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Pimping a S&W M&P 15-22
Posted: Sun Aug 28, 2016 2:21 pm
by ArcofZen
As bought, and entirely stock:
Thought a few of you might be interested in how it looks after the upgrades.
Hogue grip (so much nicer than the hard plastic original)
UTG red/green dot sight
£40 moderator (works very well with CCI subs)
Magpul style AFG
Minimalist stock (much less 'slop' than OEM)
Obligatory 'Crayola' mod
Larger alloy charging handle (just nicer than the plastic original)
And I do have a Troy ambidextrous bolt release but I've not fitted it yet. I believe they drop straight onto an AR receiver but foul on the .22. It needs to be bent slightly and I only want to try that once!
Loving this rifle, and so far not a single ftf or hang up. But to be fair I've only used CCI mini mag, which in my opinion is one of the best rimfire rounds.
Re: Pimping a S&W M&P 15-22
Posted: Sun Aug 28, 2016 4:32 pm
by BamBam
Great little rifles. here's mine from a winter range day.
That plinker tactical charging handle is sold and I have the Next Level Armament ambi, think you have the same one.
Re: Pimping a S&W M&P 15-22
Posted: Sun Aug 28, 2016 5:35 pm
by ArcofZen
Nice rifle
What magazine is that? Looks more 'AR' than 22, pretty cool.
The charging handle is a 'Tacticool22' from the US. Fortunately I have a friend Stateside who is happy to post me any bits I need. Sadly the upgrade I need most (trigger) is on the restricted list.
The prices over there in $ makes me cry a bit
Re: Pimping a S&W M&P 15-22
Posted: Sun Aug 28, 2016 6:30 pm
by BamBam
Tactical Plinker 25 round mags, not made anymore, the 35 round mags are still out there, they need a loading tool to feed reliably.
What trigger you after?
Re: Pimping a S&W M&P 15-22
Posted: Sun Aug 28, 2016 8:17 pm
by ArcofZen
BamBam wrote:Tactical Plinker 25 round mags, not made anymore, the 35 round mags are still out there, they need a loading tool to feed reliably.
What trigger you after?
Ah, shame.
Just a lighter trigger really. Iirc the standard pull is 5.5lb
Re: Pimping a S&W M&P 15-22
Posted: Sun Aug 28, 2016 8:22 pm
by BamBam
The first step is a set of spring to lighten it, around £15. Andy haines sells them last time I spoke to him.
A single stage 3.5lb trigger is around £170 for a CMC, that's the one I have, flat trigger. So many have been installed It's been proven as an extremely reliable trigger for 15-22s.
There are other options, but unproven thus far.
Re: Pimping a S&W M&P 15-22
Posted: Sun Aug 28, 2016 8:39 pm
by ArcofZen
The springs sound like a good option, £170 for a trigger seems like a lot...
Re: Pimping a S&W M&P 15-22
Posted: Sun Aug 28, 2016 9:39 pm
by Activ8
Done a few bits to mine but this is how she currently sits, just need a BAD lever, Ambi safety & a decent red dot. Thinking of Vortex AR Sparc but open to ideas. She looks good with the barrel chop too but thinking of boreing out inside the hand guard & fitting a wildcat moderator so it looks even meaner.
Re: Pimping a S&W M&P 15-22
Posted: Mon Aug 29, 2016 8:50 am
by ArcofZen
Activ8 wrote:Done a few bits to mine but this is how she currently sits, just need a BAD lever, Ambi safety & a decent red dot. Thinking of Vortex AR Sparc but open to ideas. She looks good with the barrel chop too but thinking of boreing out inside the hand guard & fitting a wildcat moderator so it looks even meaner.
My second rifle would be a black/tan build (if I had two) I thought about it at first, but then went all black instead.
Re: Pimping a S&W M&P 15-22
Posted: Mon Aug 29, 2016 11:22 am
by safetyfirst
Has anyone done concrete tests on accuracy pre/post a barrel chop? I've a CMMG 16" I'd like to bring down to 12...