Did S&W start putting middy gas on the M&P15VTAC?

[mkmckinley]

I know some of the members here have the inside scoop on some of S&W's products. On one of the reviews of the M&P15VTAC there was some scuttlebutt about trying to get them to put mid-length gas on the VTAC rifles. Does anyone know if they ever went ahead and did that?

Thanks,
Mark

[Treehopr]

S&W had the newer version on display at SHOT Show, along with the new Troy rail it will also have mid-length 1/8" twist barrel.

[Kentucky Cop]

http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=11101&storeId=10001&productId=760612&langId=-1&parent_category_rn=33803&isFirearm=Y

......and there you have it. ;)

Ky Cop

[f.2]

6 lb

I wonder what the bbl profile is?

[JFPATCH]

http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=11101&storeId=10001&productId=760612&langId=-1&parent_category_rn=33803&isFirearm=Y

......and there you have it. ;)

Ky Cop

Ky Cop.

Negative Ghostrider! That is not the new M&P VTAC.

Check out the new one here...

http://www.youtube.com/user/milspecmonkey#p/u/17/cjl95D0VsjQ

[Ratfink]

the smith website says its a 1in7 twist not a 1in8 right

[Kentucky Cop]

Well,

The Smith and the VTAC are "similar" per say. Sorry about that JFPatch. :D

1/7 twist with a 14.5 inch barrel.

Ky Cop

"Go CATS"!

[JFPATCH]

Ratfink,

The new VTAC isn't on Smith and Wesson's website yet and has not yet been released. MilSpec Monkey posted a YouTube video (link in my previous post in this thread) from 2010 SHOT that had Kyle Lamb (VTAC) and a Smith & Wesson (Matt Diamond?) rep that goes over the finer points of the new VTAC.. 1/8 mid length barrel, fluted. Troy VTAC hand guard, etc...

[Kentucky Cop]

Its not the VTAC, but it is similar and worth looking at to compare. Go to www.smith-wesson.com and type 811024 in the search engine window. Hope that helps and I am clear its not the VTAC as I thought earlier in the thread..long day.

Ky Cop

[nickdrak]

Whats up with the new S&W/Vtac (16" middy, 1/8 twist, fluted barrel) that was shown at SHOT '10??? Have these been released yet?

It looks like one of the absolute best packages to be had in-terms of specs. If I was shopping for a new complete patrol rifle, this new S&W/Vtac offering would be the route I would take hands-down.

[Ranger325]

I emailed back and forth with a Customer Rep at S&W a few weeks ago about the VTAC they debuted at the 2010 SHOT Show. I asked if there was an estimated release date. Bottom line is he didn't have a clue what I was talking about.
After repeatedly refering me to the current VTAC offering on the S&W website, I sent him the YouTube with Lamb and the Smith guy. He never replied back.................:(

[LegalAlien]

http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10001&catalogId=11101&langId=-1&productId=78964&tabselected=tech&isFirearm=Y&parent_category_rn=33803

SKU = 811012

Specs are:-

SKU: 811012
Model: M&P15
Caliber: 5.56mm
Capacity: 30 Rounds
Action: Semi-Auto
Barrel Length: 16"
Barrel Twist: 1 in 7"
Overall Length: 35" Extended, 32" Collapsed
Stock: VLTOR? ModStock 6-Position Collapsible
Weight: 6.5 lbs.
Barrel Material: 4140 Steel
Receiver Material: 7075 T6 Aluminum
Finish: Hard Coat Black Anodized
Chromed Comp: Barrel Bore, Gas Key, Bolt Carrier and Chamber

[Ranger325]

http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10001&catalogId=11101&langId=-1&productId=78964&tabselected=tech&isFirearm=Y&parent_category_rn=33803

SKU = 811012


Yep, that's the current offering.

This is what was intro'ed at SHOT:
http://www.vikingtactics.com/pop-instr_video22.html

Troy irons standard as well as the Battle Axe stock and other goodies.
Maybe I just don't understand...............

Doesn't matter - I ordered my Noveske last week. ;)

[nickdrak]

http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10001&catalogId=11101&langId=-1&productId=78964&tabselected=tech&isFirearm=Y&parent_category_rn=33803

SKU = 811012

Specs are:-

Yeah bro, thats the current version that is supposed to be replaced by the new model the OP & me are talking about which is shown in the videos linked by Ranger325 and JFPATCH. The new model offers the following technical upgrades/features:

*Midlength gas system

*1/8 twist 16" 4150 steel, chrome-lined barrel (fluted in-front of the gasblock).

*Vtac/Troy 13" Extreme BattleRail

It also comes with some new Troy accessories.

[justin_247]

In the video they stated that it also comes with an unspecified "match trigger." Does anybody have any clue as to who makes this trigger? Is it a Geissele?

I think I'd rather have a Magpul stock and grip on it, but everything else on it looks good to go!

[snaf]

the trigger is a JP trigger

[tenchu74]

Any more news on when this new 2010 VTAC rifle will be available?