M&P15-22 Mag development

Lets not forget this gem folks!

This is one of the first .22 mag pistols out there. I had one almost 20 years ago ($230.00). Why did I let it go? :mad:
Grendle P30 .22 automag 30 round. Ugly but sweet!
 

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PainterlyShotgroup said:
None what so ever. It's funny you mention that because when I was developing it I did worry about that. Also if the magnet would affect the workings of the bolt at all, but no, it doesn't harm anything or get in the way. Placement of the magnet is key however. If it's mounted wrong it will cause problems with firing the rifle with it closed. That and spring tension. If those aren't right you'll end up with a stove pipe and a jam.

You should make one.
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I may try some time but not at the moment. Good Idea though
 
Actually I misread what you wrote. The magnet wasn't on the inside of the upper, it was on the inside of the dust cover door. I think if you could make one, mass produce it and sell it at a low price, you'd have a lot of people interested. But yeah, definitely one thing at a time. If you end up designing one, don't hesitate to ask me any questions about my experience. :)
 
PainterlyShotgroup said:
Actually I misread what you wrote. The magnet wasn't on the inside of the upper, it was on the inside of the dust cover door. I think if you could make one, mass produce it and sell it at a low price, you'd have a lot of people interested. But yeah, definitely one thing at a time. If you end up designing one, don't hesitate to ask me any questions about my experience. :)
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I will definitely contact you if I decide to tackle it. Do you have any pics?
 
DOOMSDAY TACTICAL said:
I will definitely contact you if I decide to tackle it. Do you have any pics?
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brett248vista's review of the prototype
http://smith-wessonforum.com/smith-...-painterlyshotgroup-review.html#post135868317

My thread on the development of the Kydex version
http://smith-wessonforum.com/smith-wesson-m-p-15-22/179125-kydex-dust-cover.html#post135838652

A thread by Brett. In this one you can see the new magnet mount in the last picture of his original post. Although, in the picture he has it mounted backwards. The extra plastic was meant to cover the end of the spring.
http://smith-wessonforum.com/smith-wesson-m-p-15-22/219059-two-my-favorite-things.html#post136214564

I while ago I had an accident with the kydex cover on my rifle. While closing the upper and lower, the door got sandwiched in between the two receivers and ended up bending the hinge plate. I have since modified an actual AR dust cover to fit the 15-22, using my magnet mount. I think it looks better anyway.
 
PainterlyShotgroup said:
brett248vista's review of the prototype
http://smith-wessonforum.com/smith-...-painterlyshotgroup-review.html#post135868317

My thread on the development of the Kydex version
http://smith-wessonforum.com/smith-wesson-m-p-15-22/179125-kydex-dust-cover.html#post135838652

A thread by Brett. In this one you can see the new magnet mount in the last picture of his original post. Although, in the picture he has it mounted backwards. The extra plastic was meant to cover the end of the spring.
http://smith-wessonforum.com/smith-wesson-m-p-15-22/219059-two-my-favorite-things.html#post136214564

I while ago I had an accident with the kydex cover on my rifle. While closing the upper and lower, the door got sandwiched in between the two receivers and ended up bending the hinge plate. I have since modified an actual AR dust cover to fit the 15-22, using my magnet mount. I think it looks better anyway.
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I like the look of it. It wouldnt take that long to design one but how many folks would be interested in buying one is the question.
 
DOOMSDAY TACTICAL said:
I like the look of it. It wouldnt take that long to design one but how many folks would be interested in buying one is the question.
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I bought one shortly after I got my 15-22, but never installed it. I sold it to another forum member (Basic) three or four months ago. I don't know if he ever installed it. I decided it was more cosmetic than functional because it didn't really seal over the ejection port. Besides, I don't shoot in the rain and mud. :)

It was well made, though.
 
Majorlk said:
I bought one shortly after I got my 15-22, but never installed it. I sold it to another forum member (Basic) three or four months ago. I don't know if he ever installed it. I decided it was more cosmetic than functional because it didn't really seal over the ejection port. Besides, I don't shoot in the rain and mud. :)

It was well made, though.
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I do like the looks of it. I dont think anyone shoots their M&P15-22 in the mud or rain but I could be wrong.
 
It is a cosmetic add on. If it were necessary I'd like to think S&W would have put one on at the factory. It is a look people like and it's one of those things that people will buy if the price is right. I think finding a cheap way to manufacture them and then selling them for cheap, I'm talking $15 and under, you'd probably find a lot of people interested. If you can manage to find a way to have the cover really seal the ejection port then even better. But like you said, most people won't be dragging their 15-22's through the mud and rain.
For me, making them by hand, got to be too time consuming and expensive to be worth it for both me and the end user. Such is life.

Didn't mean to hijack your thread either, lol.
 
DT,

Might I suggest you contact XtremeBen1 about his loader. I'd like to know if his loader (w/ 50rd hopper) would work on your mag.
 
Low Profile 5 or 10-round magazine needed

I need a shortened magazine for bench shooting.
Ordered two 10-rounders from S&W and they are just as long as the standards.
Any suggestions?
 
There was someone on here who cut up the 25 rounders into shorter mags for 10 round mags.

I forget who.
 
ColdBlue said:
I need a shortened magazine for bench shooting.
Ordered two 10-rounders from S&W and they are just as long as the standards.
Any suggestions?
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there are a few websites that have the shortys. 44mag, ctd have them in stock right now.
 
ColdBlue said:
I need a shortened magazine for bench shooting.
Ordered two 10-rounders from S&W and they are just as long as the standards.
Any suggestions?
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These are the 10 round short magazines you want from Smith & Wesson:
Product: M&P15-.22 10 RD Magazine

SKU is 404950000.

Didn't see the short ones at Cheaper than Dirt, but Midway, 44Mag, and S&W all seem to have them in stock.
 
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Double Tap
 
Majorlk said:
That's not uncommon. :(
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I clicked like on that but I really don't like that. I'm just forced to agree. I helped a buddy select a M&P 40 last night for his very first S&W and the seller said he loved them so much he bought a left handed version that is pretty rare. Ummm... Really...
 
Maximumbob54 said:
I clicked like on that but I really don't like that. I'm just forced to agree. I helped a buddy select a M&P 40 last night for his very first S&W and the seller said he loved them so much he bought a left handed version that is pretty rare. Ummm... Really...
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My point exactly. Many gun store employees are no more conversant with their products than the teenagers at Radio Shack and with anything but a cell phone.
 
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Here is one of the Ranger plate designs. I still need to give it a better appearance. What do you guys/gals think? Good the way it is or needs improvement?
 
I will add some more fillets to strengthen the design and more features for appearance. Thanks for your input.
 
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