At last year’s SHOT Show, we gave you a peek at the upcoming Defiance DMK-22 rifle and hinted at a release date as well as a pretty interesting feature. Well now that they have come out and said it in the below press release, the DMK-22 will accept MOST Ruger 10/22 barrels as well as MOST .22 lr AR-15 mags.

While I wasn’t able to shoot the prototype last year, I plan to get my hands on one at Range Day this go around to see what my initial impressions are. I imagine that the gun will feel very much like any of my AR-15s with the exception of a slightly quieter report and reduced recoil. If they are able to produce a solid, reliable AR-15 chambered in .22 lr I am likely going to have to get one. Ammo get expensive after all, especially when you shoot as much as I do I.

While the MSRP is a bit higher than they originally anticipated, $699 seems to be right about what you would expect for a solid AR-15 no matter the caliber. You can learn more about Kriss USA on their website HERE.

January11, 2016 – Chesapeake,Virginia, USA –KRISS USA, an innovative designer, manufacturer and distributor of small arms,introduces the new DEFIANCE® DMK22 series of .22LR AR-15 sporting rifles. Models include the DMK22C, in various CERAKOTE®color finishes, and the DMK22C-LVOA, with exclusive licensing from War Sport™ Manufacturing LLC. The DMK22Sporting Rifles will be on display for the first time at the KRISS USA booth, #8003, during the 2017 Shooting Hunting and Outdoor Trade Show at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada. “The DEFIANCE®DMK22 is a trailblazing rifle that sets a new standard for performance, build quality, and upgradability for the .22LR sporting rifle segment.” states Tim Seargeant, KRISS USA’s Marketing Manager.“The DMK22 is ano-compromises rifle,it offers the same feel, functionality, and upgradability as a centerfire AR-15, but at rimfire cost of ownership.” Features, Specifications and Compatibility The DMK22C features a 16.5” 4140Chrome Moly barrel witha 1:16”twist rate, ½” x 28 RH threading, and black nitiride coating. The 13” free floating hand guard is made from aircraft grade aluminum, with a MIL-STD 1913 Picatinny top rail and modular rail section attachment points at the three, six, and nine o’clock positions. The proprietary sporting rifle receivers are forged from an aluminum alloy and are designed to be compatible with AR-15 upgrade parts; such as MILSPEC butt stocks, pistol grips, dust covers, charging handles, forward assists,magazine releases, muzzle devices, and hand guards. The bolt catch functions with the included DEFIANCE® .22LR magazine to lock the bolt back when empty, even when the magazine is removed. Further customization can be achieved with different barrel profiles, through a patent pending barrel adaptor system. The DMK22C is also compatible with most Ruger® 10/22® aftermarket barrels. Additionally, select .22LR AR-15 magazines also fit and feed in the DEFIANCE® DMK22C, though they do not trigger the bolt catch. The DMK22C is also compatible with a select number of AR-15 aftermarket trigger packs. KRISS USA Partners with War Sport™ Manufacturing KRISS USA reached an agreement with War Sport™ Manufacturing LLCto bring a .22LR version of their famous Low Visibility Operations Application (LVOA) rifle to the market. The officially licensed DEFIANCE® DMK22C-LVOA offers the same features and compatibility as the DMK22C, with the iconic War Sport™ LVOA modular hand guard. Pricing and Availability The DEFIANCE® DMK22C sporting rifle line up will be available Q2, 2017, with a manufacturer’ssuggested retail price starting at$699.00.Actualsales price may vary depending on individual dealer.The DMK22C-LVOA as well as base models of the DMK22C will be offered in hard anodized Black finish. Additional colors will be available in Flat Dark Earth, OD Green, and Alpine White ceramic CERAKOTE® finish. For more information about the complete line of DEFIANCE® DMK22 sporting rifles,pleasevisit the new KRISS USA website atwww.kriss-usa.com. About KRISS USA KRISS USA is a leading manufacturer, distributor and provider of small arms, training replicas and accessories for commercial, military and law enforcement users worldwide. KRISS USA is part of a group of companies that focus on delivering proprietary technologies to the firearms industry, enabling more effective and versatile solutions, corresponding to today’s security challenges.

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