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And all you guys with the super-duper add-ons and so forth expect the mag to be $29.95, right? 
M&P15-22 Mag development
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And all you guys with the super-duper add-ons and so forth expect the mag to be $29.95, right?
Exactly, you get what you pay for and if this product is going to be as good as I think it is, its going to cost. I'm sure if doomsday wanted to create something that is already available to us he could but "I think" he wants to make something better in quality and functionality than what is currently being offered.
Majorlk
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As far as the current crop of over-25-round magazines go, I agree with you completely. That said, I have absolutely no problems with S&W's factory magazines. I have 11 25-rounders and 5 10-round (short). My youngest grandson has four of each, though he doesn't know it yet and the same deal for my oldest grandson - both are getting 15-22s for Christmas!
I was just getting ready to order 10 more 25s when this thread started. I am waiting to see what happens. If it turns out to be a working 50-round double-stack, I'll probably buy a fist full. I'd MUCH rather load magazines in the comfort of my own home that at the range.
Have a great weekend!
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The design I have does not need a speed loader. It will set the bar on loading any .22lr Magazine out there. I will show you when the time is right. Please be patient
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One thing at a time. I will tackle other areas of the rifle but right now I'm focused on getting this out to market.
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And all you guys with the super-duper add-ons and so forth expect the mag to be $29.95, right?
I'm working on getting a reasonable price for the Mags. The injection molds are a pain in the rear on pricing right now. Still waiting on 3 quotes. Hopefully I hear something this week. Now I see why people go overseas to have their molds made.
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Haha, I was being facetious, but if you do have ideas for down the road, that's really cool! I think a lot of people would be interested in that. I still get inquiries about the dust cover I made, even though I stopped making them a while back.
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Hold fast, I don't think you'll have trouble finding people here who are willing to pay a little extra for something made in the US.
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A guy I work with told me about the dust cover you made. He was telling me to design one. He told me you put a magnet on the inside of the upper to hold the latch closed. Does it cause any problems when shooting and the empty shells getting stuck because of the magnet?
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None what so ever. It's funny you mention that because when I was developing it I did worry about that. Also if the magnet would affect the workings of the bolt at all, but no, it doesn't harm anything or get in the way. Placement of the magnet is key however. If it's mounted wrong it will cause problems with firing the rifle with it closed. That and spring tension. If those aren't right you'll end up with a stove pipe and a jam.
You should make one.
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I may try some time but not at the moment. Good Idea though
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Actually I misread what you wrote. The magnet wasn't on the inside of the upper, it was on the inside of the dust cover door. I think if you could make one, mass produce it and sell it at a low price, you'd have a lot of people interested. But yeah, definitely one thing at a time. If you end up designing one, don't hesitate to ask me any questions about my experience. 
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Actually I misread what you wrote. The magnet wasn't on the inside of the upper, it was on the inside of the dust cover door. I think if you could make one, mass produce it and sell it at a low price, you'd have a lot of people interested. But yeah, definitely one thing at a time. If you end up designing one, don't hesitate to ask me any questions about my experience.
I will definitely contact you if I decide to tackle it. Do you have any pics?
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brett248vista's review of the prototype
http://smith-wessonforum.com/smith-...-painterlyshotgroup-review.html#post135868317
My thread on the development of the Kydex version
http://smith-wessonforum.com/smith-wesson-m-p-15-22/179125-kydex-dust-cover.html#post135838652
A thread by Brett. In this one you can see the new magnet mount in the last picture of his original post. Although, in the picture he has it mounted backwards. The extra plastic was meant to cover the end of the spring.
http://smith-wessonforum.com/smith-wesson-m-p-15-22/219059-two-my-favorite-things.html#post136214564
I while ago I had an accident with the kydex cover on my rifle. While closing the upper and lower, the door got sandwiched in between the two receivers and ended up bending the hinge plate. I have since modified an actual AR dust cover to fit the 15-22, using my magnet mount. I think it looks better anyway.
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I like the look of it. It wouldnt take that long to design one but how many folks would be interested in buying one is the question.
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I bought one shortly after I got my 15-22, but never installed it. I sold it to another forum member (Basic) three or four months ago. I don't know if he ever installed it. I decided it was more cosmetic than functional because it didn't really seal over the ejection port. Besides, I don't shoot in the rain and mud.
It was well made, though.
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I bought one shortly after I got my 15-22, but never installed it. I sold it to another forum member (Basic) three or four months ago. I don't know if he ever installed it. I decided it was more cosmetic than functional because it didn't really seal over the ejection port. Besides, I don't shoot in the rain and mud.
It was well made, though.
I do like the looks of it. I dont think anyone shoots their M&P15-22 in the mud or rain but I could be wrong.
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It is a cosmetic add on. If it were necessary I'd like to think S&W would have put one on at the factory. It is a look people like and it's one of those things that people will buy if the price is right. I think finding a cheap way to manufacture them and then selling them for cheap, I'm talking $15 and under, you'd probably find a lot of people interested. If you can manage to find a way to have the cover really seal the ejection port then even better. But like you said, most people won't be dragging their 15-22's through the mud and rain.
For me, making them by hand, got to be too time consuming and expensive to be worth it for both me and the end user. Such is life.
Didn't mean to hijack your thread either, lol.
For me, making them by hand, got to be too time consuming and expensive to be worth it for both me and the end user. Such is life.
Didn't mean to hijack your thread either, lol.
