New Guy, First Gun.

[63GMC]

Hey there! Just got my M&P 15-22 about 3 weeks ago and it's my first gun. Me and a friend were both thinking about getting M&P 15 Sports but he got a 15-22 first (although his wife has since claimed it as her own) and after I shot it I changed my mind. It just seemed to make more sense for me as it is my first gun and I don't know a whole lot about them. Plus it does everything I was going to get the the Sport for only cheaper. The day I got it I also bought a second 25 round mag, a plastic carrying case, a foregrip and a box of 525 CCI Blazer ammo. I also bought a Truglo red dot site a couple of days later and a set of Ergo handguard covers. So far I've only put about 10 25 round mags through it but it had no issues whatsoever. I read that the 15-22 uses standard AR15/M4 grips so I ordered a Magpul MIAD grip set for it, hope it fits.

Any advice you guys and girls can give a first time gun owner would be appreciated. Thanks.

 

[rfo1]

No advice here other than to enjoy your new gun and stay safe. Welcome to the S&W Forum.
rfo1

 

[macnamara]

Welcome to the forums. Good knowledgeable guys here who are more than willing to help you out.

 

[jws6145]

Howdy and Welcome to the forum from Odessa, Tx.

 

[Gopher Slayer]

The MIAD is going to give you a little trouble. There isn't a good place for the rear pin spring to rest. The front spring (safety) is fine. If you have no clue what I'm talking about, check this thread out before you remove anything. Crawling around on the floor looking for tiny parts to put your new rifle back together is not fun.

http://smith-wessonforum.com/smith-wesson-m-p-15-22/216866-rear-recieiver-pin-question-2.html

You can use the conical end of a toothpick as a perch for the spring. It sounds hokey, but it works well.

 

[63GMC]

Thanks for the heads up. I think I see what you're talking about.

 

[Lee D]

excellent choice and congrats! always good to hear from a first time gun owner.
the only advice i have for you is always wear hearing protection. years of shooting without muffs have taken its toll on my hearing

 

[63GMC]

Thanks. Will do.

 

[Gopher Slayer]

Forget the gun......let's talk about that truck in your avatar/screen name. I take it you have some other expensive hobbies. It looks bagged.

 

[Aceman58]

Welcome aboard, you made a very good decision on the M&P 15/22, not only will you be happy with the rifle but you will have more fun at the range and not break the bank doing it. Also you will learn about shooting, shooting skills and I hope gun safety. Then you will be a part of the American citizens that understand good gun ownership. I love seeing a smarter gun owning citizen than one that allows our government to put restriction on GOOD CITIZENS for the crimes of the very few. Keepem in the 10 ring and if you have questions, hit up this forum for it has plenty of wise gun owners who will share their knowledge to get you where ever you want as a gun owner.. Welcome aboard..

Remember an armed citizen is a smart citizen, an un-armed citizen is..............sheep.. and you know where they get lead... yea, right..

 

[63GMC]

Forget the gun......let's talk about that truck in your avatar/screen name. I take it you have some other expensive hobbies. It looks bagged.

Yeah, it's bagged. Lays frame actually. 1963 GMC 3/4 ton. Originaly a 305 V6 now a 383 small block V8.

 

[Gopher Slayer]

Nice!

This is my project that I haven't even looked at in a few years. I'm not in to minitrucks like I use to be. I want to bag a 68 C10 longbed next.


89 Yota (lays frame)
Slam Specialties bags
1/2" stainless lines (dual fronts)
10 gallon tank
triangulated 4-link
engine driven compressor

 

[63GMC]

Killer! Those older Toyotas look so good laid out. I'm currently helping a friend bag a 67 C10 longbed for his wife.

Here's my other project that I haven't touched since I got the 63...

 

[Gopher Slayer]

I need to see a pic of the 67 when you get the time. I've got love for the small windows too. My father just sold the all original and beautiful 68 longbed 3/4 ton I thought I would get someday. That thing would have looked good tuckin half of the lug nuts inside the fenders.

Nice van too.

 

[63GMC]

Thanks. I'll snap you some pics next time we work on it. It's not going to be slammed like mine, just a simple bag job with a small c-notch.

You can see the build of my 63 here...
'63 GMC Project - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

 

[Gopher Slayer]

Is that a Thorbecke Bros super-lift rear kit? How do you like it? The wishbone setups look awesome.

Suicidedoors.com got every dollar I made when I was getting into slammed trucks.

When you get your 15-22 done, you should take a pic of them together and post it in the "two of my favorite things thread.

 

[63GMC]

Yep, Superlift rear and P-51 front. I want to get a pic of my 15-22 sitting on the ammo box in the rear of the truck.

 

[63GMC]

It's probably the nicest riding truck I've ever driven.

 

[Gopher Slayer]

(insert Tim Taylor grunt noise here)

 

[63GMC]

Here's some crappy cell phone pics of the 15-22, just finished putting on the Magpul MIAD grip.

 

[63GMC]

I got some new goodies for my 15-22 at some gun shows. At the first one, just before xmas, I picked up a UTG bi-pod and an Aim scope. Yesterday I bought a 1/2" riser to line up my red dot with my Magpul sights, a bunch of 2" rubber rail covers that were 2 for 1$ and a cheapo flashlight. The light is really bright but not very high quality (its mostly for show anyway.)

 

[tacticaledge]

Nice gun man,kinda looks like mine, welcome aboard enjoy your new toy there are lot of really cool people willing to help you out welcome to the 15-22 family. Might not wanna leave the saftey off though....

 

[tacticaledge]

Welcome aboard, you made a very good decision on the M&P 15/22, not only will you be happy with the rifle but you will have more fun at the range and not break the bank doing it. Also you will learn about shooting, shooting skills and I hope gun safety. Then you will be a part of the American citizens that understand good gun ownership. I love seeing a smarter gun owning citizen than one that allows our government to put restriction on GOOD CITIZENS for the crimes of the very few. Keepem in the 10 ring and if you have questions, hit up this forum for it has plenty of wise gun owners who will share their knowledge to get you where ever you want as a gun owner.. Welcome aboard..
Remember an armed citizen is a smart citizen, an un-armed citizen is..............sheep.. and you know where they get lead... yea, right..

I cant agree with you more Aceman58 words of true wisdom.