Federal has had problems in their .22LR seating the primer properly for years. Idk why Vista doesn’t correct it. CCI generally doesn’t seem to have the same issue.
@@DK-gy7ll I own a CMMG Resolute 300 Mk4 5.56mm rifle. I also purchased the CMMG .22LR upper. I have shot thousands of rounds of various brands of ammo through the .22LR upper and I've yet to experience a malfunction. My goto ammo is the very Federal 38 grain in this video. The CMMG .22LR upper fires and cycles everything. So, I'm not sure about your "crap ammo" comment. Then again, the CMMG .22LR upper is $650.00 and is aluminum versus the polymer upper on the 15-22. Perhaps I'm comparing apples to oranges.
I'm a doctor that wants to retire from medical practice to become a full time gunsmith eventually. Hearing such a thing as "we need a lot more gunsmiths" from you means a lot to me. Thanks!
If you follow through with this you will have to call yourself, The Gun Doctor. And in your store your receipts should look like Rx prescriptions 😂 and headline it with one prescription of freedom. And instead of ammo label it freedom pills . If you don't do this you are wasting a golden opportunity.
@DanOfTheWild I have become a part time instructor wirh classes starting in September. Expecting a significant boost in income - the market for doctors in Brazil is a bursting bubble
The great thing about 22 is that the ammo is one of the most affordable. I can shoot it without feeling like my wallet hurts every time. Also, if you are a prepper or are waiting for a possible civil war, this is a great caliber to stock up on. Yes I know it’s not going to do the most damage but I know that I can easily haul over a thousand rounds in a backpack if I had to be on the move. Also, if you can’t afford your AR ammo, you might as well use it as a bat because it’s not going to do you any good. Would rather have a loaded 22 than an empty AR
Shot placement is everything, in a survival/self defense scenario you can take down anything just as dead with a headshot now matter rather a 22lr or a .223. Don’t get me wrong I’d rather have a .223 but, with no recoil with a .22lr you can put all shots on target really quickly.
Dont get me wrong I like 22's a lot but my problem with a survival situation is the range. Bullet starts dropping a lot after 100 yards. I'd rather have the range in a 223. yea you can get much more volume from a .22 but only at a relatively short distance.
It's a shame the 15-22 was being so finicky for you... I've fired thousands of rounds through mine and only ever had FTF which I blame on the round. Cycles flawlessly and is a GREAT inexpensive way to train AR platform muscle memory! And it's SOOOO light! I love it!
I agree. I've had mine for a couple of years and never had Problem One with it and it's Great Fun to shoot & the price for 22LR is low enough to make it a money saver while you work on your competency without going thru Many Mags of .223 or .556. I have several 22s but the S&W 15-22 is my Hands Down Favorite
Yes mine is a basic 1st gen with no flash hider and it shoots great. It was jamming on white box Winchester but now after several hundred rounds it runs great on all different brands.
You are the ultimate dad and grandpa. Honestly having you in the family has got to be awesome. Had a lot of these anti gun folks had you in there life growing up would have been a game changer. Schools should totally use your videos as teaching material..
@@waterweirdo9285 got that for my wife $479 and picked up 5 extra mags ... some ammo didn’t cycle FTF well but since I have been buying only CCI velociraptor and stingers and mini mags
My 8yo son has learned to shoot with this rifle. I installed a Holosun red dot and Magpul furniture for him. Collapse the stock all the way up and he can hit steel at 75 yards!
@@lancairw867 Man I remember when I was about 6yo I got my first .22 rifle and a Walther P22Q, you could buy a 1,000rnd Bucket 'O Bullets for like $20 at DICKS or Dunhams, and by the end of a range day the bucket would be half gone.. I went back through my order history just on Midway, back in 2010 when I built my first AR-we got a 1,000rnd box of green tip 5.56 LC + another thousand of American Eagle for the range, I spent about $220, instead of $700 for a single case of ammo like today... Ik the second part didn't really pertain to you, I'm just very-very sick of this mind boggling ammo shortage in the civilian world....
@@Lucas-vw2gwI got mine about a year ago for 450 new, which is below average from what I have seen in my area. I have also seen lower than what I got it for, the lowest being a deal from sportsman's warehouse for 399.99
@@hothead52 This thing would do just fine even as 22lr, highly accurate and easy to handle, two shots to the body is gonna put most people down...and it won't blow your ears out :)
I love collecting older guns and am starting to have quite a sizeable collection, yet my favourite thing to bring to the range is this gun. So much fun.
I like older guns too, i just ain't got shit for money. Passed up this old ww1 style, perhaps even era, rifle, simply because i had shit for money at the time. Really kinda burned my ass for a while, and ocasionally still does. I really wanted that fine old rifle.
@@thearmoredgeorgian2736 Basically pick any rifle from ww1 and it looked pretty close to em. I looked it up later and i think it was made in Romania or something, i forget. Been a while.
I bought an M&P 15 22 about 6 or 7 years ago and it came with different sights and forend, --I have never had a problem with it...reminds me of days long past when I was a teenager and living day to day...
My mp 15 22 is one of my favorite rifles. I have a 4x scope, offset red dot and a bipod and it’s really accurate. Haven’t had any issues with it and it’s really fun to shoot suppressed.
Seriously tho. Last summer me and 2 guys I used to work with all went out and bought guns and we all managed to be able to either work the same Saturday hours or all 3 of us would get the day off and we would go for what we called "Range Therapy"
I own the M&P 15-22 and it's been a great gun. My boss owns the exact same one and says it's given him alot of issues. When I bought mine the guy told me to run 100 or so rounds of the CCI ammo before feeding it anything else. I did just that, so maybe that is why mine has been so much more reliable then the one my boss owns.
I've had my 15-22 since 2017. It is so much fun to shoot. Great practice / plinking rifle. The CCI minimag works great. Federal bulk 36gr CPHPs work well, which is mostly what I run through it.
I have one of the 1st with a quad rail. Has well over 25,000 rounds through it as my son shot it in competition. Cleaning is only required between 2000 and 3000 rounds per my tests although I clean more frequently. Only issue is factory magazines will disassemble and may break if dropped so cannot use for practicing combat reloads. I also out of experience lock the bolt back before putting in full magazine.
@@dwells3536 plinker tactical has one which is sealed but requires a simple tool to load. It is not 100% reliable and heavy. Holds 35 rounds. Gunmagwarehouse has both but of course availability is daily thing. Personally have not found the perfect solution yet.
