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[alexwolf1216]

Greetings from San Antonio, TX. I am a new gun owner and really have no clue what I am doing. Ok, disclosure is done.


I was at a range today, saw the 15-22 and realized I had to have one. This will be my first rifle and I really am just loking for something that is fun & reasonable to shoot that looks great. I read up on the internet and decided that I wanted the MOE 15-22. After trekking around to most of the LGS, which had none, I finally gave up.

So, I am rifleless. I will be poking around the forums here trying to learn everything I can. It seems there is a Saxet show Sept 1 and another gun show of sorts the following weekend. What are the odds they would have what I am looking for? I am not really familiar with the colors, and I saw the tan one but black would work too.

Alex

 

[w0ady]

welcome! i got my 15-22 a couple months back and i dont regret it one bit. you should call shooters here in jacksonville about the moe's, they usually have some in stock and their prices are great. you'd just have to pay a little extra for the transfer fee at your local gun shop.

 

[alexwolf1216]

I suppose I should figure out what color I want. I'll start looking at pictures.

 

[MP22]

Good to have you on the forum...welcome from Kentucky.

 

[hkyplr]

Welcome, I am not sure where you are, but if you have a Sportsman's Warehouse around you I would check there. The one by me has at least the FDE Moe in stock, not sure about the Black.

 

[Kayback]

15/22 are like a drug once bitten you can't get enough. I said I'd never own one, then shot a member here's one. I spent the next week looking for one of my own. Still waiting for paperwork to clear!

 

[BillyJack2012]

You'll love the 15-22. It's a lot of fun and cheap to shoot. I also recommend a gun safety course. There are a lot of little things that will seem like common sense that you otherwise might not consider. I see a lot of guys learn the hard way at the range the first time they accidentally muzzle sweep someone. Better to learn up front. Have fun and post pics once you decide on what to get!

 

[WVleo]

Hi, Should be able to locate one somewhere in Texas I would think then You can avoid the FFL transfer fee if it needs to be shipped as it would still be a interstate purchase. Your Local Gun Store ( often abreviated as LGS on the net ) should be able to find You one. Go online and research the Rifle You intend to purchase and take that information to the LGS and see what they can do. Also not having a clue about firearms or any knowledge of brands, accessories and such will ( as We all know ) cost You dearly over the years. What gun enthusiast doesn't have a box filled with " what could have been , why did I buy this, this won't work for Me " gun items. But not having Gun safety knowledge will kill You so the best advice You could get from this forum would be a firearm safety course. good luck .....WVleo

 

[jajo]

Welcome to the forum.

I added a 15-22 to my small collection some months ago and it's one of my favorites now.

I wouldn't get too hung up on finding an MOE version to the exclusion of the other models - you can customize the rifle in an almost infinite number of ways - many pieces for AR15s fit this gun.

When you do find one you like, I recommend

- buy at least one extra magazine
- ask your gun dealer to recommend a cleaning kit and supplies you'll need
- read the manual that comes with the rifle...it has some great info
- field strip and clean the rifle before you shoot it - as recommended in the users manual

When you do go to the range or some place to shoot takes lots of ammo, these things are fun...enjoy.


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[w0ady]

the good thing about the moe is a lot of people end up adding magpul furniture so you actually save $ buying it already on there. just do some research to make sure that is what you want.

 

[Dave-WV]

I bought my 15-22 MOE late last year. It is a lot of fun for just general plinking and shooting. It is not as accurate as my Savage II TR or CZ 452 Ultra Lux but they are bolt action rifles.
As far as the MOE version, I like the flip-up Magpul sights - they are nice sights. I also use an inexpensive Simmons 2-9x scope with a detachable mount so I can pop the scope off and flip the iron sights up when I want to.
I didn't like the handgrip from MOE as well as the Hogue that I have on a Stag 5.56mm AR, so I changed that out.
I can highly recommend the 15-22 and if you want some decent iron sights the MOE version is worth the extra money.

Oh yes - I can shoot sub-sonic ammo with it and it reliably cycles the action. I shoot by my house and the sub-sonic is much quieter without the "crack". CCI sub works fine as well as Wolf MT sub-sonic. This would only be a plus if you desire quieter shooting at times.

 

[Zax]

Welcome Alex, I have the MOE and love it so if you prefer the MagPul add-ons I would hold out and locate one. The options are black or FDE (flat dark earth = tan), you may be able to find them at a local gun store or can buy online and save the tax! If you don't mind a drive, there's a gun store near Brenham, TX called Independence Firearms (Welcome to Independence Firearms or Welcome to Independence Firearms) that almost always have some in stock, but call and check.

