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walther pistol or colt lr?
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venenoindy
Master
I had a Colt but the only thing Colt in that rifle is the name, they are made by Walther then imported by somebody else. The barrel is thin with a sleeve, the bolt doesn't come out for cleaning. I don't recommend buying the Colt as don't think will last and or easy to maintain, I try several of the .22 platforms Sig 522, Colt M4, Ruger 10/22, M&P 15-22. The M&P 15-22 I like the features and how is put together, it uses all the accesories of the regular AR15 so the sky is the limit to make how you wanted. I put thousands of rounds down range with no issues is light and everything is the same place as the the AR15 so I practise with the same platform that I use for SD so to me is the best choice out there but that is just my opinion.
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My favorite local gunshop stopped carrying the Colt for that very reason. They now recommend the M&P 15-22. My son and son-in-law both have the 15-22 and they love it.
Two of dozens and dozens of side by side reviews out there...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXm3RUvVhpU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6c1anh90dt0
It was my understanding before this thread (which may have modified it a little), the "Colt" is actually a Uramex, which was originally and is largely an airsoft company, that was bought by Walther, which is now owned by Colt, so it's in name only; but from reading dozens and dozens of reviews, it's apparently its the airsoft level of Quality Control, on a firearm. I can find the 15-22s pretty easy, I saw one Colt .22 M4 at one gander mountain one time, so I was able to do a little side by side comparison and 15-22 is more AR like, it's just like most M&P items more polymer (which I carry Glocks so I understand it's tougher in many situations, and I'm ok with that, not everybody is though which is why I mention it_. So for my money I'd get the M&P 15-22; even though my .556/.223 is indeed a real Colt. That said my 10/22 still keeps me busy enough that I'm yet to be seeking out an AR platform 22.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXm3RUvVhpU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6c1anh90dt0
It was my understanding before this thread (which may have modified it a little), the "Colt" is actually a Uramex, which was originally and is largely an airsoft company, that was bought by Walther, which is now owned by Colt, so it's in name only; but from reading dozens and dozens of reviews, it's apparently its the airsoft level of Quality Control, on a firearm. I can find the 15-22s pretty easy, I saw one Colt .22 M4 at one gander mountain one time, so I was able to do a little side by side comparison and 15-22 is more AR like, it's just like most M&P items more polymer (which I carry Glocks so I understand it's tougher in many situations, and I'm ok with that, not everybody is though which is why I mention it_. So for my money I'd get the M&P 15-22; even though my .556/.223 is indeed a real Colt. That said my 10/22 still keeps me busy enough that I'm yet to be seeking out an AR platform 22.
smspears592
Plinker
I haven't heard great things. Most complaints have been because there is no forward assist. I am looking at the HK MP5 A5. 489 at Bradis.
m&p 15-22 is the best way to go. they shoot really good easy to take apart and clean. you would be very happy with it. the p22 i have heard that they get dirty very easy. but it is all up to what a person likes. as long as you like it and are happy with it then there ya go.