This was my first gun, works like a champ. Highly recommend using high velocity .22LR with any semi-auto .22. Excellent weapon :) Happy that you reviewed it. Also super easy to clean.
I'm strongly considering this as my first gun and since there's currently a sale for it...how do you like it so far? From what I saw in the video the gun looks and sounds very "plastic" as if it might break at any time but I'm sure it's a decent weapon
@@remove_commie6970 It's been an excellent and fun gun for me. It isn't made head-to-toe from stainless steel or anything, but it's still a solid weapon, and you can make many improvements with aftermarket parts (AR platform). I threw on a stainless handguard, Magpul stock + front/rear grips, and got a better charging handle. It feels great with no noises throughout its body, and it fires like a champ. Best of luck with your decision! I'd love to know what you think if you pick one up. (edit) .. I really like the phrase "like a champ" I guess haha
@@brandonhemmie4890 Thanks for the reply! I'm definitely going to purchase this rifle soon. I'll let you know once I sort out all the costs and take it to a range.
@@remove_commie6970 i just shot this gun the other day with high velocity rounds, i love how smooth it is, i didnt have any malfunctions with it and i shot 200 rounds straight with it
Bought one of these today. Came with the junkiest red dot sight I’ve ever seen...and I had a ball. 250 rounds out and no problems. Giggled just like Hickok
I’ve heard the 10/22 and marlin 60 were big sellers, makes me wonder why Turners, the big gun store chain here in CA, stopped carrying the marlin. I got a 10/22 instead and am happy with it but that tube fed gun I’ve heard is very reliable
@@protagonist6969 me personally? Would rather have the 10/22. But I already have rifle caliber AR’s so I don’t miss the layout. And I bought the non takedown stainless steel version and I suppose I’d do it again. Takedown seems super convenient for transporting and cleaning however. Though I’d worry about return to zero.
I have one setup as a survival rifle, just separate the upper from lower and it fits in a backpack perfectly! 👍 I love this rifle! great fun during the ammo shortage!
I love how you get straight to the point how you shoot the gun and you talk about all the things we want to know and not just sit around staring at stupid chop scenes I am a new loyal fan and I enjoy your videos very much keep it up!
Ive had mine for a few years now , no issues with any ammo. Its pretty flawless. Absolutely love it , so fun and easy to shoot. light weight. I have about 6k rounds through mine and still working amazingly.
I’m gonna be honest. I have one that I’ve used for a year or so to coon hunt and play with. Probably had atleast 5000 rounds. It did the same thing when it was new. After 100 rounds. Never had an issue at all. Been in the dirt. The woods. Dropped in a creek and cleaned once. Very solid gun
He is a legend not just on TH-cam but by all the things he does to help support the 2nd Amendment rights of all Americans and all the things he does to educate people about the firearms. Plus being a police officer for years upon years as well, just a all around dam good man that dosen't have to take the time to do all the things he does to educate people and bring awareness to everyone about the 2nd amendment and how important the 2nd amendment is. I wasnt trying to make it sound rude lol just trying to make it sound correctly haha. But i understand what your asking by how hes a legend. I guess to those of us thats been watching his videos since he first started its made him a legend to us all. And hes always at any gun show thats going on as well speaking and answering questions for people and of course taking time with his fans and doing pics. Anyways have a great day and great week everyone.
I love this rifle have two of them, upgraded everything on it, cmc trigger, Magpul fde stock and pistol grip, Magpul flip up sights,standard ar15 handguard with the conversation kit, enhanced firing pin, enhanced charging handle, extractor. I love these rifles they really are so much fun to shoot
Bought one for the wife for her Bday at the beginning of March, I've liked it so much I bought one with the factory red/green dot already on it, spent under a grand usd for both and they are frankly my favorite range guns which isn't likely to change for a while given the general ammo shortage right now.
I'm newer to the gun scene. I got a m&p 9mm and m&p 380. I pick up my m&p 22sport lr in a couple days. Thank you for how you explain details. Your reviews have helped me with my purchases.
I love my 15-22! So does my wife...and my adult kids...and my grandkids...and my mother in-law. It’s just a fun shooter! Mine shoots Blazer brass just fine.
@@2ndamendmententhusiast828 that is why this was my first rifle I bought when we went into the covid world....if I have to run can pick up rifle and a 1000 rounds and go
Smith & Wesson M&P 15-22's for whatever reason can have a problem with the ejector rods straight out of the factory. Mine had FTE at least one out of every 10-20 rounds straight out of the box and I was disappointed and couldn't figure out what was happening.About 6 months later I decided to do some research and figure out I needed to push the ejector rod a hair closer and now it runs smooth as butter!
"thanks to all the viewers for sending in one shell each..." Remember the days of the big bowl full of ammo and running your hands through it like beer nuts....
These are *great* rifles. I use them when teaching rifle classes and they run like a sewing machine. I've also threaded the barrel on several of them on my lathe as some early models were neutered from the factory. Great review!
I bought a CMMG .22 LR conversion & 2 mags for my AR15 M4 and it works great!! Run & gun for cheap and it cycles CCI standard velocity. Changes back fast. When I tell people a AR15 is a .22 they don't believe me. Of course they do come in other calibers than 556/45 223.
The only thing with this rifle is you have to change the extractor to a Volquartsen. Once you do that it'll eat ANYTHING! Not sure if S&W started installing better extractors in later models or not? But once you do this its a GREAT & fun 22lr rifle!
I got one recently for my wife. Took it the the range today to get the red dot set for her. I got to admit it was a fun little range toy to play with and can be ran quick as well.
I have owned this rifle for about a year and two months. It has seen about 1500 rounds. It was having frequent fte issues and then it stove piped. To avoid this, break the gun in with only cci standard or high velocity, or norma. If you do get a stove pipe, Use a .22 cal phosphor brush and some solvent and and basically go to town back and fourth on your chamber and feed ramp. After the gun is broken in, you should be good with any high velocity brand ammo just do not shoot it unless its in trays because the gunpowder kicks around and sticks on the brass causing jams. I also recommend cleaning and re lubing every 350-500 rounds at the most. Also you can use a brass or phosphor brush to get the white or blue crap off your recoil spring.
I had the same extraction problem with my 15/22 in the beginning. The malfunction is caused by the extractor being to close to the Bolt. There is a fix on the S&W site as well as TH-cam. By slightly adjusting the extractor out and away from the bolt should take care of the problem. No problem since adjusting mine with close to 3000 rounds downrange.
I use high velocity ammunition in my 15/22 and I have never had extraction problems ... of the three weapons of this caliber that I have had, without a doubt for me, it is the best in 22lr.
