Smith & Wesson M&P15
First AR-15 · Casual range use · General plinking
| Manufacturer | Smith & Wesson |
|---|---|
| Category | Rifles |
| Caliber | 5.56 NATO / .223 Remington |
| Action | Semi-automatic (direct impingement) |
| Barrel length | 16.0 in |
| Capacity | 30+1 |
| Weight | 6.5 lb |
| Introduced | 2006 |
About the Smith & Wesson M&P15
The Smith & Wesson M&P15 is the company's direct-impingement carbine built on the standard AR-15 pattern, typically pairing a 16-inch barrel with a six-position collapsible stock. It arrived during the post-2008 expansion and became one of the first widely stocked ARs in big-box retail. Barrels commonly run a 1:9 twist, which stabilizes the 55- to 62-grain practice ammunition most owners shoot. Depending on the year, the rifle ships with a carry handle or a flat-top rail, and it accepts any standard AR accessory. It is a value-oriented entry that still holds mil-spec dimensions.
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