M&P 15-22 Picture Thread

[GrandRoyal]

Sorry for the quality - cell phone pics.

All done with the mods (didn't do too much) - performs well and I'm very pleased.

 

[Never2Late]

Here's my first entry in the gallery. I love the classic M4 Carbine kind of look, so I left most of the 'stuff' off this version of the rifle. [And I've got a *big* pile of stuff to mount for later postings. ]

Here are the customizations:

*DoubleStar A2 front sight tower, .625 inside diameter, lightweight, pre-ban, from Midway USA. Additional sight hardware added. Secured with a 4-40 X 3/8 nylon tip stainless steel hex socket set screw.
*UTG rail covers on the top and sides of the handguard
*UTG version 6 carry handle
*Mako GLR16-S stock
*Mako AG-43 grip

Thanks to Brett248Vista for his post with the specs for making the A2 front sight work. He also helped me correct a problem with a missing part on my rifle's grip, so I can't be too PO'd that he beat me to the punch with the sniper-rifle look [see his posting on page 72 of this thread] after I'd already bought the same kind of parts he had and was about ready to post a photo myself. This compelled me to go with the carbine-look first lest I be charged with scandalous plagarism.

[I'll still post the sniper-look pictures anyway, shortly. Perhaps I'll challenge Brett to a Stalingrad-like battle of sniper versus sniper. Of course, with 22's we'll have to agree to ranges of 100 yards or less, which will allow us to fling curses as well as bullets. ]

Taking Brett's suggestions, I ordered a .625 front sight tower (from MidwayUSA) and had a machinist friend bore it out to .667 (the diameter of the 15-22's barrel). He also installed a set screw into the bottom of the forward mounting bracket (the one with the bayonet lug) so that it screws from the bottom, clamping the sight to the barrel. The nylon tip on the set screw keeps the barrel from being damaged. The sight has held on pretty well, surviving a round of shooting at the range without any movement I've been able to notice. I'm now working on a way to mount a different kind of set screw into the bottom of the rear bracket to add even more strength to the sight; there's already a decent-sized hole there so you can't just install the same set screw as the front bracket.

Note that the front sight tower did not come with any of the additional hardware, so you'll need to get a front sight post, dentent piece and detent spring (plus a sling swivel and a pin to complete the look. I got one but haven't installed it yet). All of these items are available at any AR parts counter at a gun shop or gun show.

 

[Never2Late]

Okay, here's the sniper-look photos.

I ordered all this stuff in February, and was shocked to see in March that Brett248Vista had envisioned the same kind of look, down to the magazine coupler.

Ah well, I'm already working on a cool third look.

Here's the list:

*Condor Outdoor Products MA6 double mag pouch & MA2 ammo pouch
*Spike's Tactical ET-1 fake sound suppressor (with etching). It only costs $40!
*Command Arms Accessories M16/AR15 Stock Saddle
*NcStar 3-9X42 Mark III Scope with laser
*UTG deluxe see-thru riser mount
*Mako TZ-2 AR15/M4 mag couplers
*Magpul front & rear backup sights (MBUS)
*Streamlight PolyTac LED flashlight
*Command Arms Accessories flashlight/laser mount, 5-position
*Magpul angled fore-grip (AFG)
*Winchester Harris-type bipod (swivel stud connector)
*American Defense quick disconnect auto lock (swivel stud to Picatinny rail converter for bipod)
*Magpul XTM rail covers on sides of handguard
*Blue Force Vicker's 2-point combat sling
*Daniel Defense rail mount QD swivel attachment point

 

[dakewlndn]

Very Nice!!

Wish I had the Gr$$n to mount a MP 15-22 on my Aimpoint.
Thats the next optic I wanna buy.

 

[Gr8ride4u2luv]

There we go a little better picture.

 

[Gr8ride4u2luv]

There we go a little better picture.

 

[P51-SN95]

here are my first real pics, I've been waiting for everything to get done but I couldn't take it, and took a few real quick ones to send to the brother in law last night.

