Hey gang,
I have always been a pistol guy, but recently picked up an AR15 just in case the pending revolution becomes a reality. : ) Due to the cost-prohibitive nature of practicing with my AR (which I still have yet to do, on a side note), I'm considering picking up a .22 rifle to use as a practice rifle to get comfortable with it. I figure I have a few options, and I'd love your feedback on what you think might be best.
1) Get a .22 conversion upper for my AR lower. The Chiappa is cheapest, but has gotten notoriously bad reviews. It would be great to practice with my actual lower with the Chiappa on top, but there's no point in buying garbage if that's what it is. I know there's a more expensive option, around $400 (CMMP or something like that), but that doesn't seem all that practical. Might as well buy a whole other dedicated .22 rifle.
2) Mossberg 715T. Yes, it looks like an AR, and wins on coolness points for that reason, but I have likewise read several terrible reviews on it, as it is basically just a 705 plinkster in a plastic shell. But it would be good to practice with an actual AR. Here it is, if you aren't familiar with it: http://www.mossberg.com/category/series/715t-autoloading-rimfire-rifles/
3) A Ruger 10/22 with a Tapco Intrafuse Stock: http://www.slickguns.com/product/ru...-sa-22lr-166-101-blk-6pos-syn-stk-blued-23900
I'm leaning most towards this one, because I know the 10/22 is legendary and reliable, and I would still get the AR feel with the telescoping stock like mine has and the pistol grip, plus you can add cool toys to it down the road. Also, you can get a white Tapco stock and it looks kind of like a Stormtrooper gun, and I'm a total Star Wars geek, so, bonus.
4) A better .22 AR like a Colt. Sure, but I don't want to spend a ton of money on it. Just want something fun and practical.
Any thoughts?
Thanks
I have always been a pistol guy, but recently picked up an AR15 just in case the pending revolution becomes a reality. : ) Due to the cost-prohibitive nature of practicing with my AR (which I still have yet to do, on a side note), I'm considering picking up a .22 rifle to use as a practice rifle to get comfortable with it. I figure I have a few options, and I'd love your feedback on what you think might be best.
1) Get a .22 conversion upper for my AR lower. The Chiappa is cheapest, but has gotten notoriously bad reviews. It would be great to practice with my actual lower with the Chiappa on top, but there's no point in buying garbage if that's what it is. I know there's a more expensive option, around $400 (CMMP or something like that), but that doesn't seem all that practical. Might as well buy a whole other dedicated .22 rifle.
2) Mossberg 715T. Yes, it looks like an AR, and wins on coolness points for that reason, but I have likewise read several terrible reviews on it, as it is basically just a 705 plinkster in a plastic shell. But it would be good to practice with an actual AR. Here it is, if you aren't familiar with it: http://www.mossberg.com/category/series/715t-autoloading-rimfire-rifles/
3) A Ruger 10/22 with a Tapco Intrafuse Stock: http://www.slickguns.com/product/ru...-sa-22lr-166-101-blk-6pos-syn-stk-blued-23900
I'm leaning most towards this one, because I know the 10/22 is legendary and reliable, and I would still get the AR feel with the telescoping stock like mine has and the pistol grip, plus you can add cool toys to it down the road. Also, you can get a white Tapco stock and it looks kind of like a Stormtrooper gun, and I'm a total Star Wars geek, so, bonus.
4) A better .22 AR like a Colt. Sure, but I don't want to spend a ton of money on it. Just want something fun and practical.
Any thoughts?
Thanks