johnr43
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Rock River
I have a Rock River LAR-15 Tactical Entry (AR1251).
I have a Rock River LAR-15 Tactical Entry (AR1251).
How many own a .223/5.56
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Dattebayo
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Hi everyone.
I have been kinda lurking in these forums tossing the idea of getting a M&P 15-22 and I personally finally pulled the trigger on it. After the California 10 day wait period, I get to pick it up this coming Thursday!
I have been meaning to get a .22LR for a long time as I have always wanted a Ruger 10/22, but never came around to picking one up.
My first gun I purchased for myself was a Savage .223 bolt action rifle. It was my first attempt to get into guns and hunting about 5 years ago, but being in Orange County, California, I was turned off by having to drive 2+ hours in order to find a legal location to use any guns in general. Also on top of that, many of the ranges around me are indoor and don't really allow calibers higher than typical pistol calibers. Recently they have added that you can shoot in few these locations after a rifle safety class, but even so, a .223 rifle at 25 to 50 yds. isn't as exciting as taking 100yd+ target shots.
I went on a few years with the rifle collecting dust in the safe, when recently I had a new spark of interest in guns. I discovered the 1911 about a month ago and really started liking the gun a lot. It was visually appealing, it has a bit of history, and many adamant shooters and warriors, which are more knowledgeable than me in gun, trust their lives to this weapon. I haven't heard any bad things really so I just went out purchased a Springfield 1911 Loaded SS for my first handgun.
With the indoor ranges, shooting handguns definitely is a bit more challenging and fun. It sure has been a great few weeks learning how to get better shot placements and groups as it is a bit different than shooting my father's Walther PPK or his Berretta Model 950. All I got to say the first time out, I was hitting paper 1 in 4 where now I can atleast land all the shots on paper.
After a bit of researching and studying how to perfect my shot, I stumbled onto this AR looking M&P15-22. In my generation, the AR15 is a rifle that when you were a kid, you would see all the soldiers in movies, tv shows, and the news using these guns. I never really done much research into AR15's as for rifles I have always steered more towards accurate and inexpensive bolt action rifles, but looking into them more, I discovered they are definitely a lot better than the soldiers I know from Vietnam claim they are to be in this day and age with new technology in both firearms and ammunition.
After starting to look more into them, I began to realize how many of my friends already had AR15's. Everyone from old high school ROTC mates to my sister's boyfriend. So without wasting anytime, I went out searching for a M&P 15-22 MOE. I was first thinking of buying just the standard model (as the market here in CA is jacked up crazy), but even with the stupid prices here (paid $608 before CA Sales Tax and DROS fees for my MOE btw), I figure even if I didn't like the MOE stuff, I could sell it and still pay less than a brand new bone stock 15-22. So after making that decision, off in search for the gun.
After searching all my typical local shops that sell guns (yes even Walmart and Big 5) and no one had even the regular 15-22. I eventually did find a store called Grant's Boys in Newport Beach that happened to have a regular 15-22 in stock, but I didn't want to get it and have to drop another $150+ dollars to get it to the MOE version - So I waited yet another day.
There was still one large West coast chain I didn't called, Turner's Outdoorsman. I was skeptical that they would have the M&P15-22 as the S&W Gallery of Guns, there were none around. Turner's does have about 4 or 5 locations here just in Orange County, so I figure with their large buying power, they may have a showroom model atleast. I called up the closest store to me and some teenager picked up.
Me: Hi, I was wondering if you had any 15-22 MOE's in stock?
Teenager Employee: No, we don't have any in stock and we actually have a waiting list for it.
Me: How long would I have to wait for it?
Teenager Employee: Probably till the end of December.
At this point, I figure my search was futile as everyone is out of stock both online and in stores locally.
Well I figure I try a long shot and try another Turner's Outdoorsman. I gave the next closest store a call. After waiting on hold for almost 30 minutes, I finally got through to one of their employees. They apologized for the delay as they said they just got a new shipment of goodies in and most of the staff was helping unload. I asked if they had any MOE's in stock- and to my surprise, the gentleman said they had hundreds in their warehouse stocked?
"How many hundreds did you want?" he said.
I was so stoked that I was just about to jump through the phone. I told him I would be down immediately to put one under my name. That was last Tuesday and now I am jonesing to get it to the range. I was so excited I even already have 2,000 rds. or 22LR waiting.