I love my 15-22 pistol! I use it as a training aid to get reps in at the range, without blowing through my 300Blkout. I have thousands of rounds of 22lr and I still can train without worrying about an "ammo shortage".
This gun is a FUN gun. Like I hate when people hate on it. It makes me smile every time. No recoil. You can literally empty a clip FAST. Don't ever let anyone tell you either a 22 can't kill. All about shot placement. This is a good pest control gun, wife gun, fun gun, and bugout gun. I love mine. It's actually my favorite firearm from my collection. It'll never fail to make you smile.
I have had one for 6 years, never had an issue. Only about 1 round in every 500 but that is the nature of .22s. Mine works fine with anything from subs to standards to high velocity. Super lightweight so its so easy to hold up for long periods. My preference over the Tippmann. Cheaper too. If its just for basic fun at the range you can't go wrong. It has a legit bolt hold open also.
Took us to a training course to learn about them and safety in July I felt better doing that personally. Mom did too. I got a good deal the guy normally charges 100 dollars for each person and me mom and my cousin were able to participate for the price of one and dude seemed knowledgeable as well.
If you look up 55gr 223 subsonics they are going at about 1100 fps. 22lr Stingers are going 32gr 1640 fps. That puts a 22lr carbine in a different category as far as a defensive tool within 50 meters.
I have one of these. I've put probably 200 rounds through it without cleaning and not a single jam or misfire. Probably one of the most reliable 22 rim-fire guns I've used. I've only put Remington Thunderbolt rounds through it. Recommend only using high velocity rounds to help with effectiveness and reliability.
I remember back 8n the late 80's there was a company that made 22 lr clones of all the cool rifles like a AR-15, Thompson 1927, MP-5 back before the AR platform became popular. Back then a Remington 700 or a Winchester M-70 or a Weatherby was the chosen fírearm in bolt action and the BAR Browning was the most popular semiautomatic rifle I ever sold. I would sell a few a week over Remington. Semiautomatic rifle's were not that popular other then milsurp. The M1 carbine and Garland, AK-47, thompson SMG semiautomatic and H&K USC. The USC was my favorite PPC. I had one 8n 45 acp. It shot like a dream. I wanted to SBR it and put a can on it but I was too busy buying antique firearms. That would have taught y away from the budget. Do I buy a can or do I buy a old Colt 1903. The Colt wins.
The 15-22 was my first AR style rifle. I picked it primarily because I wanted to try out different accessories/optics designed for ARs before I jumped in head first with the platform. Enjoyed it so much, I went on to get a 14.5” 5.56, and just finished building my 7.5” 300 blackout. Next stop is waiting on my can to get out of ATF jail. Guns are fun. 🙂
Owning 2 M&P 15-22's one being a pistol and the other the Performance Center rifle length I can tell you that the guns will run any type of ammo even the ones not recommended after you have broken in the rifle I've put more then 2k rounds through both my rifle and after that they run any ammo from any manufacturer even"Heavy" subsonic loads the rifle will cycle them like normal but I had tried the same ammo when the pistol version was brand new and it would struggle to fully cycle that being the bolt going far back enough to eject properly and load next round. The Performance Center version I only ran CCI Mini-Mags, Velocitors, and Stingers and she ran like a top never any malfunctions to eject, feed or double feeds. My favorite round to run are the Stinger's they're the HyperVelocity 32gr 1640fps. The Stinger's are definitely on the hotter side, you'll notice a louder pop and concussion if you think the 22lr has any lol but it honestly does over the standard velocity stuff and lastly the Stinger's have a much more flatter trajectory over standard stuff
@@Ir3gretn0th1ng Hi Yes we can have semi auto in all types of 22's and even lb pistols , We can have almost any calibre in bolt / straight pull action and shot guns !!
I got one 2 years ago after I had neck surgery so i could still shoot a ar styled rifle with no recoil....love it...an when I take new people to shoot thats what I start them with so it doesnt scare them...blessed to be able to shoot my .308s an 5.56s again but i will always have a place in the safe for my 15-22
I just got introduced to it and loved it! Hadn’t shot in years because the only ones I got to shoot had severe recoil and I was left sore or with bruises (I’m a slim female). Couldn’t believe how comfortable and fun it was to use the ar 15 22 and readily hit targets.
I bought one of these for my wife and daughter to practice with before shooting my .556, That lasted for about a day. Now I’m the only one shooting the 15-22 !
Don’t know if it’s been mentioned, but the only problem I’ve had was FTE. I was told to make sure the ejector rod, which is connected to the back of the chamber/barrel, was touching the bolt bottom as the bolt slides across it. Easy fix just to bend it up carefully. This way, it fully catches the spent case. Once I did that, zero malfunctions...and with a red dot or even the MBus sights, extremely accurate!
That problem is the ejector I have the same gun you just have to bend the ejector little bit and runs flawless. 1000 rounds no problem. Good rifle, my daughter loves it.
Hey Hikcok, An awesome topic for y’all to cover on American history would be the black patch tobacco wars of western TN and Ky. Really interesting stuff and right up yalls alley!
I have this rifle and I can't say enough how much I love it. It is rapid-fire and accurate and while it might not have the stopping power of a larger caliber, if you put ten rounds into a bad guy, he is going to seriously reconsider his life decisions. If the SHTF, this is the perfect rile for a new shooter or slightly built person to defend themselves.
Lol 10 rounds n you got 25 more. If you got a good trigger finger you’ll pump off half the clip before buddy moves 5-10 yards. Not to mention if nobody’s around you wont hear it w/small suppressor n sonic rounds Wait what happened ?
I bought this firearm 3 years ago and absolutely LOVE IT. My whole family can shoot it,even my then 10 year old, it's cheap to shoot,and fun as hell. LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS GUN
I have a tippmann m4 elite in 22lr and it runs flawlessly. Only jams I’ve ever had were before I knew you had to clean a rifle and was after 1000 rounds. Now that I clean it every 250 or so, I’ve not had a single problem
Notice when he tapped the gun @18:30 while it was on the table, the bolt released forward. Proof positive that you always want to ensure the gun is unloaded when not in use.
It’s an AR platform, so the bolt release is on the left side of the rifle. If you lay it down on the left side with the bolt locked back the table can release the bolt.
Everyone underestimates 22. It’s a bullet and it can still kill you just as easily as a 9mm can. Out of all the guns i own I always have the most fun at the range with my 22s
My granddaughter received one for her 12th birthday. The intent was intro training. First time out she shot the bull out of the target. We left the range with a wide smile.
