Comments on: S&W M&P15-22 “Compliant” model

By: Calib

Calib — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 17:34:14 +0000

saw one at big 5 for $189

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By: jimmy q

jimmy q — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 23:14:36 +0000

Just bought a ‘MA compliant’ M&P 15-22 and started to take a look at it 1 hour ago. I’m taking this thing to my NH house to plink around so I’m going to get some 25 round mags for it since you can only get the 10 round mags in Mass.

The adjustable stock was pinned in the long position and I prefer it in the short position. Easy enough, the small pin was metal and it took about 1 minute to drill out so the stock could be moved. I’m making sure to drill out a hole so I can pin it in the position so I’m legal in Mass (home).

I really need someone to explain to me how the ability to move a stock from one length to 4 inches longer or shorter to accomodate the shooters arm length makes it an assault weapon.

I have a license to carry in 3 states and can arm myself to the teeth if I want to but I can’t adjust the stock so it fits my arm length ? DUH

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By: Brad Gilbert

Brad Gilbert — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 20:34:51 +0000

The Smith M&P 15-22 is a dedicated >22 L.R.platform. The lower has different dimensions than a center fire AR so an AR upper will not fit, and an AR mag will not fit. This prevents it from being classed as a semi-auto version of a military colt rifle. So, if your tricked out Ruger 10-22 is legal in your area, then the Smith M&P would be legal also, at least in the fixed stock, 10 rd. mag model.

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By: Viper4507

Viper4507 — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 09:38:36 +0000

“Don C -So Cal” said it, Where is it for $409? and can I get it in Southern CA? I dont “need” it, but if I see it for $409 it will probilby follow me home. (guns are funny that way)

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By: Don C -So Cal

Don C -So Cal — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:23:15 +0000

I just got mine the end of December and went out shooting with my kids. This gun is a blast! Now I just need a few extra magazines and I’m set. If you are unsure about this gun it is awesome. Also, much lighter than the Ruger SR22 or Colt too. Uncle Paul’s Exchange in Ventura is such a great local shop to deal with. Keep them in mind if you are in the area.

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By: Kevin

Kevin — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 01:22:00 +0000

Is it possible to put a standard A2 handguard on this carbine? I’d like it to be more similar to the standard M4 platform…

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By: Don C -So Cal

Don C -So Cal — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 18:20:45 +0000

My local shop Uncle Paul’s Gun Exchange said $499, but he is waiting on the order. Maybe a month or two, but I’m in no hurry & they are great guys to work with!

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By: Gene in So Cal

Gene in So Cal — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 22:05:17 +0000

I don’t think they’re available here in CA yet. I saw on another forum someone claiming that Sportmen’s Supply in San Jose is importing ones with hi-cap mags and selling them for $499 without the mag. Then when the 10-rounders come in, they’ll give those to out. I been calling all the LGS every week or two and they all tell me the hold up is that the 10-rnd mags aren’t made yet and no ETA. Anyone else have any luck?

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By: Don C -So Cal

Don C -So Cal — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 20:16:04 +0000

So where did you buy for $409? Anyone else know a great place to get a good price in Southern CA?

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By: Jim C

Jim C — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 04:00:41 +0000

From the NYS Assault Weapons Ban:

“(d) any of the weapons, or functioning frames or receivers of such weapons, or copies or duplicates of such weapons, in any caliber, known as: ………(iv) Colt AR-15………..”

I live in NY, and want an AR styled gun. No one has told me how NY law enforcement interprets the line above. Isn’t any gun based on the AR-15 receiver design regardless of name, going to be considered a “copy or duplicate”? I’d buy a Rock River LAR-8 (.308) in a heartbeat, but since the receiver, recoil damping, etc. is based on the Colt AR-15, and looks like an AR-15, isn’t it possible I would get arrested by some overzealous law enforcement official? Or has this “copy” business already been defined in some prior court case?

Other sticking point is the welded on “muzzle brake” some people say is NYS ban compliant. How many people can tell the difference between a flash suppressor and muzzle brake? Would a police officer make the distinction?

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By: noname

noname — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 04:38:17 +0000

ed & 1969: I wasn’t going to say anything about “the Colt being more accurate” but since you mentioned it……. no way someone can say that about any .22 unless they’ve tried every flavor of ammo made. Everyone (I thought) knows that every .22 likes its own brand and model of ammo. I have a Kimber that will out-shoot another guy’s when he uses $6.00-50rd-ammo and I use the bulk stuff from Wal-Mart. (really irks him too!!!!)

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By: ron thomas

ron thomas — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 04:30:04 +0000

Just got an e-mail from S&W yesterday. They have the 15-22 magazines for $20!!

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By: 1969 fed

1969 fed — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 01:00:50 +0000

just got a M&P15-22, really nice…Got some upgrades and wil go to the range next week. Let you know. Do any of you guys know where I can buy a couple of magazines for the M&P15-22. The local dealer indicated that they are coming…

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By: Ed

Ed — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 06:53:40 +0000

Just bought one this week for $495, and took it out today and ran a couple hundred rounds through it. Then I fired my Colt AR-22 from the same bench rest, and got similar groupings. I thought the Colt was really neat until I got the S&W. Similarities are clearly greater to a standard AR-15 than what the Colt offers. Pistol grips, butt stocks (without tube), picatinny rail accessories, and trigger assembly interchange with standard mil-spec AR options. That part is really nice. I saw some links where folks think the Colt is more accurate, but I do not find that to be the case. They are fairly equivalent in my testing at 25 yards. The S&W, however, seems to take-down easier for cleaning, which is a plus.

BTW, I also saw the S&W at Academy for $449. Of course, I stumbled across that after I already bought mine. Oh well….

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By: noname

noname — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 00:03:02 +0000

I just bought the M&P 15-22 yesterday. I haven’t had it out to shoot it yet but it’s really cute. Just like any AR…but in .22 … It even has a real AR-type trigger group so you can add an after-market kit if you want. I got mine for $409.00. The real reason I signed up for this place was to say that even thought its name includes the words “Firearms..not politics” I see that most people just cannot make a post without adding a political blurb…somewhere!!

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By: Ed

Ed — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 17:15:35 +0000

Last I heard was July of this year….

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By: Ed

Ed — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 17:14:37 +0000

Any ideas on when we can see the S&W M&P15-22 hit dealers’ shelves?

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By: Steve

Steve — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 22:27:29 +0000

B, I think $500 is pretty good. Not cheap, but you get a .22 AR-15 patterned rifle without the need to do a caliber conversion when you want to shoot .22.

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By: B Woodman

B Woodman — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 17:34:41 +0000

Sigh. . . All the brain-dead libbers. . .

Are the magazine and stock fixed so that they can’t be removed and replaced?? There’s a way around anything / everything if one wants to work at it hard enough.

Other then that, just another overpriced .22. Really, $500!!??

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By: Monty

Monty — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 19:37:16 +0000

In addition to classification based on ‘evil features’ the NY assault weapon ban also includes specific weapons
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(d) any of the weapons, or functioning frames or receivers of such weapons, or copies or duplicates of such weapons, in any caliber, known as:
(iv) Colt AR-15;
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Is this different enough that there is no risk of it being considered a copy or duplicate, in any caliber of an AR-15?

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