Before I buy is the 15-22 worth it?

[stones]

I bought the PC 15-22 and the only issue is in the manual is S&Ws list of non recommended 22 ammo, which may limit your 22 ammo selection due to availibility of that ammo these days. But the regular 15-22 should do you well, and I have the 9 Shield, can't go wrong with that either.

 

[cjt50]

I bought the PC 15-22 and the only issue is in the manual is S&Ws list of non recommended 22 ammo, which may limit your 22 ammo selection due to availibility of that ammo these days. But the regular 15-22 should do you well, and I have the 9 Shield, can't go wrong with that either.

You can use any 22lr ammo in your PC 15-22. DON'T use CCI Stingers, the brass is too long for the chamber. I have shot anything I can get my hands on thru mine. The Performance Center is just more finicky about the ammo it likes.

 

[Shooting Padre]

I think the question we have to ask ourselves is not, "Is it worth having?" but rather, "Is it worth not having?" I haven't' found many guns more fun own than that one.

 

[CustomChevyGuy]

"I've been told to go buy a gun for a wedding present from my fiancé."
FIRST: Congrats on finding the perfect woman!

I have to echo the comments of most other members; the 15-22 is a great trainer, is reliable, and very addictive to shoot!

My first experience with the 15-22 was about 6 or 7 years ago. I was at a range and a buddy of mine showed up with it. I ended up shooting it the rest of the afternoon. After he refused my offer to buy it then and there, I ended up picking one up for myself.

This gun ALWAYS goes to the range with me, and ALWAYS gets shot. As for round count, i'm probably close to 10,000 rounds. The only draw back is that the ammo goes so fast. I can't say I've had any issues with it at all.

As for mods, the only thing I've I've done is add a el cheapo scope from BassPro, a basic web sling, and picked up a few extra mags..

 

[mark32812]

I've been told to go buy a gun for a wedding present from my fiancé. I've been torn between the 15-22 and the shield 9mm. I already have a full size m and p 9 so the 15-22 will be much more fun for us to shoot together so I'm leaning that way. I've been looking around the forum and don't see anyone regretting buying it so it seems to be a good purchase. Anything I should know before picking one up? Also even though in just a 22 caliber it'd be good enough to take care of a nuisance squirrel or groundhog or two, right? I don't intend to hunt with it, just for fun at the range. Thanks

In the end your going to have to buy both anyway.

 

[Little Creek]

Best 22 based AR platform there is, but aside from shooting it, which is a blast, it allows you to customize it with the veritable sea of AR parts available and make it truly your own.

Ditto. I own 2. The most fun one can have with an M4 style .22lr carbine. Have installed aftermarket parts: trigger, charging handle, fire selector, grip, stock, sights, red dot sight. Can't go wrong.

 

[BAM-BAM]

Well, if I were going to get a fun plinker 22, I'd go with the Ruger 10/22 take down model. I don't think the M&P 15-22 is worth it. Get her the Shield first and then later down the road the Ruger.

Sorry but you asked.

I agree with Caj for an all around semi auto .22 go with a Ruger 10/22 ....... that said the 15-22 is a great gun and a great AR training aid/gun IMO

 

[Mark15/22]

I Owen both the 10/22 and 15-22. It could just be my military background, but the 15-22 is just great. I like the 10/22 but the 15-22 just eats anything and everything and look cool doing it. My wife likes the 10/22, but loves my 15-22. I was given the 10/22 to her, but she wants I 15-22 to match mine. She said it just reals more real to her.

 

[stones]

You can use any 22lr ammo in your PC 15-22. DON'T use CCI Stingers, the brass is too long for the chamber. I have shot anything I can get my hands on thru mine. The Performance Center is just more finicky about the ammo it likes.

Thanks that info that's also in the manuel, as is sub-sonic, have you fired any sub-sonic ammo in your PC ? Wondering if it'll work in the PC

 

[cjt50]

Thanks that info that's also in the manuel, as is sub-sonic, have you fired any sub-sonic ammo in your PC ? Wondering if it'll work in the PC

Yes, it fires and will not cause any problems other then turning you rifle into a T-handled bolt action rifle. Sub-sonic doesn't have enough pop to cycle the action reliably. Suppressor helps, but still not 100%. When I wanna use the can and quiet things down I just use standard velocity ammo which cycles perfectly.