S&W M&P 15OR-MOE

dezmick · #1 01-10-2011, 01:58 AM

I saw this gun on Cabela's website, but it is not even on the S&W site does it really exist?
Cabela's: Smith & Wesson M&P15 Semiautomatic Rifles Zoom

christcorp · #2 01-10-2011, 02:15 AM

It definitely exists. I believe that it may just not be the model offered by S&W any longer. It's the MOE, just without the sights. Here's a link on this forum of a poster with that particular gun, asking questions about a problem.

http://smith-wessonforum.com/smith-w...ing-stuck.html

I think S&W just doesn't offer it any longer. But if you take an existing MOE; minus the fixed sights; you have an OR-MOE.

MPDC · #3 01-10-2011, 12:35 PM

Careful, the OR versions have a same plane gas block instead of the front sight. The regular MOE has a tall front sight/gasblock combo.

kcguns · #4 02-20-2011, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by MPDC

Careful, the OR versions have a same plane gas block instead of the front sight. The regular MOE has a tall front sight/gasblock combo.

Thanks for the info, but would you mind explaining what could be a problem if that is what you meant. I was looking at this exact model today and I liked because of the looks and feel, but mechanically I don't have a clue. Is this a rifle I should buy?
Thanks, I'm totally new to AR's and the Smith's have turned me on and I need help!
Scott

Dragon88 · #5 02-20-2011, 11:00 PM

With the low profile railed gas block, you can put a flip sight on there and fold it out of the way when you aren't using it. This is a great option when you are using a red dot or scope, as most people do. With the more traditional front sight gas block on the lower rifle, it is always up and in the way. Not an issue when using irons, but it can be an annoyance when using a red dot. And an actual issue when using a scope.

Personally I would go with the low profile railed gas block, it gives you the most options and just looks better IMO.

MPDC · #6 02-21-2011, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Dragon88

With the low profile railed gas block, you can put a flip sight on there and fold it out of the way when you aren't using it. This is a great option when you are using a red dot or scope, as most people do. With the more traditional front sight gas block on the lower rifle, it is always up and in the way. Not an issue when using irons, but it can be an annoyance when using a red dot. And an actual issue when using a scope.

Personally I would go with the low profile railed gas block, it gives you the most options and just looks better IMO.

True but the terminology, "Low profile", can be misleading in this case. The std. MOE model has a gasblock/front sight combination as on a std. M4 type carbine. The OR version has a "same plane "(as the top rail) gas block which accepts normal height front folding sights. After market, "low profile" gasblocks are actually lower and require front sights with a taller base to align with rear BUIS.

kcguns · #7 02-21-2011, 10:02 PM

Thank you. So it's the same rifle as the M&P 15OR but with magpul accessories.
in other words I could buy this 15OR for 799.00 and have 200 bucks to mod it how I want?
S&W M&P 15OR .223 Carbine 16" $799.00 SHIPS FREE
Thank again for helping the helpless

dezmick · #8 02-22-2011, 12:35 AM

i am going to end up doing the same thing.