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AR type .22 Trainers

Post by Gary1911A1 » Tue Sep 07, 2010 1:22 am

I have been looking into getting a M&P 15-22, perhaps the new HK 416D or one the Tactical Solution .22 Uppers for a trainer/fun rifle that handles much like a regular AR. I've searched the web and most report the M&P is good although light for an AR, the Colt is cheaply made with a bolt holder that's just for looks, and haven't read much about the Tactical Solution although mine for a 1911 works well. I read today the HK is made by the same company that makes the Colt so I'm narrowing it down to the M&P or Tactical Solution. Any thoughts?

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Post by MRB » Tue Sep 07, 2010 3:30 am

Do you have an AR already?

The reason I ask is that the conversions run pretty well, and are more economical.

If you don't have one already, shame on you.........:D
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Post by Gary1911A1 » Tue Sep 07, 2010 4:12 am

I have two ARs'. Both Colts. The M&P as a complete rifle sounds good to me, although a Tactical Solution Upper would be good too. It's a little surprising to me that a complete M&P Rifle is cheaper than a Tactical Solution Upper though.:confused: If it works well though it's worth it to me.

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Post by Gunworks » Tue Sep 07, 2010 5:02 am

Spikes Tactical dedicated 22 upper.

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Post by S Lance » Tue Sep 07, 2010 5:31 am

I have to go with MRB on this one. For well less than $200 the drop in kits are hard to beat. I've had nothing but good luck with mine.

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Post by MRB » Tue Sep 07, 2010 3:14 pm

I've got one (conversion kit, not upper) that you can try at the next match, if you want to test drive one before you buy-let me know.
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Post by Gary1911A1 » Wed Sep 08, 2010 1:36 am

I have heard good things about the Spikes Tactical since I started my research so perhaps I'll give it a try. No one has mention the Tactical Solution so I don't know.:confused: Matt if you want to bring your conversion I'd be willing to get it a shot. Get it... shot?:)

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Post by MRB » Wed Sep 08, 2010 3:17 am

Gary1911A1 wrote:I have heard good things about the Spikes Tactical since I started my research so perhaps I'll give it a try. No one has mention the Tactical Solution so I don't know.:confused: Matt if you want to bring your conversion I'd be willing to get it a shot. Get it... shot?:)
No problem-bring an AR and some ammo, and we'll "plug and play".

Bad pun, btw. :p
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Post by Gunworks » Wed Sep 08, 2010 8:06 pm

Gary you might want to look at CMMG also.

They have made some changes to their 22 AR and it seems to be really well recived.

Prices seems good too.

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Post by Gary1911A1 » Sun Sep 12, 2010 6:11 am

I'll check on the CMMG. Thanks for the heads up.:)

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