It weighs 6lbs!
6lbs!
That is what I like the most about it.....
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It weighs 6lbs!
6lbs!
That is what I like the most about it.....
[QUOTE=saddlerocker; Its interesting that they are going with the 1:8" twist 5R Melonited barrel like the M&P Sport[/QUOTE]
The 1:8 twist 5R barrel accuracy is one of the things that makes the Sport so popular. The low street price was a big draw also! I think it really took S&W by surprise. They couldn't begin to keep up with demand for the Sport. And I think it's one of the reasons they're putting it on other rifles. But what do I know!!:)
Here's a target I shot using Fed M193 55gr ammo. I'm not the best shot at 64 but when I do my part the Sport is very accurate with factory ammo. I does this well with PMC 223 55gr ammo also. These are all 3 shot groups and not hard to pick out. The bullseye group measures .65 edge to edge. The red bullseye is 1.5" in diameter.
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1...55gr100yd3.jpg
A lot of hit-and-run commentators on this thread making gross generalizations about S&W M&P15. Lately, S&W is heading in the right direction with the VTAC and Magpul branded M&P15's.
This isn't just another M&P15 "Sport" or "ORC" which S&W simply threw a bunch of Magpul swag on...
4150 CMV Melonite barrel
1/8" 5R Rifling
Midlength gas system
Magpul branded forged lower
Integral trigger guard
Flared and beveled mag well
Magpul MBUS, MOE furniture, PMAG, Art of the Tactical Carbine Vol. I and II (8 DVD set)
Not bad for under $1100 (street price before 12/14/12). No, it's not a billet Magpul lower.
http://www.youtube.com/embed/IrAbzxfK7OI
http://www.riflegear.com/images/prod...ge/1757_1_.jpg
http://www.riflegear.com/images/prod...ge/1757_3_.jpg
http://www.riflegear.com/images/prod...ge/1757_4_.jpg
O-ring, plastic plunger, and MP mark:
http://i.imgur.com/F994Q0p.jpg
Flashhider, it's closed on the bottom and quite long:
http://i.imgur.com/oR6PYMl.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/RylmVwd.jpg
Semi-auto BCG:
http://i.imgur.com/dCAgga8.jpg
BCG staking, can see the MP on the bolt better in this picture:
http://i.imgur.com/7s2DHJs.jpg
BCG chrome lining:
http://i.imgur.com/FmA1cjy.jpg
Barrel markings:
http://i.imgur.com/9gp9rAY.jpg
F-marked FSB:
http://i.imgur.com/vgTF7Nc.jpg
M4 feedramps:
http://i.imgur.com/KBvIt4z.jpg
Note the battlecomp is not original, nor is the MOE scout light.
I paid about $1000 for mine including shipping, FFL fee, but not including the S&W mil rebate of $100. If I sell the 2 magpul art of the carbine dvds, I might "save" another $50 off the total price.
If these or the pictures from 8200rpm aren't enough, let me know what you want to see. I have upgraded a bunch of parts not shown though. Namely, trigger safety, ambi mag release, stock, rear sight. And added a moe scout mount with tlr 1 and I'm back and forth on what optic to use. Probably a ta33.
Good stuff. Thanks for sharing. No such thing as to many pictures of a good thing.. :)
I assume that this lower is compatible with the new Pmags. Can someone confirm that? And is it compatible with the SureFire magazines?
Thanks!