.22 conversion kit - CLOSED

[Gunner]

What are your guys opinions on 22 conversion kits for an AR.

[DeusExMachina]

I had a Ciener with Black Dog mags. Ran without a hitch for a carbine class.

Not the most accurate thing in the world, and when I switched to 5.56 it blew a ton of junk out (kind of funny, actually) but its great for training.

You just need to find the right ammo and "tune" the kit.

[GhostRider]

I have the CMMG kit and love it, big with the kids too!

[funkfool]

Had great luck with mine... after I had to machine it to function...

More on this (http://www.co-ar15.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12173&highlight=Ciener). And other (http://www.co-ar15.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22344&highlight=Ciener) things (http://www.co-ar15.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10596&highlight=Ciener).

[Gunner]

Okay I just read about someone blowing up their upper after using one

[llostwolf]

I have a cmmg and have run a few bricks through it without any issues. The only complaint I have is the cleaning afterward. It leaves the rifle VERY dirty.

[rlporter507]

I had a Criener, worked for awhile but accuracy just is not there with a 223 barrel.
got a DPMS one, worked better, they don't make them anymore. but if you want some real accuracy, bite the bullet and get a CLE.
mine will shoot with the Anschutz all day long.
All the rest are just toys.

[DocMedic]

imo its worth spending the extra dollars just to get a dedicated .22 Upper. I won't say conversion kits blow up all the time, but has happen enough were its not a rare occurrence. Cry Once and buy once.

[Hoser]

I have owned several over the years. Right now Nordic and Tactical Solutions are the ones I use.

[LariatBob]

My Ciener has run fine for years. Had to straighten and polish my brother IL's to get it to work.
Sure makes the rifle a whole lot'o fun. Daughter loves to go Rambo with it.[AR15]