What you should have done is said, "Hey wonderful wife of mine, I want this COlt .22 AR, but there is an M&P 15/22 that's much cheaper. Which should I get?" Your mistake was showing her the Mossy.

To me they feel like a toy and only have an AR disguise. But I am sure they are still fun. I too suggest a traditional .22, like a Marlin Model 60 or a 10/22 till the $ is there or you decie to trump your wife.

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