Latest Serial numbers on 15-22
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Serial #'s
Hello All,
At the range yesterday and had a round fire out of battery blowing off the ejector and spring. Did not know this was an issue until I started doing some research. I have seen where the good people on this site have been researching serial #'s and keeping a good record. My Serial # begins with a DTM0***. According to Smith my weapon was produced in OCT 2009. I was wondering if anyone had an opinion on where the DTM series fell in the production process. I see where posters have speculated on the latest serial #'s, but may have missed any threads dealing with the earliest.
Hello All,
At the range yesterday and had a round fire out of battery blowing off the ejector and spring. Did not know this was an issue until I started doing some research. I have seen where the good people on this site have been researching serial #'s and keeping a good record. My Serial # begins with a DTM0***. According to Smith my weapon was produced in OCT 2009. I was wondering if anyone had an opinion on where the DTM series fell in the production process. I see where posters have speculated on the latest serial #'s, but may have missed any threads dealing with the earliest.
Lian
Member
DVP 31xx
is about 2-3months old.
south africa
is about 2-3months old.
south africa
I wish somone would chime in with some facts as to when the factory put the better parts in. I'm going to call customer service. I'm going to go find the phone number and call them tomorrow.
Star4Ever
Member
Just picked up my 15-22, brand new today... S# = DVW6xxx
Came with one 10 round clip.
However gun shop sold me 2 25 round S&W clips for $17 each.
BTW, I find this board to be very helpful.
thanks to all!
Art in CT
Came with one 10 round clip.
However gun shop sold me 2 25 round S&W clips for $17 each.
BTW, I find this board to be very helpful.
thanks to all!
Art in CT
hi-power man
Member
new unit serial number DVW5xxx
I picked up a unit today at Smokin' Guns in Paris. They had S&W reps there Fri & Sat, but I couldn't get there. Today, they still had quite a few 15-22's. All had serial numbers starting with DVWxxxx.
I picked up a unit today at Smokin' Guns in Paris. They had S&W reps there Fri & Sat, but I couldn't get there. Today, they still had quite a few 15-22's. All had serial numbers starting with DVWxxxx.
RonJon
US Veteran
My new M&P15-22 "Tackdriver" S/N: DVW60XX
I just purchased the Gander Mountain S&W M&P 15-22 "TackDriver" model on Sun, Jun 5th. ($499.99 after mail-in rebate + tax).
I took it home right away, gave it a quick bore cleaning and went right to the range the same day since my son was visiting and we wanted to shoot it while he was still there.
The ammo we used was:
1) Federal 36 gr. copper plated hollow point (value pack 550).
2) CCI Blazer 40gr. lead round nose.
3) Winchester Super X 37 gr. copper plated hollow point.
4) Remington High Velocity 36 gr. hollow point.
5) Remington ThunderBolt 40 gr. lead round nose.
The S&W factory packed the box with the wrong manual (M&P15 center fire rifles manual). So by the time I read the latest manual for the rim fire on-line I found out the following info in it:
"Based on the design and action of the M&P15-22, Smith &
Wesson recommends that you use the following brands and
types of .22LR ammunition for optimal performance in your
M&P15-22 rifle:
• CCI Standard Velocity • Federal American Eagle
• CCI Mini-Mag • Federal GameShock
• Aguila Super Extra Std. Velocity • Winchester Super-X High Velocity
• Aguila Super Extra High Velocity"
"Through our testing, Smith & Wesson has also found that there
are several brands and types of .22LR ammunition that do not
perform consistently or reliably. Consequently, Smith & Wesson
DOES NOT RECOMMEND that the following brands or types of
.22LR ammunition be used in your M&P15-22 rifle:
• Remington Golden Bullet • Remington Thunderbolt
• Remington Target 22 • Winchester Wildcat
• Any and all sub-sonic brands and types"
So the only ammo we used on the "recommended list" was Winchester Super X, which happened to actually give us the poorest accuracy! And some of the others we shot were on the NOT recommended list!
All of the ammo we fired performed without any kind of failures whatsoever!!
This rifle absolutely performed "Out Of the Box" 100%! (My Serial # is DVW60XX)
The Remington Thunderbolt, however was very waxy and (I think it was the culprit) shot with a lot of soot. (BTW, The Colt/Umarex M4 Ops .22LR that I also own will not chamber any Remington ammo EVER! See Picture of it, below).
