Help me pick out my new 22 plinker.

[Konad]

Well I've done quite a bit of research on tacticool 22 plinkers and think I have decided on the Ruger sr-22 because of the proven 10/22 reliabilty and unlimited aftermarket support. Before I pull the tigger (hah) I wanted to hear other peoples opinions on these new 22 rifles that are hitting the market.

I want to make sure I make the right choice. At the moment the other two models I am looking at are the gsg-5 and the S&W M&P15-22 I am also open to other options. I am interested in the gsg-5 mainly because it is no longer being produced due to copyright infringment and I foresee it gaining value in the next few years. I like the S&W but am leaning towards the sr-22 over it because of the sr's has an aluminum reciever where the S&W does not. Also as someone who appriciates quality over economy I love the high quality components such as aluminum mags available for the sr.

Please let me know what you all think, personal experience would be appriciated. I should also mention I am not interested in a AR with a 22 upper.

For those of you who are not familiar with these firearms here are links and pictures.

Thanks in advance.

SR-22 http://www.ruger.com/products/sr22/index.html
http://img22.imageshack.us/i/sr22m.jpg/

GSG-5 <broken link removed>
http://img34.imageshack.us/i/gsg5.jpg/

S&W M&P11-22 http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/...atalogId=10001&content=751501&sectionId=10002
http://img214.imageshack.us/i/37789723.jpg/

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[.45's and .38's]

I say get the GSG 5 while you can. Out of all the .22's I want the GSG 5 the most.

 

[cyclesarge]

I thought they changed the GSG enough to "pass" and they are still making them.
Regardless, H-K is going to make their own, even though it has been said the Uramex(?) built gun is inferior, there will be something to be said for having a "real" H-K.

 

[Iceberg]

I like the M&P 15-22 now that they come w/ flash hiders. They run well, strip like a real AR-15 & have a working bolt release. The GSG-5 is built cheaply like an Airsoft rifle w/ a zinc cast clamshell receiver that is screwed together like the new Colt marked Walther made AR22's.

My personal AR-22: Spike's Tactical ST-22 on a DPMS complete lower. I have a Valdada RDS Edge Red Dot Scope on order for it.



Tactical Solutions M4 Upper on a CMMG lower w/ a Trijicon Mini Red dot; I built this for my son for less than $650 (less the optics which are off my target pistol).

 

[motohead185]

well i would say gsg-5 but the ruger reliability is something i like. But i only have a ruger 10/22 as a tactical sniper. for looks i really like the gsg and the S&W.

 

[BillM]

If ytou want it as a low cost training gun to go with an AR, get
the S&W. The controls/operation are more AR than any of your other
choices.

If you don't have and are not going to get an AR, any of them will do fine.

 

[cyclesarge]

"Also as someone who appriciates quality over economy I love the high quality components such as aluminum mags available for the sr." This is the same thinking that lead me to a dedicated upper. To me, ALL the AR .22 "clones" seem CHEESY, almost "airsoft like". The SR 22 is a 10/22(good or bad) with a factory dress up kit. While the components are quality, it is still a kit that is designed to look like an AR and use AR components, but (IMHO) falls short. I kinda like the GSG's but about the time I started looking into these they announced they weren't gonna make em anymore and all the "scalpers"drove the prices up. I was looking at rimfirecentral and the general consensus is that American Tactical Imports IS still gonna make these.

 

[cbzdel]

this looks just like my thread haha!!

after I give it much thought I decided on an AR15 w/ a 22lr upper

 

[wired]

You will not find a better built and more reliable semiauto combat style .22 rifle than the SIG 522. I'd go as far as saying its a better overall gun than the 10/22. Quality folding stock, built in rail for a scope, 1/2x28 threaded muzzle. Takes the excellent black dog magazines and mine fires ammo that most of my other .22's will not fire reliably. Excellent firearm.

 

[cyclesarge]

I think you'll be happier with an AR that shoots .22 than you'd be with a .22 that looks like an AR.

 

[wired]

My the way the GSG is stil being produced. They changed a few minor cosmetics and are now calling it the GSG-522

 

[Konad]

You will not find a better built and more reliable semiauto combat style .22 rifle than the SIG 522. I'd go as far as saying its a better overall gun than the 10/22. Quality folding stock, built in rail for a scope, 1/2x28 threaded muzzle. Takes the excellent black dog magazines and mine fires ammo that most of my other .22's will not fire reliably. Excellent firearm.

Thanks I will look into it.

For those of you that are saying go with a AR with a 22 upper I appriciate your opinions but I dont like having what every other guy has at the range, I like the oddballs.

 

[cyclesarge]

My the way the GSG is stil being produced. They changed a few minor cosmetics and are now calling it the GSG-522

I feel sorry for anyone that got "duped" into buying one of the older ones, being told it would be a collectors item. I saw them as high as $1400 from an online dealer.

 

[Bajablast]

For those of you that are saying go with a AR with a 22 upper I appriciate your opinions but I dont like having what every other guy has at the range, I like the oddballs.

You want a unique .22lr??? Look no further than the Walther G22 Bullpup.

I love my all black model. It is truly a blast to shoot, and accurate as the Ruger 10/22. The whole rifle is only 28" long with a 20" barrel. The 2nd mag stows in the stock behind the mag in use. The only downside I see with it is that is has only the 2--10 round mags with none made larger, but I can accept that. I have a Walther Red Dot scope on mine and absolutely love it!!!



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I do not think I have a problem. I'm told that the first step to recovery is to admit your problem..... Screw them. I have NO problem.

 

[ORBrit]

+1 for the Sig 522.

Very easy to clean (important for a .22LR) vs the GSG5
Folding stock is a nice feature.
Accurate and a lot of fun.

 

[cbzdel]

You want a unique .22lr??? Look no further than the Walther G22 Bullpup.

I love my all black model. It is truly a blast to shoot, and accurate as the Ruger 10/22. The whole rifle is only 28" long with a 20" barrel. The 2nd mag stows in the stock behind the mag in use. The only downside I see with it is that is has only the 2--10 round mags with none made larger, but I can accept that. I have a Walther Red Dot scope on mine and absolutely love it!!!



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I do not think I have a problem. I'm told that the first step to recovery is to admit your problem..... Screw them. I have NO problem.

Wow! First Bullpup I think I have ever liked!

 

[Key-Hay]

Sig 522 For Me too. Prices are coming down now that everyone's getting them. Feels like a real weapon unlike the plastic feel of Colt (made by an Airsoft company) or the S&W version. Got my sig for $499 Nov 2009, seeing them for 429 now. Still cheaper than Ruger. Folding stock is a real plus. Only down side, no sights come with it and flip ups are limited because of front sight. Midwest Insustries makes a nice front that works with any AR Back up/tip up sight.

 

[deadeye]

You want a unique .22lr??? Look no further than the Walther G22 Bullpup.

I love my all black model. It is truly a blast to shoot, and accurate as the Ruger 10/22. The whole rifle is only 28" long with a 20" barrel. The 2nd mag stows in the stock behind the mag in use. The only downside I see with it is that is has only the 2--10 round mags with none made larger, but I can accept that. I have a Walther Red Dot scope on mine and absolutely love it!!!



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I do not think I have a problem. I'm told that the first step to recovery is to admit your problem..... Screw them. I have NO problem.

Unique try one of these with the 100rd mag.

 

[TonsOfOregonBrass]

m&p 15

It is a great rifle. reliable, easy to maintain. accepts most ar parts, including fire conroll group.

 

[Teufel_Hunden]

No doubt!

522lr is my choice!!!

T_H

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