What should I do to my M&P15?

[Devildog1988]

Hey Just traded for an M&P15. Its completely stock right now just like in the pic. Ill let yall decide what I put on it and post pics as I go, If yall have any used parts for sale let me know also.

Also what do yall think about the M&P15s? I didnt really do any research about them but I figured I got a good deal trading my Mini for one.



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[Abraxas]

Straight across for a mini, ya I'd say you made out. As for the quality, S&W is better than what you could have ended up with. Check the EE boards for what people have for sale. What should you do with it? Go shoot the piss out of it. Figure out what role you will use it for and go from there. The search function will be very helpful, use it. Congrats on the boomstick.

[Devildog1988]

Traded a Mini, scope rings, 4 30 round mags, 2 5 round mags, nc star 3-9x42 scope, and a eagle rifle bag for it. Rifle, 1 mag, carry handle.

My other Stag has a CQB setup, I think I want to go the same route with this one. I want to keep it light weight since my wife will probably end up using it more than I. My stag has an A2 stock and car lenght KAC rails and she struggles to keep it supported.

[Kickin-Ewoks]

Straight across for a mini, ya I'd say you made out. As for the quality, S&W is better than what you could have ended up with. Check the EE boards for what people have for sale. What should you do with it? Go shoot the piss out of it. Figure out what role you will use it for and go from there. The search function will be very helpful, use it. Congrats on the boomstick.

I concur!

[Sry0fcr]

completely stock right now just like in the pic. Ill let yall decide what I put on it and post pics as I go

Wtf is this horseshit? You're going to let strangers on the internet set up your gun just so you can post pics and get our approval? Pull your head out Devil Dog.


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[Devildog1988]

Dont flatter yourself princess, I though it would be cool to do. Ive certainly done enought in my life to keep my self esteem high enough to keep myself from wanting your approval on an internet forum. If you had to absolutely tell me how you feel you could of pmed me instead of emberassing yourself on here.

[loganp0916]

I think you should go shoot a bunch stuff, then decide what you need, and then read reviews and other threads here to help figure out what specific items you want.

I can't say what you should do to your rifle. It's ultimately your decision and you may not need/want/like things I would get.

[Endur]

If I had that I would keep it some what simple. Get a low pro gas block, free float rail, troy hk battle sights, magpul str stock (when they release it), magpul miad grip, moe trigger guard, bad ambi selector, troy ambi mag release, magpul bad lever, tango down foregrip or magpul afg2 and pretty much it. Keep it all black and iron sights.

[loganp0916]

Right away I would probably get a light and sling. I think that's it.

I would hold off on an optic so I could think about it and try some, etc. same with the stock, rail, ambi safety, trigger, etc. Shoot the rifle, if you decide you don't like the those, then go buy new.

[TehLlama]

Lube it, clean it, shoot it. Then follow the advice below.

Right away I would probably get a light and sling. I think that's it.

I would hold off on an optic so I could think about it and try some, etc. same with the stock, rail, ambi safety, trigger, etc. Shoot the rifle, if you decide you don't like the those, then go buy new.

The important part is going to be figuring out what this (or it's replacement) is going to be used for, and what ratio works for you in terms of cost, weight, accuracy, and capability.

Keep in mind that unless you're buying only parts you will find yourself keeping, the moment you buy something sight unseen and dislike it, lose money in the process of reselling it - you might be better off already having started all over (e.g. Colt 6720 w/ 12.0FSP handguard, CTR stock and MOE Grip) with a general purpose rifle.


If anything, I'd go look around among some of the recent completed build threads for ideas, scrounge through the picture thread once you've figured out an intended purpose, and also outline a rough budget of what you're willing to spend on this ridiculousness (since that's going to be the real limitation anyway).

Even at modest E3 income, I would have been money ahead going only with top shelf stuff from the start; which is why the 'start over' suggestion is so prevalent.