S&W M&P10 .308 - SHOT news?

[duece71]

I just saw one of these M&P 10 rifles at my local gun store.
to my (un-trained) eye, it looks Very nice. I never considered a .308 or AR-10 style rifle before but I am intrigued by this. Look and feel similar to M&P-15 rifles just scaled-up. the barrel seems thin? and flares-out to meet the flash-hider on the front.
The version I was looking at was the flat-top, no front-sight just a railed gas-block (same as pictured in Bedouin2W's blog post link, above).
The gas block appeared to be clamped-on? There were 2 horizontal screws along the bottom.
I was only seeing it in-store so didn't get a chance to disassemble it.
They had several on the rack, price was $1800.

That price won't last long. Still, I am glad to see another .308 AR come to market. Looks like the camo version is already compliant the last AWB. I hope whats coming doesn't derail this rifle.

[sparkman]

Amazing, like, why haven't they sold them all on gunbroker already?

LE/MIL sku# rifles all over the forums...2.5-3k...
"used but new"

Douche Bags

[Bedouin2W]

Bedouin2W: S&W M&P10 – More Observations

Pictures added of the GB, barrel, castle nut, and buffer.

Most of the blog post is just a cleaned up version on what I posted earlier last night in regards to the M&P10, AR-10, LR-308 comparisons.

Also, no way I am selling mine right now. I am doing my best to not participate as a buyer or seller in this price gouging.

[SurplusShooter]

Thanks for the updates and pictures, Bedouin2W.

[gan1hck]

What type of magazines does this rifle use?

Do all 308 ar's use the same magazine or are there different types and sources for 308 style magazines?

[Failure2Stop]

What type of magazines does this rifle use?

Do all 308 ar's use the same magazine or are there different types and sources for 308 style magazines?

The S&W used SR25 pattern mags, and works with the PMag LR, which is a positive.

There are a few different magazine patterns for 308 ARs.

[carbinero]

Thanks B2W. Looks like a nice barrel taper down to...the weight everyone seems to be asking for.

[M_Rapp]

Thanks B2W. Looks like a nice barrel taper down to...the weight everyone seems to be asking for.

I saw one of these today in a local shop but had kids in tow who were loosing patience with me so I was unable to touch and feel it. It looked nice, I was surprised to see it and didn't dare ask the price. They had a 500 round box Fed Premium 22LR for $179.95...

[kry226]

...and didn't dare ask the price. They had a 500 round box Fed Premium 22LR for $179.95...

[Redbeardsong]

LE/MIL sku# rifles all over the forums...2.5-3k...
"used but new"

Douche Bags

Yeah, I've noticed that too.