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2008 saw the American release of the German Sport Guns GSG-5 .22 long rifle carbine. The GSG-5 is a visual clone of the HK MP5 and compatible with many of the MP5's accessories. Since its release the GSG-5 has been flying off dealers shelves faster then they could be imported. Recognizing a fast growing shooting market's sales potential several other firearm manufacturers Colt, Smith & Wesson, Sig Saur and Walther have since announced the released their versions of military styled rifles chambered in .22 long rifle.This new breed of .22's has started an entirely new genre of .22, the "Tactical .22". These .22's whether rifle or handgun are designed to replicate the look and feel of their center fire counterparts while also maintaining compatibility with the same accessory add-ons such as optics,rails, foregrips and stocks that shooters are accustomed to. These new Tactical 22's are a great training aid and just plain fun.
Now detractors will find the price for these weapons a little high in $500 to $600 range which is about twice the price of a Ruger 10/22, and you can build a pretty cool 10/22 for $600. AR-15 fans can buy a dedicated .22 upper receiver in several configurations for a little more then one of these .22 rifles complete. This will net you an AR-15 that cost you about $1100 to shoot .22 long rifle. In my opinion that's fine if you have an extra lower receiver that's not being utilized or you are shooting competitively and need the accuracy of a match barrel. Personally I want both so its a non issue. For the purposes of this web site we will include all versions of .22 long rifle AR-15. See some AR-15 .22 lr conversion info here
I would like to know how these .22's are performing in the field. If you experience any problems, have suggestions or would like to help just drop me a line at the contact page.
Thank to all who contact me. If you you do not recieve a reply please know that I do read and appreciate each message. It's just some days circumstances and message volume prevent a reply.
Travis Kiel sends this along:
We specialize in AR-15 rifles, and our flagship product is an AR-15 in 22LR. Our rifles are not 22's made to look like AR-15 rifles. They are AR-15 rifles chambered in 22LR. You can use any centerfire upper receiver designed for the AR-15 on our lower receivers.
If there is something specific you want in an AR style rifle, please let us know. We will be happy to build your dream rifle.
Here is an example of a custom tactical type rifle that we were requested to build.
It has the following upgrades: Magpul Miad grip, Vltor clubfoot stock, full rifle length free float quad rail, quad rail gas block, 150 lumens light, laser, DPMS Mangonel front and rear flip up sights, 3-9x50 Simmons scope with AR mount, a single point sling mount, and a ski foot bipod.
Brownells is now stocking factory REMINGTON 597 MAGAZINES here.
Remington factory-original magazine ensures reliable feeding of 30 rounds in your Model 597 rimfire. Features a high-impact reinforced hard polymer body, self-lubricating polymer follower, and a chrome-silicon steel spring that will handle thousands of compression cycles without losing force.
SPECS: Polymer, black or clear. Approximately 8-1/8" (20.6cm) long, 1½" (3.8cm) wide, ¾" thick (1.9cm). Fits Remington Model 597, .22 LR.
If you can identify this .22lr conversion unit please drop me a message through the contact page. Thanks
CMMG has made what I consider an awesome move. They are selling complete .22lr AR-15's at a price to compete with the Umarex Colt's and similar. For a little more money than a Colt Umarex you can have a real mil spec AR-15, M4 .22LR and the ability to use most of the AR-15 accessories available. The .22 Evolution Quebec A rifle utilizes the proper 1/16" barrel twist rate for .22LR.
- Mil-spec upper and lower with ceramic finish
- 1/16" twist barrel
- WASP finish barrel
- 1 25 round mag with last shot bolt hold open follower
- Compatible with most AR15 accessories and upgrades
- Low profile Picatinny gas block
- Live round extraction
- Lifetime warranty
- Mil-Spec Forward Assist
- Mil-Spec charging handle
- Mil-spec diameter buffer tube
In addition to the CMMG Quebec A Rifle CMMG is also making two dedicated .22LR uppers available:
- 16 inch W.A.S.P. steel barrel
- 1/16 inch twist
- Mil-Spec 1/2x28 threaded muzzle
- F marked Triangle Front Sight
- Live Round Extraction
- Firing Pin retained by standard AR15/M16 Cotter pin
- Mil-Spec M4 Receiver with Ceramic Finish
- Gas Deflector
The CMMG Sierra differs from the M4 LE in that it has a low profile railed front site gas block rather than the "F Marked" front sight gas block. The Sierra features a 16 inch W.A.S.P. steel barrel 1/16 inch twist Mil-Spec 1/2x28 threaded muzzle Piccatinny Railed, Low Profile Front Sight Base Live Round Extraction Firing Pin retained by standard AR15/M16 Cotter pin Mil-Spec M4 Receiver with Ceramic Finish Gas Deflector
Heres mine. Go here for more pictures
I found AlumaliteUSA while browsing ebay for gun parts. These folks appear to have some pretty cool looking barrel accessories for the GSG-5, GSG-522, Ruger 10/22 and any other .22 with a threaded barrel. Click the highlighted tex or image below for more information.
