Pimping a S&W M&P 15-22

[breacher]

I chopped several .22s to 12" and have never had a problem - just as accurate.

[ArcofZen]

No, what's the advantage of shortening the barrel?

Fitted the Troy ambidextrous bolt release earlier. Needs a fair bend to get it to fit... Works like a charm though

[pbrazendale]

Looks really nice, just out of interest which model is this is it the performance centre? And also what brand of moderator did you go for? Thanks


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[ArcofZen]

Thanks

It's an SAK moderator from 'Jackson Rifles'. Works very well despite being inexpensive. It's not a performance centre, just a standard 15-22. Well, was...

[breacher]

No, what's the advantage of shortening the barrel?

More pointable, better balance.

Also much easier to use from a truck cab if you are into rabbiting etc

[BamBam]

No, what's the advantage of shortening the barrel?

For mini-rifle short and pointable, my rifle with mod, A-Tec Wave, is only as long as a standard rifle.

[safetyfirst]

Also you can put an over barrel mod on a 12" and slip it under a handguard for extra good looks. :)

[ArcofZen]

Ok, so I need to think more like an 'Operator', got it

[Ginger]

No, what's the advantage of shortening the barrel?

Fitted the Troy ambidextrous bolt release earlier. Needs a fair bend to get it to fit... Works like a charm though

Very nice but, loaded Mag, safety off and propped against a log .........

[ArcofZen]

I knew someone would mention that....

It's physically impossible for the rifle to fire unless the bolt is charged, the trigger is dead and the hammer is forward, if anything it's actually safer than having the bolt charged and the safety on as mechanical safeties can fail like any other movable device, and it's a lot harder to accidentally pull the charging handle all the way back than to flick the safety 90 degrees.

Its also not possible to engage the safety when in this position. Add to the fact that it was on my (large) property and pointing down range with only a hill in the way I'd say it was ok.