Military look 22 cal. rifles - The Firearms Forum

fritz171@verizon.net · 06-02-2008, 02:16 PM

I'm looking for a military look rifle (ar-15,mp-40,ak-47 etc.) that shoots 22 lr ammo. I saw a guy at the range firing one that looked like a Ar-15 but I didn't get the name of the manufacturer. You would think that with the price of ammo many companys would make then. Thanks. Kurt

Pistolenschutze · 06-02-2008, 03:33 PM

There was one built in Italy called the Armi Jaeger AP-74, Fritz. It closely resembles an AR-15. I don't know they are sill available stateside.

TranterUK · 06-02-2008, 03:40 PM

I have seen a very nice .22 cal. MP5 clone called the GSG-5. Very cool with lots of accessories.

I think the companies called German Sports Guns. I have no idea if it's available in the US.

Mosin_Nagant_Fan · 06-02-2008, 03:45 PM

There's a kit for the AR-15/M-16 and, I think, AK-47 to make 'em into .22lr, but I can't remember the name. It's always in the Shotgun News magazine ads.

LurpyGeek · 06-02-2008, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TranterUK

I have seen a very nice .22 cal. MP5 clone called the GSG-5. Very cool with lots of accessories.

I think the companies called German Sports Guns. I have no idea if it's available in the US.

Like this?

There are a lot of 'military style' .22s out there. You can get some custom stocks for Ruger 10/22's that make them look almost identical to the real thing as well. From MG-42's to Steyr AUGs.

Shooter45 · 06-03-2008, 07:38 AM

Johnathan Arthur Ciener produces a .22 conversion for the AR-15 and several more rifles and pistols. Perhaps that's what you saw at the range.

www.22lrconversions.com

iwannasee · 06-03-2008, 10:11 AM

Armi Jager AP-74

LDBennett · 06-04-2008, 07:55 AM

While not a clone of anything, the FEATHER is made in the USA and looks very tactical. It IS available for California sales if equipt with the less than 10 round magazine. It is nicely made and shoots well, at least mine does. Stripped down models are not all that expensive but start adding accessories and it gets up there quick! I do like mine and i could not resist adding accessories.

http://featherusa.com/page2.html

LDBennett

Haligan · 06-04-2008, 12:59 PM

I bought a Ruger 10/22 last winter and put a Dragonov style camo stock on it and I think it looks great.

Real easy to do, just alittle dremal tool action to make the mag come out easier.

Enfield · 06-04-2008, 02:37 PM

Hi
Whilst not a copy of any partiicular military weapon, I have just got a Wather G22. With the Bullpup design it looks more like a military style than a traditional hunting rifle, it also seems to be made to a very hi quality.

Cheers

Enfield in NZ

McFry · 06-04-2008, 05:11 PM

Bushmaster actually makes a .22lr that has alot of the same features and mechanical workings of an AR-15. It isn't cheap though, MSRP is 780 USD.

fritz171@verizon.net · 06-04-2008, 06:14 PM

Thanks to all for the advice. I'll be checking out all the guns you all suggested. Happt shooting.

cerbera7 · 06-08-2008, 05:26 PM

Hi,
I have an Armi Jager AP84 which looks like a Galil. Ive been trying to get info on magazines but everything comes up short. I notice in the pics of the AR15 Jager copy that the mags look similar to mine. Does anybody know if the other models mags fit mine?
Any help on this would be gratefully received and to the helper, come to England and beer will flow!!!!!
Thanks.
Mark

rict · 10-07-2008, 11:03 AM

Check out this site for "military look" rimfires:

http://www.gunfax.com/rimfires/rimfires.htm

rict

Waldo Pepper · 11-01-2008, 05:52 PM

My TAC-SOL AR-22 is a better shooter then one would think. It sits on a DPMS lower and with 25 round magazines it is a hoot to shoot.

6x6pinz · 11-01-2008, 08:15 PM

There is an ak47 looking rifle in 22lr the AKM22. I really like the way mine shoots and now that they are making 25 round mags for it I enjoy it all the more.

