Dream Variant of 15-22
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Dragon88
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You have no idea what you're saying, bringing the 204 Ruger into this discussion. 22 WMR is a rimfire cartridge operating around 25,000 psi. The 204 Ruger is a centerfire cartridge operating at over twice that pressure. There is zero comparison between them, and if S&W did make an M&P in 204 Ruger it would be an M&P 15, not a 15-22.
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Alexander Arms currently offers a 17 HMR complete upper for around $725...they are currently developing a 22 WMR variant...
i suppose i am going to have to get a second line of credit at the bank LOL
i suppose i am going to have to get a second line of credit at the bank LOL
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I'd also love to see a .22WMR on the 15-22 frame, but figure S&W have
probably learned a lesson from SR, who discontinued their 10/22M after
only a few years.
The build materials, i.e. steel versus aluminum, drove up the cost to
produce, which more than likely hampered sales.
Selling just an upper for us existing users might be viable, eh?
probably learned a lesson from SR, who discontinued their 10/22M after
only a few years.
The build materials, i.e. steel versus aluminum, drove up the cost to
produce, which more than likely hampered sales.
Selling just an upper for us existing users might be viable, eh?
I apologize for not being more specific. Yes, I competely understand the cartridge difference. I previously stated that I was stretching the topic too far. By no means do I think that .22WMR and .204 ruger are similar in anyway outside of the fact that they are bullets.
I've been thinking about this all day at work & dunno if it would be considered a "variant" but I want to shoot a M&P that has a 3 round burst Would be soo much fun. Weird that I've been thinking about it a lot today.
Would be cool to see a 15-22 modeled like the M&P 15 (short carbine handguard) and also have receivers made of aluminum.
Would be soo much fun. Weird that I've been thinking about it a lot today. Would be cool to see a 15-22 modeled like the M&P 15 (short carbine handguard) and also have receivers made of aluminum.
jonrobertd
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Maybe a .17m2 so we could use the same mags. Really only need a barrel made.
ryhanus
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I would love to see s&w make beta mags for our 15-22. That would be the coolest thing ever... Holding like 200-250. That would have a new meaning to the term "kick brass"
Dragon88
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Black Dog makes a 50 round drum.
ryhanus
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I know i have seen them, almost bought one but ran out of $$$
But just saying, if you had a beta mag on a 22, you would never be left alone from people on the range and would have the sickest looking set up
The beta mag would be better than the 50 round drum when the zombies come...
But seriously,it would be cool. But drum magazines with rimfire ammunition can be extremely finnicky. I can't imagine the type of pain a $100 plus beta mag would cause when it doesn't load properly and cycle properly...
But seriously,it would be cool. But drum magazines with rimfire ammunition can be extremely finnicky. I can't imagine the type of pain a $100 plus beta mag would cause when it doesn't load properly and cycle properly...
Dragon88
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Do you really need half a brick of 22lr in one magazine?
Do you really need half a brick of 22lr in one magazine?
Nope, but that is one of the great things about being an American!
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couldnt have said it better myself! LOL
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I actually really want a 5.56 version of the 15-22. What I mean is an all polymer bodied AR-15 with a polymer carbine length rail. Put that together with a lightweight M4 barrel profile and a micro-dot and you'd have a really high-speed stick. I don't know but does anyone know if polymer AR uppers and lowers exist?
I wouldn't be surprised if they're working on uppers, though. Scudds dream should come true in no time.
The .22LR is a small cartridge. I would not want to see a full polymer 5.56 just because it's a bigger cartridge. I've heard the 15-22 with the polymer build "bends" when you put a bipod on the front. Not sure if its really the polymer, but I wouldn't want to see the 5.56 in polymer
Aceman58
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Interesting comment about the .22 WMR, I own two Marlin 782 bolt action .22 WMR and love it.. Granted the cost is more for the .22 WMR but it is accurate as hell and very potent. I too would like to see the M&P chambered in .22 WMR. They are doing the .17 HMR so why not the .22 WMR. The pressures should be about the same. I think if S&W did this, it would be the last AR15 I add to my tactical rifles.. They may have to make the upper metal with the added pressures of this caliber, but I'm not an engineer so I'd like to see what S&W will do.. Keepem in the 10 ring..
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