Ar-15/m16 .22 lr conversion kit/magazine combo- special

James · Mar 15, 2010

LINK>>BROWNELLS : AR-15/M16 .22 LR CONVERSION KIT/MAGAZINE COMBO- SPECIAL - World's Largest Supplier of Firearm Accessories, Gun Parts and Gunsmithing Tools

It comes with 3 Magazines.

Anyone use a conversion like this before?

JayD1981 · Mar 15, 2010

Looks pretty similiar to the one I have here CMMG : CMMG AR-15/M16 .22 LR CONVERSION KIT - World's Largest Supplier of Firearm Accessories, Gun Parts and Gunsmithing Tools. I like everything about my kit except loading the magazine.

Metonymy · Mar 15, 2010

Yes, but I use the one from Spikes Tactical:

.22LR conversion kit for AR-15 [ST2C10x] - $199.99 : Spikes Tactical

Way better quality, stainless steel, and has o-rings to keep it centered in the barrel/chamber.

James · Mar 15, 2010

JayD1981 said:
Looks pretty similiar to the one I have here CMMG : CMMG AR-15/M16 .22 LR CONVERSION KIT - World's Largest Supplier of Firearm Accessories, Gun Parts and Gunsmithing Tools. I like everything about my kit except loading the magazine.

They are the people that make the unit I've posted the link for. Lol! This deal offers 3 magazines!

James · Mar 15, 2010

Metonymy said:
Yes, but I use the one from Spikes Tactical:

.22LR conversion kit for AR-15 [ST2C10x] - $199.99 : Spikes Tactical

Way better quality, stainless steel, and has o-rings to keep it centered in the barrel/chamber.

Thats a cool unit, too!
I like the o'ring idea.

JayD1981 · Mar 15, 2010

James said:
They are the people that make the unit I've posted the link for. Lol! This deal offers 3 magazines!

I guess I didn't read too far into the description. Yea well I like my conversion kit, but like I said the magazines are a PITA to load. There is one company out there I know of that makes a speed loader for them, but it will cost you another 2 bills for that.

Metonymy · Mar 15, 2010

JayD1981 said:
I guess I didn't read too far into the description. Yea well I like my conversion kit, but like I said the magazines are a PITA to load. There is one company out there I know of that makes a speed loader for them, but it will cost you another 2 bills for that.

Load the magazines to full capacity and let them sit for 2 weeks.

The springs in the Black Dog magazines are very stiff from the factory. By leaving them fully compressed for an extended period, they'll soften up just enough. It'll be much easier to load the mags, but won't compress the springs too much so that they no longer load the rounds appropriately.

Give it a shot. You'll thank me.

Oh, and buy lots of spare mags. I load all mine up and then go out and have fun. Keeps from having to stop and reload every time I empty one (and they go fast... lol).

James · Mar 15, 2010

Thanks for the tips!
That's a Great idea!

James · Mar 22, 2010

Here it is!

This is the Brownell's .22LR conversion
It comes with 3 'Black Dog Machine' 27 round magazines.
I loaded these Mag's with CCI Mini-Mag .22 LR, 40 grain, 1235FPS, copper coated round nose ammo.
I hope the copper coated bullets will minimize leading problems.

Taking it out to play tomorrow. Will report bacK.

James · Mar 23, 2010

U-Tube review by Nothin fancy

YouTube - CMMG .22 AR-15 Conversion: Freedom to Shoot Again!

James · Mar 23, 2010

'Wow! Its a HOOT!

Well, per the Video^^^ I applied a very lite coating of anti-cease to the snout of the bolt.
I then went to the 'Uber Secret TEST Center', (Thanks Jay) and ran 200 rounds through the
Converted AR-15.
Wow! Its a hoot! Max range is about 50 yards due to the low power of the 22LR round, before bullet drop starts being a factor.
I had 9 miss-fires. The firing pin barely makes a mark on the rim-fire rounds.
This may improve as the bolt 'breaks-in.
The opposite can be said for my GSG5.(its a Hammer)
Its well worth the investment. Way less expensive that a complete 22LR Top for your AR.
Would I do it again? You bet.
I just got back from Wal-Marche with 500 rounds and spent a little over $30.00.
This is gonna be a great training tool!

JayD1981 · Mar 23, 2010

I was surprised at the accuracy on mine, granted it was not match quality but did very well for a 10 second conversion. They are definately worth the money IMO also.

James · Mar 25, 2010

Epilogue...

Ran another 150 rounds through the conversion today. Not a problem. I switched to CCI Mini-Max Hollow Points. No problems to report while shooting.

However the 'Clean-up' after shooting 400 rounds through the conversion took an hour.
I used a Copper cleaner on the bore, and 12 patches 6 soaked in Break-Free.
(I did this because the CCI ammo is Copper coated)
Mopped the inside of the receiver out and re-lubed the trigger face.

Reloaded the three Magazines and its ready to go again!:mfclap:

Coug91 · Mar 26, 2010

Also from Brownells...

CHRISTIE & CHRISTIE : CHRISTIE & CHRISTIE MAGAZINE LOADER - World's Largest Supplier of Firearm Accessories, Gun Parts and Gunsmithing Tools

James · Mar 27, 2010

Great find!

Coug91 said:
Also from Brownells...

CHRISTIE & CHRISTIE : CHRISTIE & CHRISTIE MAGAZINE LOADER - World's Largest Supplier of Firearm Accessories, Gun Parts and Gunsmithing Tools

Great find! Thanks Coug!!:mfclap:

nwcid · Mar 30, 2010

I have heard good things about the conversions but I went with a dedicated CMMG upper. I have a few thousand rounds of Federal bulk pack though mine. It is awsome.

Here is a link to the loaders even cheeper and you can pick up a spare extractor or mags at the same time, Loader AR-15/M16-.22LR Thumb Loader by Christie's Products

James · Apr 1, 2010

Awsome! I love saving money!
Thanks everyone for your tips and suggestions!
Jim

James · Oct 16, 2010

Progress update...

Well, its been a while since I last posted on the .22 conversion.
I took your advice and ordered a couple of accessories.
A CHRISTIE & CHRISTIE MAGAZINE LOADER
(Thanks Guy's)! Great idea!
And a Disassembly Tool and Cleaning brush.
Got them BOTH through "Black Dog Machine"
They are in Middleton, ID
www.blackdogmachinelic.net

KillermondoDude · Oct 17, 2010

Hmm I wonder why there hasnt been a 22 mag version or any of the 1.7 calibers

James · Oct 18, 2010

Dunno! If there was a way/demand I'm pretty sure CMMG or, Black Dog would have done it.

Ar-15/m16 .22 lr conversion kit/magazine combo- special

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