APL-G35 Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 If you had to pick. The new Nordic .22 upper or a S&W AR-22 what would you choose? Looking for something to learn how to shoot rifle off hand and shoot steel challenge with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael1778 Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 I would go with the upper that should give you a more realistic (similar) training to your full up AR. When I had a S&W M&P 22, I never got it to fee like my competition rifle. Sold it. But I have not been in that 22 AR market since I sold it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stlhead Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 The more you shoot the better you get. What's more fun than a 22 with a can? Get whatever tickles your fancy and have fun. I have a Nordic, but I know people with the SW's. If you can find rim fire ammo to shoot then you are ahead of the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chip3 Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 The Taccom bolt and barrel are a good value. I put together an ar22 for my son. If you built a Taccom you could run the same hand guard etc if you chose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtm Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 (edited) Tac-Com or Nordic. I am really liking the new Nodic upper, and they are in stock. The lattest Nordic upper I have shoots around 1 M.O.A. and if you search around on the forums Jesse Tischausher has a discount code posted for them....just because he loves all you guys! BTW you can configure both for any fore end you wish....all it takes is $$$$, they are stock type uppers anything will fit Edited November 13, 2015 by kurtm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APL-G35 Posted November 13, 2015 Author Share Posted November 13, 2015 Sounds like Nordic will be the way to go. I want something g to replicate my 3 gun rifle. Might as well go Nordic so I can run the same trigger and butt stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
logiztix Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 I've had the DPMS version of the Nordic (Gen 2?) .22 upper for a couple years now. I wouldn't have probably bought one, but I won it. I put a Burris Tac-30 on it and set it up like my .223 Tac Ops upper. It has been a great trainer. Being able to utilize the same stock, trigger and other lower accessories has a big advantage over something like the S&W. The only issue was with the lighter Timney trigger that was in the lower originally. There were a few light strikes to be had with that trigger. Our local Multi-Gun has a Rimfire/Pistol Caiber division, so my wife has since claimed it as hers. She has a mil-spec trigger in her lower and hasn't had any light strikes. I don't think it has been cleaned in nearly 500 rounds, but it still runs great. Personally, I think it should be a trainer for cleaning your own gun, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.McDevitt Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 I would go with the upper that should give you a more realistic (similar) training to your full up AR. When I had a S&W M&P 22, I never got it to fee like my competition rifle. Sold it. But I have not been in that 22 AR market since I sold it. To me this one feels just like my competition rifle in 22, I just put this scope on it today and had faster times on plate rack (5 plates the sixth one fell off 1.77best time I was very happy) with this scope than my trijicon mro… I kept asking myself is that possible.. YES I really like the Vortex HD JP 22-R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoKimberDave Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 To me this one feels just like my competition rifle in 22, I just put this scope on it today and had faster times on plate rack (5 plates the sixth one fell off 1.77best time I was very happy) with this scope than my trijicon mro… I kept asking myself is that possible.. YES I really like the Vortex HD JP 22-R Wow that's nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoKimberDave Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 If I were doing a trainer for my 3gun I would get an upper. But if I was actually doing competitions, I would use a S&W MP22. You can use AR stocks, grips and rails (with cheap adapter) and triggers. They are far more reliable. I have had many people tell me their uppers were reliable, but I have seen so many choke (all different kinds) that I know it's generally not true for actual competition where one failed shot can take you from 1st to 20th. When you fire 200-300 rounds you can not have one bad hiccup every 40-50 shots. The S&W's are just really good, imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thermobollocks Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 (edited) If money's not an problem, a dedicated upper with handguards to match whatever you've got will allow you higher fidelity practice. That said, as .22 rifles go by themselves, the M&Ps have cost, reliability, and weight advantages. Edited November 19, 2015 by thermobollocks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXMXRACER Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 I have a complete upper from Tac-com. Very reliable and Tim is a great guy to deal with. shane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmiller Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 I would go with the upper that should give you a more realistic (similar) training to your full up AR. When I had a S&W M&P 22, I never got it to fee like my competition rifle. Sold it. But I have not been in that 22 AR market since I sold it.To me this one feels just like my competition rifle in 22, I just put this scope on it today and had faster times on plate rack (5 plates the sixth one fell off 1.77best time I was very happy) with this scope than my trijicon mro I kept asking myself is that possible.. YES I really like the Vortex HD JP 22-R Damn, Tom, that thing is awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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