Worth it?

[Spdu4ia]

Toying with the idea to SBR my HK mp5 .22lr . What are your thoughts? My main concern is cost. Or just keep it as is and buy another gun?

Pros:
- get rid of the fake suppressor
- it's a SBR , come on

Cons:
- would cost more than the gun ($300)
- $200(stamp)+$150(cut/rethreading)+$50(adapter)+$?(engraving)

62506
Vs
62507

[hobowh]

If it is something you will enjoy it is worth it, though I just did a 10/22 takedown into one so I might be biassed

[XC700116]

I wouldn't, but that's just me, I'm having a hard time coming to grips with the idea that I need to get off my ass and SBR one of my AR lowers for future uses before 41p happens

[RCCrawler]

I SBR'd my S&W 15-22, it's been a blast and gets shot a ton.

[mtnrider]

I have one I keep going back and forth on SBRing? I have a "real" MP5 SBR so not a high priority to do the 22. I think the only way I would is if I have a 22 suppressor to go with it (more cost) so until I get one I think I am going to leave it alone.

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[izzy]

I'd do it if I were you. I sold my MP5 .22 long ago and regret not keeping it for this very reason.

[Great-Kazoo]

NO is the answer. It's bad enough those 22's are slow movers, resale wise. Why dump more money in to a platform that's parts specific.
Want to SBR a 22. Do a Ruger Charger. OR.................. SBR an AR lower. That gives you multi calibers on one well supported platform.

[Monky]

I've thought about an SBR 22.. but then I think of the more fun I'll have with a real caliber in SBR.. which.. I'll be sending out 3 stamps this week.. :)

[RCCrawler]

NO is the answer. It's bad enough those 22's are slow movers, resale wise.

I didn't build mine to resell. SBR's of any make or model are slow movers resale wise.

I built mine to shoot and have fun with and it works great for that.

[Spdu4ia]

Yes this will be just a fun toy I plan to keep, not flip. It's a ton of fun already but why not make it better, shorter is better (that's what she said?!?!). Just wanted some other opinions on it since like I said it would cost so much more to SBR than the initial purchase price.

[ray1970]

I say no. If I'm going to jump through the hoops, pay the money, do the work, and wait... It's going to be a serious tool when I'm done. Not a neat little toy.

Of course, that's just my opinion.

If you want a cool little toy, then by all means, go for it.

[Spdu4ia]

I think more than anything the fake can bugs me just to get the barrel length legal. But I do agree with you too... Damn

[mutt]

Monetarily it's not worth it. It is just a "toy". But if it makes you happy then go for it before 41p makes it a major PITA to get done. I have the same rifle and I've waffled back and forth over years about SBRing it. I agree the fake can is stupid.

[Great-Kazoo]

I didn't build mine to resell. SBR's of any make or model are slow movers resale wise.

I built mine to shoot and have fun with and it works great for that.

I was addressing the fact those guns are slow movers. Not in a SBR config, just as they sit. That 22 is and always will be a 22.
The OP asked a question and for "opinions", I gave one.
He can do an AR lower with 22, 9mm , 300BLK and 7.62x39 uppers off one platform.

[wyome]

If it is something you will enjoy it is worth it, though I just did a 10/22 takedown into one so I might be biassed

pics of said 10/22 plz? we are thinking of going this route, and would love to see the result