First mods?

[D3C1MaTi0n]

Well I have the MOE model of the 15-22 and I'm wanting to put some stuff on it, I have been looking at the JP trigger kit, some primary arms red dots (m4), slings, etc, any advice or ideas on my first set of mods? For my first set I would like to keep it around $300

 

[brent701]

1st 15-22 mod was a Sight Mark red dot.
2nd mod was another 15-22 and 4 mag's
3rd was a truglo 2x42mm red dot
4th was a UTG folding front grip and a bipod
5th is a better 3-9x42mm IR scop and maybe another 15-22 or a 15-22p and a SBR stamp

 

[Panzerslayer]

i like the Magpul angled foregrip

 

[Slowhanddd]

I went to the picture thread and looked through the whole thing.Picked what i liked and narrowed it down to what would work for me.

 

[chuck s]

Save your money and "mod" your 5.56mm version of this rifle.

The M&P15-22 is a plinker and training rifle providing lots of cheap trigger time directly transferable to the big sister. "Mods" are 95% cosmetic, they don't increase the utility of the rifle. It's still a "twenty two."

While they can be fired at longer ranges, I consider the maximum effective range against man-sized targets to be well under 100 meters due to the ballistics of the cartridge. Training at 50 yards will be challenging and provide the trigger time you need.

If your "real" rifle has a red dot get one of the clones for this one. An Aimpoint ML2 and mount will run you over $500; one of the actually pretty nice clones less than $100.

My "mods" are all out of my parts box other than the clone M68. Matches my service M4 surprisingly well and she can chase shotgun hulls across the range out to 50 yards all day long at 3¢/shot.

Spend the money you save from only essential "mods" on 5.56mm ammo and a good three-day "carbine" course.

-- Chuck

 

[MnCowboy96]

Save your money and "mod" your 5.56mm version of this rifle.

The M&P15-22 is a plinker and training rifle providing lots of cheap trigger time directly transferable to the big sister. "Mods" are 95% cosmetic, they don't increase the utility of the rifle. It's still a "twenty two."

While they can be fired at longer ranges, I consider the maximum effective range against man-sized targets to be well under 100 meters due to the ballistics of the cartridge. Training at 50 yards will be challenging and provide the trigger time you need.

If your "real" rifle has a red dot get one of the clones for this one. An Aimpoint ML2 and mount will run you over $500; one of the actually pretty nice clones less than $100.

My "mods" are all out of my parts box other than the clone M68. Matches my service M4 surprisingly well and she can chase shotgun hulls across the range out to 50 yards all day long at 3¢/shot.

Spend the money you save from only essential "mods" on 5.56mm ammo and a good three-day "carbine" course.

-- Chuck

I couldn't have said it better! Mods are fun and can be cool looking but I have to say, its still just a .22 and I rather spend more money on a bigger gun, or well more guns

 

[ChattanoogaPhil]

Let's see... $300... hmmm...

Hogue Grip - $20
Primary Arms Micro Dot Gen2 $110
Magpul AFG $30
DPMS slipover flash hider $16
Magpul MBUS $90 (There is a set for sale cheaper in 15-22 CLASSIFIEDS)
Larue Index Clips $30

 

[HalfSwiss]

JP spring kit and Hogue pistol grip to start. After that, the options are infinite (even though the money isn't).

 

[D3C1MaTi0n]

most of the mods will go right to a full size AR though, thus the mods for this are universal, discluding internal mods, caliber mods, and spring kits of course, I was thinking of getting a red dot and a light, as well as a vertical foregrip, then spend the rest on ammo, a lazer would be fun but there really is no point

 

[ChattanoogaPhil]

a lazer would be fun but there really is no point

Green lasers are a blast.

 

[BELT_FED]

Green lasers are a blast.

wait to you see what the old lady just got for her walther

 

[ChattanoogaPhil]

wait to you see what the old lady just got for her walther

Viridian? In any case.... bring it with you next time you're down this way. We can shoot at the range 30min after dusk (actually a bit later) it's like green light sabers.

 

[janizary]

Green lasers are a blast.

Heh, I've got a 'daylight' green laser on one of my carbines. You can see it way, way off, even at noon time. Stick gimmicky, but fun.

 

[HalfSwiss]

OK, that's all the justification I need to get a green laser - fun. Does the list ever end?

 

[Roadster Guy]

My first mod was a bipod and a 3-9 scope. I was disappointed at the accuracy and the gritty trigger so I installed the JP spring set and worked the trigger last week. I put polishing compound on the sear & trigger worked it for 15 min, then cleaned & oiled. I couldn't believe the difference! It now shoots at 50yds like it did at 25yds before the mod.

 

[D3C1MaTi0n]

where are you all buying your jp kits? can you link me?

 

[brent701]

where are you all buying your jp kits? can you link me?

JP Enterprises Trigger Spring Kit AR-15 3-1/2 lb Reduced Power - MidwayUSA

 

[D3C1MaTi0n]

thanks! what part do I need to polish to make sure this works really well? just where the springs sit or is there other spots?

 

[BELT_FED]

The only surfaces that need attention is the leading two edges of the trigger (that should allready be shiny) and the small knotch in the lower back side of the hammer where the trigger enguages it... this contact point is rough and this is the reason for the gravel feel to the trigger pull... don't get happy polishing trigger parts is like nitrous... it can make the most of a moment but if you get greedy it will cost you money... so just clean it up and add the springs..