Coming soon from High Tower Armory... The all new, MBS 22 for the Ruger 10/22. The MBS 22 is a radical deviation from "first gen" bullpup conversions in nearly every way. Our design departs from the typical left/right clamshell design common in many bullpup chassis in favor of an upper and lower two part assembly that's held together by pins and the factory takedown screw, rather than numerous pieces of hardware. The result is the fastest field strip of any bullpup conversion for the Ruger 10/22, a job that can be done in seconds. "But what about the trigger?" you may be wondering...
Perhaps the biggest complaint about bullpups is their triggers and it was for that reason that the entire MBS 22 concept was literally designed around a unique trigger linkage. This system was intended from the very first sketches to utilize mechanical principles to maximize performance in the finished product. Our design operates on leverage from an internal cam system to produce one of the best bullpup conversion triggers ever made, actually reducing the perceived trigger weight.
Beta testing has consistently shown a 25-35% reduction in pull force of the standard Ruger OEM trigger pack, from about 5 lbs. down to 3.5 lbs., when installed in the MBS 22. Not satisfied with merely reducing the weight, we also designed the linkage system to be take-up and overtravel adjustable. Even the spring weight of the trigger linkage is adjustable for unparalleled customization of a bullpup trigger system. Like our first Modular Bullpup System (MBS 95), a primary focus of our new 10/22 bullpup conversion is modularity and one of the interchangeable subassemblies is the trigger linkage itself. Aside from the cam actuated linkage, a "direct pull linkage" is also include which gives users the option for a more traditional 1:1 pull ratio, ideal for match grade and aftermarket triggers which are already light and crisp.
Externally, the modular concept is also visible in a few other areas. The knuckle guard is removable and the hollow grip can be used for storage with the guard in place. A removable shell deflector is included that, along with the ambidextrous controls, allows for left handed use. To fully tailor the MBS 22 to suit your needs, several M-Lok slots are located both fore and aft to provide convenient mounting points for accessories and slings, in addition to the integrated top and bottom picatinny rails. Additionally, the butt stock plate hides two more compartments, one of which is large enough to house a spare BX-1 magazine. The second compartment can be used to store tools or other gear.
Because the entire buttstock is its own module, it can be replaced with a collapsible stock module that offers an additional 1.75" to length of pull when extended on its steel guide rods, making it more comfortable for larger shooters. With this stock unit installed, barrels as short as 16.1" can be used legally without an SBR stamp in many jurisdictions (check state and local laws regarding overall length). The MBS 22 Mod 1 will feature this collapsible stock module.
As with our 90/22, this stock will work with .920" bull barrels and Ruger tapered barrels. The MBS 22 includes three bushing sets to fit a variety of other barrels as well. The handguard is hollow and will allow for up to 1.375" diameter suppressors to be used on barrels at least 9" in length for those looking to go the SBR route or install a Charger pistol. We are also very pleased to announce this model will work with the 10/22 Takedown series of rifles and Charger variants (SBR rules apply). If set up as an SBR with a 10" barrel and a suppressor, the MBS 22 equipped rifle will come in less than 23" long overall.
Shooters will appreciate the forward, ambidextrous charging handle, complete with bolt hold open grooves that can be disengaged with a slap of the palm. A trigger block safety is located in the grip area for quick engagement and the factory controls like the safety, magazine release, and bolt hold open are also still easily accessible at the rear of the assembly.
The MBS 22's current delivery estimate is sometime in fall/winter of 2024 at an introductory price of $224.99 and $239.99 for the MBS 22 Mod 1. We will post more details to our blog and social media pages. Please let us know if you have any questions and thank you very much for your business, interest, and support!
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20 Comments
Charlie Wittmer
waiting on this product
Donovan
What would be the advantage of using a takedown in this? I presume you mean it will house one, but the takedown would be complete disassembly... Or what? Also, I want one. And 10 double stack mags for the HP bullpup. ??
High Tower Armory, LLC
Hello Donovan! There isn't a specific advantage of the Takedown in this stock beyond the advantage of toolless barrel removal for cleaning or easier stowing. The biggest thing is that this is the first bullpup we know of that will fit the Takedown model. Being that it's a bullpup, the complete unit is only slightly longer than a disassembled Takedown anyway, so even without the Takedown feature being instantly accessible, the MBS 22 is still plenty compact. If you have any other questions, let us know and thank you again!
