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November 9, 2012, 11:49 PM | #1 |
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Which 'Tacticool' rifle would you lean toward?
I'm definitely getting a .22 this spring, and I've narrowed it down to two.
The first is the classic, venerable, Ruger 10/22. However, with a twist; http://www.midwayusa.com/product/567...ynthetic-black Option #2 is the GSG5, the MP5-clone .22; http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/p...ducts_id/55260 At the end of the day, they're both going to be similar; polymer bodies with a bunch of fake stuff that just looks cool. The first one, however, still has a 10/22 at its heart; just a different stock, when it comes down to it. If I invest in the G36-clone stock kit, they come out to roughly the same price as well. I still feel like I'm leaning towards the GSG5, just because I have always loved the MP5, and well, let's face it, it's highly unlikely I'll own the real deal, which I guess is the attraction to both of these Either way, they're just going to be used for plinking and range time; not thinking these are going to be magically transformed into 'battle hardened' weapons.
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November 10, 2012, 12:04 AM | #2 |
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I like the MP-5 one.
Instead of a fake silencer I would rather just have a black heavy barrel. |
November 10, 2012, 08:25 AM | #3 |
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There are many better stocks for the 10/22. Nordic and Troy stocks can be fit with a slidefire. Enough said
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November 11, 2012, 12:03 AM | #4 |
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You do realize the link you put to the 10-22 is just stock and magazine. There is no rifle included.
I wouldn't waste my $$ on either of the two you mentioned (even if there was a rifle with that stock). I would get a Smith & Wesson M&P15-22. It gives you the same setup as an AR-15 except that it doesn't have a forward assist. (not really necessary for a .22LR) |
November 11, 2012, 07:57 AM | #5 |
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+1 on the S&W over the 10/22 if you are intending this to be a practice carbine. If you want a plinker I see nothing wrong with the 10/22 but take note that the Ruger is pretty much the least cost effective rifle in creating a practice rifle to use in place of an AR-15 or AK. On the other hand, a 10/22 is a phenomenal platform for an Appleseed specific Tactical Training Rifle and for learning the fundamentals.
The only reason I would take the GSG over the Smith was if my personal defensive carbine was of HK ergonomics. So a 93, 91, or MP5 clone would make the GSG-5 more appealing to me as it would factor into training in those weapon systems. ETA: Save your pennies and hone your crafting skills and you could get one of these: Vector Arms MP5 Style Rifle I know it's only semi-auto, but you could SBR it later and you'll save on ammo over that boring full auto.
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November 11, 2012, 06:46 PM | #7 |
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Between the two, I'd pick the 10-22. It will be more accurate and will function. Plus you did say tacticool. The 10-22 probably has the biggest after market accesories available.
If you want to know about other choices, then check out the M&P 15-22. You can get it in a rifle or pistol model. |
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I have the Colt/Umarex OPS, a really fun piece. I also have the M&P 15/22P, which has been discontinued by Smith.
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Smith 15-22.
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I really like my GSG and would recommend it.
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If you are only concerned with blasting bricks of ammo while maintaining a shotgun pattern at 50 yards, then this is a good stock.
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I have a 10/22 with the Archangel 'Nomad' (used to be the Marauder) kit on it to make it look like a G36c except with a longer barrel on it. I think it's a pretty cool little tacticool rifle. I even found a set of side rails that were for one of my buddy's airsoft guns that fit right on, which is kind of nice.
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