Thanks for the replies!
@gigag04 - I already have a couple of .22s, the M&P 15-22 would already be in my arsenal otherwise.
@TAM - Yes, if it was my primary HD weapon, the FA would be of more concern.
After mulling it over for a couple of days, I think it is time to bite the bullet and start ordering parts and tools.
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- Sun Jul 10, 2011 9:40 pm
- Forum: Rifles & Shotguns
- Topic: S&W M&P 15 Sport
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- Fri Jul 08, 2011 4:25 pm
- Forum: Rifles & Shotguns
- Topic: S&W M&P 15 Sport
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S&W M&P 15 Sport
I did a forum search and could not find anything here about this rifle.
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My son has given me the AR15 bug and while I would like to build my own I really do not want to invest in a couple hundred dollars worth of tools at this time.
I saw this rifle in a local store and tried to do a bit of research on it. The crowd over at AR15.com have mixed reviews mainly over the lack of a forward assist. In the thousands of rounds I have put through various AR15/16 I have never used the FA. While I understand its function, I view it as a carryover from the early M16s. (What do I know I could be wrong.) The lack of a dust cover is a very minor concern but I am not planning on carrying it through the sandbox. I believe the 1:8 barrel will allow me a better range of ammo options.
My use for this rifle would be mostly plinking. There may be an occasion for varmint elimination but I have not seen a coyote in a while around here. The racoons are on the increase but I prefer to trap them for elimination as they are up past by bedtime. I may use also use it as a truck gun and put my Model 94 away.
Thoughts? THANKS!
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My son has given me the AR15 bug and while I would like to build my own I really do not want to invest in a couple hundred dollars worth of tools at this time.
I saw this rifle in a local store and tried to do a bit of research on it. The crowd over at AR15.com have mixed reviews mainly over the lack of a forward assist. In the thousands of rounds I have put through various AR15/16 I have never used the FA. While I understand its function, I view it as a carryover from the early M16s. (What do I know I could be wrong.) The lack of a dust cover is a very minor concern but I am not planning on carrying it through the sandbox. I believe the 1:8 barrel will allow me a better range of ammo options.
My use for this rifle would be mostly plinking. There may be an occasion for varmint elimination but I have not seen a coyote in a while around here. The racoons are on the increase but I prefer to trap them for elimination as they are up past by bedtime. I may use also use it as a truck gun and put my Model 94 away.
Thoughts? THANKS!