I just ordered an x, picking it up this weekend at gunshow, i payed $1000 for it. is this a good deal or am i a sucker. i kind of already have buyers remorse and wish i i would have spent the extra 200 for the t. i am wanting to set it up for coyote hunting, new hobby, never been, any and all suggestions will be appreciated.
First post by the way, i have been viewing this forum for awhile now. i have had the 15-22 for about a year now and couldnt resist the 15(.223-5.56) no more.
I just ordered an x, picking it up this weekend at gunshow, i payed $1000 for it. is this a good deal or am i a sucker. i kind of already have buyers remorse and wish i i would have spent the extra 200 for the t. i am wanting to set it up for coyote hunting, new hobby, never been, any and all suggestions will be appreciated.
First post by the way, i have been viewing this forum for awhile now. i have had the 15-22 for about a year now and couldnt resist the 15(.223-5.56) no more.
You did OK, assuming it is the old style with chrome lined bbl. and good sights and rail.
Will that work with the "bigass" gas block of the OR model?
Yes, works perfectly on my OR model. Took about two minutes to put on, very easy to do. The gas block doesn't enter into it, the primary arms handguard replaces the stock M&P handguard directly.
Yes, works perfectly on my OR model. Took about two minutes to put on, very easy to do. The gas block doesn't enter into it, the primary arms handguard replaces the stock M&P handguard directly.
Beautiful, thats just what I'm in the market for... I'll look into it!
i have only seen one type of x which is with chromed barrel and troy quad rail handguard and troy back sight, is there another x that i havent seen? also how do i tell how old the gun is? it is brand new in box never opened, and any other hints of what to look for when buying a new gun
i have only seen one type of x which is with chromed barrel and troy quad rail handguard and troy back sight, is there another x that i havent seen? also how do i tell how old the gun is? it is brand new in box never opened, and any other hints of what to look for when buying a new gun
The link I posted indicates that the quad rail is a recent addition. As far as new, a reputable FFL dealer just about guarantees that but it may be new, "old stock". I believe the rail shown is a drop in, rather than a free float. That would be fine with me but you may have wanted a free float. The new "T" model is a definite downgrade from the original but the 'X" appears upgraded in the spec sheet.
i guess what im saying is that there is only one kinda of x, previous models that didnt have quadrail wouldnt be considered an x, the link u posted was from 07. so all of the x's are the same, there are two models of the T though, one with troy sights(1900) and one with melonite barrel and magpul sights(1500)
i guess what im saying is that there is only one kinda of x, previous models that didnt have quadrail wouldnt be considered an x, the link u posted was from 07. so all of the x's are the same, there are two models of the T though, one with troy sights(1900) and one with melonite barrel and magpul sights(1500)
Nope, the link was current and the change is an overlay in red to signal an upgrade. It can be accessed by going to the site, clicking on the X model and then clicking on the spec sheet. It was originally posted in 07 but it is the current specs. It is very possible you may find an in stock version without the new handguard but STILL an X, just an earlier version. You can tell which it is by just looking at it.
OK, the red overlay in the PDF file indicated to me that it was an upgrade since it clearly says, "new tactical rail drop in handguard" as if it was a later addition. IF you know that not to be the case, fine.
In any event, I think you will find an M&P 15 a very high quality rifle and be happy with it.
I have BATF paperwork stating that it is not a flash suppressor so its perfectly legal. I would not put myself at
risk of getting a 3K rifle confiscated.
Here is the link to the BATF letter stating its legal.
Thanks for your concern!!
I bought an M & P 15FT recently. I'm a Mass resident and my rifle has no suppressor/brake. Can you tell me where in Ma you got your suppressor and who installed it?
Sorry, I assumed you ordered it earlier than that.
Lol!
It came in the mail today... install took about 5 minutes even without a grip tool!
I like it so far, just waiting for a few more things to arrive, and then I'll be able to put it through its paces!
I can never leave anything "stock" sooooo...
Just a week old...
