.22LR AR or look alike.

**lucky-gunner** · September 15th, 2010, 02:32 PM

Originally Posted by Mr_Anderson

I think I am going to go with a Spikes Tactical dedicated 22 LR upper that way I can dress it up to be a copy of my other AR with real weight and feel. Along with the same trigger and lower furniture. Not the cheapest option I know but I am hoping for good results. Ordering it tonight I will post picks when I get it.

Looking forward to the pics and a range report.

**ksig1869** · September 15th, 2010, 03:25 PM

I like the Sig 522 but want a lever action before i get a Sig

**fastfive0** · September 16th, 2010, 11:03 AM

my personal opinion...the 15-22 by smith feels like a cheap airsoft gun. It does shoot well and cycles quite reliably for a rimfire though. When I shoot my gsg back to back with the S&W I quickly put the 15-22 back on the bench. The colt feels much better but I have heard of reliability issue with them.

**Azzy** · September 16th, 2010, 11:20 AM

Originally Posted by Mr_Anderson

I think I am going to go with a Spikes Tactical dedicated 22 LR upper that way I can dress it up to be a copy of my other AR with real weight and feel. Along with the same trigger and lower furniture. Not the cheapest option I know but I am hoping for good results. Ordering it tonight I will post picks when I get it.

Why not swap the upper to that lower, instead of building another lower? Spend the money on extra 22lr mags.

**forceinPA** · September 16th, 2010, 02:34 PM

Stay away from this, the DPMS is ok, but the black dog mags for the 22 conversions are the best mags out there. the s&w mp is a good choice too. BD makes dpms mags but the price is higher than standard ar type mag

Originally Posted by GrumpyBear

There is currently a dedicated 22LR A3 upper made by DPMS in classifieds.

The upper is not my post it is Liberty556's check in classifieds under fire arms .

Just trying to be helpful ,I don't know him or anything about the upper other than what is posted.

**forceinPA** · September 16th, 2010, 02:37 PM

Originally Posted by fastfive0

my personal opinion...the 15-22 by smith feels like a cheap airsoft gun. It does shoot well and cycles quite reliably for a rimfire though. When I shoot my gsg back to back with the S&W I quickly put the 15-22 back on the bench. The colt feels much better but I have heard of reliability issue with them.

I think you have this the other way around, the colt cant hold a cup of water to a swmp22. once again I will hold my SW arms length high and drop it on cement and you do the colt and see which one breaks into 2 or more pieces.

**arjohnson** · September 16th, 2010, 03:09 PM

I have a Sig 522 and a Spikes dedicated 22 AR, hands down the Sig performs better in every department.

**Mr_Anderson** · September 16th, 2010, 05:10 PM

Well I won the Gun Broker Auction and sent my payment. Tomorrow I will be ordering Troy rear folding sights and a few Black Dog mags. After that I think it is a red dot ether an EoTec or Aim Point not sure yet. Then She will get some Magpul FDE furniture but not till Christmas most likely. Pics when I get it.

**JMIS** · September 16th, 2010, 07:19 PM

Originally Posted by Armor Snail

I just read today a review on both the M&P and also the Sig 522. Both did very well and are recomended. Both shot smooth and had nice groupings. They are also both $600 or less MSRP.

Was it in Gun Annual 2011 Buyers Guide?