AR15-22 Legal in the State of Md.

Buddha301 · Jun 19, 2014

Past weekend my younger brother ( competition shooter ) took me to a range. he gave me 2 different AR15 to shoot and a few hand guns. He was very strict on Muzzle safety. It was my very first time shooting ever. NOW I AM HOOKED.

He told me to go and ask questions about Md gun laws. After reading posts, talking to gun owners in the area, and reading all I can online, I am still at a lost.

Could Md Shooters help me with this?

I am looking at a rifle Ruger 10/22 or an AR15-22. Would prefer an AR15-22. Is this a legal rifle to own? If so who has the best pricing and magazines for them.

Thank You MD Shooters

dapefley · Jun 19, 2014

I would recommend the S&W M&P 15-22. It is similar to the AR platform, but from my understanding, it is not interchangable because of the spacing of the takedown pins. You can get them all day long for $500. Some places may have them cheaper as well.

Rob Jones · Jun 19, 2014

Walmarts usually have Ruger 10-22s for Around $250.00.

jkeys · Jun 19, 2014

Yes, they are legal. Rimfire (which .22LR is) is not affected by the recent assault weapons ban.

Blacksmith101 · Jun 19, 2014

Buddah301

Welcome to the addiction. Before you go to far and spend a lot of money, since you are brand new at this, I suggest you go and find some good professional training to get you started on the right foot. You will find there are many firearm types and even more types of shooting sports and enjoyable things to do with firearms. Explore the range of options before you settle on one thing to pursue.

dfens42 · Jun 19, 2014

The Smith and Wesson 15/22 is a great gun. Breakdown is very similar to a real AR, except of course the bolt, etc.

bobthefisher · Jun 19, 2014

Buddha301 said:
Past weekend my younger brother ( competition shooter ) took me to a range. he gave me 2 different AR15 to shoot and a few hand guns. He was very strict on Muzzle safety. It was my very first time shooting ever. NOW I AM HOOKED.

He told me to go and ask questions about Md gun laws. After reading posts, talking to gun owners in the area, and reading all I can online, I am still at a lost.

Could Md Shooters help me with this?

I am looking at a rifle Ruger 10/22 or an AR15-22. Would prefer an AR15-22. Is this a legal rifle to own? If so who has the best pricing and magazines for them.

Thank You MD Shooters

Do yourself a favor and save up to get a real AR-15 first. You can still buy the Heavy Barrel (thicker barrel) HBAR variants. Get one now in case in the future they decide to ban those as well. You then can also get a 22LR conversion kit for that AR-15 HBAR, although it will not be as accurate as a dedicated AR15-22 like the M&P15-22 or a Ruger 10/22, due to proper bore diameter. AR-15 pistols are also available at some guns shops around the state. Check'm out and get them sooner rather then later.

rob-cubed · Jun 19, 2014

bobthefisher said:
Do yourself a favor and save up to get a real AR-15 first. You can still buy the Heavy Barrel (thicker barrel) HBAR variants. You then can also get a 22LR conversion kit for that AR-15 HBAR.

+1. The great thing about ARs are they are just big tinkertoys. After shooting .22 a lot you're going to be dying to own one in 5.56 (trust me). Same lower can work for both. In the end it won't really save much money but I really prefer the feel of a "real" AR lower with a .22 upper over the dedicated S&W and other AR-lookalike variants.

silanehead · Jun 19, 2014

Too bad we cant just buy a 22 upper and an AR lower separately.

What a F***ED up state we live in.

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