tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post7357812614072018246..comments2023-11-10T04:17:00.492-05:00Comments on View From The Porch: But it's just a .22...Tamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07285540310465422476noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-60518847230428816482012-12-02T10:29:52.360-05:002012-12-02T10:29:52.360-05:00Sorry didn't see and respond to this earlier, ...Sorry didn't see and respond to this earlier, but:<br />On my original 15-22,<br />The ejector ejected itself.<br />They fixed that, and then it kept catching empties between bolt and breech. Brand & velocity of ammo didn't seem to matter.<br />Then it started doubling.<br />Then, the DAY it came back from S&W from that fix, the extractor extracted itself again.<br />Yeah, you might be able to imagine some of the language used.<br /><br />That time S&W replaced the rifle, and this one hasn't bobbled once. Firehandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04562365951182027709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-27688686806986276442011-11-21T00:43:26.324-05:002011-11-21T00:43:26.324-05:00"Shotgun" the rifle and peek in the lowe..."Shotgun" the rifle and peek in the lower, if you see a blue painted trigger spring, it's got the newer spring set. ;)Fredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12141654754595945677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-23994608909045603592011-11-19T12:37:51.510-05:002011-11-19T12:37:51.510-05:00Thanks.
The reason I asked is that I'm starti...Thanks.<br /><br />The reason I asked is that I'm starting to see a lot of these hit the used market in my area, and want to know what to look for (or fix, if it's something I can do myself).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-50037019868461459292011-11-19T11:56:33.070-05:002011-11-19T11:56:33.070-05:00The only one with which I'm familiar is a too-...The only one with which I'm familiar is a too-light recoil spring that caused a fairly high incidence of firing out of battery.<br /><br />Search over at the blog <a href="http://gunscoffee.blogspot.com/search/label/15-22" rel="nofollow">Guns & Coffee</a> for pretty good coverage on the topic.Tamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07285540310465422476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-87195166826991680272011-11-18T10:34:17.016-05:002011-11-18T10:34:17.016-05:00Firehand said...
On the 15-22, I managed my 'B...Firehand said...<br />On the 15-22, I managed my 'Buy one too early' and got one with ALL the problems. S&W finally replaced it on the fourth trip back, and this one has worked very well.<br />5:02 PM, November 16, 2011<br /><br />What were the problems with the early ones?<br /><br />And when did Smith & Wesson start producing MP 15-22s with the problems corrected?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-41572906160587534732011-11-18T00:44:42.381-05:002011-11-18T00:44:42.381-05:00You am me, we must delete my internet history.......You am me, we must delete my internet history......Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17279097946597602013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-34080347744521957342011-11-17T20:35:38.891-05:002011-11-17T20:35:38.891-05:00Damn you Thomas! you confuse me with ME!Damn you Thomas! you confuse me with ME!Thomas Smithhttp://tom-the-impaler.livejournal.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-75047156068473256372011-11-17T12:36:29.719-05:002011-11-17T12:36:29.719-05:00And, happily Smith has brought out short ten-round...And, happily Smith has brought out short ten-round mags, much easier to use when sighting in or load testing or whateverFirehandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04562365951182027709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-2305373854144067862011-11-17T09:51:28.022-05:002011-11-17T09:51:28.022-05:00Thomas, Tam has the S&W M&P15-22 IIRC. Fr...Thomas, Tam has the S&W M&P15-22 IIRC. From your link:<br /><br /><br />"We are very sorry to inform you that this magazine does not work with: Colt, DPMS, S&W MP15-22, nor the SIG522."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-4934463572461126482011-11-17T06:41:52.573-05:002011-11-17T06:41:52.573-05:00Thomas,
The only mags I've used in the M&...Thomas,<br /><br />The only mags I've used in the M&P15-22 are factory S&W units.Tamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07285540310465422476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-45815789675268806502011-11-17T01:45:04.656-05:002011-11-17T01:45:04.656-05:00Or Blackdog's X-Form AR15 .22lr 26rd Magazine ...Or Blackdog's X-Form AR15 .22lr 26rd Magazine Black w/ Stainless Feedlip?Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17279097946597602013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-13144057967514130422011-11-17T01:30:36.790-05:002011-11-17T01:30:36.790-05:00Tam have you had a chance to use Blackdogs Gen III...Tam have you had a chance to use Blackdogs Gen III Steel Feed Lip Magazine for AR15.22?<br /><br />http://blackdogmachinellc.net/3rd-generation---metal-feed-lip-magazine-for-ar15-22-conversions.aspxThomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17279097946597602013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-44619383647927399452011-11-17T00:03:10.883-05:002011-11-17T00:03:10.883-05:00My favorite carry heater these days is a Smif 2 1/...My favorite carry heater these days is a Smif 2 1/2" M66. I'd trade any one of my gun-a-month blasters for a round butt 2 1/2" K frame in .22 cal. <br /><br />Does such iron exist?<br /><br />I do not remember seeing anything like it in The Arms Room, or in Supica.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-76572350774450080772011-11-16T21:33:59.475-05:002011-11-16T21:33:59.475-05:00So far have shot 300-400 through mine, It's st...So far have shot 300-400 through mine, It's still newish, and I forgot the trigger that tripped the spree, a $5 recoil buffer to extend the life of the gun, I got into Midway's gunsmithing section and it was all over but the crying, or more like laughing. I gotta say it's still fun to plink the 100 and 200 yard gongs at my shooting range with itThomas Smithhttp://tom-the-impaler.livejournal.