this helps for those of you considering one of these new AR .22s. I have not seen the new Sig .22 version; anyone else seen one yet...?

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I bought one this afternoon. It was the first and only one that my local shop has seen.

Looking forward to seeing one at my local gun store.