I dont like .22 caliber AR's

[WebSnyper]

I like having an .22 that has the same controls and fucntion of my AR.

Sorry to hear that but I give a BIG thumbs up to the S&W MP 15-22

I feel just the opposite but that's because I'm on a tight budget. I can't afford to spend $100+ on a day at the range. For just $20 I can pull the trigger 550 times compared to ~80 times. That extra practice comes in handy when shooting the real deal. Trigger discipline, sight alignment, etc. It helps to practice the basics every time you're out shooting. If I can do it more for the same amount of money, I feel like my money is better spent that way.

This is how I feel about it as well. I have a 15-22 so I can shoot it at the range I am a member of (can't shoot centerfire rifle there) and shoot it more often. All the controls are in the right place to make it effective training/gun handling practice for my AR.

I also have 22 conversion kits for 2 of my Glocks and they are very effective for training, and I can shoot more for less.

I may also look into the M&P 22 pistol as a counterpart for my 9C, but it is different enough (backstraps, safety, etc) that I need to think about it a bit more.

 

[MolonLabe7]

The main thing to remember when owning a 22 is that it costs almost nothing to shoot.. that itself makes it more enjoyable.

 

[palerider0485]

when at the range its good to use .22's there cheap and fun to shoot, i like to take an ar with a dot sight and let people shoot who arnt real experenced, seeing the targets spin puts a smile on there face and dosnt brake me.

 

[BigMoose]

I would prefer the M261 kit rather then a dedicated upper and mags.

The USGI M261 kit has a 22LR drop in bolt carrier and inserts for your mags. That way you practice with your 5.56 gear.

 

[cqcn88]

+1 for AR .22's. Very cost effective training and fun to shoot besides.

 

[Mark 1911]

Good for you. Me I like them very cost effective way to train with a given platform.

Gun-drawing practice, ten minutes every day. If I ever have to use this baby, I want to teach it to come to papa in a hurry.

 

[superchicken]

that means more for me

 

[downlinx]

Sorry but i absolutely love my 10/22 rifles. I have one for tactical training and also long range training(as far as 22lr is concerned). To put them off because you may think they dont have a place is kindnof closed minded. Yes you and I both have our beast rifles, but shooting them now costs your first born. I can havenjust as much fun with my baby bullets as i do with my ak/ar rifle.

 

[MP43]

Love the M&P 15-22. Just cant see myself getting to practice much with the real thing. Wished though but not gonna happen. But for the 22 AR theres nothing not to love unless i just plain didnt own one.

 

[armedindy]

Sorry but i absolutely love my 10/22 rifles. I have one for tactical training and also long range training(as far as 22lr is concerned). To put them off because you may think they dont have a place is kindnof closed minded. Yes you and I both have our beast rifles, but shooting them now costs your first born. I can havenjust as much fun with my baby bullets as i do with my ak/ar rifle.

a tactical 10/22 sounds awesome, and i actually want to get a rig like that set up for my mother...the only gun of mine that she enjoys shooting is my marlin 795, and if i could just make it a little more ergonomic itd be great.

 

[ACC]

I love my M&P 15-22 as a trainer for my Mossberg MMR.

 

[MMRUSH]

I feel just the opposite but that's because I'm on a tight budget. I can't afford to spend $100+ on a day at the range. For just $20 I can pull the trigger 550 times compared to ~80 times. That extra practice comes in handy when shooting the real deal. Trigger discipline, sight alignment, etc. It helps to practice the basics every time you're out shooting. If I can do it more for the same amount of money, I feel like my money is better spent that way.

+1

 

[LarryC]

I don't like them, or the mp5 .22 clones, or ANY of those .22's that look like an AK or whatever. I fell in love with guns because i love the engineering behind them, they are such a spectacular display of human design representing a pinnacle of form and function. So, to me, all these "look-alikes" are kind of silly. (i know someone is going to bring up training and practice, and they have a point. but these clones and what-not are just ugly to me. Also, i know theyre not all "clones" AR's are capable of simple conversions...whatever, this is how i feel!)

I feel the same way, I like my 22 Marlin 60 and my Savage 22. I won a Colt 22 AR in a Raffle at my range last year. I traded it about a week later to an individual for a Garand, gave him some cash to boot. I collect guns and keep them period. That was the first gun I had sold or traded in over 15 years! Just didn't see any use for it, obviously not as comfortable as my Marlin - nor with the type of sights not near as accurate. Just looked like a plastic toy gun to me.

 

[SecondhandSnake]

I don't know. When I'm plinking I like my old Savage.

And the reason I want the AR is for coyote/predator, and .22 just won't cut the mustard for that one.

Kind of like having a little 4-banger to drive around town, and a big heavy truck to do the dirty work. Each is right for their job. However you drive a big heavy truck with a 4-banger engine just doesn't feel right.

 

[Zoub]

but these clones and what-not are just ugly to me.....whatever, this is how i feel!)

You uh...................you are single aren't you? Here is a hint, lower your standards.

 

[mikefraz]

You uh...................you are single aren't you? Here is a hint, lower your standards.

I don't understand where you're going with this. Should we all just buy hipoints then? You don't need a Glock....lower your standards.

 

[Tomfoolery]

I liked my GSG5 a lot more when I could bricks of ammo for it laying around. Now..... not so much.

 

[Zoub]

I don't understand where you're going with this. Should we all just buy hipoints then? You don't need a Glock....lower your standards.

This not about buying a POS pot metal gun versus a gun that is reliable. His issue is purely about looks. The fact that a highpoint is a POS AND Ugly is also not relevant.

I own many Glocks. Looks don't detract me from reliability. I got over that 23 years ago. The OP can do it too..............or not. Who F'n cares. It is not a serious thread.

Keep reading it until you get it, it will come to you.

 

[WWalker]

YouTube: VIDEO: RobPincus: Training with .22 caliber firearms, including the M&P 15-22

 

[jordyman]

I agree on the original post, seems sort of silly to get away from original function for reasons of $$$. I can see why they are made, but it seems more like playing dress up then being legit weapons