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    Quote Originally Posted by GaryXD View Post
    M4 feed ramps extend into the receiver making it less likely a failure to feed will occur. However unless you are using the long and heavy bullets (75gr, 80gr) you're gun might feed 100% anyway.
    Might? I've never had any issues firing 77gr in an AR that didn't have M4 ramps. And as long as I was at the store selling BH ammo, I can't remember ever hearing anyone complain about it either. That's not to say that nobody does, I just haven't heard of it IRL.

    My M&P-15T ate through all the 77gr I had... that's what I used to break the gun in. I'm probably getting close to 1k on it, the barrel hasn't settled down yet, but accuracy is improving. I can't remember how much of it I've shot, but the only problems I've had with the M&P was when I started shooting RG through it. Ran like crap with the H2 buffer, consistent short stroking/FTF on a H buffer, but it ran fine with a standard carbine buffer. 75 and 77gr BH runs great with the H2 buffer.

    Is it as nice as some of the Colts I've owned? Probably not. For $1250 + shipping and transfer though, it's a damn solid firearm. If the crap hit the proverbial fan, I'd grab my BM-59 first anyways.

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    Earlier in these posts, someone reported that the new builds start with serial number 500000 while the old builds' serial numbers were 100000 and up. Has anyone else been able to confirm this? If the 15Ts are the only ones being built in-house, are they the only ones getting the new 500000+ serial numbers, or are the 15s and 15As getting that new number system now too?

    I want to order a 15T from an online seller because the shelf prices in my area are close to msrp. I'm trying to put together as much information as I can so when I speak with the online seller I can confirm that the rifle I'm ordering is actually going to be a current, in-house build. I would think the seller could check to see whether there is an LMT BCG installed on the gun before he ships to me, but my gut tells me there's a better chance the guy would check the serial number before he'd field strip the gun to check the markings on the bolt.

    Thanks,

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    The first ones started out with SW 00xxx

    Although I haven't seen any 2 digit M&P's, I have seen them in the 100-300 serial range.

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    Mine was one made right before they started the LMT BCG, They replaced it because I told them I wasnt happy with the staking job on a 1700.00 MSRP carbine. The problem I had was that it wouldnt chamber a round and when I finnaly got it to chamber one it wouldnt chamber the next. Its not a bad deal with all of the goodies it comes with and it runs like a champ now.

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    Quote Originally Posted by onebohemian View Post
    Earlier in these posts, someone reported that the new builds start with serial number 500000 while the old builds' serial numbers were 100000 and up. Has anyone else been able to confirm this? If the 15Ts are the only ones being built in-house, are they the only ones getting the new 500000+ serial numbers, or are the 15s and 15As getting that new number system now too?
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    The A and T are built in house now. As for the serial numbers, I do not know.
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    Quote Originally Posted by C4IGrant View Post
    No, but it is EASY to spot a LMT BCG. There will be the letter "L" and the letters "MP" stamped on the bolt. The bolt extractor will also have a black insert and a Crane O-Ring installed. The carrier key will be staked normally (not a line across the top).C4

    Any chance one of you guys with a new S&W M&P15 having one of these LMT BCG's in it could take a picture of the bolt so that I could actually see the location of the "L" and "MP" stamps on it as well as the appearance of the staking from factory? I would like to use the picture with an internet seller to confirm that he ships me a rifle with the updated parts (i.e., a newly built rifle). Being fairly new to this hobby, I'm having trouble explaining exactly what I want him to look for before he runs my credit card. If he confirms for me on the phone that the bolt looks identical to the bolt in the picture I email him, I'd sleep easier knowing the rifle that I see when I open the box will actually be a new one.

    If someone's willing to assist, the pics can be emailed directly to me.

    I'd very much appreciate the help. Thanks.

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    Quote Originally Posted by onebohemian View Post
    Any chance one of you guys with a new S&W M&P15 having one of these LMT BCG's in it could take a picture of the bolt so that I could actually see the location of the "L" and "MP" stamps on it as well as the appearance of the staking from factory? I would like to use the picture with an internet seller to confirm that he ships me a rifle with the updated parts (i.e., a newly built rifle). Being fairly new to this hobby, I'm having trouble explaining exactly what I want him to look for before he runs my credit card. If he confirms for me on the phone that the bolt looks identical to the bolt in the picture I email him, I'd sleep easier knowing the rifle that I see when I open the box will actually be a new one.

    If someone's willing to assist, the pics can be emailed directly to me.

    I'd very much appreciate the help. Thanks.

    You really don't need to see a pic of it as it looks just like any other bolts. You just need to ask them what letters are stamped in the bolt. If the bolt has these stamp markings, then you are good to go.


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    On Saturday, I plan on picking up a new M&P15T from my local shop (no waiting period here, just can't get there before then). I'm going to pull the bolt out first to make sure it is properly staked though. Wish me luck!

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    Just got my M&P 15A a couple weeks ago. Only has about 400 rounds through it. Anyone else having problems with FTFs? Tried a half dozen magazines, but still had a few ftfs. BTW, I'm new to the AR platform, and any help would be greatly appreciated.

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    Quote Originally Posted by powderkeg45 View Post
    Just got my M&P 15A a couple weeks ago. Only has about 400 rounds through it. Anyone else having problems with FTFs? Tried a half dozen magazines, but still had a few ftfs. BTW, I'm new to the AR platform, and any help would be greatly appreciated.

    Did you clean and properly lube the weapon? At about 200-300rds, the oil will burn off and it will need re-lubed.



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