Posted on 09/24/2010 8:45:36 AM PDT by marktwain
Mossberg’s unveiling its entry into the tactical .22 market with a product cleverly called the Tactical .22. Here’s the press release:
Mossberg International introduces the Tactical .22–an alternative firearm for those shooters and enthusiasts who want the look and feel of an AR-style .22 rimfire with an affordable price.
Mossberg knows its target market: price-driven firearms buyers (Hecho en Mexico baby!). It’s a bit surprising that they’re so late to the AR-style .22 game. Even slow-mo Smith & Wesson’s tapped the AR gestalt, with a damn nice product too: the M&P15-22, in both standard and CA-compliant version for around $500 – $600 bucks. The Mossie clocks in at roughly half the price. Right answer . . .
With the rising costs of centerfire ammunition, the new Tactical .22 rimfires are a great choice for recreational shooters, as well as those searching for a cost-effective training platform.
Ain’t that the truth. Well, maybe. While an AR .22′s trigger and general ergonomics would help sharpen a shooter’s full-size AR skills, there’s nothing like the recoil. In fact, you wouldn’t even call it recoil, and managing recoil is the Big Kahuna. Also, baby ARs weigh less. So . . . it’s not really the same, is it? There’s no substitute for training on the weapon you’re going to use with the ammo you’re going to fire.
Also, while .22 is as cheap as it gets, and Mossberg’s audience is into cheap, there are a lot of handgun-caliber carbines hitting the market at the moment. They’re a far better choice for less than 5.56 protection; you’d have to hit a human exactly in the right place or many times with .22s to do any damage.
The lightweight and fast-handling Tactical .22 parallels the look and feel of today’s AR-style rifle while being built around Mossberg International’s reliable .22 autoloader. Taking cues from their proven 702 autoloader, the Tactical .22 matches an 18” barrel to a quad rail forend allowing the operator to fit the rifle with lights, lasers or other tactical accessories.
Now we’re getting closer. It’s a toy gun that’s not really a toy but it is but it isn’t.
Two stock configurations will be offered in this series: a six-position adjustable and fixed stock. The six-position polymer stock adjusts the length of pull from 10-3/4” – 14.5” accommodating youth and smaller framed shooters up to adults. The fixed position stock has a standard 13” LOP. The Tactical .22 is integrated with an A2-style carry handle and an adjustable rear sight aligned with a front post sight.
Another smart move. No question: the Tactical 22 will be THE ultimate Christmas Story gift for an entire generation of young boys. I reckon that’s an extremely price-sensitive market, and Mossberg nails it.
The Picatinny handle mount is included, allowing versatility in scopes and other optics while providing the clearance necessary to utilize the AR-style sights. Other features included with the Tactical .22 are sling mounts and a ten round magazine.
The 10-round capacity sucks. A Henry Repeating Rifle gives you 16. But the Henry’s a heavy old thing and it doesn’t LOOK like an AR (Western vs. military). You can’t put lights and lasers and cup holders on a rifle that you use from a horse. It’s only a matter of time before someone offers a 30-round mag for this bad little boy. I wonder why Mossberg didn’t do it straight out of the gate. Lawyers. Bah.
MSRP: $276
There’s your headline attraction, although one wonder just how “cheap and cheerful” this product will be. If it’s a piece of junk for that price, well, who cares, really? Beggars can’t be choosers, even if they’re armed.
I did this with a Ruger 1022 a long time ago. I own a Mossberg 702 and it is a fine little rifle. I would have been doing 1022 type conversions on it long ago if they had a 20 or 30 round mag for it. Stock conversions for a Marlin 795 are not that difficult to customize for a 702. And as to WalMart making it acailable, well, that is up to the individual store managers as to whether they will allow the sporting goods dept to order the rifle from their suppliers.
Isn’t there a trade-off, use an AK47 and you may kill your neighbor three houses down or use a smaller caliber and hopefully it works out?
Google:
22LR Hollowpoint handgun
In the mid part of the last century I owned a .22 Rimfire Magnum. That little round packs a real punch.
see #17
Kel Tec just came out with a 30 round .22 Magnum auto loader pistol. Get one!
“Mossberg is not high on my list of firearms...Actually, it’s not on my list at all...I’d rather throw rocks than own a Mossberg.”
Well maybe Sweden needs to arm their citizens and allow them to clean up Malmo. Give the i*lamo invaders the option of leaving first.
Eugene Stoner would vehemently disagree with that assertion.
/johnny
Ive always wanted a supressed 22. How much does it cost to get one. Do you have to pay every year for the permit?
Ruger makes a version of their 10/22 semi-auto rifle for the 22 magnum. You may have to order it though, cause it’s not as common as the standard 10/22.
LOL
I spent less than $300 for my Mossberg shotguns and they are very cheerful...well as cheerful as a 12-gauge shotgun can be I suppose.
I don't think Mossberg makes junk.
Very wicked round.
No. That is common misperception with Title 2 firearms (machineguns, suppressors, short barrell shotguns, short barrel rifles, destructive devices, and any other weapons (AOWs)).
You just have to abide by your state's laws for possession,
Fill out duplicat ATF Form 4s,
Duplicate passport photos,
duplicate fingerprints
get a sign off from your local prosecutor, DA, chief of police, or sheriff
A one time check for $200.00 for your one time transfer stamp
....and wait 6 months for your background check.
If you want to collect more than a few, then I would get an NFA trust built to bypass pictures, LEO signoff, and fingerprints.
www.gem-tech.com/
www.awcsystech.com/
www.advanced-armament.com/
www.johnnorrellarms.com/ is where you get the fully automatic 10/22 trigger packs....@ $8,500.00.
Mine is a Mossberg 500 with 6 shot/00 Buck/Slug/00 Buck/Slug/00 Buck. I have a small 2 bedroom home. The longest unobstructed shot is 26 feet. (farthest point in DR to Front Door) At combat range, #6 shot will grind hamburger.
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