Wow….I like that 15-22, I never even considered an AR anything, but I will consider that one especially if I can get the suppressor for it. Great review
Love your vid's Sir.. Been in Buds a lot while at Lawrenceburg. I too have this exact M&P 15-22. Going on 5 years now and still is the best 22 I've ever shot. Don't get me wrong, the Model 60 and 10-22 are also unique in there own way. Its just an awesome 22. Have 4 25 shot mags, so at range, 100 rds go pretty quick. MSgt DAS, Retired 'Nam Vet.
even tho i don't know any thing about guns i just like watching this guy be happy
Get yourself a gun. Share in the joy.
My only complaint is the lower feels hollow and cheap
@Ismael Barrera Out of curiosity, what country do you hail from? Is your government very restrictive on firearms?
Just buy one and leave the safety on forever 👍🤣
You too could be happy if only you bought a gun!
You know times are tough when hickok whips out the 22
@@anubis5374 Crap ammo, not a crap gun. Note that it didn't malfunction with the CCI ammo.
Federal has had problems in their .22LR seating the primer properly for years. Idk why Vista doesn’t correct it. CCI generally doesn’t seem to have the same issue.
You beat me to this comment.
Fredo?
@@DK-gy7ll I own a CMMG Resolute 300 Mk4 5.56mm rifle. I also purchased the CMMG .22LR upper. I have shot thousands of rounds of various brands of ammo through the .22LR upper and I've yet to experience a malfunction. My goto ammo is the very Federal 38 grain in this video. The CMMG .22LR upper fires and cycles everything. So, I'm not sure about your "crap ammo" comment. Then again, the CMMG .22LR upper is $650.00 and is aluminum versus the polymer upper on the 15-22. Perhaps I'm comparing apples to oranges.
I'm a doctor that wants to retire from medical practice to become a full time gunsmith eventually. Hearing such a thing as "we need a lot more gunsmiths" from you means a lot to me. Thanks!
If you follow through with this you will have to call yourself, The Gun Doctor. And in your store your receipts should look like Rx prescriptions 😂 and headline it with one prescription of freedom. And instead of ammo label it freedom pills . If you don't do this you are wasting a golden opportunity.
@DanOfTheWild I have become a part time instructor wirh classes starting in September. Expecting a significant boost in income - the market for doctors in Brazil is a bursting bubble
Living both of my dreams 🥹
We need doctors also. Have you considered doing some gunsmithing on the side?
Do It Bro , Follow Your Dream's !!
The great thing about 22 is that the ammo is one of the most affordable. I can shoot it without feeling like my wallet hurts every time. Also, if you are a prepper or are waiting for a possible civil war, this is a great caliber to stock up on. Yes I know it’s not going to do the most damage but I know that I can easily haul over a thousand rounds in a backpack if I had to be on the move. Also, if you can’t afford your AR ammo, you might as well use it as a bat because it’s not going to do you any good. Would rather have a loaded 22 than an empty AR
Shot placement is everything, in a survival/self defense scenario you can take down anything just as dead with a headshot now matter rather a 22lr or a .223.
Don’t get me wrong I’d rather have a .223 but, with no recoil with a .22lr you can put all shots on target really quickly.
And the amount of game that you can potentially take it almost unlimited
The precise reason I’m currently researching AR-platform rifles. Can’t shake the feeling hunting will soon be about survival, not sport.
Absolutely right! No, the .22 isn’t a big bad 5.56 or 7.62, but you are going to regret getting 4-5 hits out of a 25 rd magazine if you’re in a fight.
Dont get me wrong I like 22's a lot but my problem with a survival situation is the range. Bullet starts dropping a lot after 100 yards. I'd rather have the range in a 223. yea you can get much more volume from a .22 but only at a relatively short distance.
It's a shame the 15-22 was being so finicky for you... I've fired thousands of rounds through mine and only ever had FTF which I blame on the round.
Cycles flawlessly and is a GREAT inexpensive way to train AR platform muscle memory! And it's SOOOO light! I love it!
I agree. I've had mine for a couple of years and never had Problem One with it and it's Great Fun to shoot & the price for 22LR is low enough to make it a money saver while you work on your competency without going thru Many Mags of .223 or .556.
I have several 22s but the S&W 15-22 is my Hands Down Favorite
My gunsmith told me to use only CCI Minimags on any semi-automatic .22 both for reliability and reduced residue.
Could be the seating of the ammo or mag not feeding correctly. Long .22 mags tend to do that some times.
Same
Yes mine is a basic 1st gen with no flash hider and it shoots great. It was jamming on white box Winchester but now after several hundred rounds it runs great on all different brands.
Took my M&P 15-22 to a shooting party and it was the most fired gun from the table. Great fun for all ages!
There are fun....300 rounds for 11 bucks...can't go wrong
Same here
@@tyl8ter It cost 45.00 here in Fayetteville, NC. Where do you shop at, if you don't mind me asking?
I love mine, saves money when you wanna have fun with the family
shooting party just sounds awesome. I think im gonna throw one soon now lol
Hickok, you remind me of my high school shop teacher back when in the 70’s when they knew how to teach shop..and he taught us a ton about life..
It’s the rimfire ammo. Until they make centerfire 22 rounds it’s useless
When Red Dead Redemption 2 came out, TH-cam recommended this channel. Still the best recommendation I've ever gotten.
This is the worst channel I’ve ever subscribed to because I’ve ended up buying so many things because of hickock
I thought you were dead, here I am sitting here like an idiot 😢
@@TariqKhan-xt5qs where you from?
Hey president
@@TariqKhan-xt5qs
Haha I thought u were a real hater at first
These are real fun guns to shoot. Im 80 years old and have been shooting since the late 1940s and this gun is fun.
That’s awesome! I’m fifteen and just getting into guns
You are the ultimate dad and grandpa. Honestly having you in the family has got to be awesome. Had a lot of these anti gun folks had you in there life growing up would have been a game changer. Schools should totally use your videos as teaching material..
I love the 15-22. First gun I ever bought my wife, and it’s been perfect.
I like the new one with the brace too
Make sure she doesn’t use it on you
@@waterweirdo9285 got that for my wife $479 and picked up 5 extra mags ... some ammo didn’t cycle FTF well but since I have been buying only CCI velociraptor and stingers and mini mags
@@Oldlady74 i picked up one for 300 used, Looks brand new
@@JuarezDerrick that’s awesome .... the pistol version looks stupid cool
My 8yo son has learned to shoot with this rifle. I installed a Holosun red dot and Magpul furniture for him. Collapse the stock all the way up and he can hit steel at 75 yards!