Gino
Would this modular design support binary triggers in the future?
High Tower Armory, LLC
Hello Gino! This will be made compatible with the Franklin binary trigger systems and we are working on the same for our 90/22 as well! Thank you for your message!
Dennis Figuerado
I will buy 2 asap
DG
Is there potential for compatibility with open top recievers? Is this a "non-clamshell" design? Best 1022 bullpup design so far IMO, would love to see it launch!
High Tower Armory, LLC
Hello DG- we aren't sure on the open top compatibility but we could look into making that an option if it doesn't already fit. Keep an eye on our blog for updates!
Michael Sylvia
I have your Hi Point 9mm conversion and love the ease of disassembly. This looks like an even better system. I just hope it feels as good as your P90 version (love it except for all the screws). It would be great if you made it Franklin binary friendly. Are you still working on a better magazine for the 9mm Hi Point conversion?
High Tower Armory, LLC
Hello Michael! We appreciate your business! We are working on this stock and other accessories currently but the magazines are on the back burner for now since we are waiting for the YC9 magazine to be released to see if we can get it to fit our stock. Hope that helps and thank you again!
Pimpin McPlinkerson
This post is coming up on being a year old. Are there any updates to share?
High Tower Armory, LLC
Hello Pimpin! Thank you for your message and interest! We are still working on some tooling and a few other design elements but we are hoping to drop an in depth video on the stock soon. Stay tuned and thank you again!
Depps74
This looks and sounds great. I definitely want one. It's been a while since anyone here asked so any more info one an ETA?
High Tower Armory, LLC
Hello Depps! Thank you for your interest and patience! We are still expecting for release to be later this summer. We are nearly complete on tooling and will enter production in about 1-2 months after final testing. It may take a few more weeks or possibly even months to complete production and release so late summer is most likely, but we are doing everything we can to speed this along. Please let us know if you have any other questions and thank you again!
William pierce
When can I buy a mbs 22 stock?
High Tower Armory, LLC
Hello William! Thank you for your interest and patience! We are still expecting for release to be later this summer. We are nearly complete on tooling and will enter production in about 1-2 months after final testing. It may take a few more weeks or possibly even months to complete production and release so late summer is most likely, but we are doing everything we can to speed this along. Please let us know if you have any other questions and thank you again!
Stephen Walker
Where can I pre-order one of these babies? :)
High Tower Armory, LLC
Hello Stephen! Thank you for your interest and patience! We are still expecting for release to be later this summer. We are nearly complete on tooling and will enter production in about 1-2 months after final testing. It may take a few more weeks or possibly even months to complete production and release so late summer is most likely, but we are doing everything we can to speed this along. Please let us know if you have any other questions and thank you again!
Patrick
Please consider making it ambidextrous for left ejection 10/22s. I'm a lefty and would like to put a left eject 10/22 in one of these, but the bolt opening is not ambidextrous. This would make this product uniquely appealing for left handed enthusiasts! I would buy one immediately.
Patrick
Please consider making it ambidextrous for left ejection 10/22s. I'm a lefty and would like to put a left eject 10/22 in one of these, but the bolt opening is not ambidextrous. This would make this product uniquely appealing for left handed enthusiasts! I would buy one immediately.
High Tower Armory, LLC
Hello Patrick! Thank you for your message and interest! The MBS 22 will be left hand user friendly even with right hand eject 10/22's, due to the shell deflector and ambi controls like the charging handle and safety. That said, we could look into a left hand eject specific version of this, but that will depend largely on demand, since left hand eject rifles will require several new parts be made, which means more tooling, production processes, etc. and those increase costs dramatically. That can only be offset by strong sales and so far, left hand eject has had limited demand, so it's unlikely this will happen. This may change with more demand and consumer input, however. Please let us know if you have any questions and thank you again!
AL
Is the estimated launch still summer 2024 or has it been pushed back? For sure will wait to buy if its you think its coming out this year.
High Tower Armory, LLC
Hello Al! Thank you for your interest and patience! We are still expecting for release to be later this summer. We are nearly complete on tooling and will enter production in about 1-2 months after final testing. It may take a few more weeks or possibly even months to complete production and release so late summer is most likely, but we are doing everything we can to speed this along. Please let us know if you have any other questions and thank you again!
