M&P15-22 Rifle (Compliant) ???

[prairie]

Saw one of these at a LGS yesterday that was priced at $520.

M&P15-22 Rifle (Compliant) Product: Model M&P15-22 Rifle (Compliant)

The stock was pinned, and the guy insisted it came with a 25 round magazine, and showed the long magazine in the box. I am assuming it has this long 10 round magazine Product: M&P15-.22 25/10RD Magazine <br>OUT OF STOCK

They had a couple of the standard (short) ten round magazines for sale also.

Questions are:

What are the differences between this compliant model and the standard model? pinned stock, long 10 round mag for sure, but what else?

Looks like a drill bit of the proper size, or a small spiral screw extractor would work to remove the pin.
The ten round magazine can be modified to be a 25 rounder, but are they marked differently than regular 25 rounders?

If the stock is un pinned, what are the legal ramifications in the long run? Currently in my home and surrounding states it wouldn't matter. But is the serial number of this gun tied to its "compliant" build, that may make it not grandfathered in if the laws change?

 

[Col. Plink]

The 10 round long mags say "10 round" on them, but the easiest way to tell is that they have blue followers instead of orange, and they have no Load Assist Button.

I'll not speculate on your modification questions and legality.

 

[Ruger14Ron]

Honestly, I look at the compliant model as a bonus. Not just because I have one and live in CT, but because it's the Swiss Army of M&P 15-22s. If legal in your state to have a telescoping stock and 25 round mags, you're all set. But if your state enacts any sort of 2-feature ban, you could slip the pin back in and now you're "legal" and don't need to register. Here in CT the 1994 ban never sunset because the state created mirror legislation. So today my 15-22 is completely legal as a "regular" long rifle (pistol grip is the 1 feature on the ban list and you need 2 to be consider an AW).

As to the SN / model number, it's pretty clear in the paperwork / box that it's one of the special compliant models. Unless you feel you absolutely must have a flash hider for a .22LR I think it's a good buy.

 

[prairie]

I thought about buying it when I had it in my hands, but being a compliant model bothered me. If I haven't spent so much on guns and ammo lately, I would have snatched it up then.
Since early December I have bought 3 AR15's, 3 hand guns and some ammunition. Paid less than MSRP for the 3 handguns and 1 AR before SHTF, the other 2 AR's were about $100 over MSRP after the panic has slowed some.
Considering the current situation this compliant MP15-22 was decently priced @ $520.00. Maybe I will call tomorrow and see if they still have it. Have been wanting a .22LR upper for one of my AR15s, maybe this will stop that urge.

 

[Blaster22]

Don't get the fixed stock if you ever want small people to shoot it.

 

[prairie]

I would remove the pin and it will be a normal adjustable buttstock.

 

[cyphertext]

I may be wrong, but I think I remember reading somewhere that the compliant models don't have the holes in receiver extension for the stop to catch in on the stock...could be the 5.56 rifles though...just something to check.

 

[thacheese]

You could always have it adjusted and repinned. they are fully functional, just drilled and pinned at the factory. it's the only difference in the stock.

 

[Majorlk]

I may be wrong, but I think I remember reading somewhere that the compliant models don't have the holes in receiver extension for the stop to catch in on the stock...could be the 5.56 rifles though...just something to check.

You are incorrect. The only difference in the stock between the compliant and non-compliant models is a roll pin inserted into a hole in the stock to prevent easy movement.

Remove the pin and you have a fully adjustable stick.

 

[cyphertext]

You are incorrect. The only difference in the stock between the compliant and non-compliant models is a roll pin inserted into a hole in the stock to prevent easy movement.

Remove the pin and you have a fully adjustable stick.

Thanks Majorlk...

 

[Majorlk]

Thanks Majorlk...

Happy to help. I had to pull the pin and shorten the stock on the one I bought my 9-year old grandson for Christmas.

 

[prairie]

I may be wrong, but I think I remember reading somewhere that the compliant models don't have the holes in receiver extension for the stop to catch in on the stock...could be the 5.56 rifles though...just something to check.

The stocks are the same, except the compliant model has a pin that fixes the stock into one position. If the pin is removed it will work just like any other adjustable stock.

 

[prairie]

Yesterday I called the shop and bought the rifle. I am sending him a Money Order via mail, but don't know when I'll be able to pick it up. The shop is 80 miles away, and it is hard for me to get there when he is open without making a special trip. May have to have him ship it to my hometown LGS.
My LGS is getting in two 35 round magazines @ $30.00 each. I have spoken for them, but am unsure of brand, am assuming Plinker Tactical. Will have these before I get the rifle.

 

[Maddmax]

I may be wrong, but I think I remember reading somewhere that the compliant models don't have the holes in receiver extension for the stop to catch in on the stock...could be the 5.56 rifles though...just something to check.

I remember that too. Wasn't a big deal at the time because they were just adjusting it shorter for a kid and re-pinning it.

 

[vilhelm]

*dumb question alert*

Just to be clear, a "compliant" 15-22 has the 6 position adjustable stock pinned.

While reading this I couldn't discern if the "repinning" was just to maintain legality in a restrictive state or the stock needs to be repinned so as to stay in a particular position.

Sorry for the naivety.

 

[Majorlk]

*dumb question alert*

Just to be clear, a "compliant" 15-22 has the 6 position adjustable stock pinned.

While reading this I couldn't discern if the "repinning" was just to maintain legality in a restrictive state or the stock needs to be repinned so as to stay in a particular position.

Sorry for the naivety.

Repinning is only necessary to maintain compliance in AWB states. Without the pin, the stocks adjusts just like any other unpinned stock.

 

[nexus010]

Repinning is only necessary to maintain compliance in AWB states. Without the pin, the stocks adjusts just like any other unpinned stock.

So its not the length of the rifle its the fact that its pinned. I live in CT too. Thx.

 

[WilsonFlyer]

But in theory, one could unpin, repin at the correct length, and still be compliant, right Majorlk? I think that may have been what was being asked above.

 

[WilsonFlyer]

So its not the length of the rifle its the fact that its pinned. I live in CT too. Thx.

I think that for most states, the length is only an NFA (federal) requirement, I think, and is not addressed by most states. Check your state's laws to be sure. what I'm saying is that if pinned is mandatory in your state, you can pin it at its longest, shortest, or anywhere in between and I think you'll be fine.

I could be wrong, but that's the way I understand it because at min or max, it's still always within NFA laws.

 

[vilhelm]

Major and Wilson,

Thank you for the clarification.

I live in Texas and have a drill