Smith & Wesson M&P AR15
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I have two of them. An M&P15OR and an M&P15PS.
I've had nothing but good experiences with both of them. They protest a bit if they get dry, but haven't had any problems otherwise. I shoot 55gr Federal mostly, but have put a few boxes of various rounds through them also.
What exactly are you wanting to know?
I've had nothing but good experiences with both of them. They protest a bit if they get dry, but haven't had any problems otherwise. I shoot 55gr Federal mostly, but have put a few boxes of various rounds through them also.
What exactly are you wanting to know?
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Owned one. Excellent fit and finish, you get a quality rifle in all regards. Even better performance. 2000+ rounds of pmc 223 fired through Pmags with zero issues. If AR's are considered unreliable, Smith smashed that notion for me.
Should not have sold it, getting the MOE version when funds permit.
Should not have sold it, getting the MOE version when funds permit.
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Was doing the typical 'window shopping' and got to check 2 out. One had the 4 rail front on it and I've seen some pretty funny pics on other AR threads of overkill regarding add ons. Made me wonder what a person puts on all for rails.
But mainly since I'm waiting for my new M&P9 w/ crimson laser grip to be mine I was wondering why not get her a little sister. The why not was I gotta check things out with my brain/think tank.
Saw another AR that I had no reference for at all - Olympic? Asked the salesman about it and all he could say was they start in the 700's. Liked the M&P better. With so many folks makin AR's now it is hard to keep things straight.
But mainly since I'm waiting for my new M&P9 w/ crimson laser grip to be mine I was wondering why not get her a little sister. The why not was I gotta check things out with my brain/think tank.
Saw another AR that I had no reference for at all - Olympic? Asked the salesman about it and all he could say was they start in the 700's. Liked the M&P better. With so many folks makin AR's now it is hard to keep things straight.
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Now you've opened up a huge can of worms. Fanboys and Haters will soon be here praising one platform while bashing the other.
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http://www.palmettostatearmory.com/1724.php
Man, that is a hell of a price! Especially for a piston system!At that price you better believe the M&P 15 is a great rifle! But, S&W is not quite as good as an LMT, DD, BCM, and Colt, but a little better than a Stag, RRA, and BM. I would go for it. In fact if I did not just buy a new stag a few weeks ago I would be picky up a S&W from palmettostate!
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Heh I don't know anyone licensed with an FFL who wouldn't charge me for the service! Local store has http://www.palmettostatearmory.com/1723.php for $1199 right now.
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It is a solid, mid-tier rifle.
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I've owned several AR's over the years, DPMS, Bushmaster etc. Last year I picked up a S&W MP15P. The DPMS and Bushy are good solid AR's, yet when it came time to thin the AR herd they went way. I kept the S&W. I like the piston design over the direct gas impingment design and S&W makes a superb Piston AR. They are spendy...
Sorry to open this can of worms, but I'm on the fence about the what to do about the gas vs. piston also. Just thought I'd pass on what might be a good deal.
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Long as they are respectful to each other when they come it'll be just fine.
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Here's a lengthy thread with many opinionated answers on pistons vs direct impingement.
http://www.survivalistboards.com/showthread.php?t=126277&highlight=piston+ar
http://www.survivalistboards.com/showthread.php?t=126277&highlight=piston+ar
As far as piston vs. DI - either can work and either can fail, it depends on the initial quality and how you maintain them. Myself, I have two DI ARs, both built up from stripped lowers (one S&W) and see no need for the extra expense and non-standardization of the various piston designs.
Anyway, that's up to you and what your research says to you. In general S&W makes a quality AR and you could do a lot worse. If the price is right then buy with confidence.
Anyway, that's up to you and what your research says to you. In general S&W makes a quality AR and you could do a lot worse. If the price is right then buy with confidence.
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I have a M&P 15 150r bought it about a year ago and i've had no problems at all. I've shot a lot of federal, tula, wolf, and hornady no problems with any.
My S&W M&P 15R works great, I bought it back when .223 was hard to get.
This one shoots 5.45x39.
I have a scope on it now, but that is because of my eyes not the gun.
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A local shop had those really cheap a while back. I wish I'd grabbed one.My S&W M&P 15R works great, I bought it back when .223 was hard to get.
This one shoots 5.45x39.
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I have a scope on it now, but that is because of my eyes not the gun.
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