Kenneth
Any updates on this?
High Tower Armory, LLC
Hello Kenneth! Thank you for your interest and patience! We are still expecting for release to be later this summer. We are nearly complete on tooling and will enter production in about 1-2 months after final testing. It may take a few more weeks or possibly even months to complete production and release so late summer is most likely, but we are doing everything we can to speed this along. Please let us know if you have any other questions and thank you again!
Justin Case
Hello! Just throwing another comment on the pile that I’m looking forward to the new bullpup (and my first 10/22)!
High Tower Armory, LLC
Thank you, Justin! We are very excited about shipping this to customers soon. We appreciate your patience and kind remarks!
Bully Pup
Getting Hyped about the release!!!! Can you give any updates on launch date? Pictures look sick
High Tower Armory, LLC
Thank you Bully! We had a few production hang ups but we are on track for a release this fall. Sorry for the delay but we should be releasing a video on the features of the MBS 22 soon! Thank you for your patience and support! HTA
John
Any chance that this will be avaliable at brownells sweden?
High Tower Armory, LLC
Hello John and thank you for your interest! Although we have not discussed distribution of this product with Brownells yet, we are a vendor of other products for them so it is possible this may be added to their catalog. We will certainly bring it to their attention. We would also recommend contacting them about stocking this product so they know there is interest from foreign buyers. Please let us know if you have any questions and thank you very much for your interest! HTA Support
Chad
Count me in for at least one.
High Tower Armory, LLC
Thank you, Chad! We will have this out in the next couple months if all goes according to plan. We are in production on some of the final parts and are wrapping up tooling on a couple more. Thank you for your patience- we are making sure this product is worth the wait!
Jeff
This looks fun. Can't wait to pimp out a spare 10/22. Have there been any breakthroughs or lessons from the trigger work on this new 22 that will be incorporated into a future version of the MBS 95 to improve the trigger there ?
High Tower Armory, LLC
Hello Jeff and thank you for your message! We've made a few big changes to the trigger linkage design that have improved it dramatically over almost any other design, including the MBS 95. Notably, the linkages are now in modules that can be set to a specific trigger group, meaning you can get extremely good fit up with one trigger group (as long as it's all OEM) and still be able to swap in another trigger housing set up with another linkage module within seconds. The MBS 95 is more of a one size fits all solution, which offers a lot of simplicity and ease of installation, but has downsides as well. We've found a way to work around some of the limitations of this design by making the linkage elements removable, allowing them to be adjusted more easily and work better with a broader range of trigger types. The module that can be adjusted extremely finely is also the one that will reduce the felt trigger weight through leverage- we call this the Cammed Trigger Linkage. This module, as noted above, is only rated for OEM trigger assemblies, including the BX trigger. Because of the sensitivity of many aftermarket triggers/sears/hammers/springs, this module should not be used in conjunction with a trigger assembly that has been modified in any way. A second module, the Direct Pull Linkage, can be used with aftermarket accessories. This unit works more like a traditional bullpup linkage, transferring the trigger pull in a direct, rearward motion. This module does require a small standoff gap between the 10/22 trigger and the linkage, however, like our 90/22. The purpose of this is to prevent any inertia from the trigger linkage being transferred to the 10/22 trigger if impacted hard enough. There is a simple way to test for the proper spacing built into the kit to ensure the completed assembly has been correctly installed. Both trigger linkage modules can also be adjusted for overtravel, to make follow up shots as fast as possible. Even the trigger linkage return spring in our kit is adjustable, meaning you can set the weight of the installed trigger to your liking. Our goal really was to raise the bar on bullpup conversions with this kit and we did our best to pull out all the stops. We hope, if and when you get one, that you can see the care and attention to detail that went into every element of the MBS 22! Thanks for taking a look and please let us know if you have any other questions!
Dallen
Finally! This one looks even better than the original. Is this one compatible with drum mags (specifically the 110rd GSG drum)? The geometry below the receiver looks like it definitely could be.
High Tower Armory, LLC
Hey Dallen! Thanks for the question and kind remarks! This will work with all magazines for the 10/22, including drums like the GSG 110. Please let us know if you have any questions and thank you again!