Should we refer to our rifle as an AR 15-22 or ...

[Bearcat]

Join the lazy club - no dues required.

No meetings, either....

 

[Kayback]

No meetings, either....

Meh, couldn't be bothered.

15-22. (or 15/22 but I don't know how to pronounce either the - or the /)

As for terminology, I'm a get it right kind of person. If you want to have a serious discussion about something, then get it right. How am I meant to know what you are talking about if you don't actually use the right words? It is slightly better than saying "the thinngy stopped the what'its connecting to the doo-dad".

Or even worse, "It is the shoulder bit that goes up".

KBK

 

[GMC man]

They are wrong, considering there's no such animal as an AR15-22. I started to use another word, but that one will suffice.

Red Jacket is now making a Upper for the AR-15 platform in 22LR so that one would be a AR 15-22 as it uses a regular 15 bottom.

 

[Majorlk]

I think too many people get hung up on what it is or termonology, if you have explain do so and leave it at that.

It's not hung up; it's the belief that if you are going to refer to something, use the correct terminology. There's too much mis-information and silly nonsense perpetrated because no one bothers to correct it.

 

[BillyJack2012]

I tell my boy to grab the "Black Cat" when we go to the range since that's what it sounds like... When you dump a mag, it sounds like a little string of firecrackers.

 

[johnr43]

"To be, or not to be?" that is the question!

It's not hung up; it's the belief that if you are going to refer to something, use the correct terminology. There's too much mis-information and silly nonsense perpetrated because no one bothers to correct it.

I suppose that begs the question, "Who determines whether or not what is '...mis-information and silly nonsense (which is )perpetrated...'?" And then, it would be incumbent upon that individual to to cite the proper or appropiate source material. After all, is not the only way to halt the spread of "...mis-information and silly nonsense (which is )perpetrated..." and be correctly resolved?

I'm just sayin'... ?

 

[*Jay*]

I thought it was "boom stick"? ...from "Army of Darkness"? I think....oh well.

This... is my BOOMstick! The 12-gauge double-barreled Remington. S-Mart's top of the line. You can find this in the sporting goods department. That's right, this sweet baby was made in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Retails for about $109.95. It's got a walnut stock, cobalt blue steel... and a hair trigger. That's right. Shop smart. Shop S-Mart.

Im with these guys!!!

 

[w0ady]

one of my main goals in life is to always keep learning. if i make a mistake because i didnt understand or know something, thats ok as long as i learn from it. id rather someone correct me from using the wrong term than let me keep looking silly. it may seem condescending to others when i correct them, but im only trying to help in the long run like id want someone to do for me.

 

[PainterlyShotgroup]

I usually refer to mine as 15-22. If someone asks what that is, I say it's a 22lr rifle built on the AR15 platform for training made by Smith & Wesson as part of their M&P line. If they ask me what the Smith & Wesson M&P line is, I tell them to stare at the floor and not look at me.

 

[Shooterjgs]

Jesus... all this controversy over a slash or dash... I corrected it already... can't we all just get along... LOL.

 

[johnr43]

xxxxxx... all this controversy over a slash or dash... I corrected it already... can't we all just get along... LOL.

Ditto

 

[Capn Jack]

Smith & Wesson M&P 15-22

Don't matter what you call it. If it's empty, it ain't nothing
but a pipe.

Jack...

 

[Bat Guano]

Teeny-weeny little evil black assault rifle.

 

[DelFuego]

Teeny-weeny little evil black assault rifle.

But, it's made out of plastic. Even my old Tonka Truck has more metal in it than my 15-22, how can it be called an assault rifle.

 

[stimr2]

Some may consider it a assault weapon because it has a high capacity magazine, collapsible stock, and a pistol grip.

Jelly Bean

 

[Snake Plissken]

But, it's made out of plastic. Even my old Tonka Truck has more metal in it than my 15-22, how can it be called an assault rifle.

The difference between polymer and plastic is complicated as all plastics are polymers but not all polymers are plastic. Many companies and universities agree that polymer alone is essentially useless, and it must be combined with other mediums to form a usable product. However, recognizing that both polymer and plastic are two separate products is important even though one requires the other for creation.

 

[w0ady]

Teeny-weeny little evil black assault rifle.

mines green.

 

[ukm@p]

Newbie question but does ar mean assault rifle or automatic rifle? Either way it's not one.

 

[stimr2]

AR refers to Armalite. Also "AR-15" is trademarked by Colt.

Jelly Bean

 

[whoppo]

I just call it the "15-22"
The GF and I often bring new shooters with us to the range to introduce them to the fun and although we'll generally bring a significant assortment of firearms, most tend to gravitate to the 15-22 and they just call it the "fun gun".