Well aside from my long winded story, I am now here and trying to make the time go by faster by reading more on the 15-22, mods, good ammo to run through the gun, small varmit hunting locations locally, and whatever else I can google.
Also did a bit of researching into the .223 AR and I am certain if I end up liking this .22lr, I'll probably end up getting my very own AR15 in a few months if not days after my 15-22. Hopefully this wasn't TLR and hope to share my future excitements and adventures with you all.
I have been kinda lurking in these forums tossing the idea of getting a M&P 15-22 and I personally finally pulled the trigger on it. After the California 10 day wait period, I get to pick it up this coming Thursday!
I have been meaning to get a .22LR for a long time as I have always wanted a Ruger 10/22, but never came around to picking one up.
My first gun I purchased for myself was a Savage .223 bolt action rifle. It was my first attempt to get into guns and hunting about 5 years ago, but being in Orange County, California, I was turned off by having to drive 2+ hours in order to find a legal location to use any guns in general. Also on top of that, many of the ranges around me are indoor and don't really allow calibers higher than typical pistol calibers. Recently they have added that you can shoot in few these locations after a rifle safety class, but even so, a .223 rifle at 25 to 50 yds. isn't as exciting as taking 100yd+ target shots.
I went on a few years with the rifle collecting dust in the safe, when recently I had a new spark of interest in guns. I discovered the 1911 about a month ago and really started liking the gun a lot. It was visually appealing, it has a bit of history, and many adamant shooters and warriors, which are more knowledgeable than me in gun, trust their lives to this weapon. I haven't heard any bad things really so I just went out purchased a Springfield 1911 Loaded SS for my first handgun.
With the indoor ranges, shooting handguns definitely is a bit more challenging and fun. It sure has been a great few weeks learning how to get better shot placements and groups as it is a bit different than shooting my father's Walther PPK or his Berretta Model 950. All I got to say the first time out, I was hitting paper 1 in 4 where now I can atleast land all the shots on paper.
After a bit of researching and studying how to perfect my shot, I stumbled onto this AR looking M&P15-22. In my generation, the AR15 is a rifle that when you were a kid, you would see all the soldiers in movies, tv shows, and the news using these guns. I never really done much research into AR15's as for rifles I have always steered more towards accurate and inexpensive bolt action rifles, but looking into them more, I discovered they are definitely a lot better than the soldiers I know from Vietnam claim they are to be in this day and age with new technology in both firearms and ammunition.
After starting to look more into them, I began to realize how many of my friends already had AR15's. Everyone from old high school ROTC mates to my sister's boyfriend. So without wasting anytime, I went out searching for a M&P 15-22 MOE. I was first thinking of buying just the standard model (as the market here in CA is jacked up crazy), but even with the stupid prices here (paid $608 before CA Sales Tax and DROS fees for my MOE btw), I figure even if I didn't like the MOE stuff, I could sell it and still pay less than a brand new bone stock 15-22. So after making that decision, off in search for the gun.
After searching all my typical local shops that sell guns (yes even Walmart and Big 5) and no one had even the regular 15-22. I eventually did find a store called Grant's Boys in Newport Beach that happened to have a regular 15-22 in stock, but I didn't want to get it and have to drop another $150+ dollars to get it to the MOE version - So I waited yet another day.
There was still one large West coast chain I didn't called, Turner's Outdoorsman. I was skeptical that they would have the M&P15-22 as the S&W Gallery of Guns, there were none around. Turner's does have about 4 or 5 locations here just in Orange County, so I figure with their large buying power, they may have a showroom model atleast. I called up the closest store to me and some teenager picked up.
Me: Hi, I was wondering if you had any 15-22 MOE's in stock?
Teenager Employee: No, we don't have any in stock and we actually have a waiting list for it.
Me: How long would I have to wait for it?
Teenager Employee: Probably till the end of December.
At this point, I figure my search was futile as everyone is out of stock both online and in stores locally.
Well I figure I try a long shot and try another Turner's Outdoorsman. I gave the next closest store a call. After waiting on hold for almost 30 minutes, I finally got through to one of their employees. They apologized for the delay as they said they just got a new shipment of goodies in and most of the staff was helping unload. I asked if they had any MOE's in stock- and to my surprise, the gentleman said they had hundreds in their warehouse stocked?
"How many hundreds did you want?" he said.
I was so stoked that I was just about to jump through the phone. I told him I would be down immediately to put one under my name. That was last Tuesday and now I am jonesing to get it to the range. I was so excited I even already have 2,000 rds. or 22LR waiting.
