help ar15 question

[kahrcrazy13]

hi everyone i was wondering something i have a smith n wesson mp15/22 the 22lr versione of the 223/5.56 my question is if i bought a compleate upper ar15 5.56 will i b able to use my mp 15/22 lower reciever on the compleate upper 5.56 ? will this work or does the upper need a 223 or 5.56 lower reciver for it to work ? was just thinking because i want a 5.56 .but low on founds and found a dpms compleate upper for 500.00 !!??

[kahrcrazy13]

sorry ment funds lol

[dirksterg30]

Not sure; what does the magwell on your lower look like? Will it even take 5.56 magazines? Your best bet is to contact S&W and ask them.

[MLESa7990]

From what I have read online, no it will not work. A few people have pointed out it states this in the owner's manual as well. So, if you have one, it might be worth having a quick read through.

[CJB]

I believe - open to limits of my experience - that all AR-15's take .22 conversions, but that many of the ".22 lookalike" have modified "cost effective" receivers, and are made to look like, but not function like the real McCoy. I know the DPMS .22 (if they still offer it) was built on a high quality AR-15 lower, can't begin to vouch for any of the rest.

[Ridge]

No. It will not work. The MP 15/22 is not an AR15, but simply a look alike.

[BuckeyeBlast]

No. The receiver is polymer, doesn't have a provision for the buffer tube, and probably numerous other problems.

The M&P Sport is a great rifle for the money. Take a look, might be cheaper than you expect.

Edit: Brand new rifle for $569-$619. Great value in an AR. http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=269621051

[jeepster09]

Wow that is a good price.

[kahrcrazy13]

thanks everyone you guys are the best!