 

[Shooterjgs]

Hey... welcome from Corpus Christi, TX... Just keep on reading this fourm... you'll learn alot... Lot of good info here... Welcome agin fellow Texan.

 

[Kayback]

If you work out the price difference with the MOE version and putting the MOE gear on yourself, you come out WAY ahead by buying the MOE version up front. Like almost $100 ahead.

KBK

 

[alexwolf1216]

I just saw a basic at wal mart in boerne for $447. I was tempted but I think I want the accessories. It also didn't have the flash deal on the barrel which made it look pretty bare next to all of the other AR15 they had there.

 

[w0ady]

at a very minimum id get one with a threaded barrel. makes it easier to put shrouds or suppressors on later down the road.

 

[alexwolf1216]

What is going price for the fde Moe? I found one here for $579

 

[hkyplr]

I bought my 15-22 MOE late last year. It is a lot of fun for just general plinking and shooting. It is not as accurate as my Savage II TR or CZ 452 Ultra Lux but they are bolt action rifles.
As far as the MOE version, I like the flip-up Magpul sights - they are nice sights. I also use an inexpensive Simmons 2-9x scope with a detachable mount so I can pop the scope off and flip the iron sights up when I want to.
I didn't like the handgrip from MOE as well as the Hogue that I have on a Stag 5.56mm AR, so I changed that out.
I can highly recommend the 15-22 and if you want some decent iron sights the MOE version is worth the extra money.

Oh yes - I can shoot sub-sonic ammo with it and it reliably cycles the action. I shoot by my house and the sub-sonic is much quieter without the "crack". CCI sub works fine as well as Wolf MT sub-sonic. This would only be a plus if you desire quieter shooting at times.

What model Stag do you have and how well do you like it. I am looking at one at my Gun Club, looking at it very hard!...

 

[Dave-WV]

What model Stag do you have and how well do you like it. I am looking at one at my Gun Club, looking at it very hard!...

My Stag is the Model One. Fairly accurate for a 16" barrel and a twist that really doesn't' support heavy bullets. It does fine with 62gr out to 600 yards.
The quality of the Stag rifles is very good. I have seen and handled quite a few.

 

[ral2ooo]

What is going price for the fde Moe? I found one here for $579

Greetings from N Florida or as some say L.A. (lower Alabama). Not sure about the MOEs but seems a bit high. I got a camo from LGS for $459. Whatever one you end up with get at least one (three would be better) 10 round short mag for bench and prone shooting.

RAL

 

[hkyplr]

I think that is an okay price for a MOE. I think MOEs average about $100 more than a standard version.

 

[hkyplr]

Dave-WV, thanks for the reply. I should have known this was going to happen. Got the 15-22 and now I really want a Big Brother and have no desire to shoot my SKS anymore.

 

[alexwolf1216]

After looking around I think I have decided on the black MOE. There is a gun show next weekend and I plan to attend. Anything I need to be aware of? I purchased my XDM from my gun shop, so I am rather inexperienced.

 

[DIESELDAD758]

Hey Alex Iam here in San Antonio as well. I bought the limited edition OD GREEN from academy for $459.00. You are more than welcome to check mine out before the gun show.


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[DIESELDAD758]

Any way you go your going to love it. Iam buying another one Monday.


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[alexwolf1216]

I just saw that thread. I was going to hit up Academy tomorrow, the green has my eye. I am around the Boerne Stage Road area, are you remotely close?

 

[DIESELDAD758]

I live off potranco and 1604. Iam 5 min from academy. They have one OD GREEN. left


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[alexwolf1216]

Well looks like its time to make a trip. Does it have any extras or is it just green?

 

[rraisley]

After looking around I think I have decided on the black MOE. There is a gun show next weekend and I plan to attend. Anything I need to be aware of? I purchased my XDM from my gun shop, so I am rather inexperienced.

That's what I got, as well. Just determine what you're willing to pay, after checking around other places first. I've not seen many gun show sales on new guns that are decent prices, so if you know what you should pay, you might get them down a bit. For reference, our local Sportsman's Warehouse wants $559, but the local Lawmen's charges only $474, /when/ they're in stock. I paid $479 for mine.

You might do well, or even better, on accessories, mags and ammo, so just price out what you want, and go with lots of money.

 

[w0ady]

Well looks like its time to make a trip. Does it have any extras or is it just green?

just green with a threaded barrel. i got mine at my local academy as well, its something like a limited run of 300 only for them supposedly.