 Range Report: Smith and Wesson M+P 15-22 |
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Jul 05, 2010 - 2:37 AM - by Snarlbuckle
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A recent "stimulus package" resulted in "stimulating my economy". And by that I mean I recently picked up a gently used Smith and Wesson M+P 15-22! I had the chance today to put it through its paces, and now it's time to tell you guys all about it.
The M+P 15-22 is a .22lr version of the Smith and Wesson M+P 15 (essentially an AR-15). All of the controls and handling surfaces are identical to the .223 version. However, this is no conversion kit. instead of a bolt carrier assembly, there is a proprietary .22lr bolt. There is no gas tube and there are no locking lugs. It has a recoil action, not gas operation. The only thing delaying the breech from opening too early seems to be the mass of the bolt itself. Luckily .22lr is a fairly low pressure round with minimal recoil, so I haven't had any problems yet. The upper and lower receivers closely resemble that of an AR-15, but they are made of 'polymers' and are not interchangeable with other AR uppers and lowers. All of the polymer makes the gun really light. The Fire Control Group however is authentic, though the trigger pull is a bit heavy (5-6lbs.) Some say that the stock is interchangeable too, but the buffer tube is permanent so I'm not sure what stocks would fit.
A bit of research told me that it is a fairly accurate rifle, so I decided to test that theory out for myself. I mounted an old 3-9x40mm pellet gun scope and a harris bipod from walmart on to the gun for initial accuracy testing. That is one of the beauties of this gun, it is covered in rails, so you can mount all the tacticool stuff you want on there and test it out before it touches your real AR-15. ... [Read More]
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» Announcing Commonwealth Second Amendment |
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Jul 19, 2010 - 12:10 PM - by terraformer
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I know most of you live in free states but for those of us behind the wire, there is a lot of fight to take to the legislatures who use the constitution as TP.
Comm2A's website is http://www.comm2a.org/.
I am on the board and one of the execs.
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July 19th, 2010
Today marks a turning point in the history of Second Amendment infringement in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and New England. Commonwealth Second Amendment, Inc (Comm2A), a Massachusetts registered non-profit corporation,* was created to ensure that the birthplace of liberty and this great nation once again becomes a beacon of freedom for individual firearms rights. For years the exercise of this fundamental right by Massachusetts residents has been subject to unfair, unequal, and discriminatory treatment by the law and those responsible with administering the law. Through the efforts of its dedicated founders and with the support of the shooting sports community, Comm2A will work to protect all law abiding citizens from state and local laws, regulations, customs and practices that infringe upon the fundamental right to keep and bear firearms.
Alan Gottlieb of the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) said he "welcomes the opportunity to work with and support Commonwealth Second Amendment in future litigation and rights education activities in New England." He added "We need organizations like Comm2A in every state."
Board member | ... [Read More]
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