Is the S&W M&P 15 Sport a good gun?

Is the S&W M&P 15 Sport a good gun?

Conclusion. If you’re looking for a functional, well made, reliable rifle that will leave enough cash in your account for lots of ammo and a sling — the M&P Sport II is absolutely a rifle you should consider. Ergonomics, accuracy, and reliability are good for the price and you can always upgrade.

Is S&W mp15 sport mil spec?

Is the M&P 15 a mil spec? Yes the buffer tube is mil-spec.

How long is a M&P Sport 2?

Overall Length: 35″ to 32″ Stock: 6 Position Telescopic. Finish: Matte Black. Overall weight: 6.45 lbs.

Is the M&P 15 an assault weapon?

AR-15-style rifles are NOT “assault weapons” or “assault rifles.” An assault rifle is fully automatic, a machine gun. Automatic firearms have been severely restricted from civilian ownership since 1934. If someone calls an AR-15-style rifle an “assault weapon,” then they’ve been duped by an agenda.

Is the Smith and Wesson M&P 15 an assault weapon?

Smith & Wesson introduced its M&P15 rifle in 2006. It was the first of a highly profitable line of semiautomatic assault rifles that the company aggressively markets to civilians.

Is it better to shoot 223 in a 5.56 chamber?

In summary: . 223 Remington ammunition may be shot safely in either a . 223 Remington or a 5.56mm chamber. However, you should only shoot 5.56mm ammunition in a rifle with a 5.56mm chamber or you are risking a potentially catastrophic (and dangerous) incident.

How reliable is the M&P15 sport?

The M&P15 Sport will likely live out its days in a case or safe, with semi-regular forays to the range or the woods. To check out the rifle’s reliability, I ran the rifle for a week out at Gunsite Academy in Paulden, Arizona.

What is the rifling on the M&P15 sport?

The M&P15 Sport’s barrel also incorporates 5R rifling, an innovation Smith added after they acquired Thompson Center Arms. The M&P15’s 5R rifling is a 1/8” “gain twist.” The twist starts longer and tightens to 1/8” towards the end of the barrel. In theory, the bullet stabilizes before fully engaging the rifling.

How does the M&P 15-22 Sport compare to its counterparts?

The M&P 15-22 Sport looks very similar to its larger caliber counterpart, the M&P 15. Unboxing the 15-22, I found a neatly packaged soft rifle case, three 25-round magazines, and the gun. Unlike other .22 LR AR options I’ve shot, the M&P 15-22 does not look or feel cheap, despite having a polymer upper and lower.

What is the forward assist on the M&P15 sport?

The forward assist (err . . . forward “scallop”) on the M&P15 Sport is a throwback to the rifle’s original design. The cylindrical slap-assist found on most other black rifles is no-where to be seen on the M&P15 Sport.