New Smith M&P15-22P pistol

[Combat_Diver]

Just seen this (wonder if the M&P rebate will apply? and if the FH is removable for a suppressor?)

SKU: 813000
Available May 2010
Restricted for sale in: MA, CT, CA, MD, NJ, NY
BACKED BY OUR SMITH & WESSON LIFETIME SERVICE POLICY.
Suggested MSRP: $585
Model: M&P15
Caliber: .22LR
Capacity: 25 Round Detachable Magazine
Action: Blow Back Semi-Auto
Barrel Length: 6"
Barrel Twist: 1 in 15"
Front Sight: Adjustable
Rear Sight: Adjustable
Overall Length: 15"
Weight: 51 oz.
Lower Receiver Material: Polymer
Barrel Material: Carbon Steel
Finish: Matte Black

http://www.smith-wesson.com/wcsstore/SmWesson//upload/images/firearms/813000_large.jpg

[LHS]

Even bigger question: Is it possible to SBR it?

[Combat_Diver]

Might be possible to install a M&P15-22 lower?

CD

[orionz06]

Makes the M&P pistol seem more hopeful.

[GhostB14]

That would be pretty neat to mount on a rifle lower and add a suppressor. Too bad I can't.

[maximus83]

In .22 caliber that thing has no practical appeal for me. Here's the link at S&W:

http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10001&catalogId=11101&langId=-1&productId=763003&tabselected=tech&isFirearm=Y&parent_category_rn=15702

I would much rather have an M&P .22 conversion slide that fits on the centerfire pistols.

[MichaelD]

Looks like a fun little toy, but I'm with maximus83 on this; I'd much rather have a standard M&P pistol with a .22LR conversion slide and barrel.

[oef24]

I too was wondering if the new pistol could be converted on a Form 1 to an SBR. I have called S&W twice only to be told that the tech department had no idea this pistol was to be released sometime in April and they didn't know the answer. I have emailed them again tonight and hope to receive a definitive answer soon.

O