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

[Pfletch83]

I've always liked Smith&Wesson handguns, revolvers for the most part (Hi,I'm a K-Frame junkie) the M&P 15-22 has the controls where they should be and function as they should function.

I liked how the "walther colt" was a dead ringer for an M-4 carbine (only much lighter) but the take down was a hassle and a half,the controls didn't really work,and at the end of the day I wouldn't feel right walking around with a "Non-AR" AR if you follow.

The Colt was also $620.00 (local shop's price,I passed on the colt and bought a mossberg .410 instead for about half the price)

 

[zx9rt1]

Update. I finally had to get rid of Colt. Too many malfunctions. In all fairness I did give the little Colt a chance. But she had to go! That was the worst purchase I have ever made in along time. The M&P 15-22 is hard to beat. Not just my opinon, it's a cold hard fact!

 

[Redbulladdikt]

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.

EVERY dealer in my area has a 7-day no questions asked return policy...just FYI...it is rare but not unheard of

I have shot both--i just didnt care for the Colt...and it pains me to say that to some degree because my Dad's Colt Commando is one of my favorite all-time guns to shoot ( before i bought my 15-22!)

In my view the M&P is an AR...the Colt is a 'clone'

 

[Jav]

EVERY dealer in my area has a 7-day no questions asked return policy...just FYI...it is rare but not unheard of

So they have to re-sell it as a used gun or do they clean it up and still sell it at the same price? I have no clue how that works.

 

[Redbulladdikt]

they usually sell as a "relisted"...meaning its technically used but at a higher price than a true USED trade in would be....

this is actually how i bought my 15-22! somebody traded for the Colt so i got mine @ a better price

 

[Fishinfool]

I like my M-4 Colt. Once you read the owners manual, and use the adjustment screw in the action as noted, reliability issues go away with almost any ammo. Mine is accurate and fun to shoot.

Larry

 

[berzerker]

To use a car analogy:
That colt is an Edsel

 

[Fishinfool]

To use a car analogy:
That colt is an Edsel

Gee, I wish I had known that before I bought mine. Reliable thru 1000's of rounds, and one inch groups, sometimes less at 50 yards....What was I thinking...LOL

Larry

 

[berzerker]

Good to hear you are happy with your Colt!
no, honestly!

I've heard- first hand - of more than a few 'bad' expierences with a colt M4 22 to stay well clear of it.
If you're having fun with yours, so mutch the better!!
that is what these rifles are al about, but
I'll stick to my 15-22

 

[Redbulladdikt]

i know what I was thinking...I wanted something that was functional, customizable, easy to clean, and easy to find magazines for....

Colt only matched 25% of my criteria--and thats a failing grade for me...but then again this is an M&P site...if you want somebody to sing its praises head to a Colt forum--

as stated before, i shot both and was not impressed with the Colt--but to each his own

 

[guy22]

Umarex vrs. GSG???
What do you think???
I think Colt found a low cost maker(Umarex), and tried to use the Colt name to make $$$

I have always found the Umarex a little lacking???

I have bought a Sig 522, and a GSG 1911.
Love both. Use these to practice with.

I like what S&W did with the M&P15-22. It is a real AR. It works almost exactly like any AR. Shoot your 15-22 well, then pick up an AR in 5.56mm. You will be way ahead of the game.
I can go out and shoot 500 rounds in my 15-22, 100 in my GSG 1911, and spend ~ $25.00.

What would it cost to put 500 5.56mm, and a 100 45.ACP down range???
Guy22