Here are pictures of the last two targets that my son and I shot at the end of the session while (I believe) we were using the Remington Thunderbolts - shooting up the box (ignore the masking tape - we use our targets real well before changing them). The slow fire was my son and the VERY rapid fire was mine at 75ft:
1st day - Left 75ft slow fire; Right 75ft very rapid fire
S&W M&P15-22 "Tackdriver" .22 LR
S&W M&P15-22 "Tackdriver" (top) and Colt M4 Ops (bot)
RonJon
I just purchased the Gander Mountain S&W M&P 15-22 "TackDriver" model on Sun, Jun 5th. ($499.99 after mail-in rebate + tax).
I took it home right away, gave it a quick bore cleaning and went right to the range the same day since my son was visiting and we wanted to shoot it while he was still there.
The ammo we used was:
1) Federal 36 gr. copper plated hollow point (value pack 550).
2) CCI Blazer 40gr. lead round nose.
3) Winchester Super X 37 gr. copper plated hollow point.
4) Remington High Velocity 36 gr. hollow point.
5) Remington ThunderBolt 40 gr. lead round nose.
The S&W factory packed the box with the wrong manual (M&P15 center fire rifles manual). So by the time I read the latest manual for the rim fire on-line I found out the following info in it:
"Based on the design and action of the M&P15-22, Smith &
Wesson recommends that you use the following brands and
types of .22LR ammunition for optimal performance in your
M&P15-22 rifle:
• CCI Standard Velocity • Federal American Eagle
• CCI Mini-Mag • Federal GameShock
• Aguila Super Extra Std. Velocity • Winchester Super-X High Velocity
• Aguila Super Extra High Velocity"
"Through our testing, Smith & Wesson has also found that there
are several brands and types of .22LR ammunition that do not
perform consistently or reliably. Consequently, Smith & Wesson
DOES NOT RECOMMEND that the following brands or types of
.22LR ammunition be used in your M&P15-22 rifle:
• Remington Golden Bullet • Remington Thunderbolt
• Remington Target 22 • Winchester Wildcat
• Any and all sub-sonic brands and types"
So the only ammo we used on the "recommended list" was Winchester Super X, which happened to actually give us the poorest accuracy! And some of the others we shot were on the NOT recommended list!
All of the ammo we fired performed without any kind of failures whatsoever!!
This rifle absolutely performed "Out Of the Box" 100%! (My Serial # is DVW60XX)
The Remington Thunderbolt, however was very waxy and (I think it was the culprit) shot with a lot of soot. (BTW, The Colt/Umarex M4 Ops .22LR that I also own will not chamber any Remington ammo EVER! See Picture of it, below).
Here are pictures of the last two targets that my son and I shot at the end of the session while (I believe) we were using the Remington Thunderbolts - shooting up the box (ignore the masking tape - we use our targets real well before changing them). The slow fire was my son and the VERY rapid fire was mine at 75ft:
1st day - Left 75ft slow fire; Right 75ft very rapid fire
S&W M&P15-22 "Tackdriver" .22 LR
S&W M&P15-22 "Tackdriver" (top) and Colt M4 Ops (bot)
RonJon
Incredible Me
Member
I just reserved mine, cant pick it up till end of the month.
but the serial is DUU3381 (Dutch stock, so might be older then you guys already have)
but the serial is DUU3381 (Dutch stock, so might be older then you guys already have)
DWC as well.
got mine today, shop says they go through every M&P 15-22 they buy every month so its gotta be new. Only got to shoot one mag but no issues at all.
5.56Spartan
Member
DWC5xxx - picked it up a few days ago.
So far 500+ rounds and zero FTF and zero FTE.
So far 500+ rounds and zero FTF and zero FTE.
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Phubar
Member
I'm new to the forum and just bought mine last Sat. Ser # starts with DVP.
No problems with the 1st 100 rounds Remingtom ammo.
Chuck
No problems with the 1st 100 rounds Remingtom ammo.
Chuck
SOGAmember666
Member
My 15-22 is serial number DVW1xxx. Picked it up about a week ago. It has been at my gun store for a little bit. Shot about 500 or so through it all ready with no type of failures. Mine is the Real Tree model with A1 birdcage.
I bought the Real Tree model because it was $50 cheaper and I wanted to look like a tool when I do drills.
I bought the Real Tree model because it was $50 cheaper and I wanted to look like a tool when I do drills.
ncridgerunner1
Member
Received mine today with serial #DVW3xxx. Fed it non-recommended ammo with no problems.
Ronbars
Member
DVW6XXX purchased last Thursday. Put 1800 rounds through it between two range trips on Saturday & Sunday and could not be happier with its performance.