John11139 · 11-09-2008, 11:59 AM

In the earley ninetys a co. called Mitchell Arms were importing about 5 versions of military 22's. I bought a AK 47. Its sure fun to shoot. I think they even imported a 22 carbine semi auto and a 22 magnum bolt action also. I dont know if they are still in business or not.

Waldo Pepper · 11-09-2008, 02:48 PM

Same AR-22 with different fore-arm, by-pod, and a 3x9x42 scope.

pawn · 11-09-2008, 05:59 PM

That looks fun W-P

Waldo Pepper · 11-09-2008, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pawn

That looks fun W-P

Sure is D-E

marlinyoung · 11-10-2008, 08:49 PM

Armi Jager AP74 Nassau, Bahamas

thesnake53 · 06-23-2009, 07:59 AM

The rifles were made by Armi Jager-Loano Italy-models included the AP-74 in .22 and .32ACP-Ap-80 (AK-47 clone) in .22LR and .22WMR magnum and the AP-84 (Galil clone) in .22 and .22WMR magnum-The company appears to have closed down in the 1990's and rifles and parts are scarce-I have bought a few parts from Numrich and a few on *********-magazines were available from Ammoclip at one time-I have converted my two AP-74's to M16A2 stock and handguard-You will see rifles and parts on ********* and Auctionarms and Gunsamerica-I hope this helps-If any questions call 843-669-3059 evenings-I'll try to help

6x6pinz · 06-23-2009, 02:45 PM

a couple of new ones just this year.
colt M4 by Umarex

Sigs newest, when released

These are a couple of my favorites. The Colt should be here by the end of this week.

Larry in SD · 06-23-2009, 02:52 PM

I did something totally different.

I put my Ruger 10/22 into a TAPCO T-6 Stock that I modified. I didn't like the looks or shape of the forend on the TAPCO T-6 Stock so after a bunch of measuring and cutting I fastened a DPMS Aluminum Carbine Length Free Float Tube to what I had left of the TAPCO Forend.

I also shortened and crowned the factory barrel to 17" (removing the front sight in the process).

In addition to Chamfering / Radiusing the rear of the Bolt I also did the Auto Bolt Modification. I also polished EVERYTHING inside of the trigger group to make a super crisp trigger pull.

This is fast becoming my go to .22 Rifle. There is just something about the ergonomics of this little rifle that makes it feel great in the hands.

Lastly I used a Power Custom Scope Base along with Yankee Hill Machine 1/2" Scope Risers with Weaver 1" High Extension Scope Rings to mount my old 3x9x32mm AO Simmons 10/22T Rifle Scope so the scope is the same height above the stock as on my Bushmaster AR-15.

Lots of options out there for a military style .22. Only your imagination and check book are the limiting factors.

Larry

tim.sr · 06-23-2009, 06:04 PM

look at this 1st this friday at 10am
http://www.midwestgunexchange.com/MGE-Retail-Flyer.pdf

the 22 you are looking for

06-02-2008, 02:16 PM	#1
fritz171@verizon.net Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2	Military look 22 cal. rifles I'm looking for a military look rifle (ar-15,mp-40,ak-47 etc.) that shoots 22 lr ammo. I saw a guy at the range firing one that looked like a Ar-15 but I didn't get the name of the manufacturer. You would think that with the price of ammo many companys would make then. Thanks. Kurt -->

06-02-2008, 03:33 PM	#2
Pistolenschutze Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 13,094	Re: Military look 22 cal. rifles There was one built in Italy called the Armi Jaeger AP-74, Fritz. It closely resembles an AR-15. I don't know they are sill available stateside. __________________ --Pistolenschutze (Pistol Shooter)

06-02-2008, 03:40 PM	#3
TranterUK Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cambridge UK Posts: 5,103	Re: Military look 22 cal. rifles I have seen a very nice .22 cal. MP5 clone called the GSG-5. Very cool with lots of accessories. I think the companies called German Sports Guns. I have no idea if it's available in the US. __________________ DVC - Diligentia, Vis, Celeritas - Accuracy, Power, Speed. The light at the end of the recession tunnel IS a train coming the other way!

