.22 Colt vs. M&P

I chose the 15-22 as a copy of my Bushmaster, and the Sig522 SWAT for the copy of what I have yet to buy--Sig556 SWAT. The Colt is gorgeous, but other than that I see no compelling reason to chose it over the competition.

For walking though the woods a suppressed pistol works for me, but if I wanted a rifle for backpacking/camping I think a Henry Survival would be ideal.

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ChattanoogaPhil said:
I chose the 15-22 as a copy of my Bushmaster, and the Sig522 SWAT for the copy of what I have yet to buy--Sig556 SWAT. The Colt is gorgeous, but other than that I see no compelling reason to chose it over the competition.

For walking though the woods a suppressed pistol works for me, but if I wanted a rifle for backpacking/camping I think a Henry Survival would be ideal.

Henry Repeating Arms | Fine Rifles Made in America and Priced Right
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Wilderness Survival Rifles

I have a Marlin Papoose/Model 70PSS. Like it a lot. I keep it with my camping grab and go gear.

There is always one more gun I want to buy! On my list is the Henry .22lr pump rifle.

Guy22
 
ChattanoogaPhil said:
I chose the 15-22 as a copy of my Bushmaster, and the Sig522 SWAT for the copy of what I have yet to buy--Sig556 SWAT. The Colt is gorgeous, but other than that I see no compelling reason to chose it over the competition.

For walking though the woods a suppressed pistol works for me, but if I wanted a rifle for backpacking/camping I think a Henry Survival would be ideal.

Henry Repeating Arms | Fine Rifles Made in America and Priced Right
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The Colt, which my shooting partner owns, is off scale and while it is metal it does not have proper controls as the M&P does.
 
I went with my buddy who has a colt to the rnage yesterday. I was not impressed. The magazine is to long and clunky. The bolt release isnt functional. I believe the smith is a better product and has more things to make it individually unique to its owner. I am a big fan of colt but i think they didnt put much effort into the overall design. Just my .02
 
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Guess I'll be "odd man out" here. I purchased a Colt M4 .22 when they first came out (S & W didn't have their version out yet).
Yeah, the innards are "different" to say the least, the bolt release and assist are there just for looks. But a have to say, the one I have shoots great. I have little to no feeding problems aside from an occasional dud. Maybe I'm just lucky.
To clean it, I take out two pins and separate the upper from the lower(I've never had to loosened the flash suppressor to do it and I don't understand why people say that it has to be done-it doesn't), I give the receiver/bolt assembly a blast of brake cleaner, then compressed air to dry. Spray some CLP and re-assemble. Run a bore snake through the barrel once in a while and wipe down the magazine. I've never had a problem with it "gunking up" and not feeding properly because of it. I've put many boxes of bulk ammo through it.

I took the carry handle off and mounted a red dot site. Very accurate.

Is it a true AR design? Hardly. It's a wannabe, but it's still a lot of fun!
 
As far as the Henry models go, I have the Henry Golden Boy in .22 magnum and it is a very cool and accurate gun. Smoothest lever action you'll find in my opinion. A little pricey for a .22 but then again so is my M&P 15-22 LOL. Sometimes you get what you pay for.
 
mnhogrider said:
Guess I'll be "odd man out" here. I purchased a Colt M4 .22 when they first came out (S & W didn't have their version out yet).
Yeah, the innards are "different" to say the least, the bolt release and assist are there just for looks. But a have to say, the one I have shoots great. I have little to no feeding problems aside from an occasional dud. Maybe I'm just lucky.
To clean it, I take out two pins and separate the upper from the lower(I've never had to loosened the flash suppressor to do it and I don't understand why people say that it has to be done-it doesn't), I give the receiver/bolt assembly a blast of brake cleaner, then compressed air to dry. Spray some CLP and re-assemble. Run a bore snake through the barrel once in a while and wipe down the magazine. I've never had a problem with it "gunking up" and not feeding properly because of it. I've put many boxes of bulk ammo through it.

I took the carry handle off and mounted a red dot site. Very accurate.

Is it a true AR design? Hardly. It's a wannabe, but it's still a lot of fun!
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I'm all for fun!!! Thats why I buy 90% of my guns!!!
I will get a Colt M4 .22 when they hit the ~ $200 used mark.
At ~$200, I will feel the fun...

Right now I think Colt, is living off their Brand Name, with the U""""" .22lr Products.

I watched Remington, and Winchester, try the same!!!
I hope this works for Colt.
Guy22
 
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My .02 Cents, I'd stay away from the Colt/Umarex, got to handle it and in my opinion Colt missed the mark. It looks good, but the design is based more on Airsoft products. Cleaning the bolt will take an engineer, most plinkers aren't that, and the main thing is the barrel is a tube within a tube, not good at all. Get the M&P 15/22 the best 22LR tactical built from the ground up using AR proven design, easy to strip and clean, no brainer to put back into action. Also all stuff, aka, bolt release, mag release, and last shot bolt latch up were design to WORK just like it's full size AR15 brother, no gimicks like on the Colt, shame on you Colt for thinking your target audience are stupid shooters, Colt should know better. So do you want one that looks good in the shower or one that works.. You be the judge...
 
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