Yeah baby! 🇺🇸
Yes. My 12 and 10 love the 15/22 as well. Only problem is they shoot up ammo fast 💨😆
@@lancairw867 Man I remember when I was about 6yo I got my first .22 rifle and a Walther P22Q, you could buy a 1,000rnd Bucket 'O Bullets for like $20 at DICKS or Dunhams, and by the end of a range day the bucket would be half gone..
I went back through my order history just on Midway, back in 2010 when I built my first AR-we got a 1,000rnd box of green tip 5.56 LC + another thousand of American Eagle for the range, I spent about $220, instead of $700 for a single case of ammo like today...
Ik the second part didn't really pertain to you, I'm just very-very sick of this mind boggling ammo shortage in the civilian world....
@@CommanderLongJohn agree with the ammo bs.
Hello Mr Hickok please test some South African assault rifle like the R4,R5,R6 or the Fn fal
I have this gun. This is my goto when I want to shoot for a couple of hours on the cheap! No issues with it at all.
LOL cheap. Even .22 cant be found and if u do it's expensive
@@OU812NVME haha true. I was able to get 525 rounds for $25 and shoot for a long time. Hard to do that right now
Hamilton handle's my portfolio.. I'm on my 28th win (above over $46k) already within 2 months. Bitcoin to the moon!
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I had to bend the extractor a little when I first got mine never had a problem since.
I’ve owned one of these for about 2 1/2 years now, and absolutely love it.
I've had mine for about 2 years...perfectly reliable right out of the box, and extremely accurate. 25 round mags, great little rifle.
was it expensive?
@@Lucas-vw2gwI got mine about a year ago for 450 new, which is below average from what I have seen in my area. I have also seen lower than what I got it for, the lowest being a deal from sportsman's warehouse for 399.99
@@QtheLaserDudewould u recommend it as a home protection rifle or i should i look for one with bigger rounds
@@hothead52 This thing would do just fine even as 22lr, highly accurate and easy to handle, two shots to the body is gonna put most people down...and it won't blow your ears out :)
Glad to see this get some attention. I got my M&P 15-22 last year. 35 round mags of 38 gr hollowpoint is a heck of a lotta fun to plink with.
Where'd you find 30 rd mags? All of mine are 25.
@@moosesimpson8625 I got mine at a local outdoors store in Magnolia, Arkansas. It's actually a 35 rounder made by Plinker Tactical. Hope that helps.
35?
@@MattsTH-camChannel
I bought the same mags since the S&W extra mags were extinct
@@MattsTH-camChannel thanks.
I have one, have owned a couple, great rifles, very accurate.
That's all I really care about, really fun plinking cans from 100yds +
I love collecting older guns and am starting to have quite a sizeable collection, yet my favourite thing to bring to the range is this gun. So much fun.
I like older guns too, i just ain't got shit for money. Passed up this old ww1 style, perhaps even era, rifle, simply because i had shit for money at the time.
Really kinda burned my ass for a while, and ocasionally still does. I really wanted that fine old rifle.
@@mr_h831 what did it look like?
@@thearmoredgeorgian2736 Basically pick any rifle from ww1 and it looked pretty close to em.
I looked it up later and i think it was made in Romania or something, i forget.
Been a while.
@@mr_h831 I know how you feel, I went to a gun show that had original Lee enfield’s that were used in the Dublin uprising. Wish I could’ve got one.
I think most people like the .22LR the most at the range.
I've owned many many .22 rifles over the years, the M&P15-22 is not just my favorite, but also by far the most reliable one i've ever owned too.
MP15-22 is awesome... few years with mine, no failures and reliable
I bought an M&P 15 22 about 6 or 7 years ago and it came with different sights and forend, --I have never had a problem with it...reminds me of days long past when I was a teenager and living day to day...
My mp 15 22 is one of my favorite rifles. I have a 4x scope, offset red dot and a bipod and it’s really accurate. Haven’t had any issues with it and it’s really fun to shoot suppressed.
When you go plinking, life does seem to get better. Shooting is a great hobby
Seriously tho. Last summer me and 2 guys I used to work with all went out and bought guns and we all managed to be able to either work the same Saturday hours or all 3 of us would get the day off and we would go for what we called "Range Therapy"
Really makes you realize how much BS there is in day to day life
People need to understand this!
It is...shooting is good hobbie
I own the M&P 15-22 and it's been a great gun. My boss owns the exact same one and says it's given him alot of issues. When I bought mine the guy told me to run 100 or so rounds of the CCI ammo before feeding it anything else. I did just that, so maybe that is why mine has been so much more reliable then the one my boss owns.
CGI does work 99.9% flawless through it, .1 is because life happens👍😉
I've had my 15-22 since 2017. It is so much fun to shoot. Great practice / plinking rifle. The CCI minimag works great. Federal bulk 36gr CPHPs work well, which is mostly what I run through it.
I have one of the 1st with a quad rail. Has well over 25,000 rounds through it as my son shot it in competition. Cleaning is only required between 2000 and 3000 rounds per my tests although I clean more frequently. Only issue is factory magazines will disassemble and may break if dropped so cannot use for practicing combat reloads. I also out of experience lock the bolt back before putting in full magazine.
And went to the range and had a magazine fail due to damaged feed lips. I number them and magazine had issues last time at the range so now trash.
@@silvermikeGA I can’t find after market magazines for mine anywhere. What kind do you have?
@@dwells3536 plinker tactical has one which is sealed but requires a simple tool to load. It is not 100% reliable and heavy. Holds 35 rounds. Gunmagwarehouse has both but of course availability is daily thing. Personally have not found the perfect solution yet.
@@silvermikeGA Joebob Outfitters has them periodically. Great people to deal with.
Yeah all .22 are unreliable
This was my first gun, works like a champ. Highly recommend using high velocity .22LR with any semi-auto .22. Excellent weapon :) Happy that you reviewed it. Also super easy to clean.
I'm strongly considering this as my first gun and since there's currently a sale for it...how do you like it so far?
From what I saw in the video the gun looks and sounds very "plastic" as if it might break at any time but I'm sure it's a decent weapon
@@remove_commie6970 It's been an excellent and fun gun for me.
It isn't made head-to-toe from stainless steel or anything, but it's still a solid weapon, and you can make many improvements with aftermarket parts (AR platform).
I threw on a stainless handguard, Magpul stock + front/rear grips, and got a better charging handle. It feels great with no noises throughout its body, and it fires like a champ.
