Totally Agree - I have this case for my MP 15-22
For my handguns and other range equipment I have the MidwayUSA Competition Range Bag MidwayUSA Competition Range Bag
Now this might make you feel bad: my local gun shop is selling the MOE for $469.99 and the regular 15-22 for $379.99 (I bought the regular 15-22 from them a couple of months ago on sale for $429.99 - wished that I had waited, but ......)
Got a stock answer from S&W
Dear Customer,
The lever is supposed to be rotated down and pulled out no more than 1/2 inch. This can be hard at first because the gun is new. When lubrication get in the gun that will loosen up.
If further assistance is required please reply accordingly.
Sincerely,
Greetings from Central PA.
I sent an email to S&W last night about this and I'm waiting to here back from them.
I just received the M&P 22 on Monday 4/1/2013 and have not fired it yet. Last night I was trying to do the initial cleaning before taking it to the range to fire.
The takedown lever...