Does Smith & Wesson make a good AR15?
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hardluk1
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Noticed a earlier post where some smithy or gun shop bump said SW is lieing about a CL bore when they do offer it in some of there models shows just how foolish that person view and knowledge of a product really is.
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I took my business elsewhere, and put a S&W M&P15A on layaway.
Its a bit overpriced, but I'm not waiting this one out, and taking a chance.
I am paying $1059 for the gun.
No one local, or any of the places I do business with online had a better model, or the Colt even in stock.
I seen the last price on one on Buds was $10 more or less.
Since its a later model, should be completely in-house S&W parts...good to go.
Its a bit overpriced, but I'm not waiting this one out, and taking a chance.
I am paying $1059 for the gun.
No one local, or any of the places I do business with online had a better model, or the Colt even in stock.
I seen the last price on one on Buds was $10 more or less.
Since its a later model, should be completely in-house S&W parts...good to go.
CharlieDeltaJuliet
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You will love it.... M&P 15's are great rifles. I love mine. I recently bought an Hk AR, but the S&W is still my everyday shooter...
Yeah, it felt smooth. I don't expect it to be a 600 yard match winner, just a good looking, fun shooting, more accurate than the AK is all I'm askin for.. I like workhorses.
The competition shoots around me are all bird shot and .22 so..
I'll hopefully be able to afford to get it by Friday.. though I have 90 days..
Certaindeaf
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Exactly. I guess that's the end of these kinds of threads for a while. People will have to just settle on what they can get, if anything at any price.
CharlieDeltaJuliet
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I even will go so far as S&W makes a better AR than most other mid tier AR's. I think the fit and finish is second to none. I am a huge fan of the M&P15... You will have to post up some photos when you can.
Will do my man. Thanks. I'll probably ask a few AR n00b questions when I get it and post it up too.
Is it ok to post naked pictures? As in, the gun doesn't have optics.. flat-top.
It has a solid front post, and a removable rear flip up sight (can't recall the brand, but was real nice) is that clothed enough?
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CharlieDeltaJuliet
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Probably a Troy sight. Please if I can help feel free to ask anything. Shoot me a message. Hey man, no optic is just a "clean look". Post those photos, when you get it. Trust me, we all had questions about firearms. Don't be afraid to ask. Trust me on this, S&W made these to last...
FrankCastleThePunisher
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Took my new M&P Sport to the range this past weekend and shot it for first time with a Leupold VX-R 2x7x33 mm scope and it is a tack driver. Very pleased with performance and accuracy. No hicups with 90 rounds shot. I love the new scope for the AR platform. The Sport is a great gun for the price.
Yeah, thats it, a Troy flip up sight. I will post those pics, and I will send you a message. Thanks for reaching out to me. The AR is a new platform to me. I grew up with revolvers and lever guns, bolt actions. When my grandpa passed away in 2001, we got our first semi-auto! I did my SAIGA 7.62x39 conversion and became quite the AK techie.. by asking questions, and taking her apart. Hoping to learn the same level of competence and knowledge with the AR platform, but it is a whole different beast with different jargon, tools, and tech.
I appreciate the support.
Cool man, glad you like it. I didn't buy the sport, nor did I intend to, I got the 15A model.. its discontinued, but basically like the OR model, with a fixed front sight, and a flip up rear sight.
If they do the lower priced version so well (and I keep hearing good things about that sport you got).... one can only conclude as you go up the ladder, the steps are quality.
Old Dog
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Heh, the 15A is the one I picked up. Has been 100% reliable and it's accurate. The Troy rear sight is excellent -- much better than the MAGPUL MBUIS that came on my LE-6920-MP.
Good choice for an entry-level AR in my opinion.
Good choice for an entry-level AR in my opinion.
At $1000, and with its features.. wouldn't you call it more of a mid-tier than entry level?
Entry level to me is like DPMS, Core15, Black ops tactical etc.. with Windham being the start of the "mid-tier"..
Am I right or wrong?
Old Dog
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Yeah, you're right ... and you're wrong -- it's your entry into the AR world! Indeed, though, a much better choice than DPMS, Oly, (probably the new Bushmasters) and many others ...
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