Best of luck with your decision! I'd love to know what you think if you pick one up.
(edit) .. I really like the phrase "like a champ" I guess haha
@@brandonhemmie4890 Thanks for the reply! I'm definitely going to purchase this rifle soon. I'll let you know once I sort out all the costs and take it to a range.
I just ordered this as my first gun…can’t wait to try it.
@@remove_commie6970 i just shot this gun the other day with high velocity rounds, i love how smooth it is, i didnt have any malfunctions with it and i shot 200 rounds straight with it
I love mine..teaching my grandsons about gun safety and target shooting.
Bought one of these today. Came with the junkiest red dot sight I’ve ever seen...and I had a ball. 250 rounds out and no problems. Giggled just like Hickok
I swear I've sold so many of these back when I worked at a gun store. Either this or the 10/22 or marlin 60 were hands down the best sellers.
I’ve heard the 10/22 and marlin 60 were big sellers, makes me wonder why Turners, the big gun store chain here in CA, stopped carrying the marlin. I got a 10/22 instead and am happy with it but that tube fed gun I’ve heard is very reliable
@@boredandagitated would you rather have the 10/22 or 15-22? also the cheaper 10/22 or the takedown?
@@protagonist6969 me personally? Would rather have the 10/22. But I already have rifle caliber AR’s so I don’t miss the layout.
And I bought the non takedown stainless steel version and I suppose I’d do it again. Takedown seems super convenient for transporting and cleaning however. Though I’d worry about return to zero.
I have one setup as a survival rifle, just separate the upper from lower and it fits in a backpack perfectly! 👍 I love this rifle! great fun during the ammo shortage!
May I ask how you plan to survive with a .22?
If a raging grizzly is coming at you, how do you plan on stopping it?
@@crimsoncrisp8708 right between the eyes. Duh, everyone knows that. 🙄
@@crimsoncrisp8708 don’t underestimate 22lr. Can kill a deer can kill a human its a viable round and there’s definitely worse out there
@@chriss9187 never
.22lr is one of the perfect rounds to kill someone with. Bounces around and makes an ant farm out of em.
@@crimsoncrisp8708 sure it does. Its a ping pong ball not a bullet right?
Mine runs every single brand of ammo I put through it, love it so much and it's one of those guns I will never sell.
Will you sell me yours?
One thing would make it better - a giggle switch!
@@NatsaryahTX for $1400 I will hehe
I love how you get straight to the point how you shoot the gun and you talk about all the things we want to know and not just sit around staring at stupid chop scenes I am a new loyal fan and I enjoy your videos very much keep it up!
Ive had mine for a few years now , no issues with any ammo. Its pretty flawless. Absolutely love it , so fun and easy to shoot. light weight. I have about 6k rounds through mine and still working amazingly.
I’m gonna be honest. I have one that I’ve used for a year or so to coon hunt and play with. Probably had atleast 5000 rounds. It did the same thing when it was new. After 100 rounds. Never had an issue at all. Been in the dirt. The woods. Dropped in a creek and cleaned once. Very solid gun
Hickok 45... You are literally a living legend. Greetings and my bests from 🇹🇷.
What’s so legendary about him just asking ?
@@rafinhazevedo2054 I think as viewers we are able to see his wisdom about firearms, aren’t we?
@@eeemiryyy sure don’t mean he’s a Legend but I see ig
He is a legend not just on TH-cam but by all the things he does to help support the 2nd Amendment rights of all Americans and all the things he does to educate people about the firearms. Plus being a police officer for years upon years as well, just a all around dam good man that dosen't have to take the time to do all the things he does to educate people and bring awareness to everyone about the 2nd amendment and how important the 2nd amendment is. I wasnt trying to make it sound rude lol just trying to make it sound correctly haha. But i understand what your asking by how hes a legend. I guess to those of us thats been watching his videos since he first started its made him a legend to us all. And hes always at any gun show thats going on as well speaking and answering questions for people and of course taking time with his fans and doing pics. Anyways have a great day and great week everyone.
Had my M&P 15-22 now for 7 years now, and simply LOVE IT. After around 500 rds or so, not this 22 eats everything.
I love this rifle have two of them, upgraded everything on it, cmc trigger, Magpul fde stock and pistol grip, Magpul flip up sights,standard ar15 handguard with the conversation kit, enhanced firing pin, enhanced charging handle, extractor. I love these rifles they really are so much fun to shoot
Bought one for the wife for her Bday at the beginning of March, I've liked it so much I bought one with the factory red/green dot already on it, spent under a grand usd for both and they are frankly my favorite range guns which isn't likely to change for a while given the general ammo shortage right now.
I'm newer to the gun scene. I got a m&p 9mm and m&p 380. I pick up my m&p 22sport lr in a couple days. Thank you for how you explain details. Your reviews have helped me with my purchases.
Amen
Highly doubt you’ll see this comment, BUT, how do you like it so far?
@@thepeoplesupdates676 I like it feather light. 0 issues so far
I love my 15-22! So does my wife...and my adult kids...and my grandkids...and my mother in-law. It’s just a fun shooter! Mine shoots Blazer brass just fine.
Blazer brass is good stuff and CCI stingers
@@Oldlady74 i love stingers. Got a ton of them in my safe and I’m glad i stocked up when i did.
@@justsomemincedgarlic have 22 boxes ... at today’s value a mortgage payment lmao
22 is awesome. Love it, never miss a shot. Great for self defense. Good carry regardless of the criticism, any gun is better than no gun.
True, and in fact .22 LR bullets are lighter so it is easier to carry a large number of them.
@@2ndamendmententhusiast828 that is why this was my first rifle I bought when we went into the covid world....if I have to run can pick up rifle and a 1000 rounds and go
Yes Sir
I wouldn't say it's great for self defense. Maybe better than no gun
@@drivernephi5587 25 well placed shots from a non recoiling gun seems pretty good to me.
this was my first ar styled rifle i ever purchased, still love it.
Got mine for Christmas in 2014. Still runs like a champ, never jammed once
This was the first rifle i got using my birthday money as a kid in 2009. Will never sell it as it's my favorite of my collection. Super reliable.
Smith & Wesson M&P 15-22's for whatever reason can have a problem with the ejector rods straight out of the factory. Mine had FTE at least one out of every 10-20 rounds straight out of the box and I was disappointed and couldn't figure out what was happening.About 6 months later I decided to do some research and figure out I needed to push the ejector rod a hair closer and now it runs smooth as butter!
"thanks to all the viewers for sending in one shell each..." Remember the days of the big bowl full of ammo and running your hands through it like beer nuts....