Still waiting for a few more goodies to come in today and tomorrow. (I've found that clicking refresh on the UPS tracking screen every 5 min does make a bit of a difference )

anyway, here it is as it sits now. (well actually the scope is off and back in the box as the wife doesn't know about it yet... and I want to sight it in with the iron sights first... )

I need to work on the placement of the scope though. If I hold the gun how it feels natural to me (stock all the way extended) and I place the Scope on so I can get a full field of view through it, it's too far back to mount. So I moved the stock up with the scope sitting all the way back and that was fine, but then I can't really get at the charging handle. If I put the scope so it clears the charging handle and push the stock all the way up, my nose ends up touching the charging handle As mounted there I can get to the charging handle, ok, but not as good as I'd like, and my face still feels a little close to it. Going to take some playing around to find a good balance.

Should get to do quite a bit of shooting this weekend so I'm hoping to have a bunch of pictures and maybe a few videos to post as well

*No fish were harmed in the making of this post.

 

[rwb1971]

nice gun P51!! looks just like mine...lol, hey, i had the same problems as you, i finally had to get a 3/4 inch riser to mount the scope on, it made all the difference!!! now i can get to the handle without any problems.

 

[NY Shepherd]

nice gun P51!! looks just like mine...lol, hey, i had the same problems as you, i finally had to get a 3/4 inch riser to mount the scope on, it made all the difference!!! now i can get to the handle without any problems.

hey, what 3/4 riser did you go with? what make? is it secure? can we have a pcture please? i have the same scope with the same issue. eye relief is like 2 inches! so you have to get very close for a nice full picture. and with the scope so far back the charging handle gets choked. hard to get to thx.

 

[Zunkted]

What scope do you have on that 15/22?

It was a NcSTAR Mark III Tactical 3-9x42 Mil-Dot w/ laser

 

[Topsportsman916]

Well it's official. I have the dreaded Black Rifle Disease. Since I have bought my 15-22, it has given me the excuse to buy stuff since it will fit my 15T also. So here is my latest incarnation. Next on the list is to get BeltFed to thread my barrel.
Vltor E-Mod Stock
MagPul MOE Grip
MagPul AFG
MagPul Ladder Rail Protectors
MagPul MBUS
EOTech 553
EoTech 3X Magnifier
VTAC 2pt. Sling

[URL=http://img85.imageshack.us/i/1522witheotech3xmagnifi.jpg/] [/URL]

 

[rwb1971]

hey, what 3/4 riser did you go with? what make? is it secure? can we have a pcture please? i have the same scope with the same issue. eye relief is like 2 inches! so you have to get very close for a nice full picture. and with the scope so far back the charging handle gets choked. hard to get to thx.

its made by ncstar...i think, got it from midway for 25 bucks. it is very sturdy!! it bolts on to the top rail, then my quick release scope just mounts on top of it. it still holds zero. ill post a few pics later when i get btteries for my camera, been spending all my money on this damn gun...lol

 

[lexcruiser]

Just another pic with her cousin 590A1.. hehe..

 

[SmithieNL]

nice

Just another pic with her cousin 590A1.. hehe..

Love the tube (sorry for my bad english) over the barrel was also thinking about it but was advised not to do it.

So lexcruiser was it difficult job by you or your local gunsmit?

BG SmithieNL

 

[Never2Late]

Very sweet in both config's! I really love the A2 front sight! Looks like that project turned out perfect!

Now I need to get a rail riser! After shooting longer range this weekend I realized I am not comfortable with the scope right on the flat top, it's just too low.

Brett,

Thanks. I was away from the forums for a few hours 'cause I was at the range.

As much as I enjoy firing the bigger cousins of the 15-22, nothing compares to heading up to the indoor range 15 minutes away and plinking away 'till closing time at 10 pm. [My various handguns and my Marlin 1894C ("John Wayne" lever action) keep the 15-22 from getting lonely].

I own a couple of real rifles, but the outdoor ranges in these parts are more than an hour away (with no traffic, a rarity), so those trips are few and far between.

The nightime hours of the indoor range allow me to come and go without raising a fuss in the neighborhood. Here in liberal suburban northern Virginia my neighbors are very fine people, but many of them don't "care" for guns in the first place, and most of the rest are still jumpy 8 years after the DC sniper rampage. One peek at an AR-style rifle outside its case--or maybe just the case itself--could have SWAT on my lawn.

