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Old 08-28-2012, 10:30 AM
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I ma considering the purchse of a 15-22. Is the trigger on the PC version better than that on the standard version? Are there any other real pluses to the PC versiopn?
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Old 08-28-2012, 10:35 AM
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some people feel like its worth it to upgrade. id just use the extra $ and upgrade the trigger on a standard 15-22. the 2" barrel doesnt make all that much of a difference for the distances most people shoot.
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I like the looks of the 18 inch barrel, but I don't like the price over that of a MOE.........So far I have no complaints about my "blue spring" trigger.
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Hi, I'm in the same boat with the blue trigger springs here. I feel maybe I'll run a couple thousand more rounds through the MP15-22 to really get the feel and let the metal wear a bit to see if I need to address the trigger. ....WVleo
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I bought the PC version after my MOE version and I actually sent the PC back to S&W because it didn't perform up to the extra $200 spent compared to the MOE for accuracy.
I got it back and they replaced the upper and I think they did a trigger job. It then would group as tight as my MOE. I sold it and bought a Sport and have never looked back.

YRMV but I think for the extra cost, I'd buy a 10/22 VQ if accuracy is your goal.

Just my opinion for what it's worth.

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An RPG would work too.
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I think you have some ammo limitations on the PC version.

The standard versions shoot pretty good.

I haven't noticed anything wrong with the trigger on mine, so I can't comment about another version being better.


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Oh come on Dan, acroynims are S.O.P. F.T.I.W. IMHO.
When the situations become ***** and it's FIIMTTG, and I'm short, we carry on. LFMAO

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Sorry Mods, I didn't think the one acronym I used was not GTG.

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An RPG would work too.
No accuracy required!
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A few PC owner reviews and comparisons to standard model.

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ChattanoogaPhil......I have wondered if the chamber of the PC was polished out to the chamber size on the regular 15 22, would it improve things?......I sure like the 18 inch barrel.

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Thanks for your replies - what is the MOE version?
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ChattanoogaPhil......I have wondered if the chamber of the PC was polished out to the chamber size on the regular 15 22, would it improve things?......I sure like the 18 inch barrel.

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There's a science to match chambers that I'm sure someone here can explain a lot better than I. A match chamber is typically a bit tighter and shorter which allows the bullet to engage the rifling when chambered which eliminates jump and maintains consistency.

I'm not sure a match chamber makes a great deal of difference unless you're using ammo and a rifle to 'match'. The advertised Laney chamber on the PC model doesn't seem to be delivering much different results according to what I have read here from PC owners.
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Where can I have my MOE barrel stretched two inches?
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I'm happy with my PC. I planned on buying a Vltor stock and Hogue grip anyway, and when I realized the PC came with it and the RRA trigger I went for it. Plus I like the longer fluted barrel. Didn't mind spending the extra $150.

My brother in law has the green 15-22 and his trigger is a little stiffer than mine and has some creep but he couldn't be happier with it. Told him to try a set of JP yellow springs but he is satisfied with it as is.
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I have and shoot a PC model in speed steel competition. Any real differences are hard to find unless you want to make a lot of changes to the rifle. Most of the issues I have seen can be fixed if you spend the $$$ to put a Geissele Super 3-Gun trigger in any of the models. At least for competition use like mine.The JP springs were a help but there is no substitute for the S3G. I didn't like the quad rail either as the gun needed a long modular rail. All of those things don't require a PC model. I think it is slightly more accurate off my benchrest based on using some of my friend' standard models, but it is not a great amount. It is a little more finicky for ammo due to the smaller tighter chamber, so that could be a minus.
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