Well aside from my long winded story, I am now here and trying to make the time go by faster by reading more on the 15-22, mods, good ammo to run through the gun, small varmit hunting locations locally, and whatever else I can google.
Also did a bit of researching into the .223 AR and I am certain if I end up liking this .22lr, I'll probably end up getting my very own AR15 in a few months if not days after my 15-22. Hopefully this wasn't TLR and hope to share my future excitements and adventures with you all.
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I just bought an M&P 15OR 4 days ago. I pulled the Magpul MOE stock and MIAD grip off my 15-22 and put them on the OR but they will end up back on the 22 since the Magpul goodies will soon be available in "Stealth Grey" and that's what I'll be putting on the OR.
Gopher Slayer
Member
Congrats
I'm looking forward to the stealth grey too. I'm gonna have to build an AR just put it on. Funny how that works.
Kayback
Member
Wait what?
I've JUST collected my FDE Magpull stuff!
Oh no WAY. I just saw the pink gear! I've GOT to get a full set of that
KBK
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marmax
Member
Nice selections of 223's. I wish I could post a pic but I am at work. I have a Colt H-Bar and a Bushmaster. Both set up for long range. Need to build one for fun, up and close.
carpriver
US Veteran
I have a stock Rock River Tactical Entry in 5.56 cal. I had the RR before the 15-22. I got the 15-22 for my granddaugthers.
richeyo2
Member
I purchased AR-15 .223/5.56 first, then another, then another, then another, then a few AK's..Anyway I just got a 15-22 myself for Christmas. Wife has had one for 1yr or so.
Here are just a few pics
Here are just a few pics
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PortRoyalDad
Member
Bushmaster .223 then S&W M&P 15-22
I purchased my Bushmaster .223 -20" target in 2001. It was fun to shoot but slowly began to get a bit pricey, for me. About 2 years ago I purchased the CMMG 22 conversion for it, and fell in love with shooting the .22 LR cartridge.
I was browsing the LGS one day back in October 2012 when I saw the MOE MAGPUL vesion of the M&P 15-22, and bought it on the spot. Went back two months later and bought another one (camo version) for my 11 year old son.
Shooting .22's has never been so much fun!
r/Mike
I purchased my Bushmaster .223 -20" target in 2001. It was fun to shoot but slowly began to get a bit pricey, for me. About 2 years ago I purchased the CMMG 22 conversion for it, and fell in love with shooting the .22 LR cartridge.
I was browsing the LGS one day back in October 2012 when I saw the MOE MAGPUL vesion of the M&P 15-22, and bought it on the spot. Went back two months later and bought another one (camo version) for my 11 year old son.
Shooting .22's has never been so much fun!
r/Mike
savageman101
Member
Purchased my first AR back in 1974. It was a Colt and I had to send it back to Colt twice because of problems. Sold it in 1976 and didn't purchase another until 1990. This time it was an Armilite that has run flawlessly ever sense. I've added a S&W 15T and a couple Bushys in the past few years.
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Purchased my first AR back in 1974. It was a Colt and I had to send it back to Colt twice because of problems. Sold it in 1976 and didn't purchase another until 1990. This time it was an Armilite that has run flawlessly ever sense. I've added a S&W 15T and a couple Bushys in the past few years.
Nice Bushy! I've had zero problems with mine.
yugowego
Member
My ARs so far...
Bottom AK is .223, does that count (both new, factory test fired only)
the boys Colt .22 beside my bedside Mossberg
Bottom AK is .223, does that count (both new, factory test fired only)
the boys Colt .22 beside my bedside Mossberg
rjnear
Member
Thanks for the new gun law in NYS I will not be able to get a AR-15 in 5.56/223 but I do have a Mossberg MVP Bolt action 5.56/223.
Darin
Member
I laid away the MP 15 after the election. Before I got it out I just paid cash for the 15-22.
The only reason I got these was because I knew they were going to try and tell me I couldn't own one, now I'm having a lot of fun with both.
The last time I held a M16 style was 1978 when I left the employ of Uncle Sam.
The last time they did the ban I went out and bought a M14 just for spite.
The only reason I got these was because I knew they were going to try and tell me I couldn't own one, now I'm having a lot of fun with both.
The last time I held a M16 style was 1978 when I left the employ of Uncle Sam.
The last time they did the ban I went out and bought a M14 just for spite.
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I like the photographs themselves as much as the subject.
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