S&W M&P 15-22 Vs. Colt M4 22

[rrose]

Hey Guys.... new to the forum, did a search on here to see why you guys have choosen the M&P over the Colt.... but didn't really find anything. I did find a couple of write-ups and video's on the net...

I haven't purchased my rifle yet. Obviously its down to these two. Sell me on the S&W.... why is it the better rifle?

 

[norwaystud]

Type in sw m&p 15-22 vs colt 22lr. In google. You'll find a bunch of threads started on here and other places. Also try YouTube

 

[Jav]

The S&W not only looks like an AR-15, it functions like one! You can also drop in a lot of parts that you would from any other AR like a diff. trigger, stock, etc. I remember seeing the inside of the Colt and was just turned off..I like the ease of the S&W's break down. I've been hearing that Colt shooters are happy.

 

[rrose]

Both platforms have some really nice items. I wish I could combine the two of them to make exactly what I'm looking for!

 

[shawnr5]

When I got mine, you couldn't find anything positive anywhere about the Colt except that it looked good. The controls on the 15-22 replicate the controls of a real AR more completely. The 15-22 is missing a functional forward-assist. The bolt release on the Colt is for looks only and serves no functional purpose. The 15-22 accepts many AR parts. It uses a mil-spec receiver extension, allowing the use of any mil-spec stock. You can use AR grips and fire control parts (small-pin only 0.154").
If you decide that you like the Colt, you can also look at the H&K versions. They are also made by Umarex.

 

[guy22]

Try here:
Tactical22.net - Tactical 22lr Rimfire Reference
The real question is if you want a .22lr rifle that works amost exactly like a AR15 - 5.56mm rilfe what would you buy?
The answer always goes S&W.
Guy22

 

[MPLUSM]

Before I bought my 15-22 I went to all of the local shops and just asked the guys working their thoughts on AR22s. Multiple shops had customers return their Colts. The Sig seemed to have a pretty good reputation though. The main thing that stuck out was that nobody returned the S&W ... sold.

 

[Snowbandit]

I bought the Colt before the S&W was available. It does everything I've asked of it and works fine. Given the choice I probably would have bought the Smith and saved a few bucks. Just wasn't an option back then.

 

[Juvicator]

Haven't seen a gun shop that takes guns back yet.

 

[sahlomonic]

I think he means the returned Colts had some sort of malfunction or part breakage. I remember seeing a lot of threads regarding that when they first came out. I don't know of a gun shop that takes guns back "just because you don't like it" either.

 

[MPLUSM]

I think he means the returned Colts had some sort of malfunction or part breakage. I remember seeing a lot of threads regarding that when they first came out. I don't know of a gun shop that takes guns back "just because you don't like it" either.

Yes, returned Colts were due to malfunctions.

 

[zx9rt1]

I have both and I can you this from my experience. The S&W is head and shoulders above the Colt. I know you would expect to read only good things about the S&W on these forums. However, I have no problem at all calling a fecal log a fecal log.

 

[shoota40]

I also have both. I shoot the 15-22 and the colt is at a gun shop on consignment.

 

[crracer_712]

good thread. I was considering searching for a Colt at the gunshow this weekend, but I think I will spend my money elsewhere this go around.

 

[tacticool22]

Both platforms have some really nice items. I wish I could combine the two of them to make exactly what I'm looking for!

What is missing or can't be added to the 15-22 other than a non functioning forward assist?
The 15-22 can even have a functioning dust cover added. The Colt dust cover kind of sort of almost works.
For practice and muscle memory, go with the S&W.
For identical looks of an M4 go with the Colt.

 

[Jav]

Probably likes the weight and the outer construction. I know many people that have problems with a lot of plastic.

 

[Gingerninja]

I dont know about the Colt - but I love my S&W - the Sig is also a great gun - downside being the bolt doesnt remain open when mag is empty which is a pita in competition. The other downside is that they are not compatible with AR parts. Now the H&K looks and feels like a real gun - but I haven't shot one so I dont know if Umarex was able to get that part of the equation correct.

 

[tacticool22]

The bolt stays open after the last round, but you have to use the charging handle to load a new round when a fresh mag is inserted.
The mags don't drop free, you have to pull them out.
The safety is a 180 degree swing from safe to fire on the Colt (supposed to be changed) and 90 degrees on the H&K.
The bolt does not come out for cleaning.

 

[rrose]

Well I popped for a M&P 15-22 MOE yesterday. I can't wait to take delivery of it! The MOE model got me the threaded barrel that I wanted.... and some other parts that I don't really care for, but will be easy to swap out and sell.

Thanks for all the info.

 

[madmikeb]

Before I bought mine I read that the Colt has a thin barrel with a shroud that tends to string shots vertically as it heats up. The S&W has a solid one piece barrel. Thats what sold me!