I'm not that experienced in gun/rifle ownership and was thinking about getting a Smith and Wesson M&P 15-22 rifle. link

I've used an old bolt-action .22, which is fine, but I'm looking for a semi-automatic tactical-looking rifle. I'm leaning towards a .22, as the I would like to get a lot of trigger time for not too much money. Does anybody have experience with this rifle? I've read a lot online and most everybody have positive things to say about it.

Does anybody know of any Michigan laws that would preclude me getting this?


Separately, I've been looking at the Ruger Mini-14 (tactical). Does anybody have experience with this?

Thanks for any help.

I have one of those. Fun little 22. Nice thing is that it is almost completely the same as an AR-15, so you can train with it very cheaply and then transition to the AR-15 with no problem. They are reliable and have no bad quirks. Trigger can stand a little work, but then it is a 22 and you aren't doing long range precision work. I had mine threaded so it can take my 22 suppressor. Neat little thing with that.

Here is a previous thread about it.

http://simhq.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/ub...tml#Post3517212

Great looking .22 I'm thinking of getting one myself.
pescador

Thanks for your input Oldgrognard.
pescador

Thanks for the info, OG. That thread slipped by me.

Funny! I was going to give a Range Report on it today.
So, I took the 15-22 out on my previous outing, and shot a lot of rounds through it, but I did not clean it.
Yesterday, we took it out again, and while we were working on zeroing new RDS for 2 carbines, I "loaned" my 15-22 to a man and his 3 sons. They were trying to sight in a scope for a Marlin 60 .22 rifle.
They shot the snot out of my 15-22. I suspect they put at least 400 rounds through it.
When they handed it back, it was nasty dirty, with goo coming out of the receiver.
YET, I still put about 150 rounds through it myself, and it never jammed. It cycled every ammo we used (4 different types) with no issues. That could NOT be said of the Ruger 10/22 that did not like the non-rounded HP rounds I had.
Later when we got home, it was as filthy as I have ever seen a rifle. When I took it apart and slid the bolt/hammer back on its rails, you could feel the grit. It had a film of residue goo that was all built up on the bolt face. Eww.
And it didn't stop running..!

Pros:
* FUN/cheap To shoot!
* As close to an AR as you can get
* Very reliable, shoots any ammo.
* Magazines are solid, no slop, and a breeze to load.

* Cons: Usually runs about $450 up.

I have and suggest that you buy it and install a fore grip.

I have always said that everyone needs a Ruger 10/22. Well I have to adjust that. They also should have a M&P 15-22.
It prepares you for the AR platform.

Thanks for the comments, Bill.

I went to a local gun shop/range today. They actually had one as a rental. So I tried it out and put 200 rounds through it. Had quite a bit of fun. Also, it didn't jam or anything like that. If I get it, I'll probably put a fore grip on it. Any recommendations?

Has anyone tried the Umarex .22LR AR15 clones?

http://www.colt22rimfire.com/
http://www.hk22rimfire.com/index.php?page=416-d145rs

Also, has anyone had a chance to try out the Chiappa MFour?

http://www.chiappafirearms.com/product/772

My go kart track is closing this September, so after I sell off the ol' two stroke racer, I need another vaguely manly but economical hobby, and .22LR black rifles look to be a worthy candidate. It's either that or mountaineering, and frankly, shooting with .22 looks cheaper and less time consuming by far.

Update:
I finally pulled the trigger <yes, bad pun> and finally got a M&P 15-22. I took it out to the range yesterday and had a blast. <2nd bad pun> I got the A1 style with compensator version. I put on a Primary Arms Multi Reticle Red Dot Sight and a UTG foregrip.

Thanks to all that commented.

Here's a pic.

Droool! Nice PDW there Saghen. Kinda looks like a small AR-15.

If I were you, I’d trade in that foregrip for a tactical light (good for nighttime/primetime encounters ).