Re: Colt 22 ar
Reviews are mixed. But they're made by Umarex, an airsoft manufacturer. Barrels are steel liners in a shroud, frames are zinc. Lockwork is proprietary; real AR parts won't fit.
You have to unscrew the flash suppressor to get the takedown pin out!?
I handled a S&W M&P .22 today for the second time ($449 @ Academy). Very light, takes down normally, actual AR trigger parts fit (by reports) so if you just HAVE to have a Geissele match trigger, it's possible. The bolt looks much more like what we're used to looking at in AR22s.
My preference is for a real .22 upper for my AR. I've accumulated 4- a 20" service rifle, 2 16" CARs, and an 18" SPR clone.
But for some one on a budget, or for a small person, the S&W M&P looks pretty sweet. My opinion on this has shifted as I have learned more about these budget .22 ARs