Can you build a better .22LR AR15 than a 15-22?

[thedonger]

I have been looking at this upper

http://www.tacticalsol.com/tshome/ar22-22lr-conversion

[Merc1138]

The Nordic stock does not seem to exist anywhere. Nothing else like it I imagine? If I have to have a min overall length might as well make it all barrel rather than useless buffer tube and stock assembly.

Other things harder to get going on a 15-22 body is ambi safety and ambi mag release. I'm a lefty so those things matter to me.

Lots of options for HK's but they probably wouldn't fit:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Classic-Army...item2c70cb4493

The HK stuff wouldn't fit. You need something to screw into where the buffer tube would go that also holds the rails.

Like I said, they used to make it and you'd have to find one in classifieds somewhere. You could always call nordic and ask if they have any plans to make another run of the CRS, but considering it took 'em 6 months to produce their last batch and none after that I kinda doubt it'll happen. They don't even sell their nc22 uppers anymore and I doubt they're still actually making uppers for DPMS and JP. Their current focus seems to be on shotgun shell holders and mag tube extensions.

You could still use an ace folding stock adapter though.

[H2H]

cmmg upper is great. Mine has been flawless. I also use MP15-22 mags with bolt hold open adapter.

[Glocker23]

Thanks Merc. Ace is an option but not really the most attractive of options.

Is there any short buffer tube and M4 style stocks that can work?

You would think there would be enough of a market for this. Sadly SB374 will increase rimfire rifle popularity.

[Merc1138]

Actually, not really. A lot of centerfire ARs can't use stocks like that, and even with the .22lr ARs a lot of people want them to mimic the centerfire versions.

[Glocker23]

Still acquiring the lower receiver and upper receiver so I guess I'll go with the M4 Stock and and put energy on the upper. A lot of hassle otherwise unless Nordic comes through.

I'd want my own handguard so a standalone barrel would be best. Also, I have a CMMG conversion bolt carrier that I use to convert my 5.56/223 AR. Is this pretty much identical to what is included in these dedicated uppers?

Much help guys. Thanks.

[Merc1138]

Still acquiring the lower receiver and upper receiver so I guess I'll go with the M4 Stock and and put energy on the upper. A lot of hassle otherwise unless Nordic comes through.

I'd want my own handguard so a standalone barrel would be best. Also, I have a CMMG conversion bolt carrier that I use to convert my 5.56/223 AR. Is this pretty much identical to what is included in these dedicated uppers?

Much help guys. Thanks.

For uppers that use the same system CMMG does(which would be most of them), yes.

[Glocker23]

Oh, one more reason to build a AR with an 22LR dedicated upper -
Upgraded Triggers.

An SSA cost more than half a 15-22.

I think all of the parts are accounted for right now other than the barrel.

How does this compare to others? Is there something better quality or better value?

http://taccom3g.com/TACCOM_22LR_M4_BARREL.html

[Glocker23]

I have been looking at this upper

http://www.tacticalsol.com/tshome/ar22-22lr-conversion

I hear a lot of people swear by Tactical Sol so I'm sure its good. Only thing is if you ever want to change the sights are, a4 front sight posts area pain to remove.

[rm1911]

the MP15-22 upper doesn't fit a lower. it's off by like a couple hundredths of an inch. bummer. I've considered another 15-22 as my son has pretty much appropriated it for himself as well, but will end up with a 22 upper for my lower. I think the beauty is that it's a 22 and non-AW in any way but it's still an AR platform. more versatile.

[Glocker23]

the MP15-22 upper doesn't fit a lower. it's off by like a couple hundredths of an inch. bummer. I've considered another 15-22 as my son has pretty much appropriated it for himself as well, but will end up with a 22 upper for my lower. I think the beauty is that it's a 22 and non-AW in any way but it's still an AR platform. more versatile.

The lower with the rimfire upper wont need a BB. One nice thing.

[shadow65]

Get the Taccom upper or build your own with a Taccom barrel and BCG.
Light weight, very accurate, and unbeatable customer service.

Dave N

[BigStiCK]

Funny, I never see the DPMS dedicated uppers mentioned.

I have the M-4 style on a Spike's lower & it runs like a raped ape. Uses Black Dog mags and eats everything. All aluminum, very high quality design similar to a 10-22 action. Will also accept most standard & free-float AR-15/ M-4 hand guards.


Link to their Bull barrel upper...

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/717600/dpms-ar-15-a3-flat-top-conversion-upper-assembly-22-long-rifle-1-in-16-twist-16-bull-barrel-chrome-moly-matte-with-free-float-handguard-10-round-magazine

[cvnhank]

BigStiCK is right on with the statement about the DPMS dedicated upper. It is just awesome. Hank

[Merc1138]

Funny, I never see the DPMS dedicated uppers mentioned.

I have the M-4 style on a Spike's lower & it runs like a raped ape. Uses Black Dog mags and eats everything. All aluminum, very high quality design similar to a 10-22 action. Will also accept most standard & free-float AR-15/ M-4 hand guards.


Link to their Bull barrel upper...
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/717...round-magazine

Actually, I did. DPMS uppers are made by NC, same as JP(and you can't find the DPMS uppers anywhere either. I don't even think they list them on their website anymore).