S&W is doing things right. This and VTAC rifles.
http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/w...layErrorView_Y
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S&W is doing things right. This and VTAC rifles.
http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/w...layErrorView_Y
Is the barrel fluted, or is it just the picture?
Its interesting that they are going with the 1:8" twist 5R Melonited barrel like the M&P Sport
Glad they have a mid-length, but not something id be interested in overall.
I wonder what the left side of the lower looks like.
Do they have a carbine length version coming?
I think there's alot to like as a package if you're just starting out.
If you take a look in the Custom Build subforum here, you'll see a lot of people (myself included*) completing builds in more-or-less this exact same configuration.
Apparently S&W is paying attention to not just what people say they want, but also what end result the user actually goes with. Good on them. :)
* The major differences between my setup and S&W's is mine has an A5 buffer/RE and DD 1.5 rear sight, basically a DI version of LWRC's M6-SL.
interesting, comes with Magpul Dynamics Carbine 1 and 2
I'm kind of curious why no one has commented on the magpul marked lower receiver yet. Those used to sell for $3k...
I was unaware that the mid length gas system made the rifle inherently more accurate.
I learn something new every day.
Alright, maybe I'm behind the curve. What's a "Finger shelf"? Is the trigger guard wider at the rear?
Are the lowers forgings?
That is pretty darned neat.
Also, the price point is pretty slick. Are we guessing around 1000 actual retail price when these hit the market?
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Thats a damn nice looking gun. And s&w is also saying its a 4150 cmv vs 4140 in the previous years. Hopefully they have a model on display at SHOT so I can fondle it tomorrow while im there.
Who here still buys complete rifles?
Grant, do you know if these are over gassed like some of S&W other models? Thanks.
Dammit.... Was just at the KC gun show and fondled all the magpul furniture, I saw. From the pics I wasnt a fan, but when I got my hands on it I decided I really liked it. Then you add in the DVDs I had already planned to buy and this looks like an awesome deal for my next AR if the street price is right.
Grant if you can PM pricing and possible preorder info I think I know where my tax return is going. :)
Slap an Aimpoint pro on there and it should be a great range gun.
Grant,
Will there be a choice on furniture color?
This looks like a sweet rifle. Only thing that would make it sweeter would be that rifle in a pencil-dissy config.
Smith's website has it in tan as well and has the gen 2 VTAC rifle.
Castle nut and gas key staking? Feed ramps? HP/MP testing?
Essentially the farther away the front sight post is from the rear sight the more precise you are able to align the two, thus allowing you more accuracy. It doesn't make the "rifle" more accurate per say but it does allow the shooter to make more accurate shots. This is a moot point however, if the shooter is not using iron sights.
Looks nice, what FH are they running dose not look like a A2?
i dont know what fh is on that thing but it looks like its 4 inches long.
Interesting. The reciever looks very "Larue-ish". I hope it sells well. I may be tempted to sell off my regular flavor M&P 15 (for a loss no doubt) with its 1:9 barrel and pick one of these up. Magpul will enhance S&W in the AR market by a significant factor IMO.
This rifle looks sweet and a pretty good deal considering what you are getting. As far as Castle nut and gas key staking? Feed ramps? HP/MP testing? I purchased a S&W M&P 15T and that was all done correctly, the bolt was marked MP and that was last year so I would imagine they wouldn't skimp on that. Seems like they are finally taking notice to what needs to be done properly.
While they seem to have their shortcomings, I believe that S&W has been providing proper staking and MPI/HPT BCGs for quite some time now. I know quite a few people with newer M&Ps, and aside from the 1/9 4140 barrels they seem to pass muster. I really want to see some testing on their 5R 1/8 barrels.
I'd pay extra for a "China Doll" version... ;)