A white zinc metal receiver in a cosmetic shell. Same internals as the Walther/HK 416D and MP5s. The fire control group is not interchangeable with real AR parts, the bolt isn’t designed to be removed, the BHO/release is cosmetic and non-functional, the barrel is actually a pencil barrel under a cosmetic barrel shroud, and the threading on the flash hider is nonstandard (the flash hider actually centers the muzzle end of the barrel in the barrel shroud). The S&W 15-22 is a much better 22 AR clone in my opinion, plus some parts like triggers, furniture, and muzzle devices are interchangeable with normal AR parts. The Sig 522 is also a better option.
That said, they seem to be relatively reliable and accurate, and are probably OK for a plinker if that’s all you want it for and aren’t interested in any upgrades.
Posts: 3447 | Location: South FL | Registered: February 09, 2007
I got one several years ago thinking my grandsons would get a kick out of it. They did, but it’s more inline with junk than a real rifle. Dwillks description is right on target. Oh, and I bought mine used for $160! Can’t imagine $350.
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Posts: 4306 | Location: DFW | Registered: May 21, 2012
When I finally pick up a .22LR AR it will be the Smith & Wesson.
I agree with other posters. The "Colt" is junk and they should be ashamed to have their rollmark on that thing. The example I found had about a 15lb trigger pull.
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Talk about timely post. Was at a gunshow today and saw one and liked its looks. Was thinking about going back and getting it tomorrow. Think you saved me some money.
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I have Ciener-copy from CMMG, it works great. I probably haven't shot .223/556 out of that DPMS AR in about 3 years, but it's had a ton of .22 through it. Gets dirty & I don't know what the chamber insert is doing to the barrel, but it's a cheap AR anyway - the wife loves it. Mine came with the all-plastic BDM mags, which are junk after a while. They replaced them with their nylon-insert mags at no cost & I bought a couple metal-insert mags. All's been well after that.
Posts: 3340 | Location: IN | Registered: January 12, 2007
the 261 kit and mini mags would give me quarter sized groups out of a skinny barrel 1:9 barrel at the indoor range I used to frequent (offhand practice),
Read all the instructions and took it to the range, out of a 25 rd mag all of two rounds went downrange, many others jammed. I do not have the patience to fix it, for the first time I'll use the Brownells return program and get a refund. They gave me a free shipping label and it'll go back tomorrow.
$200 for what it is compared to a complete rifle like a 10/22 for roughly the same money.
It worked pretty well but the novelty wore off.
Height over bore issues make 22lr ARs problematic for small game hunting. Fun plinker, or as a trainer to get a kid ready to eventually shoot an AR, pretty good fit.
If I were going to get one again I would probably get one of the dedicated 22lr uppers.
Posts: 14178 | Location: Indiana | Registered: December 04, 2003
Originally posted by LDD: Why get this when you can get a S&W MP15-22?
^^^^^^^^ This. I have a S&W MP15-22 that has been superb. I even used it at an Appleseed Project multi-day training event without any issues. I also like that unlike other AR-22s it functions just like an AR-15 when it comes to controls.
