AM15 .22LR Upper, 275 Round Magazine, for M11/9 SMG

Posted November 25, 2010 in NFA / Suppressors / Class III, Rifles by Steve Johnson with 18 Comments
Tags: 22, AM15, machine gun, machine guns, rifle

Tactical Innovations will soon be selling a .22 LR upper receiver for the M11/9 submachine gun (semi-auto clones are not compatible). The receiver uses American 180 .22 drum magazines which can hold up to 275 rounds.

The AM15 Upper Receiver system, along with quad rail, a 165 rd drum and winder will cost $1395 plus shipping. They will be shipping it as soon as they get ATF approval.

The below youtube video from 2007, posted by a company called Thompson Machine, shows an upper receiver for the M11/9 that uses the American 180 .22 drums …

[ Many thanks to Jeff for emailing me the link. ]

Steve Johnson

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