Just dropped the M&P10 at a gunsmith...

[Veeper]

So far the thing has been fantastic. I figure now it's time to give her a few upgrades.

- BCM Low profile gas block
- MI DPMS KeyMod rail
- AAC 51T
- ALG QMS

I suppose I could have done the flash hider and trigger myself, but I figured as long as they have it apart, why not.

I'll post a few pictures when it's done. Good times!


EDIT - Forgot to add that I asked them to look at the size of the gas port on the barrel as well. I want to make sure it's sized properly. That seems to be a theme with adding a low-profile gas block to the M&P 10.

 

[macliver]

Looking forward to hearing what they have to say about the gas port and seeing the pics!

Also, can you clarify which trigger you went with and if there is a link to it so I can research it? Thanks.

Mac

 

[Veeper]

Sure! This is the trigger I went with.

http://algdefense.com/quality-mil-spec-trigger-qms.html

I usually default to their ACT model, but my LGS was out so I nabbed the QMS instead. Great triggers at a great value.

 

[macliver]

Sure! This is the trigger I went with.

Quality Mil-Spec Trigger (QMS)

I usually default to their ACT model, but my LGS was out so I nabbed the QMS instead. Great triggers at a great value.

Thanks!
Mac

 

[Veeper]

No problem. Here's some further reading:

Gear Review: ALG Defense Quality Mil-Spec (QMS) Trigger | The Truth About Guns

 

[Veeper]

She's finally home from the smith. Hopefully I'll get it out this weekend. Here it is with the Vortex Viper installed. The ALG trigger is very smooth with a crisp break. Love, love, love ALG triggers.

 

[CcoTexas]

How does the rail fit? Does it move or is it solid? New to the s&w and have read on every other rail except this one. Seems like it is the lightest also. Im going to use my 10 for hunting so weight is an issue.

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[Veeper]

The rail is great. Very solid construction, and a very tight mating with the upper receiver. The rail lines up perfectly (on mine anyway). I like the QD points, and all of vents/keymod holes for cooling, weight savings, etc.

I picked this one because of the issues I've read of not just the Troy tubes, but also the company itself. I simply will not patronize them.

There didn't seem to be any other viable options for what I was looking for. I do like the fact that, on their website, Midwest Industries is using an M&P10 image to advertise a DPMS grip, with regards to the photos.

Hope this helps.

 

[CcoTexas]

Thats what I needed to know. I will be ordering the 15" version today. As well as there lp gas block. Thanks for the info

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[MitMit]

Did your gunsmith have to do anything special with the gas block?
Nice gun!

 

[Veeper]

No he said it looked fine for a 308/7.62, whatever that means. Time will tell though. Still haven't been out with it. Family busyness.

 

[macliver]

Veep,

Is that a 12" or 15" hand guard? Thanks.

Mac

 

[Veeper]

12" version. I considered the 15" version but wanted to keep weight away from the end of the barrel, and if I can find someone to do it cheaply, I might have the barrel cut down a bit.

EDIT - I should have corrected the photo before I posted it. If you'll notice, the AR (pinned 14.5) is fully extended while the M&P10 is collapsed. I should have collapsed the AR or extended the M&P. Ah well. Apologies.

 

[macliver]

12" version. I considered the 15" version but wanted to keep weight away from the end of the barrel, and if I can find someone to do it cheaply, I might have the barrel cut down a bit.

EDIT - I should have corrected the photo before I posted it. If you'll notice, the AR (pinned 14.5) is fully extended while the M&P10 is collapsed. I should have collapsed the AR or extended the M&P. Ah well. Apologies.

It's all good. Thanks. When I get my 14.5" back from ADCO, I'll post a pic. We have very similar tastes.

 

[Palmetto-Pride]

Did your gunsmith have to do anything special with the gas block?
Nice gun!

I replaced my gas block with a YHM low profile gas block and I caught hell driving out the gas tube roll pin I couldn't get it to budge (no its not tapered) I broke 3 punches and ended up using a grinder with cutting wheel and very carefully cut the old gas block off the gas tube. Caution the gas tube on the M&P10 is proprietary......it is longer than a mid length, but shorter than a rifle length gas tube you can only get one through S&W and they aren't in a hurry to ship it.

 

[MistWolf]

Drilling usually works for removing stubborn pins without damaging the other parts

 

[rootbrain]

Thanks!
Mac

I use the ALG ACT trigger in both my Colt LE-6920 and DPMS lr308. Best COMBAT trigger for the money.

Rootbrain

 

[Veeper]

I use the ALG ACT trigger in both my Colt LE-6920 and DPMS lr308. Best COMBAT trigger for the money.

Rootbrain

I have an ACT for the BCM ELW-F I'm currently building. Love it.