hk416 vs m&p 15-22. Which one?

**Mike Marley** · 05-20-14, 15:52

I'll keep it succinct.

You are in the market for a .22 AR style rifle.

Gun store has a hk416 and m&p 15-22. Both same price.

Which one do you buy and why?

**markm** · 05-20-14, 15:54

I buy the M&P because I've tried it and it works well. No idea on the other one.

**VIP3R 237** · 05-20-14, 15:55

Stay away from the umarex/walther branded HK and Colt clones.

The S&W is the best 22 trainer out there.

**CoryCop25** · 05-20-14, 15:59

Another vote for the M&P 15-22.
With my thread on Gemtech Alpine, I have had ZERO malfunctions!
Very minimal malfunctions without the can.

**sammage** · 05-20-14, 16:22

While I've seen multiple Colt/HK clones choke, I have not had an issue yet with my 15-22.

**scoutfsu99** · 05-20-14, 17:50

15-22 hands down. Very reliable and mags aren't too expensive.

**Figgifumi** · 05-20-14, 18:14

I have the HK and am very happy with it, with the exception of magazine pricing/availability. Mine didn't like Federal bulk ammo at first, but after 500 rounds or so it runs through it very well along with everthing else I send through it. I went the SBR route with mine (started with pistol variant).

**Mr Tonka** · 05-20-14, 18:42

M&P 15-22

It works. Mags are available and inexpensive.

**GH41** · 05-20-14, 18:53

Originally Posted by Figgifumi

I have the HK and am very happy with it, with the exception of magazine pricing/availability. Mine didn't like Federal bulk ammo at first, but after 500 rounds or so it runs through it very well along with everthing else I send through it. I went the SBR route with mine (started with pistol variant).

Tell me how and why you did the "SBR route" GH