Nordic Components or S&W 15-22

[Bluejazz]

Interested in doing more shooting with a 22 LR AR.
For those of you that have gone that route, have you chosen to get a complete unit like the S&W 15-22 or just bought an upper like the Nordic Components?
Also, what do you like about each, as far as weight, accuracy, ect?
Thanks

 

[NOMAD]

Re: Nordic Components or S&W 15-22

I have been using the Nordic upper for over 8 months now I have had zero issues with it and think it has been the best training tool I have added in my safe in the last few years!! Over 6000 rounds and NO malfunctions!!

 

[762frmafr]

Re: Nordic Components or S&W 15-22

+1 for the Nordic Components.

 

[Silent]

Re: Nordic Components or S&W 15-22

+1 for the complete S&W 15-22, I have 2000+ Rounds through mine and have rarely have FTF or FTE when using the proper HV ammo. When using normal ammo I see FTF or FTE maybe at a rate of 5 out of 100 rounds which just helps to work on clearing drills etc. It is lighter than a true AR, and I have yet to actually sit down on a bench and do a group size with it, as I use it purely for doing different drills. I have no problem hitting a pop can at 50yds tho.


Edit: Added accuracy and weight

 

[Hummerdawg]

Re: Nordic Components or S&W 15-22

No brainer for me Nordic components upper, more reliable and you have your same trigger stock setup. A few different barrel configurations available to help you match weight of your full size rig.
The above poster states a 5% failure rate with his S&W rifle which would be unacceptable for me.

 

[wksinatl]

Re: Nordic Components or S&W 15-22

Nordic for me.

Next range trip will put me over 13,000 rds with mine. We shoot Steel matches and shoot.... A BUNCH!

No problems, plenty accurate, and goes bang every time. I like the weight, about the same as a 223 AR.

Keith

 

[Tactical_Tom]

Re: Nordic Components or S&W 15-22

I really like my Excel ARM X-22r. It is a really improvement over a 10/22 I think, plus it is much lighter and cheaper than a Nordic or any other tactical aluminum stock for a 10/22. They are selling online for around $370. The only thing I don’t like is the lack of ability to use iron sights but some people maybe be working on it, and I hear that a YHM .625 will fit over the barrel perfectly and be the same high as the receiver.

 

[Dtarget]

Re: Nordic Components or S&W 15-22

I went the Nordic route. A little more expensive but worth it.

 

[NOMAD]

Re: Nordic Components or S&W 15-22

You can use this discount code on your order and save a chunk

TB033111

Good thru the end of this month!!

 

[Ishikawa]

Re: Nordic Components or S&W 15-22

NOMAD, et al, how is the forearm attached on the Nordics? Easily removed? Has anyone successfully replaced them with a railed system or standard handguards (MOE)?

I would really enjoy a NC, but would want a FSB. Actually...wondering now if I could simply have a FSB installed forward of the NC rail. Hrmm...