Gross, man! Get your grubby mitts outta the beer nuts lmao! I immediately imagined somebody doing that at a bar...
These are *great* rifles. I use them when teaching rifle classes and they run like a sewing machine. I've also threaded the barrel on several of them on my lathe as some early models were neutered from the factory. Great review!
I bought a CMMG .22 LR conversion & 2 mags for my AR15 M4 and it works great!! Run & gun for cheap and it cycles CCI standard velocity. Changes back fast. When I tell people a AR15 is a .22 they don't believe me. Of course they do come in other calibers than 556/45 223.
We bought one as a cheap (ammo wise) way to teach my son how to drive an AR, it's kind of nice that all the controls are the same. Fun little gun!
The only thing with this rifle is you have to change the extractor to a Volquartsen. Once you do that it'll eat ANYTHING! Not sure if S&W started installing better extractors in later models or not? But once you do this its a GREAT & fun 22lr rifle!
I got one recently for my wife. Took it the the range today to get the red dot set for her. I got to admit it was a fun little range toy to play with and can be ran quick as well.
I have an older version of the M&P 15-22. I only use the Copper plated 22LR. It is extremely reliable
Keep a light coat of oil on the bolt.
I have owned this rifle for about a year and two months. It has seen about 1500 rounds. It was having frequent fte issues and then it stove piped. To avoid this, break the gun in with only cci standard or high velocity, or norma. If you do get a stove pipe, Use a .22 cal phosphor brush and some solvent and and basically go to town back and fourth on your chamber and feed ramp. After the gun is broken in, you should be good with any high velocity brand ammo just do not shoot it unless its in trays because the gunpowder kicks around and sticks on the brass causing jams. I also recommend cleaning and re lubing every 350-500 rounds at the most. Also you can use a brass or phosphor brush to get the white or blue crap off your recoil spring.
Cci, what Aguilar?
I had the same extraction problem with my 15/22 in the beginning. The malfunction is caused by the extractor being to close to the Bolt. There is a fix on the S&W site as well as TH-cam. By slightly adjusting the extractor out and away from the bolt should take care of the problem. No problem since adjusting mine with close to 3000 rounds downrange.
I use high velocity ammunition in my 15/22 and I have never had extraction problems ... of the three weapons of this caliber that I have had, without a doubt for me, it is the best in 22lr.
Mine seemed to need a break in, it would jam up, after about 100 rounds It was fine.
@@Al_capachino For some strange reason I found mine runs better dirty. Than it does clean. So i tend to not over clean it.
Yup. Just a slight bending of the extractor and it runs flawlessly.
I love my 15-22 pistol! I use it as a training aid to get reps in at the range, without blowing through my 300Blkout. I have thousands of rounds of 22lr and I still can train without worrying about an "ammo shortage".
I love 22lrs. "The only shots that count are the ones that hit."
This gun is a FUN gun. Like I hate when people hate on it. It makes me smile every time. No recoil. You can literally empty a clip FAST. Don't ever let anyone tell you either a 22 can't kill. All about shot placement. This is a good pest control gun, wife gun, fun gun, and bugout gun. I love mine. It's actually my favorite firearm from my collection. It'll never fail to make you smile.
Love my M&p 15-22. Fun to shoot and SUPER EASY to clean. My other 22 rifles are now collecting dust.
Got one for training the children when they were really young. It's a great excuse to get a really fun .22 LR.
I have had one for 6 years, never had an issue. Only about 1 round in every 500 but that is the nature of .22s. Mine works fine with anything from subs to standards to high velocity. Super lightweight so its so easy to hold up for long periods. My preference over the Tippmann. Cheaper too. If its just for basic fun at the range you can't go wrong. It has a legit bolt hold open also.
Nice video sir, I got injured and hospitalized last week and found out your channel. Became a big fan. thank you really love your videos.
First gun I ever bought, in September. I really, really do like it.
Hell yeah good for you. I bought my mom and me our first guns in April last year. Remington 870 express 12 gauge for me and a s&w 380 EZ for mom
Took us to a training course to learn about them and safety in July I felt better doing that personally. Mom did too. I got a good deal the guy normally charges 100 dollars for each person and me mom and my cousin were able to participate for the price of one and dude seemed knowledgeable as well.
If you look up 55gr 223 subsonics they are going at about 1100 fps. 22lr Stingers are going 32gr 1640 fps. That puts a 22lr carbine in a different category as far as a defensive tool within 50 meters.
I have one of these. I've put probably 200 rounds through it without cleaning and not a single jam or misfire. Probably one of the most reliable 22 rim-fire guns I've used. I've only put Remington Thunderbolt rounds through it. Recommend only using high velocity rounds to help with effectiveness and reliability.
Smith and Wesson needs to bring out an early airforce style slickside carry handle version.
Brownells makes one I think
I BELEIVE 99% of what @hickok45 says
Idk how much of a market there would be for so specific of a product
@@Courtesyflush52 check out the retro rifles website. They have some. Im building an M16A1 lookalike myself.
I remember back 8n the late 80's there was a company that made 22 lr clones of all the cool rifles like a AR-15, Thompson 1927, MP-5 back before the AR platform became popular. Back then a Remington 700 or a Winchester M-70 or a Weatherby was the chosen fírearm in bolt action and the BAR Browning was the most popular semiautomatic rifle I ever sold. I would sell a few a week over Remington. Semiautomatic rifle's were not that popular other then milsurp. The M1 carbine and Garland, AK-47, thompson SMG semiautomatic and H&K USC. The USC was my favorite PPC. I had one 8n 45 acp. It shot like a dream. I wanted to SBR it and put a can on it but I was too busy buying antique firearms. That would have taught y away from the budget. Do I buy a can or do I buy a old Colt 1903. The Colt wins.
Had one for years now. Really nice 22. Good cheap fun!
The 15-22 was my first AR style rifle. I picked it primarily because I wanted to try out different accessories/optics designed for ARs before I jumped in head first with the platform.
Enjoyed it so much, I went on to get a 14.5” 5.56, and just finished building my 7.5” 300 blackout.
Next stop is waiting on my can to get out of ATF jail.
