We want to remind our readers that there is a great Smith & Wesson Rebate program right now with $50, $75, and $100 Rebates on a wide selection of pistols and rifle. But TAKE NOTE — you better act fast. This Firearm Frenzy Rebate Program ends April 2, 2023 — that’s just two days away. To qualify, all purchases must be made no later than 11:59 pm on 4/2/2023.

There are a lot of S&W pistols and rifles on sale but we noted two exceptional packages that are great values. The first is a S&W M&P 2.0 Pistol Combo Kit that normally retails for $750. With the sale discount, and the S&W Rebate, your full price is $499.99. The kit includes a 15rd Mag, and two 23rd mags, plus a knife, and other accessories — all in a nice, large fitted carry case. Below the photo is a video that shows the nice details of this kit.

This video shows the details of this $750 retail combo kit available now for $499.99. It’s worth watching as the host opens the kit and shows ALL the details. KYGUNCO is sold out but you can get this same combo kit from Palmetto State Armory. NOTE: $100 Rebate will not be available for purchases AFTER 4/2/2023!

Smith & Wesson M&P 15-22 Rifle with Case and Accessories

Here’s a great little AR-type .22 LR rimfire rifle that is fun for NRL22 matches, rimfire 3-gun matches, and rimfire cross-training. This M&P 15-22 Bundle Pack includes an S&W logo Coyote Tan Range Bag (with mag slots), Walker Clear Sport Glasses, and Surefire EP3 Ear Pro. The M&P 15-22 SPORT has a 16.5″ barrel and comes standard with folding sights, M-LOK front handguard, and adjustable Magpul MOE SL rear stock. This rimfire rifle has been shown to be quite reliable, with a good trigger and true AR ergonomics — a big plus for cross-training. Right now you can get this 15-22 Bundle Pack for $421.07 AFTER $75 S&W Rebate. The regular KYGUNCO price (without rebate) is $496.07.

For pure shooting fun it’s hard to beat a semi-auto .22 LR. While Ruger’s 10/22 is the most popular semi-auto .22 LR rifle, manufacturers are now offering AR-style self-loading rimfire rifles. These rimfire versions of the AR-15 are excellent training tools for 3-Gun and service rifle shooters. You can practice with less expensive rimfire ammo, and save wear and tear on your centerfire ARs. Rimfire AR clones also work great for Rimfire Tactical Matches.

AR-Style .22 LR Rimfire Rifles

Smith & Wesson M&P 15-22
Smith & Wesson’s 15-22 is a nice little rifle. The M&P 15-22 is designed and built as a true .22 LR semi-auto from the ground up, with ergonomics (and most controls) identical to a centerfire M&P 15 rifle. These rimfire AR clones are very affordable. For example, right now CDNN Sports is offering the M&P 15-22 (black/tan camo version) for just $299.99. (If that deal has expired by the time you read this, find other deals with the SlickGuns.com search engine.)

NRA reviewer Colon Noir tested the M&P 15-22 and was impressed: “This gun is unbelievably fun to shoot. There is virtually no recoil. The non-existent recoil makes shooting fast a breeze. Yeah, the magazine is a little quirky… but in the grand scheme of things, this gun feels like a full-out AR-15. The M&P 15-22 makes for a great training companion. I would place this gun in the ‘Fun Box’ — it’s reliable enough that you can have a fun time shooting. I’m picking one up, because it’s guns like these that make you truly realize how fun shooting is.”

Here’s a Video Review of the M&P 15-22 by the NRA’s Colin Noir

Hechler & Koch (Walther) HK 416
H&K offers the HK 416 D145RS, a dedicated .22 LR rimfire rifle. Engineered and built in Germany by Carl Walther, the HK 416 D145RS features a match-grade precision barrel, metal upper and lower receivers, retractable stock, and machined rail interface system with on-rail iron sights.

These Walther-made HK rimfire rifles (which employ a blow-back action) are accurate and reliable. They are also reasonably priced. Right now CDNN Sports is selling the HK 416 D145RS 22LR for just $379.99. Elsewhere it sells for $550.00 or more. One purchaser writes: “Great .22. I have had this gun a couple of months and have put about 500 rounds of 5 different brands of ammo through it. Not one FTE. I have shot other brands that can’t get through one 30-round mag without a failure. [The 416] is a little pricey compared to the competition but you get what you pay for.”