I did the CMMG conversion, then built a dedicated upper. At the end of the day, I was not satisfied with the reliability with either one. I then bought a 15-22 and never looked back!
I did however change out the factory extractor for one from Volquartsen.
I also run a CMC 3.5lb flat face single stage trigger with 15-22 specific anti-walk pins from KNS and a BAD 15-22 specific ambi safety.
I mostly use it as a plinker now but did use it some for speed steel at TCGC. I actually shoot faster times with my AR9 and that is what I shoot 95% of the time for speed steel.
It doesn’t really matter what you run, but just make sure it’s reliable. There is nothing worse than trying to shoot a match only to be fighting with your gun. I have been there, done that. It sucks the competitive juices right out of you. No fun at all.
I’m going to try real hard to make down to ARPC this month for speed steel. If there are any members here that have not met me previously there at Albany or at Tri County then send me a pm and we can meet up at the match. Nice to put a face to the name on here.
