i have to compromise... :(

[Harrison]

Marlin Mdl 60s, are reliable, fun to shoot, not picky about ammo, accurate and you can buy a couple of them for what the 15-22 costs, and have a few buck left over to buy ammo. For a couple of hundred more, a few weeks ago, you could have bought a real AR platform rifle/carbine.

 

[Brett248Vista]

Marlin Mdl 60s, are reliable, fun to shoot, not picky about ammo, accurate and you can buy a couple of them for what the 15-22 costs, and have a few buck left over to buy ammo. For a couple of hundred more, a few weeks ago, you could have bought a real AR platform rifle/carbine.

Same for Remington Nylon 66's and the clones (CBC). Sold my Remington Model 60 and my CBC Nylon 60 when I bought my 15-22 and got a fair price out of both! The Model 60 was relatively new since I don't like wood furniture, but my Nylon66 had many tens of thousands of rounds through it

 

[jagular]

To the OP, you did the right thing. A happy wife is a happy life. I definitely wouldn't waste a "battle" over a .22 rifle. Just make sure to subtly point out any mechanical issues with the rifle that may arise. Hopefully she'll see that its quality and not quantity when it comes to firearms in the future.

 

[stadn67]

i wasnt sure if i wanted to pay that much for a .22 either but i wanted a look of an AR and also a gun that has a good rep/reliable. plus i was somewhat lucky paying $370 for the standard version.

 

[Shivdaddy]

My brother in law bough the mossberg when I bought my 15-22. He has used it twice and hates it. Big waste of money.

 

[MUGS]

My wife isn't happy about me wanting to spend five hundred on a .22. So she made me compromise my want of a 15.22, for a Mossberg .22. Not too happy, but atleast I get a 15 style .22 I guess. I'm sorry guys, I know it's disheartening to hear someone going for the Mossberg knockoff, but what can I do, atheist I get a 15 style .22.

Act like you got a pair.

 

[TunaFisherman]

Man if I was you I'd regret even admitting what you did lol,
Take it back, they junk. Get a 10/22 and both of you will be happy

 

[les strat]

What you should have done is said, "Hey wonderful wife of mine, I want this COlt .22 AR, but there is an M&P 15/22 that's much cheaper. Which should I get?" Your mistake was showing her the Mossy.

To me they feel like a toy and only have an AR disguise. But I am sure they are still fun. I too suggest a traditional .22, like a Marlin Model 60 or a 10/22 till the $ is there or you decie to trump your wife.

 

[mwatz]

Get the 15-22. You know what you want. Either you get it now or your going to get it latter. Getting it latter means 2 guns, but more money.

 

[IDVague]

I have nothing but disdain for the Ruger 10/22. I have owned four, none would feed an entire magazine without some sort of failure. Of the four, the HB target version was the most accurate but it was basically a single shot rifle. I sold that gun to a friend who sent it off to CPC, some $600.00 later it is as reliable as a Marlin 60.

I bought my son a GSG5 semi auto when they first came out. It runs like a Singer sewing machine. It is accurate and reliable with all types of ammo.

This is astounding to me. I've not known of 4 10/22's to have firing issues before, much less 4 with one owner. I've only had one, and I still have it. Never failed to feed, fire, or eject. I have some aftermarket 50 round banana mags that I have run thru it regularly as well, and at high speed. Never a problem. One of my regular range buddies has a couple, one with the bull barrel in stainless. He also shoots rapid fire with the 50 round banana mags. We have often loaded up 2 each and emptied them alternately, sending 200 rounds down range in seconds. Always without a hiccup, although it did result in a visit from a range official once who thought we were shooting full auto. ;-)

 

[Maddmax]

This is astounding to me. I've not known of 4 10/22's to have firing issues before, much less 4 with one owner. I've only had one, and I still have it. Never failed to feed, fire, or eject. I have some aftermarket 50 round banana mags that I have run thru it regularly as well, and at high speed. Never a problem. One of my regular range buddies has a couple, one with the bull barrel in stainless. He also shoots rapid fire with the 50 round banana mags. We have often loaded up 2 each and emptied them alternately, sending 200 rounds down range in seconds. Always without a hiccup, although it did result in a visit from a range official once who thought we were shooting full auto. ;-)

I've had my 10-22 since 1973 and have had ZERO problems with anything. One of the best plinker and hunting small game weapons I've ever had.

