Just so you know what I am reviewing

 

http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/ ... onId=10002.

 

This rifle is what a 22LR dedicated AR should be. All the controls function like a standard AR all the parts are AR spec except the mating of the upper and lower. This is intentional so that a centerfire upper/lower cannot be joined with the rimfire upper/lower.

 

The gun is all polymer except the necessary parts that are metal. The first impression when I picked it up is how light the rifle is the rifle is a doppleganger for an AR not an almost clone the attention to detail is perfect. The sights are removable and adjust like any AR.

 

To disassemble push out the takedown pin and swing the upper from the lower pull the charging handle and the bolt comes out. Here is where things are different the bolt is attached by a captive spring to the carrier and rides on 2 rails that are flat. The bolt is coated light gray.

 

I have fired the rifle on two occasions both indoors at BA. I have had the rifle 5 days and have not had a chance to bring her outside.

 

The ammo I have used so far is Federal Champion, Federal Gameshock, American Eagle red box and Winchester Power Point. It handled all the ammo fine until I rapid fired using the Champion and I had 4-5 FTE. Could be it still needs to break in or just not liking the Champion haven't tested enough to decide. It shoots good groups at 15 yards I can shoot within 2" consistently. Moving out to 25 yards it opens up but that is all me. I really can't wait to put this gun on a rest and see what she can do. Up close I can almost put all the shots in one hole no matter how fast I pull the trigger because the sights never move.

 

 

This is the funnest rifle I have ever shot it is light, accurate, cheap ammo and cool looking. What's not to love. This is what the GSG could have been. I sold mine and don't miss it. The biggest gripe with the GSG is disassembly is more complicated the needs to be.

 

Cleaning the M&P took 10 minutes with me taking my time. The coating on the bolt required no cleaning solution everything wiped off with no effort or scrubbing. This gun is so easy to clean tiny can do it!!

 

I am know thinking of getting a 223 to compliment the M&P 15-22 I wonder which make??

 

I don't have pics but if someone wants to bring a camera Tue and take pics that would be appreciated. That way you can see the bolt/carrier assembly.

 

Maks you will get a chuckle out of this. The manual is for the centerfire wit instructions for take down of a 223 carrier which is nothing like the rimfire.

huh sounds like a great improvement over the gsg.

 

Did you get it for the 499 msrp or a better price?

 

M

I only fired one mag through it, but it is a definate must buy. Great rifle to shoot and all AR controls work, unlike the Colt.

Thanks for the review. I am more interested in how it is going to perform at 100+ yards.

Sounds awesome, Wolfy! Is yours the ban-compliant model from the factory? Or did you have to get it neutered by a gunsmith?

 

REALLY gotta get my hands on one of these

I have neutered version don't know if the compliant is available yet. I will have it Sun at BA and Tue.

Antz I will see how it does at 50yds and 100 yds but beyond that I really don't shoot the 22LR.

Gotcha - thanks for the info and review!

One of these will probably be my next buy. Everyone says they're a ton of fun. Great plinking gun.

Does Smith really look at who puts all the final packaging together?

 

I mean, the manuals... come on now. =)

 

call them up, have them fedex you the right one.

his manual is in the same box as maks 9mm magazines.. some guy is going wtf, none of this matches the pic's.

I figure some guy is opening a box for his T/C Venture wondering why he has mags and a manual for an AR.