I forgot to order the front sight... so i just ordered one today! My Optics should be in tomorrow... I'll post up a better pic when they both arrive
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Still have crappy cell pics... but oh well!!!
Got the Optics, front sight, ladder rail covers and case... still waitin for my DD 1'oclock sight mount to arrive, so I can mount the rapidfireII in a more suitable position!
Here's my M&P family. I built the AR. It turned out really nice, and went through many change's. But I'm sure you all know what that's like. Unfortunately I had to sell it. I am seriously thinking about building another one though.
GSG-5 (with chinese "FACOG" and tactical airsoft front stock,), S&W M&P 15i (brand new unused, 17" barrel, used G3 sling), Arsenal SAR-M1 (with AK-74 muzzle brake drilled for 7.62x39 and wood laminate stocks).
OR model with Nikon M-223 1-4X20 "Point Blank" reticle.
Replaced my Vortex red/green Strikefire because it was weak in bright sunlight. Fine early or late afternoon but difficult to see in bright light. The red only model is said to be better.
Anyway, love this optic , beautiful glass and very smooth operation.
I updated a few parts. I promised I wouldn't go crazy. I like it the way it is. I have a Yankee Hill folding front sight; UTC fixed adjustable elevation/windage rear sight. A1optic 42mm red dot, with a 2x multiplier on it. On went to Sports Authority and bought a Picatinny rail for a Marlin 336 ($6) an 4 of the holes match up perfectly on my bottom hand guard. I mounted that, and then added a T-handle and front laser sight. Everything else is stock, and that's the way i plan on keeping it. Oh; I did replace the stock buffer with an ST-T2 buffer. It smoothed out the recoil, ejection, and feeding. There weren't any real issues with the original buffer; just wanted to smooth it out a little. Anyway; I've only had it shy of 3 months. (Bought it for christmas). I've only been able to get about 800 rounds through it til now. But the damn thing will shoot anything. I shoot mostly 4 different steel case ammunitions. Never a problem.
M&P 15 OR w/Troy BUIS, Troy MRF-C FF 7" rail, Nikon M-223 1-4X20 scope and mount, Tango Down large pistol grip and Spikes ST-2T buffer and std. GI sling.
I liked the OR platform enough to buy three of them, CDNN had a deal and I pounced, each gun came with stock and railed handguards, lasers, and rail sights, plus the coupon for five P-Mags each. They've all gone through several iterations, here are some of them!
At the moment my favorite looks like this, but it may change tomorrow!
I've got a whole box of parts for them........it really is like Barbie for men!
Nuthin' fancy here (no light box, great camera, expensive gun) . . .
But here's my new M&P15OR, already updated with the new, recently released Magpul MOE handguards. These make an amazing difference in the handling of the carbine . . . more like the original triangular M16 handguards.
These truly have a more triangular shape to them (hard to show), that lays in the hand much better. You can mount accessory rails on the sides and bottom too for lights, straps, mono grip/bipods, etc.
Naturally, it works well with the A2 type front sight, but also works great with the tall gas block on the front of the S&W M&P15OR too, I'm very glad to say!
Naturally, this new carbine is a work in progress. I imagine backup flip-up front and rear sights are next, along with a different grip.
Suggestions on front sight? It rests on the taller gas block than many AR15s have, so I've got to keep that in mind.
T.
I have an M&P15 OR that I just converted to a M&P15T by removing the handguard & replacing the gas block with the low profile one from Troy.
Before I made that conversion I bought the Troy folding front sight and it lined up perfectly because the gas block rail on the OR is exactly even with the top rail on the upper.
Here's my M&P-15 ORC in my preferred pseudo-scout format...my AR's are used mostly for plinking at the range and for quick shots on scurrying varmints on the ranch. Nothing fancy, just a Leupold 2.5x28mm IER scope (on a YHM 6" extended rail and the Colt/B-square 1-piece mount) and a Surefire G2/KX4 flashlight.
I do also like being able to use and practice with my irons without removing the scope with this setup.
Unfortunately I had to sell it. I am seriously thinking about building another one though. 
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