Hey everyone, I haven't been on this forum in forever and I have a M&P15-22 from around 2009. Still running great and I recently changed out the handguard as a project, it went well after I got the locktite-ed flash hider off.
I just picked up a new 15-22 pistol 8" model. Seems nice but how in...
The barrel can be easily changed BUT I cut down the front sight to make room for a 15" Troy Vtac handguard. It was fun and relatively easy with minimal tools. The tools will be the same if you shave down the block or change the barrel and the barrel is pretty nice on the Sport. I have the 1/8...
Maybe the hole in the barrel nut for the gas tube is slightly over sized and is causing a rattle. I would say if you are getting the noise then it is aligned, better yet, if the gun functions great, you are good to go.
I removed my sight post and shaved it down. I used a cordless dremel, removed the lug and sling swivel first and then used a hack saw for the large portion of the sight itself. Then profiled the sight with the dremel again. Took my sweet time and made sure I didn't rush.
I used the shaved...
I bought my M&P Pro 5" a few months ago and both the front and rear sight are slightly towards to right, when aiming. I was consistently placing shots low and left about 3". I had a buddy of mine shoot the gun and he hit bullseyes for three magazines. I doubt it is the gun. I just need more...
I just did this to my Sport. Adding a Vtac 15" rail. The taper pins on my Sport were reversed. You could tell just by looking at each side which was the side to start pounding on. I had to use a smaller hammer and really smack the h*** out of it. Just be careful and support the barrel and sight...