Guns are fun. 🙂
Owning 2 M&P 15-22's one being a pistol and the other the Performance Center rifle length I can tell you that the guns will run any type of ammo even the ones not recommended after you have broken in the rifle I've put more then 2k rounds through both my rifle and after that they run any ammo from any manufacturer even"Heavy" subsonic loads the rifle will cycle them like normal but I had tried the same ammo when the pistol version was brand new and it would struggle to fully cycle that being the bolt going far back enough to eject properly and load next round. The Performance Center version I only ran CCI Mini-Mags, Velocitors, and Stingers and she ran like a top never any malfunctions to eject, feed or double feeds. My favorite round to run are the Stinger's they're the HyperVelocity 32gr 1640fps. The Stinger's are definitely on the hotter side, you'll notice a louder pop and concussion if you think the 22lr has any lol but it honestly does over the standard velocity stuff and lastly the Stinger's have a much more flatter trajectory over standard stuff
Here in the UK the Smith 15/22 is very popular for practical mini rifle and cheap 😊
this is legal in UK? forgive me for not knowing much about firearms laws other there but i thought you lot could only have bold actions/shotguns
@@Ir3gretn0th1ng Hi Yes we can have semi auto in all types of 22's and even lb pistols , We can have almost any calibre in bolt / straight pull action and shot guns !!
We use those to patrol around the ranch. They work wonderful.
I have one, I've gone through several mags within minutes and never had a missfire. It,s a great gun to fire on the cheap.
I got one 2 years ago after I had neck surgery so i could still shoot a ar styled rifle with no recoil....love it...an when I take new people to shoot thats what I start them with so it doesnt scare them...blessed to be able to shoot my .308s an 5.56s again but i will always have a place in the safe for my 15-22
I just got introduced to it and loved it! Hadn’t shot in years because the only ones I got to shoot had severe recoil and I was left sore or with bruises (I’m a slim female). Couldn’t believe how comfortable and fun it was to use the ar 15 22 and readily hit targets.
I bought one of these for my wife and daughter to practice with before shooting my .556, That lasted for about a day. Now I’m the only one shooting the 15-22 !
I have an S&W 15/22 for 5 years, it's very particular about the ammo you use. CCI will go through all day long without any stoppages.
Young Autumn would just LOVE one of these in her Armoury.
I have the H&K 416 22LR and it has run flawless so far. Tried 2 30rd magazines of Remington Golden Bullets it ran fine.
Don’t know if it’s been mentioned, but the only problem I’ve had was FTE. I was told to make sure the ejector rod, which is connected to the back of the chamber/barrel, was touching the bolt bottom as the bolt slides across it. Easy fix just to bend it up carefully. This way, it fully catches the spent case. Once I did that, zero malfunctions...and with a red dot or even the MBus sights, extremely accurate!
That problem is the ejector
I have the same gun you just have to bend the ejector little bit and runs flawless. 1000 rounds no problem. Good rifle, my daughter loves it.
I love my m&p 15 22. I suggest getting the volquartsen extractor if you have any ejection failures.
Can you post a link?
@@DanoftheDead805 when I post link it gets deleted
@@salroth420 I was literally scrolling down to post about the volquartsen extractor!! Its cheap and works flawless regardless of the ammo!!
Hey Hikcok, An awesome topic for y’all to cover on American history would be the black patch tobacco wars of western TN and Ky. Really interesting stuff and right up yalls alley!
I have this rifle and I can't say enough how much I love it. It is rapid-fire and accurate and while it might not have the stopping power of a larger caliber, if you put ten rounds into a bad guy, he is going to seriously reconsider his life decisions. If the SHTF, this is the perfect rile for a new shooter or slightly built person to defend themselves.
Lol 10 rounds n you got 25 more. If you got a good trigger finger you’ll pump off half the clip before buddy moves 5-10 yards. Not to mention if nobody’s around you wont hear it w/small suppressor n sonic rounds
Wait what happened ?
This gentleman can hit anything with anything!
I bought this firearm 3 years ago and absolutely LOVE IT. My whole family can shoot it,even my then 10 year old, it's cheap to shoot,and fun as hell. LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS GUN
"Believe half of what you see and nothing of what you hear."- Edgar Allen Poe (Solid quote, even if Hickock flubbed it a bit)
.22LR is always so much fun to shoot!
First time on the compound? This is one of my favorites. Fun for everyone. Thanks for sharing Hickok!
CCI Mini Mags and CCI Tactical is what has worked for me.
I have a tippmann m4 elite in 22lr and it runs flawlessly. Only jams I’ve ever had were before I knew you had to clean a rifle and was after 1000 rounds. Now that I clean it every 250 or so, I’ve not had a single problem
And I believe the issue causing the jam was the magazine, not the gun itself
love my MP 22 pistol, got one of the first ones , but good luck finding any magazines, only comes with one in the box , all others are sold out.
I have several mags, under normal circumstances they aren't hard to find, right now you can't find anything for anything unless you just get lucky.
Try northwest armory only let u get one but whatever they have them
I bought several at the gun shop when I bought the pistol.
1st time I've ever seen hickok eject a live round accidentally.
Always gotta make sure the gun is clear
You can see the round was stove piped. Then he jacked out another round when he worked the bolt.
So far your one of the only others to notice this. The Others are in this thread
@@fontanadownhill yer its like a short shell . sorry im British we don't have guns we have sticks as long as they are not sharp or over 16inch long
@@YourMUMY . Ironically this 15-22 is a rifle you can own in the UK.
These are very popular in th UK. I love shooting mine suppressed with subs, the stinging eyes are all part of the fun.😂
Notice when he tapped the gun @18:30 while it was on the table, the bolt released forward. Proof positive that you always want to ensure the gun is unloaded when not in use.
It’s an AR platform, so the bolt release is on the left side of the rifle. If you lay it down on the left side with the bolt locked back the table can release the bolt.
Everyone underestimates 22. It’s a bullet and it can still kill you just as easily as a 9mm can. Out of all the guns i own I always have the most fun at the range with my 22s
My granddaughter received one for her 12th birthday. The intent was intro training. First time out she shot the bull out of the target. We left the range with a wide smile.
For sure a really good gun to get you introduced to firearms.
Wow….I like that 15-22, I never even considered an AR anything, but I will consider that one especially if I can get the suppressor for it. Great review
Love your vid's Sir.. Been in Buds a lot while at Lawrenceburg. I too have this exact M&P 15-22. Going on 5 years now and still is the best 22 I've ever shot. Don't get me wrong, the Model 60 and 10-22 are also unique in there own way. Its just an awesome 22. Have 4 25 shot mags, so at range, 100 rds go pretty quick. MSgt DAS, Retired 'Nam Vet.
Make sure to get more magazines the feedlips will go bad on the magazines sadly
Just bought one and man I'm happy with it. Thank you for your time and expertise sir!
his aim is effortlessly on point