S & W 15/22 Performance Center

[Lame Bear]

I heard the end of a conversation at the range Wednesday that attracted my curiosity. It concerned S & W 15/22. The only thing I heard was " If you're going to buy a 15/22, go ahead , and spend the extra money, and buy the Performance Center model. You will be glad you did." Can someone explain the difference between the Basic & the Performance Center model?

 

[40Arpent]

Didn't even know S&W had a Performance Center model in the 15-22.

 

[RickLovesBacon]

I have to say I do like it. Match grade trigger and Heavy threaded barrel.

http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/...57896_757751_757751_ProductDisplayErrorView_Y

 

[RACER X]

Its quite a bit more, ~$200

Vltor stock also

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[9x19]

I've only seen one Performance Center rifle but you can also take your monies here and customize it like you want it:

Tacticool22 - Parts and Accessories for .22 Caliber Firearms

 

[Lame Bear]

How much would it cost at Tacticool22 to match the Performance Center rifle?

 

[40Arpent]

How much would it cost at Tacticool22 to match the Performance Center rifle?

Unless I missed it, it doesn't look like they offer a heavy barrel and match grade trigger.

 

[9x19]

No, you're right... I didn't mean they offered the same things the Performance Center does, just that they offer other options for customizing.

The barrel has the ejector attached, which is probably what keeps the after-market folks at bay. But honestly, given the polymer receiver, I wouldn't want a significantly heavier barrel... better chamber, different twist, tighter tolerances on the bore... those would be nice options to have though.

Since it uses a standard AR trigger and hammer, a better trigger isn't hard to find. I recently saw one report of the factory PC "match" hammer breaking, and Rock River says the 15-22 action is too "violent" for their two-stage setup.