Recent content by bryman021

I have a M&P15X, and want to stock up on spare parts. I cant seem to find any place that has S&W spares. Being that the parts should interchange with other brands would it be ok to use say STAG, RRA, or Bushmaster parts? The main parts I'm looking for are: LPK (Lower parts kit) Firing pin gas...

ok I was hoping someone would tell me I didn't need to worry about it. I was thinking the same thing, a .22 shouldn't have the recoil to self engage the lock. So thank you all, you have alleviated my stress in thinking it would lock up on me. I haven't actually taken possension of the...

I purchased a brand new smith and wesson 617 with a 4" barrel. I have been doing some research on the internal lock and have decided the best fix for me would be to grind off the little tab the does the "locking". I would like to have a spare on hand just in case I ever needed it, and before I...

I don't know why you would have to take the grip off. I have disassembled my 15-22 several times, and when I clean the FCG and also remove the safety and I have never had to remove the grip. Just put the safety selector in between the fire and safe position and it will push right out, switch...

I have decided to go with the one without external safeties. I have also been thinking about what you just said about the full size mag in the compact. I would like to have it mainly for range time, but the more I think about it, I need to be practicing with it the same set-up that I will be...

Well I guess I should have looked a little harder before submitting this post. I looked last night and there is a HUGE thread that is discussing the various safeties. So from reading that I think I am going to go with the one without the external safeties, as I have had other pistols in the...

I am going to be gettting a 40c soon. When I look on the SW website the 40c has some varations available. I know a few are state complaint, but there are others too. What are your thoughts on the variations(looks like mostly different safeties?) Which version do you prefer and why? I am...

I have put about 1500 rounds thru mine since I got it last week. The ammo I've tried in order from best to worst: cci blazers Federal american eagle Aguila super extra std velocity Cci mini mags Winchester super X Blazers american eagle and aguila shot perfect except for...

The gunk on the barrel was the oil or whatever SW puts on it at the factory. There was some dust mixed in there that was very visible. I was easliy able to remove it (the gunk) in less than 10 minutes without removing the barrel. I'm with you guys on not removing the barrel unless needed. Def...

I agree I do not wanna take the barrel off unless I have too. I took the cap off the rail and used a shop towel (the blue ones) and folded it and got it to fit perfectly and now the whole outside of the barrel is shiny and clean. Thanks for the idea!

I decided to take out the FCG last night. It was a piece of cake. Didn't modify anything though just cleaned and inspected everything. Very easy to work on. I don't wanna cut anything so I will be ordering the 3.5 springs.

That makes it sound a little easier. I didnt wanna have to buy a barrel wrench just to do that. thanks!

How do you clean the outside of the barrel where it is covered by the quad rail? Do you need to remove the rail? I spent some time cleaning my 15-22 since I just got it, but getting the gunk off the barrel under the rail is a PITA!

thats what I wanted to hear! :D

Ok, thanks for the support and info. Should I then go with the 3.5 or 4? I have seen alot of posts about using the 3.5, this is the 1st time I have heard about using the 4's?