I just saw Brownells is offering a decent deal on the CMMG AR-15 .22 conversion kit with 3 magazines. Check it out here
I just noticed Brownells is listing GSG-5, GSG 522 magazines for sale in the "New Products" section. See them for yourself here.
This is too cool not too share. I was browsing Amazon.com and noticed there are skins for just about any device in the camo of your choice. Below are examples of an iPhone and Android skin in ACU camo. If anyone reading this buys it I would love to see user images and feedback. Click the highlighted links or the images below to see the vast options available.
I think I need a new phone.
 
Iron Eagle Tactical is a new company focused on providing high-quality Rail systems and accessories for the RUGER SR-22 Rifle. There has not been a fundamental change to the Picatinny Rail system since its conception in 1995. Iron Eagle Tactical has changed that with a new completely redesigned rail system called the E-TAC RAIL SYSTEM, (Patent Pending). The E-Tac is the first rail system to offer the customer a choice as to how they will use it.
E-Tac has three features that no other rail offers.
First, the square Picatinny slots have been replaced with beveled slots. This gives more strength to the rail and provides a base for attachments to fit better with no chance for movement of accessories on the rail.
Second, the bottom of the rail has been opened up to allow for concealment of accessory wiring.
Third, is the new Combat Draft System. This provides a drafting of air through the rail and is exported through exhaust ports along the sides of the rail providing a cooling effect to the whole system. More air moving around the barrel produces less heat stress on tactical equipment and cooler operation on the forearm. A cooler operating system means more reliability and longer life for the barrel.
FORT SMITH, ARKANSAS - (May 13, 2010) - Umarex USA, the leader in firearm replication, introduces the Colt Government 1911 chambered in .22 L.R. The dedicated .22 long rifle (LR) platform is a new, licensed reproduction available in three rimfire variants-Government models 1911, 1911 Rail Gun, and 1911 Gold Cup.
Umarex USA introduced the Colt M4 and M16 Tactical Rimfire replicas in 2009 and is continuing its relationship as United States importer for Colt .22s manufactured by Carl Walther Germany under license from New Colt Holding Corporation. Adam Blalock, President and CEO for Umarex USA said, ".22 caliber pistols are utilized for their cost economy and target shooting capabilities. Our team is absolutely stoked about this opportunity to offer shooters a high quality authentic Colt 1911 .22 pistol! And the timing couldn't be better, with the 1911 celebrating 100 years."
All three Colt Government rimfire models are dedicated .22 L.R.s, but they're engineered in true replica form with fully functioning thumb and grip safeties and the 1911's authentic half-cock mechanism. Grips and sights can be interchanged with after-market accessories and the barrel is threaded to accept a suppressor. The Rail Gun incorporates original features like a skeleton trigger, combat-style sights, beavertail grip safety, extended thumb safety, and a commander-style hammer.
"There are already a couple of .22 caliber 1911 pistols on the market, but none bear Colt's trademarks, full functionality, and quality," said Richard Turner, Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Umarex USA. "If the barrel size was the same, you wouldn't know the difference by just looking at it."
The new Colt .22 replicas will be available through select distributors, local firearm dealers and some national retailers beginning in November 2010. They will come with one 12-round magazine and retails will range from $399 to $450 depending on the model.
Umarex was established in 1972 as "Uma Mayer Ussfeller GmbH" and served the market for tear gas and signal pistols followed by air rifles. After acquiring Reck Sportwaffen Fabrick Karl Arndt, they reorganized ultimately under Umarex. The company's Reck PK 800 enjoys worldwide acclaim and appears on the market as the perfect replica of the Walther PPK. Umarex has now become the largest maker of replicas by offering numerous German-made air guns, tear gas, signal pistols and replica firearms. Umarex is Europe's largest marketer of air rifles and Umarex USA is North America's fastest growing airgun and replica rimfire gun company. Umarex USA markets their airguns, airsoft, paintball and rimfire products under famous brands such as Walther, RWS, Smith & Wesson, Browning, Heckler & Koch, Ruger, Beretta, Colt, Magnum Research and others. For additional information regarding Umarex USA visit .
