Tactical .22LRs

[jwalker497]

I am noticing many more tactical .22lrs lately and am considering checking one out. So far I have the following and I am sure there are others. Can anyone add to the list. Of these, which would you pick? My main concern is that it should be reliable, I don't want to worry about ammo when it comes to a fun plinking rifle. I just want to shoot whatever I can get, no excuses.

- Ruger SR22
- Keltec SU22
- SW M&P15-22
- Sig 522
- GSG-5

 

[chevyforlife21]

none

 

[Avenger29]

The M&P 15-22 or the SR-22. Since the SR-22 is a 10/22, it's known for being pretty reliable. However, rather than buying the SR-22, I'd rather put together a 10/22 with a Nordic Components reciever (which is what the SR-22 uses) and my own choice of barrel, trigger, stock, forearm, etc.

Keep in mind all autoloading .22 rifles are going to be a bit picky due to the nature of .22 ammunition.

 

[Almond27]

none of these I would choose a 10/22 tactical model I really like the looks of those.

 

[benzy2]

I don't have an autoloading .22lr that doesn't dislike some sort of ammo. My 10/22 hates the Remington gold bullets, my buckmark doesn't feed winchester bulk pack stuff, and my ruger mark3 doesn't cycle well with federal champion. I know I have to avoid certain brands with certain firearms. Not a big deal as all three have at least one brand of cheap ammo they shoot well. None of those have any huge glaring defect so get the one you want, test to find what ammo it likes best, and buy a bunch of it. That's how the rimfire game goes my friend. Every rifle has a mind of its own and each new one is a bit of an experiment at first.

 

[skidooman603]

CLE upper on a RRA NM lower with wolf match ammo. Most deadly combo I've found

 

[CnRnut]

Gsg-5sd

 

[dusty14u]

What in the world is a "tactical" 22? OR should it be tacti-cool?

Main Entry: tac·ti·cal
Pronunciation: \ˈtak-ti-kəl\
Function: adjective
Date: 1570
1 : of or relating to combat tactics: as a (1) : of or occurring at the battlefront <a tactical defense> <a tactical first strike> (2) : using or being weapons or forces employed at the battlefront <tactical missiles> b of an air force : of, relating to, or designed for air attack in close support of friendly ground forces
2 a : of or relating to tactics: as (1) : of or relating to small-scale actions serving a larger purpose (2) : made or carried out with only a limited or immediate end in view b : adroit in planning or maneuvering to accomplish a purpose

— tac·ti·cal·ly \-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

 

[YaNi]

Another vote for the GSG5-SD.

Great gun, too bad they are going away only to be replaced with Umarex junk.
I put a real HK stock on it because the factory one is cheap garbage. Also stick with the factory mags, the Promags are worthless. I've never had a failure with the factory mag; I probably average 2 failures per mag with the promags and they don't hold the bolt open either.

 

[Ed Harris]

My old Remington 550-1 cycles and feeds with anything, shorts, long, long rifles, standard or high velocity, subsonic, sorted or mixed in the tube, heck even CB longs. I have a dozen gallery tubes for it. Much more reliable feeder than any box magazine squirt gun, plenty accurate enough and I got it used for only $75.

 

[chineseboxer]

My MP15-22 is just an awesome little gun. Accuracy is great and so far with about 1500 rounds has been just flawless.

 

[ArmedBear]

You forgot what is IMO still the best option: a .22LR upper for a standard AR.

This is especially true if you have money in upgraded furniture and your AR trigger.

 

[rangerruck]

the kel tec, and the sig are the most reliable. the gsg has a 1 screw problem-holding the front assy., and bbl, to the rear, don't like that setup at all. also with the smaller mags, that are not full sized, if you try to clamp them together, most likely you will have problems feeding. maybe not right away, but eventually.

 

[mcdonl]

I have a tapco stock, red dot and bi-pod I toss on my 10/22 when I bring my nephews or kids to the range. The rest of the time if sits in a nice display with the original wood on it.

Waay less money then the "tactical" .22's.....

 

[Legionnaire]

My "tactical" .22 is a very accurate, bolt action Remington 541T with a Leupold 6.5-20X AO scope. Think of it as a "squirrel sniper rifle." That's as "tactical" as I care to get with a .22.

 

[coppermouse]

GSG = Airsoft junk that will fall apart.

If you have an AR or can afford one, the is what I suggest. I have with a Spikes Tactical 22 lr upper. It is sweet. And a aftermarket trigger to top it off (Geissel Automatcs)

 

[orvpark]

Budget: 10/22
Best: 22LR upper

 

[Maverick223]

GSG = Airsoft junk that will fall apart.

Mine hasn't fell apart, and has been through about 1000rnds in less than a month (shooting bulk and sub-sonic), one jam so far. Accuracy is also quite good for a little carbine.

 

[Guns and more]

I have a GSG-5. It's a lot of fun to shoot cheaply.
There is no recoil and little bang. So, if that's fun look elsewhere.

If I had to do it over, I'd get the Colt AR 22.

 

[zhyla]

I'm leaning towards the SR22. I've got a bunch of mags for it already. The 10/22 aftermarket is pretty decent so you can find parts/upgrades easily compared to those others (where you going to find a GSG5 extractor in 10 years?). And I think the 10/22 reputation is well established, they've been making them forever and they last a long time.

GSG5 looks like fun and feels solid, but I don't like how it comes apart - it really is airsoft like in some bad ways.

The new HK/Umarex MP5's look decent but no idea if they'll be better than the GSG guns. I'm kind of holding out to see what the MP7 from these guys is like... but will probably still go w/ the SR22, it's just more practical in the long run.

 

[jwalker497]

I got to check some things out today and I am curious as to why the SR22 is soo popular, the M&P felt much nicer to me.

 

[desidog]

By "tactical" and the options listed, you mean currently produced .22's with rails to hang stuff? Or just black polymer or plastic, and "evil" looking?

/I'm amazed at what the consumer gravitates towards these days.

//If your primary weapon for combat is a .22lr, your tactics suck.

 

[Justin]

I'm rather fond of the Tactical Solutions AR-22 upper.

By "tactical" and the options listed, you mean currently produced .22's with rails to hang stuff? Or just black polymer or plastic, and "evil" looking?

/I'm amazed at what the consumer gravitates towards these days.

//If your primary weapon for combat is a .22lr, your tactics suck.

Dunno what the problem is. A lot of serious multigun competitors practice with a .22 in order to supplement their centerfire rifle practice. In fact, this summer, we started running a .22 side match as part of our monthly tactical rifle match. The result was a lot of fun, as well as allowing competitors to get extra practice shooting from various field positions with inexpensive ammunition.

 

[zhyla]

For most of us a .22 is mostly just for fun. It might as well look like you want it to. And most of us don't have any real need for a real MP5, so an MP5 clone might as well shoot .22. That's how I look at it. You do also tend to notice things you're doing wrong with a .22 that would be masked by the recoil of a serious round.

I wouldn't mind doing a .22 tactical match once in a while, sounds like fun. There's a rimfire match at a local club but I think it's bench shooting - meh.

 

[Historian]

I remember reading somewhere that at one point in their ongoing conflict with the Palestinians, the Israelis equiped their snipers with 10/22s with bull barrels in order to incapacitate mob leaders without killing them (a shot to the upper leg). I don't know if it's true but it certainly makes a good addition to 10/22 lore and it contributed to my decision to buy my first one. I now own three including an SR 22. Great plinking guns and can be modified in lots of ways.

Historian