Smith and Wesson M&P 15 PS

[slowkota]

I was looking at one today at the shop...

Anybody have any experiance with this particular model M&P15?
Would you recommend it for a first time AR buyer? (me!)

Just lookin for reviews... positive or negative!

Thanks,
Chris

 

[Strangedays]

Re: Smith and Wesson M&P 15 PS

I had a M&P 15T and loved it. Shot great groups out of the box and never failed on me once. I would say they are great for a first time buyer. The only reason I sold mine was to fund another build of my own.

 

[slowkota]

Re: Smith and Wesson M&P 15 PS

Do you know if they have a Mil-spec buffer tube or not?

I went ahead and bought the rifle... but the BATF put a hold on my background check, so I won't be able to get my paws on it for a few days!

But I figured that'd give me some time to get some furniture, ammo, mags, a dot sight and irons online... but I'm not sure whether its a commercial (which I'd suspect) or Mil-spec buffer tube (for a new stock)

 

[Strangedays]

Re: Smith and Wesson M&P 15 PS

Its a mil spec built gun. Everything is mil-spec even the buffer tube.

 

[slowkota]

Re: Smith and Wesson M&P 15 PS

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: strangedays</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Its a mil spec built gun. Everything is mil-spec even the buffer tube. </div></div>

Niiice

Goddammit... I don't even have the gun in my posession yet, and its already about to get the "barbie doll" treatment!

 

[GGGN]

Re: Smith and Wesson M&P 15 PS

Never had a prob. with mine.

 

[paraman1]

Re: Smith and Wesson M&P 15 PS

I am guessing everything about it is Mil-spec except for the piston system

The fact that there is no set standard for piston AR's is the reason I don't have one . I think it is better system than DI AR's but when they break you have to go back to the manufacturer to get replacement parts .

 

[mackdrvr]

Re: Smith and Wesson M&P 15 PS

S&W AR's are good to go.

 

[toadbrown]

Re: Smith and Wesson M&P 15 PS

+1 For the M&P! I have the 15t and love it.

 

[Strangedays]

Re: Smith and Wesson M&P 15 PS

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Michael N</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I am guessing everything about it is Mil-spec except for the piston system

The fact that there is no set standard for piston AR's is the reason I don't have one . I think it is better system than DI AR's but when they break you have to go back to the manufacturer to get replacement parts . </div></div>
Sorry I missed the Piston part in the thread title. So everything but the piston like Mike pointed out

 

[map_it]

Re: Smith and Wesson M&P 15 PS

Just got one today.....great setup.....

 

[ROCKRIVER308]

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I have the standard M&P15 and it has been incredible. Put an acog on top of it and have produced some great groups out to 200 yards with it. Never a single failure of any kind.

 

[tango0202]

Re: Smith and Wesson M&P 15 PS

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mackdrvr</div><div class="ubbcode-body">S&W AR's are good to go. </div></div>

+1 to this! My buddy has a M&P 15T and its a great shooting gun! I would say it will be a great first time buyers gun. Should be a positive experience...welcome to the addiction! Especially true if your first rifle is a nice reliable shooter!