06-02-2008, 03:45 PM	#4
Mosin_Nagant_Fan Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Montgomery, AL Posts: 1,832	Re: Military look 22 cal. rifles There's a kit for the AR-15/M-16 and, I think, AK-47 to make 'em into .22lr, but I can't remember the name. It's always in the Shotgun News magazine ads. __________________ Long Gun Collection: M38 Mosin-Nagant Carbine Russian 1950 SKS Winchester 1300 20Ga Western Field Single-Shot 16Ga Sears Ranger .22S-L-LR Bolt-Action Rifle Marlin 795 Semi-Auto (Brother's) Handgun Collection: Springfield Armory XD9 Service

06-03-2008, 07:38 AM	#6
Shooter45 Administrator Join Date: Feb 2001 Contributor Posts: 8,753	Re: Military look 22 cal. rifles Johnathan Arthur Ciener produces a .22 conversion for the AR-15 and several more rifles and pistols. Perhaps that's what you saw at the range. www.22lrconversions.com

06-03-2008, 10:11 AM	#7
iwannasee Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 16	Re: Military look 22 cal. rifles Armi Jager AP-74

06-04-2008, 07:55 AM	#8
LDBennett Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hesperia, CA Posts: 5,718	Re: Military look 22 cal. rifles While not a clone of anything, the FEATHER is made in the USA and looks very tactical. It IS available for California sales if equipt with the less than 10 round magazine. It is nicely made and shoots well, at least mine does. Stripped down models are not all that expensive but start adding accessories and it gets up there quick! I do like mine and i could not resist adding accessories. http://featherusa.com/page2.html LDBennett

06-04-2008, 12:59 PM	#9
Haligan Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: FEMA Region II Posts: 1,900	Re: Military look 22 cal. rifles I bought a Ruger 10/22 last winter and put a Dragonov style camo stock on it and I think it looks great. Real easy to do, just alittle dremal tool action to make the mag come out easier. __________________ "He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falshoods and errors." - Thomas Jefferson

06-04-2008, 02:37 PM	#10
Enfield V.I.P. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NZ Posts: 302	Re: Military look 22 cal. rifles Hi Whilst not a copy of any partiicular military weapon, I have just got a Wather G22. With the Bullpup design it looks more like a military style than a traditional hunting rifle, it also seems to be made to a very hi quality. Cheers Enfield in NZ

06-04-2008, 05:11 PM	#11
McFry V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Carlisle, PA Posts: 162	Re: Military look 22 cal. rifles Bushmaster actually makes a .22lr that has alot of the same features and mechanical workings of an AR-15. It isn't cheap though, MSRP is 780 USD. __________________ And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth GENESIS 1:28

06-04-2008, 06:14 PM	#12
fritz171@verizon.net Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2	Re: Military look 22 cal. rifles Thanks to all for the advice. I'll be checking out all the guns you all suggested. Happt shooting.

06-08-2008, 05:26 PM	#13
cerbera7 Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sunderland, UK Posts: 4	Re: Military look 22 cal. rifles Hi, I have an Armi Jager AP84 which looks like a Galil. Ive been trying to get info on magazines but everything comes up short. I notice in the pics of the AR15 Jager copy that the mags look similar to mine. Does anybody know if the other models mags fit mine? Any help on this would be gratefully received and to the helper, come to England and beer will flow!!!!! Thanks. Mark __________________ OHHH!! Beer and eBay are a dangerous combination.

10-07-2008, 11:03 AM	#14
rict Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 3	Re: Military look 22 cal. rifles Check out this site for "military look" rimfires: http://www.gunfax.com/rimfires/rimfires.htm rict

11-01-2008, 05:52 PM	#15
Waldo Pepper V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 67	Re: Military look 22 cal. rifles My TAC-SOL AR-22 is a better shooter then one would think. It sits on a DPMS lower and with 25 round magazines it is a hoot to shoot. __________________ Cranky Old Fart DAV Life Member

11-01-2008, 08:15 PM	#16
6x6pinz V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mesa, Az Posts: 382	Re: Military look 22 cal. rifles There is an ak47 looking rifle in 22lr the AKM22. I really like the way mine shoots and now that they are making 25 round mags for it I enjoy it all the more.

