SMITH & WESSON 12722 M&P15-22 SPORT OR 22 LR 25+1

The Smith & Wesson 12722 (12722) M&P15-22 Sport OR is a 22 LR semi automatic rifle with a 25 plus 1 capacity, built as an AR platform rimfire rifle that ships with a factory mounted red green dot optic ready to shoot out of the box. This caliber, capacity, and optic ready configuration make it a practical AR style 22 rifle for new shooters, plinkers, and anyone training on AR manual of arms without the cost of centerfire ammunition. It suits youth shooters learning rifle fundamentals, competitive shooters practicing steel challenge stages, and anyone searching for a 22 LR AR-15 style rifle with an optic already included.

Key Features

• Model number: 12722
• UPC: 022188879193
• Caliber: 22 LR
• Capacity: 25 plus 1
• Barrel length: 16.5 inches, threaded
• Barrel material: Carbon steel
• Muzzle device: A2 flash hider
• Frame material: Polymer
• Stock: 6 position adjustable
• Grip: Polymer
• Handguard: 10 inch M&P Slim Handguard with M-LOK
• Safety: 2 position, receiver mounted
• Action: Semi automatic blowback
• Overall length: 33.8 inches extended, 31.6 inches collapsed
• Weight: 5.22 pounds
• Finish: Matte black
• Optic included: M&P Red Green Dot Optic, model MP-100

Special Features

• The factory mounted MP-100 Red Green Dot Optic gives you a variable intensity 4.0 MOA dot in red or green, adjustable for windage and elevation, so you get a working sight system straight out of the box.
• The 10 inch M&P Slim Handguard with M-LOK slots lets you add lights, bipods, or other accessories directly to the rail without a separate adapter.
• The included 2 inch M-LOK rail panel gives you an extra mounting point without buying additional accessories.
• The threaded barrel with A2 flash hider matches standard AR-15 muzzle devices, letting the rifle mimic the look and manual of arms of a centerfire AR platform.
• The functioning charging handle and 2 position receiver mounted safety replicate standard AR-15 controls, so skills learned on this rifle carry over directly to centerfire AR-15 platforms.

Practical Benefits

• The 25 plus 1 capacity and 22 LR chambering let you run extended practice sessions at a fraction of the ammunition cost of a centerfire AR-15, which answers the question of whether a rimfire AR platform is a good training tool before moving up to a centerfire rifle.
• The factory installed red green dot optic means you are ready to shoot accurately at the range the same day you bring this rifle home, without sourcing and mounting a separate sight.
• The AR-15 style controls, including the charging handle and safety placement, make this rifle a practical trainer for anyone who owns or plans to own a centerfire AR-15 and wants to build muscle memory affordably.
• The 5.22 pound weight and 6 position adjustable stock make this rifle easy to size for smaller framed shooters, useful for youth shooters and anyone introducing a new shooter to AR pattern rifles.
• If you want an AR-15 style 22 LR rifle for plinking, training, or steel challenge competition without buying a separate optic, this rifle gives you a complete, ready to shoot package.

You get a rimfire AR-15 style rifle that lets you train, plink, and compete without the ammunition cost of a centerfire build.

The Smith & Wesson 12722 M&P15-22 Sport OR in 22 LR stands as a smart addition for new shooters and AR-15 owners looking for an affordable, optic ready training rifle.