Tactical Solutions dedicated .22 LR flattop upper allows live-fire training with affordable rimfire ammo while retaining the weight, balance, and feel of your rifle. Replace your existing upper with the AR-22 upper, insert the included Black Dog .22 LR magazine, and you're ready to shoot. You practice with your existing trigger and fire control components, so the trigger weight and pull feel the same. The mil-spec exterior has a standard MIL-STD 1913 Picatinny rail, charging handle, forward assist (non-functioning), and ejection port cover. Inside the standard bolt/carrier assembly is replaced by a dedicated "bolt rail" of hardened tool steel with a blowback operated stainless steel bolt inside. Both components are built to run hard and handle the abuse of long practice sessions. M4 has the appearance and weight of a USGI M4 upper, with correct contour barrel, standard M4 handguard, A2-type flash hider, and a gas block/front sight tower with bayonet lug, sling loop, and square front sight post. LT has a lightweight, free-floated aluminum barrel with a button rifled, 1 16" twist chrome-moly steel liner. Muzzle is threaded to accept any compensator or flash suppressor that fits an AR-15/M16/M4. The included screw-on muzzle cap with a built-in 11° target crown gives a clean, finished appearance. The Hogue machined aluminum mid-length forearm has bands of aggressive knurling to give you a firm grasp
SPECS: Receiver – 7075 T6 aluminum, hardcoat anodized, matte black. .250" pivot/takedown pin holes. Bolt – Heat-treated 416 stainless steel. Bolt Rail – Tool steel. Magazine – Injection-molded polycarbonate, translucent smoke. 26-round capacity. M4 – 24" (61cm) OAL. 3 lbs, 15 oz (1.8kg) weight. Barrel – Chrome-moly steel, Parkerized, matte black. 16.1" (41cm) long. 1-16" twist. ½"-28 tpi muzzle threads. LT – 23" (58.4cm) OAL. 2 lbs, 14 oz (1.3kg) weight. Barrel – Aluminum with chrome-moly steel liner, hardcoat anodized exterior, matte black. 16½" (41.9cm) long, .920" O.D. 1-16" twist. ½"-28 tpi muzzle threads.
The “Saiga-22” autoloading rifle is chambered for .22LR (5.6mm) rim-fire cartridges. The rifle is reminiscent of the Kalashnikov assault rifle exterior with a folding buttstock (AK-105). The rifle reloading mechanism is recoil-operated. The trigger mechanism allows delivering single fire only. The rifle is equipped with a 10-round magazine which is located in an assault rifle detachable 30-round magazine. The rifle can be provided with a side rail to mount an optical sight.
   
- Caliber: .22 LR
- Capacity: 10 rounds
- Barrel: 16.3″
- Stock: AK-105 style folding stock
- Overall Length: 38″ (stock extended), 28.5″ (folded)
- Weight: 7.27 lbs
- Fits the GLOCK Models 17, 22, 34 and 35
- 1-16″ Twist Chrome Moly Steel Barrel
- 4140 Blued Steel Slide
- Factory Glock Polymer Sites
- 14 Round, Black Dog Magazine
- Last Round Hold Open
 
The fine folks at Olympic Arms are jumping in tothe Tactical .22 arena with guns a blazing. Olympic Arms has released a complete line or AR-15 rifles chambered in .22lr. Go here for more information.
Well Its official Smith&Wesson have quietly released their M&P 15-22P .22 Long Rifle pistol. Download the PDF here.
Heckler Koch Umarex Tactical .22LR
Heres a glimpse at the new HK Umarex Tactical .22's
HK 416D Tactical Rimfire
HK MP5 A5, MP5SD Tactical Rimfire
Check out the latest reviews here
Check out the latest Ruger 10-22 based Tactical 22, The Zimmerman Arms Rezolution. Read about it here
If you haven't heard Heckler and Koch have been suing a list of folks for a laundry list of reasons. The first casualty is the GSG-5. Read the following quote.
"Production and importation of the original design GSG-5 ceased as of Oct, 8, 2009 with
the signing of the agreement. The remaining inventory now in the USA can be sold by
ATI, all distributors and dealers. ATI currently has GSG-5's in stock.
All sales of the GSG-5 by ATI must conclude by January 31, 2010. ATI will continue to
service every firearm that it imports into the USA."
