Does anyone own the M&P15 Sport?

[CrustyShellback]

I own one, but It is not much of a Sport as of today. Speaking for myself you might find that out if and when you get one. As for a AR it is well worth the money, I could not be happier with mine. If you do decide to buy one welcome to the Sport family.

Nice rifle.

The best gun, is the gun you own, know and setup the way you like. Within reason, of course. We all know there's tactical and tacticool. Though, being a Mini-14 owner and lover, I'm sure I'll take a ding around here, on that front.

Oh, I also bought the Sport, for a HD setup. It's the perfect little carbine, for the home owner/renter. Very lightweight, reliable, accurate. You can throw a light and/or laser on there and confidently know, you're well-armed. My personal preference is my Remington 870. That's what I primarily trained with, ship's security and Visit, Board, Search and Seizure. Which is the reason I hold such strong and sometimes differing opinions on CQB weapons. Our training was basic Sweep and Clear (I don't want to come off as SWAT. lol). Being on steel deck, bulkheads, overheads and 3' - 4' corridors gives you a different perspective, of Close Quarters. Also, while just basic in our training/skills, it was very frequent and repetitive. I'm a good guy to have backing you up, that's for sure.

Can't wait to join you guys, heck, just getting to hold it. This 10 day (11 in this case, they're closed tomorrow)... is more likely to make someone go insane. Haha... ha. Ha ha muahaha. Hahahmuawahahahaha. Ha. Ha. Ha!

I've had my Sport for 2 yrs now. Bought it NIB from a GS listed on GB. It was CA compliant. Other than putting ammo through it, the only thing I've done to it was change out the bullet button, replaced the handguard with a Magpul, added 3 30 rnd magazines(it came with one 10 rnd), a sling and bought a soft case for it. The only other thing I'll be adding is a red dot and been looking at the Primary Arms. Not in a rush as all the Sport is for fun at the range. But even through the clamity of the past few months, I never gave it a thought to part with my Sport even though I had a lot of offers for it.

I have the Primary Arms fixed base microdot. Love it! Though, my Sport is getting my Vortex Strikefire. You should look at them and the SPARC, or SPARC II, also. All, excellent optics. Though Vortex has an industry standard warranty. Lifetime, transferable and pretty much, no questions asked. You send it to them, with shipping costs, they fix it, or send you a new one. They swapped out my red/green dot for a red dot only, just because I didn't like it. They get stellar reviews along with the PA.

 

[JaPes]

IMO, the Primary Arms microdot is the best of the budget dots out there for $99.

*I can't believe I'm going to say this...I used to hate it when people said this until I learned my lesson the hard way...*

I looked up the Vortex Strikefire and SPARC 1 & 2. They're priced between $100 - $200. Again, just my opinion but those aren't that big of a step up from the Primary Arms to justify the price.

I'd save that $100 to $200, and save more until December when EoTech runs their annual rebate program and retailers hold holiday sales. If the EoTech isn't your thing, then wait for the same holiday time to get a sale on an Aimpoint.

 

[CrustyShellback]

I own both. Yeah, they are. The PA is a good, solid build. The Vortex, is a little better.

The warranty is also a big plus. Anyone that has dealt with Vortex, can tell you that.

Just an opinion. I love my PA, which is why its on my Mini. I know some people don't like them, but I love the 2 MOA dot. Though, the dot on the Vortex is more round and crisper... the PA has a slight ghosting of the LED on bright settings. The Vortex mounts are also superior, holding zero and more options on them.

EDIT: Here's some pics of the two optics. I wanted to run the Vortex rear mount and put a light up front, scout mount. However, I really wanted that lower 1/3 co-witness and so far, I'm the only one I know that's pulled it off, with a 582 series Mini. The iron sights sit too low, but as you can see in the pic... it works. Its a, reliable, accurate and fun rifle to shoot, in this setup, so I'm leaving it as is. But, as I was saying... in my opinion, the build, warranty, mounting options, etc of the Vortex are superior and certainly worth the money.

