Which is better the ArchAngel Ruger 10/22 Conversion or buying a new S&W MP-22?
I have an old Ruger 10/22, which is a 22 Caliber Rifle but am thinking of getting the Smith-Wesson MP-22. Someone suggested that I convert my old Ruger 10/22 into an assault style looking rifle using an ArchAngel Conversion Kit. I would like to get some opinions on which is better.
Thank you Harvey Winestap.
Standard Ruger 10/22 with wood stock.
Suggested Retail Price 'New' $329.00
These generally sell for around $289.00 at most gun shops.
They can be found used for around $225.00
Kit sold online for approximately $155.00 including shipping & handling.
Offered with or without a bayonet.
Suggested Retail Price 'New' $499.00
Usually they are around $429.00 in most retail firearms stores.
Answer:
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I had two older model Ruger 10/22 Rifles with Wood Stock which had two standard 10-round magazines and a 25-round banana clip. I converted one to an ArchAngel AA556R with Bayonet (see picture below). The other had the original Ruger 3 x 7 Rifle Scope with two 10-round cylinder magazines which I did not change.
The Ruger 10/22 has been around for a long time and is an excellent performing 22 caliber rifle. It is hard to beat and they can take punishment. They rarely jam and last forever.
In contrast the S&W MP-22 Assault Rifle in 22 caliber is fairly new. It has had some jamming issues and you can find a lot of these used at Gun Shows.
If you compare the cost of buying a New S&W MP-22 at say $429.00 versus buying a used Ruger 10/22 with two standard 10 round cylinder magazines for around $225.00 and then purchasing the ArchAngel Conversion Kit for $155.00, the total cost is $380.00, a savings of $49.00. Don't forget new firearms require an FFL Licensed dealer which means you need to register the gun in your name and probably pay a sales tax.
In my case I ended up with two Ruger 22 caliber rifles, which have interchangeable magazines. I have four 10-round mags plus one 25-round banana clip.
In my opinion the Ruger 10/22 with the ArchAngel AA556R Conversion Kit is a better choice, I recommend it. I would not recommend the S&W MP-22.
Here is my Ruger 10/22 with the ArchAngel Conversion Kit.
I added a combo Green/Red Dot Scope and a forward stock arm for around $65.00 that I found used at a gun show. Shown without the Bayonet and with the 25-round banana clip.
Please ADD Your Comment to this Blog.The Ruger 10/22 has been around for a long time and is an excellent performing 22 caliber rifle. It is hard to beat and they can take punishment. They rarely jam and last forever.
In contrast the S&W MP-22 Assault Rifle in 22 caliber is fairly new. It has had some jamming issues and you can find a lot of these used at Gun Shows.
If you compare the cost of buying a New S&W MP-22 at say $429.00 versus buying a used Ruger 10/22 with two standard 10 round cylinder magazines for around $225.00 and then purchasing the ArchAngel Conversion Kit for $155.00, the total cost is $380.00, a savings of $49.00. Don't forget new firearms require an FFL Licensed dealer which means you need to register the gun in your name and probably pay a sales tax.
In my case I ended up with two Ruger 22 caliber rifles, which have interchangeable magazines. I have four 10-round mags plus one 25-round banana clip.
In my opinion the Ruger 10/22 with the ArchAngel AA556R Conversion Kit is a better choice, I recommend it. I would not recommend the S&W MP-22.
Here is my Ruger 10/22 with the ArchAngel Conversion Kit.
I added a combo Green/Red Dot Scope and a forward stock arm for around $65.00 that I found used at a gun show. Shown without the Bayonet and with the 25-round banana clip.
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