Hey Gang...
I got my S&W M&P 15-22 from Frontier Firearms 2 weeks ago, and have been out with it twice. Overall impressions are very good. Quality is excellent and fit and finish is neat and clean, especially considering that most of the gun is made of polymer.
It is lightweight and easy handling. I like the fact that all the functions are the same as 223 AR rifles...it's a great training aid for the full size, right down to the same stock and stock iron sights.
The accuracy is better than expected for a 22 semi, with 50 yard, rapid fire groups averaging at about 3-4" for me. I plan to put a on optic on this rifle to get a bit closer to my targets.
Reliability is great. Between my two outings, I ran a mixed bag of ammo brands and manufacturers (all budget stuff...no match grade or premium) of approximately 1000 rounds WITHOUT cleaning. I experienced 4 fail to feeds. I believe that all were ammo related, however. To clear the fail to feed, as with the 223 rifles, I locked the bolt to rear, removed the mag, worked the action, replaced the mag, and racked action again. Easy.
As for cleaning, the rifle disassembles the same as 223 rifles. The bore was easily cleaned with one swipe of a .22 cal bore snake. The breach face is a bit tricky to clean as there is a metal rod protrucing from it. I got in there with a q-tip. The bolt easily disassembles for cleaing, and was easy to do.
I already have some LaRue Tactical accessories on the way for the rifle. I fine the quad picatinny rails on the forend to be a bit rough, so I have some rail covers. I also have a replacement pistol grip on the way, because I am not a fan of the original style one on the gun.
Overall, this is a great rifle for the price, and I plan to sell all my other 22 rifles. This one is the do-all 22 rifle for me. Go out and handle on at the store, and you'll want one.
Ty
I got my S&W M&P 15-22 from Frontier Firearms 2 weeks ago, and have been out with it twice. Overall impressions are very good. Quality is excellent and fit and finish is neat and clean, especially considering that most of the gun is made of polymer.
It is lightweight and easy handling. I like the fact that all the functions are the same as 223 AR rifles...it's a great training aid for the full size, right down to the same stock and stock iron sights.
The accuracy is better than expected for a 22 semi, with 50 yard, rapid fire groups averaging at about 3-4" for me. I plan to put a on optic on this rifle to get a bit closer to my targets.
Reliability is great. Between my two outings, I ran a mixed bag of ammo brands and manufacturers (all budget stuff...no match grade or premium) of approximately 1000 rounds WITHOUT cleaning. I experienced 4 fail to feeds. I believe that all were ammo related, however. To clear the fail to feed, as with the 223 rifles, I locked the bolt to rear, removed the mag, worked the action, replaced the mag, and racked action again. Easy.
As for cleaning, the rifle disassembles the same as 223 rifles. The bore was easily cleaned with one swipe of a .22 cal bore snake. The breach face is a bit tricky to clean as there is a metal rod protrucing from it. I got in there with a q-tip. The bolt easily disassembles for cleaing, and was easy to do.
I already have some LaRue Tactical accessories on the way for the rifle. I fine the quad picatinny rails on the forend to be a bit rough, so I have some rail covers. I also have a replacement pistol grip on the way, because I am not a fan of the original style one on the gun.
Overall, this is a great rifle for the price, and I plan to sell all my other 22 rifles. This one is the do-all 22 rifle for me. Go out and handle on at the store, and you'll want one.
Ty