11-09-2008, 11:59 AM	#17
John11139 Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 18	Re: Military look 22 cal. rifles In the earley ninetys a co. called Mitchell Arms were importing about 5 versions of military 22's. I bought a AK 47. Its sure fun to shoot. I think they even imported a 22 carbine semi auto and a 22 magnum bolt action also. I dont know if they are still in business or not.

11-09-2008, 02:48 PM	#18
Waldo Pepper V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 67	Re: Military look 22 cal. rifles Same AR-22 with different fore-arm, by-pod, and a 3x9x42 scope. __________________ Cranky Old Fart DAV Life Member

11-09-2008, 05:59 PM	#19
pawn Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Crossville, TN Posts: 1,469	Re: Military look 22 cal. rifles That looks fun W-P __________________ Take care when you get information. The truth is generally seen, rarely heard. -Balthasar Gracian

11-10-2008, 08:49 PM	#21
marlinyoung Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Nassau, Bahamas Posts: 1	Re: Military look 22 cal. rifles Armi Jager AP74 Nassau, Bahamas Attached Images

06-23-2009, 07:59 AM	#22
thesnake53 Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 3	Re: Military look 22 cal. rifles The rifles were made by Armi Jager-Loano Italy-models included the AP-74 in .22 and .32ACP-Ap-80 (AK-47 clone) in .22LR and .22WMR magnum and the AP-84 (Galil clone) in .22 and .22WMR magnum-The company appears to have closed down in the 1990's and rifles and parts are scarce-I have bought a few parts from Numrich and a few on *******-magazines were available from Ammoclip at one time-I have converted my two AP-74's to M16A2 stock and handguard-You will see rifles and parts on ******* and Auctionarms and Gunsamerica-I hope this helps-If any questions call 843-669-3059 evenings-I'll try to help

06-23-2009, 02:45 PM	#23
6x6pinz V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mesa, Az Posts: 382	Re: Military look 22 cal. rifles a couple of new ones just this year. colt M4 by Umarex Sigs newest, when released These are a couple of my favorites. The Colt should be here by the end of this week. __________________ friends don't let friends carry glocks

06-23-2009, 02:52 PM	#24
Larry in SD Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 13	Re: Military look 22 cal. rifles I did something totally different. I put my Ruger 10/22 into a TAPCO T-6 Stock that I modified. I didn't like the looks or shape of the forend on the TAPCO T-6 Stock so after a bunch of measuring and cutting I fastened a DPMS Aluminum Carbine Length Free Float Tube to what I had left of the TAPCO Forend. I also shortened and crowned the factory barrel to 17" (removing the front sight in the process). In addition to Chamfering / Radiusing the rear of the Bolt I also did the Auto Bolt Modification. I also polished EVERYTHING inside of the trigger group to make a super crisp trigger pull. This is fast becoming my go to .22 Rifle. There is just something about the ergonomics of this little rifle that makes it feel great in the hands. Lastly I used a Power Custom Scope Base along with Yankee Hill Machine 1/2" Scope Risers with Weaver 1" High Extension Scope Rings to mount my old 3x9x32mm AO Simmons 10/22T Rifle Scope so the scope is the same height above the stock as on my Bushmaster AR-15. Lots of options out there for a military style .22. Only your imagination and check book are the limiting factors. Larry

06-23-2009, 06:04 PM	#25
tim.sr V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: MI. Posts: 290	Re: Military look 22 cal. rifles look at this 1st this friday at 10am http://www.midwestgunexchange.com/MGE-Retail-Flyer.pdf the 22 you are looking for __________________ Tim.Sr U.S.ARMY VET.