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Range Report: Spike's Tactical ST-22 .22LR Upper for AR-15

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SBarry:
What is a cost comparison between the spikes upper and the new complete colt M4 22lr? Dealer cost on the new Colt M4 is $450 plus shipping, and they seem to be pretty well made guns by Walther.

Rich B:
I got my upper on sale for ~$550.

Too many proprietary parts on the Colt for me, and the open magazines look like they won't get along well with sandy ranges.

Dan W:
I am thinking strongly about a 22 semi-auto, and am very interested in the Smith & Wesson M&P15-22 for around $450.00.

I am finding it hard to justify going with a dedicated  upper alone, when I could have a complete firearm for less money.

I am still thinking maybe a 10/22  could fill the bill.


BTW the link about cleaning the ST22 bolt is broken ( goes to the wrong website)

Wesley D:
Dan - Last fall I picked up a Tactical Solutions AR22 upper.  It took about 500 rounds of cursing the FTFs, FTEs, stovepipes, etc. as the moving parts were broken in, but every new firearm has a break in period.  Now she runs like a dream and it's great being able to fire a few hundred rounds in a day for less than $20.   >:D  Yes, it was expensive; but I rationalized it as an "investment".  My upper has more than paid for itself in the money I've saved on .223 ammo.  Oh, and the TS upper takes the Black Dog mags that are the same size as Pmags, so the whole rifle has the same feel as an AR - less the bold hold-open Rich mentioned, and the recoil. 

Zombie

Rich B:

--- Quote from: Dan W on October 18, 2009, 08:32:54 PM ---I am thinking strongly about a 22 semi-auto, and am very interested in the Smith & Wesson M&P15-22 for around $450.00.

I am finding it hard to justify going with a dedicated  upper alone, when I could have a complete firearm for less money.

I am still thinking maybe a 10/22  could fill the bill.


BTW the link about cleaning the ST22 bolt is broken ( goes to the wrong website)

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The Colt and S&W guns use mostly proprietary parts.  The Spikes uppers use standard delta ring assemblies, mil-spec upper receivers, 4140 steel barrels, mil-spec charging handles, and mil-spec barrel threading.  They attach to a standard, mil-spec lower made of forged 7075 aluminum, not plastic or pot metal.  Triggers and other lower parts are also standard AR.


If you just want a plinker, a .22LR AR-15 is NOT the way to go.  Other guns are more accurate and other guns are less money.  For basic marksmanship and introducing new shooters, a 10/22 might be a better choice.  If you enjoy the AR-15 and want one for low-cost training (SHTF, 3-gun, etc.), the dedicated uppers are an excellent choice.  

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