Enough politics.

The riser really makes a difference. With the stock saddle in place the riser positions the scope perfectly. And I think it just looks better.

I've got a high-end free float handguard to install, and an M4 carbine handguard. All I need is to figure out how to remove the existing handguard. [See my plea for help in the instructional-video thread.]

With the M4 guard, I've got a bolt installed in the back of the A2 sight (where the gas tube would be) that I'll use to attach the sight to the end cap of the handguard (which already has a hole for the gas tube). That should make the front sight even more stable.

Cool pictures....and some do-it-yourself instructions....will follow.

 

[NY Shepherd]

its made by ncstar...i think, got it from midway for 25 bucks. it is very sturdy!! it bolts on to the top rail, then my quick release scope just mounts on top of it. it still holds zero. ill post a few pics later when i get btteries for my camera, been spending all my money on this damn gun...lol

Cool, thanks for the reply. Now if it didn't take me an hour to find it that would have worked for me a little better, DA my fault LOL!!! I'll be looking in this thread here for the pics, or maybe you could pm me I know what you mean about spending the cash on this thing. I'm going broke Thanks again. Take care.

 

[rperez07]

I Like that Buckmark!

I've been holding off on posting pictures of mine to this thread until I got most of my parts in. I've finally received most of them so here you go.

Just put the ACS stock on today and I really like it. Can't wait to get back out and shoot! I haven't been able to do so for 2 weeks because I had all my wisdom teeth extracted and my face was too sore. It's been killing me!! (the lack of shooting, not lack of teeth)

The 15-22 is joined by my Browning Buckmark Tactical & my custom Ruger 10/22. These three are the mainstays of my .22 collection.

ArcaneFlame, where did you get that Buckmark? Or is it custom made? Never seen one of those ... Like the looks of it!

 

[Ladyfox]

ArcaneFlame, where did you get that Buckmark? Or is it custom made? Never seen one of those ... Like the looks of it!

It's a special model made specifically for Gander Mountain. Here is a link to it: Gander Mountain® > Browning Buckmark Tactical with Rail .22 LR Semi-Automatic Pistol

Providing that your state does not have a handgun roster like Kommiefornia you could probably pick one up either directly from them or second-hand via Gunbroker I would imagine. Goddess, I'd love to get one myself but unless someone is willing to buy one and do a barrel swap there is not a chance in Hades.

 

[idbstyler]

Okay well I've been on here for a while, and I've kinda been sitting back and learning so when someone post something asking a question I can answer it with the right answer. I think I've finally finished my setup on my 15-22. The only thing I might add is a 3x magnifier behind my red dot. Here's a few pics of my 15-22 and some recent targets. Thanks

Magpul CTR
Magpul Moe Grip
Magpul rail covers
Magpul BUS
Walther PS 22 Tactical Red Dot
Tapco Vertical Grip Short
UTG Tactical OP Bipod
Viking Tactical Light Mount
Surefire G2 Light
Desert Tactical Dual Bungee Single Point Δ Delta Sling™

This is a Walther PS 22 Tactical Red Dot Sight 30mm Tube 1x 5 MOA Dot. I got it from MidwayUSA for $67 shipped. I love this red dot. The dot is a little smaller than a 5 MOA. Which i don't mind because it's a little better for longer distances. It has 11 brightness settings. On a bright bright bright! sunny day you might need to use the highest setting. I was using 7 most of the day. It co-witnesses with my MBUS. Took me only 5 shots to zero in. I highly recommend this dot for anyone out there looking to spend under a $100.

This target is at 25yds using my bipod

This target is at 25yds standing with both eyes open

 

[Never2Late]

idb,

Very cool. I've got a friend that has the PS 22 red dot sight and loves it too. Especially for the price.

How sturdy is your UTG stock when shooting with the legs fully extended. I'm hearing mixed reviews and want to know how yours is behaving.

Also, I seem to recall that you (or someone) described somewhere in the forum how you painted your mag to match the desert tan polymer look. Could you post that again or point me to where it is?

Thanks.