M&P 15 or M&P 15-22 First

[medcoxo]

I went with the 15-22, since it was easier for me to find a place to shoot 22. All my research lead me to the 15-22. It has the same operating functions as a full size AR (except the forward assist). Built it into a SBR, TRS-25 red dot, added a suppressor, and it is my first pick when heading out to the range. I enjoyed that for a while, and then went ahead and I am in the process of building a 5.56 AR.

 

[courier6]

Have you trained with a rifle before? If not, get a .22lr first (10-22 is a good choice) and attend Appleseed. Owning an AR or AK is no good if you can't shoot properly and hit your target.

Appleseed banned the M&P 15-22 from their classes, so that would not work.

https://fieldjournals.com/2016/09/1...ed-from-all-appleseed-events-after-accidents/

 

[DanVoils]

I went with the 15-22, since it was easier for me to find a place to shoot 22. All my research lead me to the 15-22. It has the same operating functions as a full size AR (except the forward assist). Built it into a SBR, TRS-25 red dot, added a suppressor, and it is my first pick when heading out to the range. I enjoyed that for a while, and then went ahead and I am in the process of building a 5.56 AR.

How did you build it into an SBR? Currently Form 1's are at 6-7 months.
Dan

 

[memphis_125]

Go with the AR! I have the first gen M&P 15 and LOVE it! I have done some work to it but nothing crazy and it's the funnest thing to shoot! 22's are awesome too and a lot cheaper than the AR but just as fun.