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i just called S&W customer support. The lady on the phone said that they are selling so many of the 15-22 rifles that every magazine they make are going on the new rifles. When they catch up (or rifle sales slow), they are again offer the magazines for individual sales. It looks like they are not willing to increase the production of the magazines during this demand. As long as the 15-22 rifles are being sold at this rate, then our extra mags will not be available.
Shawn, thanks for calling them.

However, this is a disappointing reply. "Thanks for buying our rifle. Now that we have your money - see ya!" When the patent expires on the magazine, they are leaving a whole five miles wide for competitors to fill the gapping customer service void S&W is leaving open.

Hey MagPul, are ya listening?
 

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Friends,
I'm feeling a bit duped here. Bought what seems to be a 22LR nice rifle to get some affordable range time while we wait out the ammo shortages. BUT didn't know that S&W (or anyone aftermarket) stopped making magazines for it.\
I know that the costs of the ammo metals are up and scarce. But, the M&P 15-22 magazines are very low-tech, super simple molded plastic. What is the hold up? I'm starting to wish I bought a Ruger or HK 22LR instead. Ruger 22LR mags are available everywhere.
Anyway, holding out a little longer before switching to another 22LR rifle with available magazines. Very disappointed in S&W. Please share any news about this if you have it.
Thanks & Safe Shooting. - T

I feel your pain. S&W seems to have forgotten that most .22 owners want inexpensive shooting. I notice that they now have increased production of this magazine, but it is still $24. You can get a good 5.56 mag to $14! I understand that Pro-Mag is going to come out with a much more price-competitive 15-22 mag as soon as the patent expires. All M&P 15-22 owners should remember being gouged for the SW magazines when this occurs.
 
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