 

[yugowego]

I always find it easier to ask for forgivness after the fact.... As long as your not taking food out of your kids mouths i say go for it... She'll get over it.

 

[Mike SC Hunter]

This is astounding to me. I've not known of 4 10/22's to have firing issues before, much less 4 with one owner. I've only had one, and I still have it. Never failed to feed, fire, or eject. I have some aftermarket 50 round banana mags that I have run thru it regularly as well, and at high speed. Never a problem. One of my regular range buddies has a couple, one with the bull barrel in stainless. He also shoots rapid fire with the 50 round banana mags. We have often loaded up 2 each and emptied them alternately, sending 200 rounds down range in seconds. Always without a hiccup, although it did result in a visit from a range official once who thought we were shooting full auto. ;-)

+1 on what ID says...........I've got 3.....They've never missed a lick and are minute of squirrel accurate too.

 

[BP_Z28]

a bit pricey, but red jacket even came out with a bullpup stock for the 10/22. not something to get right away, but like i was saying, if and when you get tired of the configuration you have, just swap out the stock and you have a completely different rifle.
Red Jacket Firearm's ZK-22 Full Production Version from Bullpup Shoot 2012 - YouTube

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Sweet! I just started watching season 1 on netflix. I must have one now!

 

[magnetik]

his wife made him get a 715t instead of an m&p 15-22. For some reason, I think the Red Jacket will be out of his price range. lol. I'm into the belief.. buy once cry once. The minute you break down that mossberg, you'll wish you got the 15-22. Personally at this pricepoint.. I'd go for a bolt gun like the CZ452 or Savage MKII instead of owning a "look alike" rather than "function like" AR

 

[mcweb13]

My wife isn't happy about me wanting to spend five hundred on a .22. So she made me compromise my want of a 15.22, for a Mossberg .22. Not too happy, but atleast I get a 15 style .22 I guess. I'm sorry guys, I know it's disheartening to hear someone going for the Mossberg knockoff, but what can I do, atheist I get a 15 style .22.

Personally id buy a gsg 522sd there the same price as the mossberg but way better quality. I own that and the ak and love then both. Deff no replacement for the 15-22 though

 

[Robert_W]

S&W M&P 15-22 vs. Mossberg AR-22

Take the Mrs. out to shoot with you. Tell her, you would like her to get familiar with the Mossy and see how much fun it is to go plinking. When you get home, mention to her she should also learn to clean the Mossy just as you did.

After she has cleaned the gun, show her this link.

RomeoTangoBravo: S&W M&P 15-22 vs. Mossberg AR-22 :: First Impressions

Good luck,

Bob.

 

[ColbyBruce]

I am happy for all of you who posted FANTASTIC results from the Ruger 10/22, seriously. It was such advice from other people that convinced me I needed one. And then the second one, as I figured the first was just a lemon. It was, as was the second one. I gave $45.00 for the third one, which was well used; it was no better. I pulled the Weaver K3 scope off it and sold it for $35.00 to the brother of the guy who bought my fourth and final 10/22, the HB target model. I will not buy another Ruger rifle. Out of twenty, I have had THREE that would shoot well enough to want to keep them. And I did, for several years. Gone now.

I will say this, two of them, a #1 .22 Hornet and a #77 .25/06, had factory wood that rivaled some Cooper's I have seen.

 

[Jswiney9]

I am happy for all of you who posted FANTASTIC results from the Ruger 10/22, seriously. It was such advice from other people that convinced me I needed one. And then the second one, as I figured the first was just a lemon. It was, as was the second one. I gave $45.00 for the third one, which was well used; it was no better. I pulled the Weaver K3 scope off it and sold it for $35.00 to the brother of the guy who bought my fourth and final 10/22, the HB target model. I will not buy another Ruger rifle. Out of twenty, I have had THREE that would shoot well enough to want to keep them. And I did, for several years. Gone now.

I will say this, two of them, a #1 .22 Hornet and a #77 .25/06, had factory wood that rivaled some Cooper's I have seen.

if you dont play the lottery you seriously need to go and do that right now. Also, you could possibly be walking along the beach one day see a yellow ant, get attacked by a shark, pick up a winning lottery ticket, get hit by 7 bolts of lightning and become a professional athlete at the same time. Thats how rare what you are saying is. Hate that you have had bad luck with 10/22's, there are lemons out there, but 4 in a row?

 

[Jswiney9]

Furthermore, if you have had 20 bad rifles of the same brand, why did you keep buying them>?