The transformation of my M&P 15-22

[maxicooper]

Hello everyone. I'm a newbie here and have just get into the rimfire scene not so long ago, and now I'm addicted. First with the Sig P229 classic 22 and now this little beast, the Smith & Wesson M&P 15-22.

3 weeks with my M&P15-22 was so much fun and it becomes one of my favorite toys, if not the most favorite.

The fun started out with a stock M&P15-22.

The first lot of the accessories was "Tango Down BattleGrip Quick Detach Vertical Grip" and 4 x 25 rounds magazines

then "GG&G Sling Thing, front sling mount", "Blue Force Vickers Sling" and "Magpul MBUS" front & rear sights were added.

Final add on for the "phase I" of the tranformation project is the Eotech 511 .A65 rev F

And here is my little "Transformer" at the current form.

Went through 4 - 500 rounds lately. My rifle loves all CCIs: Stingers, MINI Mag HPs, Wolf and Remington Thunderbolt.

Have got quite a few problem with Rem. Golder Bullet HP and Viper.

All I can say is,.... love it .... love it .... love it !!!

 

[TxShooter2k9]

Congrads on your 15-22, you got it lookin saweeeeet!!! Ive tried CCI minimags, Federal 550 bulk pack, and Winchester SuperX SuperSpeedRN, in the 100rd box, and have had great luck with all. Ive also tried some Winchester Wildcats, copule mags full, had 1 hicup per mag. So not to bad.

 

[cowboydave]

Welcome to the forum, Maxicooper. You've got your rifle looking sharp.
Dave

 

[kennyb]

welcome to the forum...great looking 15-22

 

[BaitKiller]

where did you get the mbus front and rear sights?

 

[maxicooper]

Thanks to you all for the warm welcome.

Like I have mentioned, I'm so in love with this little 15-22. The "phase II" is on the way, should be completed by Christmas. Hopefully, Santa will be super kind enough to make my dream come true. he he he.

Speaking of MBUS, fortunately, a gun shop (White Marsh Arms) in my area had a set in stock. It looks like the MBUS rear sight is kind of hard to find now a day.

 

[maxicooper]

Summary from 2 trips to the range.

CCI MINI Mag Hyper Velocity round nose, 200 rounds: 100%
CCI MINI Mag Hyper Velocity hallow point, 100 rounds: 100%
CCI Stinger, 100 rounds: 100%
Wolf match target, 50 rounds: 100%
Remington Thunderbolt, 50 rounds: 96%, 1 FTE & 1 FTF


Remington Golden bullet, 100 rounds: all kind of mulfunctions, 4 to 7 in every 25.
Remington Viper, 50 rounds: multiple mulfunction,

The rifle has a good accuracy, good handling, light weight, lots of cool factors, really fun to shoot, and all at the right price.

 

[27 Beck]

Summary from 2 trips to the range.


Remington Thunderbolt, 50 rounds: 96%, 1 FTE & 1 FTF


Remington Golden bullet, 100 rounds: all kind of mulfunctions, 4 to 7 in every 25.
Remington Viper, 50 rounds: multiple mulfunction,

The rifle has a good accuracy, good handling, light weight, lots of cool factors, really fun to shoot, and all at the right price.

Kinda sums up most owners experiences with Remington .22 ammo.

 

[TxShooter2k9]

yep, mine says Remington is yucky and chokes on it!!

 

[wscruiser]

Maxi, are you over at the NAM forum also?

 

[maxicooper]

Maxi, are you over at the NAM forum also?

Yes, I'm.... a proud owner of both a M&P 15-22 & a MINI Cooper.

 

[crankitup]

I also own a Mini and a 15-22!!!

It must be a great combination! Live in the Baltimore area.

Brian

 

[chessail 77]

Welcome Maxi...from the Sunshine State

 

[maxicooper]

It must be a great combination! Live in the Baltimore area.

Brian

Great. We should get together at Continental or On Target sometimes.

Welcome Maxi...from the Sunshine State

Thanks for the welcome.

 

[maxicooper]

An UPS box just came in.

Seems like the phase II might start sooner than I would have thought.

 

[maxicooper]

Voila !!! opened the box and found my early Christmas presents. Magpul CTR and Hogue OverMolded grip have arrived.

Can't wait for Santa to deliver other 2 bling blings tomorrow.

 

[ToddS112]

Which size Mag-Pul stock is that, military spec or civi?

 

[maxicooper]

It's a Mil-Spec model.

 

[maxicooper]

The blings have arrived.

LaRue tactical offset flashlight mount & Surefire G2Z.

 

[ChattanoogaPhil]

Voila !!! opened the box and found my early Christmas presents. Magpul CTR and Hogue OverMolded grip have arrived.

Can't wait for Santa to deliver other 2 bling blings tomorrow.

Looks awesome.

I put a CTR on mine, and I liked the overall look. The one thing that I didn't like..... When collapsed, the CTR (all) does not match the profile of the lower. It hangs way down to the profile of the tear-drop ring on an AR15. The S&W factory stock has a profile that matches it's one piece lower/tube design.

 

[27 Beck]

Good mods. EOTech FTW.

 

[webley green]

Those are sharp looking 15-22s; hoping to get my mitts on one soon.

 

[maxicooper]

Looks awesome.

I put a CTR on mine, and I liked the overall look. The one thing that I didn't like..... When collapsed, the CTR (all) does not match the profile of the lower. It hangs way down to the profile of the tear-drop ring on an AR15. The S&W factory stock has a profile that matches it's one piece lower/tube design.

Before & After.

 

[ToddS112]

Looks good. Man, that's alot of $$ invested in a .22.

 

[maxicooper]

Really love this Accu-Tech flash hinder from Wilson Combat.

...... and that'll be the next project.

 

[maxicooper]

I sneaked out and went to the range this evening.

The 15-22 was throughly cleaned and ready since last week. I brought 3 mags of Federal Lightnings, 3 mags of Mini Mags, and 50 rounds of Rem. Thunderbolt.

The rifle performed flawlessly.

Only one mulfunction, a Thunderbolt stuck/crushed vertically in the magazine lips and failed to get in the chamber.
Other than that, no problem of any kind.

The Walmart's Lightnings were surprisingly good. Not as good as the Mini Mag, but definitely get along well with my 15-22, much better than the Golden Bullet.
Thunderbolts were ok as well, but they weren't very consistant. Some of rounds sounded very weak. I don't have much confident using it. So no more Thunderbolt for the next time.

So, I have a conclusion that I will be using only CCI's Mini Mags, CCI's Stingers and Federal Lightning ammos for my 15-22 from now on.

I really had a blast tonight and the rifle's really fun to shoot. Can't wait until the next time.

 

[maxicooper]

Just heard a rumor that Santa will bring me something exactly like this for Christmas.

 

[Treeslam]

After reading the posts about failures, I too am sticking with either Federal bulk or CCI. I will probably shoot the CCI mostly because even though they cost more, they are still substantially cheaper than any brand I shoot through my other AR-15 in .223 cal.

 

[Lynn]

Just heard a rumor that Santa will bring me something exactly like this for Christmas.

OH, nice! You must have been very good this year.

 

[PanamaLee]

Your 15-22 is looking good. Check out my setup.

http://smith-wessonforum.com/smith-wesson-long-guns/99188-m-p-15-22-accessories-9.html#post1172932