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-77295291392603909062011-11-16T21:05:39.932-05:002011-11-16T21:05:39.932-05:00Thomas, I built one of those, shot a box or three ...Thomas, I built one of those, shot a box or three of Tenex through it. Sat in the safe for years, sold it last year. Too accurate for fun. Empty 20 ga hulls at 50 yards were easy. <br /><br />Al T.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-76811090256893933112011-11-16T20:21:54.351-05:002011-11-16T20:21:54.351-05:00Are you guys kidding? 22s are godawfull money pits...Are you guys kidding? 22s are godawfull money pits, Heck I got my 10-22 stainless from the local big box for $260, then I HAD to get a volquartsen comped tesioned carbon fiber barrel for $275, then I HAD to get a scope rail and move my B&L tactical 10X scope from my Remington 700 over (or spend another $250 on an optic, and a Shooter's ridge thumbhole stock for another hundred, and I have yet to get the Timney trigger group for another $170. Egads you must be mad!Thomas Smithhttp://tom-the-impaler.livejournal.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-88698125502374219802011-11-16T20:09:28.623-05:002011-11-16T20:09:28.623-05:00We have a few weapons at home but really like the ...We have a few weapons at home but really like the .22 rifle since the grandkids can easily shoot it. While I remember when it cost less than a penny a round, even the four cents with today's inflation still makes shooting very inexpensive.What if it's today? - A survivalist's bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06291866801645327324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-87218382488614067142011-11-16T19:52:14.287-05:002011-11-16T19:52:14.287-05:00Anon 6:12,
"Shame suppressor laws and fees o...Anon 6:12,<br /><br />"<i>Shame suppressor laws and fees on the cake eater side are so silly in this country.</i>"<br /><br />From your lips to God's ears. :)Tamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07285540310465422476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-42839161862639229272011-11-16T19:31:42.381-05:002011-11-16T19:31:42.381-05:00As a new Grandpa, It's warms my heart to see t...As a new Grandpa, It's warms my heart to see the young'un shooting. I'm chafing at the bit to teach mine shooting.<br /><br />Chris<br />West of MordorAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-56545531237853662052011-11-16T18:12:52.982-05:002011-11-16T18:12:52.982-05:00Wasn't hacking with my "Man from U.N.C.L....Wasn't hacking with my "Man from U.N.C.L.E." comment, just making an observation, and with the right actors/director it could be good!<br /><br />In the King's armsrooms we have plenty of similar platforms with integral suppressors and all manner of sights and "lights", and like you said they are TOO fun; suppressed with IR laser and like NODs invite all manner of mischief:-)<br /><br />Shame suppressor laws and fees on the cake eater side are so silly in this country.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-18025495162675877972011-11-16T17:40:29.869-05:002011-11-16T17:40:29.869-05:00I'm still waiting for Ruger to introduce a .22...I'm still waiting for Ruger to introduce a .22 LR LCR.TBeckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996700909201966666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-23352149884702412522011-11-16T17:02:45.563-05:002011-11-16T17:02:45.563-05:00I lucked into a K22 5-screw a couple of years back...I lucked into a K22 5-screw a couple of years back, and love it. It does get a bit sticky on ejection after 75 rounds or so, but nothing really troublesome. And it shoots so nice, I don't care.<br /><br />On the 15-22, I managed my 'Buy one too early' and got one with ALL the problems. S&W finally replaced it on the fourth trip back, and this one has worked very well.Firehandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04562365951182027709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-55503490933130872842011-11-16T16:06:38.087-05:002011-11-16T16:06:38.087-05:00"It's easier to find a place to shoot...&..."It's easier to find a place to shoot..."<br /><br />Where DO you shoot, Tam? I've read your blog for years but never much paid attention to the Indy-specific parts since I'd never been here. Now I've lived here for 6 months and pretty much all I've come up with is, "Eagle Creek is expensive."<br /><br />Although the first Sat this month I did wander up to Atlanta, IN and shoot the IDPA match. Seemed like fine people.<br /><br />-PAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-89575759062327982142011-11-16T15:50:43.687-05:002011-11-16T15:50:43.687-05:00Tam, knew about the match chambers, but these were...Tam, knew about the match chambers, but these were take-a-cleaning-rod with you tight. I think they were Bangor Punta specials using worn out chamber reamers. Shrug. I am tickled pink about the 617 and 63 combination, so alls well that ends well.<br /><br />Bubblehead Les, there will be a good shooting bull barrel 22/45 going on auction arms in a day or two for cheap. It was mine and shot well, just had decided to stay with the tweaked MK IIs I have on hand. Columbia Arms is my FFL who is posting the 22/45.<br /><br />Al T.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-52671134391803905522011-11-16T14:39:58.935-05:002011-11-16T14:39:58.935-05:00Al T.,
Older Smith rimfires tended to have what w...Al T.,<br /><br />Older Smith rimfires tended to have what we would call today "match chambers" (ie chambers that are tighter than Dick's hatband.)<br /><br />Both my K-22 Combat Masterpiece and my '57 Model 34 no-dash foul their chambers relatively quickly compared to an H&R 999 plinker, but are nicely accurate.Tamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07285540310465422476noreply@blogger.com