New S&W M&P15 Sport

[Clay]

Product: Model M&P15 Sportâ„¢

Introduced @ SHOT.

msrp $709

 

[shooter521]

Saw these at the show; pre-ordered several.

Prediction: this gun is going to turn the budget AR segment on its ear.

 

[Ogre]

Saw these at the show; pre-ordered several.

Prediction: this gun is going to turn the budget AR segment on its ear.

By that, do you mean that the competition will be lowering their prices in the low end segment, just to compete?

 

[Clay]

I bet he does!

Only thing I dont like is no chrome lined barrel, at least its not listed. Other than that, the price combined with S&W warranty is a WIN WIN WIN!

 

[strahd71]

i thought the S&W's were supposed to be not so great?

jake

 

[strahd71]

ok on second thought i have a question. how are these different than the rest of the AR's on the market? what does "sport" mean?

thanks

jake

 

[dave29]

i thought the S&W's were supposed to be not so great?

jake

I'm not sure why you would think that, they make fine AR-15's.

 

[strahd71]

seems like i read on here on one of the many lists that categorizes the best AR's that they were pretty low and considered a range gun even.

if i am mistaken please forgive me

jake

 

[nipprdog]

ok on second thought i have a question. how are these different than the rest of the AR's on the market?

From a quick visual, no dust cover or forward assist.

If it were me, I'd spend an exrtra $90 and get the mil-spec Spikes M4 LE for $799.

 

[Clay]

if i am mistaken please forgive me

jake

Your forgiven

 

[Clay]

From a quick visual, no dust cover or forward assist.

If it were me, I'd spend an exrtra $90 and get the mil-spec Spikes M4 LE for $799.

the price listed is MSRP, I bet actual sale price will be most like $650ish, making the difference like $150.

 

[strahd71]

is the dust cover and forward assist a big dea?

sorry for all the questions i'm trying to learn

jake

 

[esrice]

Jake-- the S&W M&P-15 has generally been ranked very well-- kind of above your standard commercial guns and just under your boutique manufacturers. Pat Rogers of EAG Tactical had some very positive reviews based on his T&E guns.

The dust cover and forward assist do serve a purpose, although their importance and necessity is widely debated. For most shooters, especially ones on a budget, this rifle will work well.

I hope this pulls prices down market wide.

 

[U.S. Patriot]

I'm getting a decent tax return back, that interest me. I can do without the forward assist and dust cover. For me it would just be a range gun. My AK would be my go to gun in a SHTF situation.

 

[TheDude]

I had an early Stag-made M&P15 and it was a good gun. Dont know how they are now though.

 

[shooter521]

By that, do you mean that the competition will be lowering their prices in the low end segment, just to compete?

By that, I mean companies like DPMS, Oly, Del-Ton, etc are going to be feeling some serious heat. Whether they choose to keep their pricing the same and improve quality/add features, lower their pricing, or just stand there and take the economic hit, remains to be seen. The first two options would be good for the consumer, while the last could lead to a narrowing of the AR gene pool, which might not be a bad thing either.

Only thing I dont like is no chrome lined barrel, at least its not listed.

I believe the barrels are Melonited inside and out, which is basically the same treatment given to the Bushmaster ACR (and Glocks!). I wouldn't feel bad about that at all.

 

[Fenway]

I think shooter mentioned Bradis is going to be a Spikes dealer as well. Might be able to check both blasters mentioned in this thread out in person soon!

 

[RobbLG]

Hmmm... I had been looking at the m& p 15 to use this Nation's Finest - Smith & Wesson... another $100 off would make this very cheap...

 

[nipprdog]

By that, I mean companies like DPMS, Oly, Del-Ton, etc are going to be feeling some serious heat.

FWIW, I've read many good things about the S&W ARs.

But my LGS sells stripped lowers for $99.

Add a DT kit with forward assist, dust cover, and chrome lined chamber and barrell for
$510.

I commend S&W for their efforts, but I would rather buy a complete AR for the price.

 

[nipprdog]

I think shooter mentioned Bradis is going to be a Spikes dealer as well.

Good for us.

Spikes has 2 of the best deals going right now;

ST-15 M4 LE Carbine [STR5025-M4S] - $799.95 : Spikes Tactical

ST-15 Mid-Length LE Carbine [STR5035-MLS] - $809.95 : Spikes Tactical