New 15-22 Pistol Announced

[deadduck357]

I wanted to update this thread. I received the pistol back much quicker this time with the performed service listed as: evaluate/repair, cannot duplicate customer complaint, passed range testing.

I loaded up a magazine with Federal American Eagle, and it failed to eject on the 12th round. Argh!!!! Extremely frustrating. I called S&W Customer Service and asked for a detailed explanation of what they did and what ammunition they used. I was told they inspected everything and it was to spec. They fired one full magazine and they did not experience any failures. They used Federal ammunition. The representative then told me that they do their test firing from a bench, with no human element involved. I explained that the gun is meant to be held while firing and if it only functions from a bench, what good is it? I asked if I can send a video of me firing the gun and was given instructions on how to do that. I will be working on getting that sent as soon as possible. I will continue to keep you posted.

Any others that have had issues, have you had any luck getting it corrected?

Jeez I guess I'd be asking them to refund me my money, email them a copy of my sales receipt, and tell them its in a UPS back to them.

 

[Jim1392]

Gunbuyer sent me an email and they have them for $449.99 with free shipping if anyone is looking for one.

 

[SW Gun Guy]

Time is hopefully on our side. I predict in under 10 yrs the price will be as it should be. No way I'd go above 400.00 for a chopped M&P 15-22.

I think of myself and reading and keeping up on firearm laws. What I do not understand is how these type offerings (and there tons of them in various calibers) get around being a short barreled rifle (SBR)? I am not against it in any way, it just seems like suddenly what would have taken a tax stamp, is now for sale by every manufacturer out there. Spec sheet attached.

 

[stratplexi]

Brace vs a stock...google it and you will find all kinds of info on it.

 

[Rodan]

It doesn't have a stock, it has an 'arm brace', therefore it's a pistol, not a rifle.

Yes, it's a wink/nod/nudge kind of thing, but the ATF accepted it, and is now stuck with it.

IMHO, SBRs and suppressors should have been removed from the NFA a long time ago, so I have no problem with it.

 

[SW Gun Guy]

It doesn't have a stock, it has an 'arm brace', therefore it's a pistol, not a rifle.

Yes, it's a wink/nod/nudge kind of thing, but the ATF accepted it, and is now stuck with it.

IMHO, SBRs and suppressors should have been removed from the NFA a long time ago, so I have no problem with it.

Thanks Rodan for the simple and easy explanation. I agree completely about SBR's and suppressors from NFA. I say that as I sit here and wait for my suppressor.

 

[birdshooter]

I am getting the runaround from Smith. I sent a video of the malfunction per their request. Did not reply and I called. Customer service rep called over to the repair department while I was on hold. The person who watched the video said it was the magazine. I promptly shut that down as I had explained multiple times in writing that several reliable mags were tested and the issue occurred regardless pf mag. I was then told that 50 rounds of CCI were used when Smith tested it the last time. I again shut this down because I was told previously that 25 rounds of Federal were used to test.

The inconsistency and almost arrogant response to a 15 second video frustrates me immensely. I requested that the gun be replaced and it is on its way back to S&W for the third time. Again I will keep you posted.

 

[sstark036]

Bout 600 rds threw her,maybe 5 failure to fires,Rem golden bullets

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[sstark036]

Got me seeing double

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[Noxqus]

How many of the first gen M&P 1522pistols were produced? I was told only a few. I have one with "The Armory Gunsmith" adaptor to replace the QD ring and mount with an adaptor for a buffer tube. Then I installed a KNS rear picatinny rail for a SB tactical 1913 brace. Just wondering how many of the original 1522 pistols there were.