New .22 version of M&P15 on S&W website
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MrJT
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I had also heard the lower part of the mag came out of the larger mag.
rbert0005
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I called the factory yesterday and they said that some have shipped.
Cabelas was mentioned and some of thier regulag distributers.
That means it wont be long now. Mine is on order.
Bob
Cabelas was mentioned and some of thier regulag distributers.
That means it wont be long now. Mine is on order.
Bob
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460v LAC du FLAMBEAU
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I'll be looking for this one ASAP. I like the S&W website marketing slogan...Kickin' Brass!
I took delivery on my M&P15 VTAC version last week and just sighted in the rifle/scope in this morning. The best trigger I have ever pulled...great Viking Tactics features included. I see why this is the most difficult M&P to obtain. $1,600 via GunBroker .com...got tired of waiting for my local gun shop & his $1,389 quote!
I took delivery on my M&P15 VTAC version last week and just sighted in the rifle/scope in this morning. The best trigger I have ever pulled...great Viking Tactics features included. I see why this is the most difficult M&P to obtain. $1,600 via GunBroker .com...got tired of waiting for my local gun shop & his $1,389 quote!
Hopefully Cabelas doesn't over charge as I'll be using some of my points and some gift cards along with a bit of cash I've been saving up to get one after Christmas! (assuming the reviews continue to be positive)
BuzzardBilly
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I ordered one yesterday from my FFL.
Am anxious to receive it.
I have an older model AR-22 from DMPS that is a tack driver
but is super heavy.
Hopefully the light weightness of the S&W AR 22LR will
appeal to my wife and granddaughter as well.
BRING IT ON!
Am anxious to receive it.
I have an older model AR-22 from DMPS that is a tack driver
but is super heavy.
Hopefully the light weightness of the S&W AR 22LR will
appeal to my wife and granddaughter as well.
BRING IT ON!
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I went looking for one yesterday at the Cabela's store in LaVista, NE. They had just received a shipment of new guns but had none of the new S&W's. No idea when they might arrive or the price yet either.
Also, the ammo stocks and reloading supplies were pretty low. Not a pretty sight in there.
Also, the ammo stocks and reloading supplies were pretty low. Not a pretty sight in there.
I was at my local pusher's store today, and held one of the new S&W .22 AR's. It had the tactical rails, and was pretty nice. I actually bought one of the new 'Colt' (made by Walther in Germany...) "M4" .22s a couple of months ago, and I love it.
To me, I like the Colt better, as it has a metal (alloy) upper and lower, compared to the S&W's composite construction. I also like that the Colt just looked/felt more like a real AR, including having a flashider and forward assist. The Smith did not have either feature. Even though the Colt's forward assist is non-functional, at least it looks functional... I did like that the Smith's slide release lever was functional vs. the Colt's that is just on there for looks.
I also liked the Smith's barrel, compared to the Colt's. The Colt barrel is a sleeved arrangement, and the Smith looked like it was regular/full metal barrel. This being said, the Smith did feel very light, but I assume that's because of the amount of composite construction... Even with the 'sleeved' barrel on the Colt, I don't think it really matters because it's a .22; plus it shoots very accurately, and lot's of fun! My Colt definitely did not function well with Remington Thunderbolts, but did not miss a beat with other .22 ammo that I had on hand. I have not tried this yet, but you can also adjust the bolt spring tension to 'dial-in' different types of ammo. I'm sure the Smith .22 is also big fun, too.
So, long story short, the Smith was nice, but for me, I'm happy to have the Colt. BTW, I own a real S&W M&P 15, and Colt ARs, and I like both, but the Colt's are tops on that list, too... These .22s are definitely not full-on versions of the real thing, but I don't think they're 'junk,' either. In my opinion it's worth the $$, others may disagree, but I think it's a fun ride for under $600...
Hope this helps for those of you considering one of these new AR .22s. I have not seen the new Sig .22 version; anyone else seen one yet...?
To me, I like the Colt better, as it has a metal (alloy) upper and lower, compared to the S&W's composite construction. I also like that the Colt just looked/felt more like a real AR, including having a flashider and forward assist. The Smith did not have either feature. Even though the Colt's forward assist is non-functional, at least it looks functional... I did like that the Smith's slide release lever was functional vs. the Colt's that is just on there for looks.
I also liked the Smith's barrel, compared to the Colt's. The Colt barrel is a sleeved arrangement, and the Smith looked like it was regular/full metal barrel. This being said, the Smith did feel very light, but I assume that's because of the amount of composite construction... Even with the 'sleeved' barrel on the Colt, I don't think it really matters because it's a .22; plus it shoots very accurately, and lot's of fun! My Colt definitely did not function well with Remington Thunderbolts, but did not miss a beat with other .22 ammo that I had on hand. I have not tried this yet, but you can also adjust the bolt spring tension to 'dial-in' different types of ammo. I'm sure the Smith .22 is also big fun, too.
So, long story short, the Smith was nice, but for me, I'm happy to have the Colt. BTW, I own a real S&W M&P 15, and Colt ARs, and I like both, but the Colt's are tops on that list, too... These .22s are definitely not full-on versions of the real thing, but I don't think they're 'junk,' either. In my opinion it's worth the $$, others may disagree, but I think it's a fun ride for under $600...
Hope this helps for those of you considering one of these new AR .22s. I have not seen the new Sig .22 version; anyone else seen one yet...?
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DMSC
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I bought one this afternoon. It was the first and only one that my local shop has seen.
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