S/W M&P 15/22

Discussion in '.22-Rimfire Forum' started by AR guy, Nov 17, 2012.

  1. Nov 17, 2012 #1
    AR guy

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    Hey I have a sw mp 15/22 and I heard that you can convert that to shoot .223 rounds. And all you have to do is change the lower. Is that true?
     
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  3. Nov 18, 2012 #2
    woolleyworm

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    A friend has one and the upper is not compatible with AR lowers. You'd spend 3x the money to try to get it to work and still probably not have something shootable. Best bet is to buy the AR and get a conversion kit for it. Not sure who you heard it from, but if he insists on telling you that it is possible, just ask him.... Now where does the buffer go??
     
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  5. Nov 18, 2012 #3
    AR guy

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    It was a guy at work he wasn't sure but he did say that. That's why I was asking. It's probably cheaper just to buy a whole new rifle then. Ok thanks. Appreciate it.
     
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  6. Nov 18, 2012 #4
    Maine04657

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    The 15/22 is NOT a ar15. The parts are NOT interchangeable. The uppers and lowers of the 15/22 have different dimensions then a ar15 uppers and lowers. The 15/22 is made as a 22lr rifle and you would likely blow the receiver all the hell if you did manage to machine a upper that would fit it.
     
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  7. Nov 18, 2012 #5
    AR guy

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    Well said. Just a thought. Not gunna do it. Thanks.
     
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