It's a hypocrisy that HK can do this as Colt recently lost a lawsuit against HK for their 416 on the very same principles.
Some years ago Ruger was not giving customers what they wanted but they have really turned things around. Following on from the recently launched tacti-cool Ruger SR-22, the newest in the 10/22 line is the Ruger 10/22 VLEH Target Tactical Carbine. It is essentially a new version of the Ruger 10/22T (Target) styled after the Ruger M77 Hawkeye Tactical, which was also launched this year.
The 10/22 VLEH1 features a Hogue OverMolded stock, in my opinion the best for the Ruger 10/22. The barrel is 16" heavy .920" profile match-grade barrel with target crown. It has the same trigger group as the Ruger 10/22T, which is much superior to the standard factory trigger. To top it all off, a bipod is included.
The VLEH configuration is almost identical to my favourite 10/22 configuration. It makes perfect sense for hunting and general plinking. My only complaint would be the lack of iron sights, although few people will miss them.
- Caliber .22 LR
- Capacity 10 Rounds (with factory magazines)
- Finish Black Matte
- Stock Black Hogue OverMolded
- Barrel Length 16.12"
- Groove 6 Twist 1:16" RH
- Overall Length 34.5" Weight 6.88 lbs
- Front / Rear Sight(s) None
- Suggested Retail Price $ 555.00
- at Brownells Full Size, Reliable .22LR Magazines For AR-15 .22 Conversion Kits. The Polymer .22 LR magazine for CMMG .22 LR AR15 conversion kits features a 26 round capacity with bolt catch follower. The full size design of this accessory can easily utilize an existing magazine pouch and rifle case magazine carrier. Click the subject or image below for more information
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I'm asked often if the two rifles use the same lower or can an AR15 upper be used with the .22 AR lower. Well here's an images that shows the substantial difference in the lowers internal designs. Click the image below to view it full size. Thanks to my friend 'ick" for providing this image and many more.
S&W are now selling a version of the .22 AR-15 patterned M&P15-22 that is compliant with Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Jersey and New York law. It has been made compliant by fixing the stock so it cannot be adjusted and supplying a 10 round magazine. The MSRP is still $499 .22 Rifles are exempt from California Assault Weapon laws.
Bill Springfield has an outstanding reputation for trigger jobs on just about any type of gun. AR15's, FAL's, CETME's, HK's as well as other rifles, pistols and shotguns. He is now offering a $49 trigger job for the GSG-5. For the guys with .22lr AR15's you can get about four AR15 trigger jobs for the cost of one match AR trigger. Do yourself a favour and give Bill a shot. Visit his site here for more information.
A new addition has been added to the German Sport Guns (GSG) line offered by American Tactical Imports. The GSG Kalashnikov is the newest 2009 firearm added to the novelty line of GSG's that include such guns as the GSG-5 carbine, the GSG-5 pistol, the GSG-5PK pistol, and the GSG-5SD carbine. American Tactical Imports also featured a very limited time special edition SHOT Show edition GSG-5 that was unveiled at this year’s show and was sold only throughout the month of February.
The GSG Kalashnikov is a semi-automatic recoil operated 22 caliber high velocity long rifle. It is available with a capacity of either a 10 or 24 round detachable magazine. The Kalashnikov has a barrel length of 16.5 inches, and an overall length of 34.5 inches. The weight is exactly as the original Kalashnikov. The GSG Kalashnikov is available in two options: the wood stock model, constructed from blued steel and green forest birch from Italy; and the black stock model, constructed from high impact polymer. The MSRP on the wood stock model is $569.00, while the black poly stock has an MSRP of $549.00.
Tactical 22's
Below you will see a list of the Tactical .22's that we are aware of to date.
I was researching bipod's for AR15Tactical.net and I stumbled upon this scope from NcStar. It appears to be a 3x9x42 with an illuminated light blue reticule. It doesn't appear to be readily available through normal channels but it is available new on ebay. This scope seems to be similar to the scope I purchased for my GSG-5. It sure looks like a fun addition to any Tactical .22lr.
I created a custom ebay search for this an you can view this item on ebay by clicking here or on the image below. If a reader here gets one I would like to hear some feedback.
I'm getting many emails from folks attempting to locate GSG-5 accessories. Combat Optical has a bunch of accessories at great prices. I lifted this ad from there site to help folks notice a little easier. Click the image to go to their main site or here to their GSG-5 pages. Enjoy!!
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