 

[spad124]

I bought a Sport from Kentucky Gun Co last October without seeing one first. But I previously had a rifle length AR so I pretty much knew what to expect as far as handling. The question was whether the Sport would function 100% and be accurate. I was not disappointed.

 

[krimmie]

I just ordered the Sport from Lanbo's...I paid $558 out the door.

 

[sousana]

Thanks for the reply's folks. I'm actually glad it doesn't have a dust cover or forward assist. For what I'll be doing, I won't need either of them. I'm just glad to see it has a large ejection port. I've seen a few non-dust cover versions (not S&W) at Walmart, where the ejection port didn't look much larger than an empty shell.

I've already called one LGS and they said they can get me one for $630 OTD. I have 3 more I need to call so I can compare prices.

Kygunco.com has them on sale for $539, just took del of mine last Thursday, interstingly enough it was the 1/8 twist version

 

[krimmie]

Looks like they went up to $593 sousana...unless I missed it.

 

[Grjfer]

No I don't own one.















I own 2.

 

[Hamster65]

No I don't own one.















I own 2.

Oh ha...........ha..............NOT FAIR!!!

 

[NJM15]

I've been reading and watching reviews on this one and I'm REALLY tempted to get one. Most say it's the best entry level AR for the money but, none of my LGS's have one so I'd have to order it blind without having handled one.

Any pro's or cons to this model?

You wont regret getting. one I love mine
I roll my own using Hornady VTX 55 GR LEAD and always get into a 3" group at the 50 using iron

 

[NJM15]

Love mine

I've been reading and watching reviews on this one and I'm REALLY tempted to get one. Most say it's the best entry level AR for the money but, none of my LGS's have one so I'd have to order it blind without having handled one.

Any pro's or cons to this model?

You wont regret getting. one I love mine
I roll my own using Hornady VTX 55 GR LEAD and always get into a 3" group at the 50 using iron

 

[gunny4053]

Yep, still have one.

Sorry, having a smart arss moment.

 

[cuffs007]

Also in NE Florida (Jax Beach). Where do you get your range time?

 

[Grjfer]

Also in NE Florida (Jax Beach). Where do you get your range time?

Check out GRPC Home. I have visited it a couple of time with my son in-law. Nice facility.

 

[mbjku]

I've been reading and watching reviews on this one and I'm REALLY tempted to get one. Most say it's the best entry level AR for the money but, none of my LGS's have one so I'd have to order it blind without having handled one.

Any pro's or cons to this model?

I guess lots of people do own sport here, mine is sport with some additions. You could see it on shot below among some of mine other firearms. It is great rifle, very accurate and low on recoil with only two issues: expensive ammo, mine is .223 /5.56 and bit more complicated to clean in compare to other rifles I own. I wouldn't suggest shooting cheap Russian made ammo with this rifle. For cleaning I got some additional tools and it is Ok now.

 

[DFM914]

The M&P15 Sport is one of the best for the money AR's you can buy today. I only have a few hundred rounds through mine but it shoots better than than I do! Very accurate even with the open sights!

 

[o-townFLA]

Dollar for dollar to any other AR platform it's hard to beat...

 

[bhayles]

...expensive ammo, mine is .223 /5.56 ...I wouldn't suggest shooting cheap Russian made ammo with this rifle.

Yje Sport handles "cheap Russian made ammo" just fine. I run Wolf Polyformance 55 gr .223 and Wolf Military Classic 55 gr .223 thru mine with absolutely no issues. Both are steel cased ammo.

If you don't like the idea of steel cased ammo because you want to reload or just don't like the idea of steel cased ammo, you can run Wolf Gold, which is brass cased, in the Sport problem free as well.

 

[rtquig]

While the .223/5.56 ammunition is really not that expensive once again. You won't see the previous 0.30 per round, but I can find it at 0.34 often. Just watch for the sales and buy in bulk.

 

[bhayles]

25 cents a round:

Bulk Wolf Military Classic 223 Rem 55 grain full metal jacket - 1000 Rounds