.22 LR in an AR Platform

[bigdaddylew]

Hello all,

Just curious if anyone here owns or has shot any of the new AR platforms chambered in .22 LR? In particular, I am thinking about the Smith & Wesson M&P 15-22 and wondering how it might compare to any of the others on the market.

I think these guns are a great way to shoot a lot of rounds without spending a fortune on ammo, and I think it might make me a better squirrel and rabbit hunter too (ok, so I am just telling myself that last part to help myself justify buying it emoSmile ).

Any feedback is greatly appreciated. Thanks!

 

[Dropshot]

I have shot the S and W M&P 22. The guy whose I shot bought it specifically for squirrel hunting.

 

[SpurHunter]

The M&P series are really good. Stay away from the Colt/Umarex branded....junk.

 

[procraft]

never shot the 22lr but i have a bushmaster ar15 chamberd in 223 and love it not cheap

 

[blownf150]

Make it even better by getting it in .556 then get the conversion kit. Then you could have both and it would make you a better deer hunter and rabbit killer at the same time.

 

[bigdaddylew]

Thanks everyone for the responses!

 

[Jp Howell]

I have shot an M&P 22 and I have shot the spikes tactical 22 conversion kit. I personally like the s&w 22 better. The spikes conversion is great for suppressed fire but i dont care for it in my full weight ar. I would just buy the m&p22 if i were u.