Recent content by antigravlemon

Ah you're right, the hand guard is the reason the Sport II gets hot. But to get the same barrel, a similar muzzle device, and a nice hand guard, in addition to the cost of a new Sport II, will already put me in the territory of the 15T price. (I do plan on installing a few pieces of Magpul...

There's a lot I can say about that mobiless2, I'll try to be quick. First of all, I got the Sport II as a plinker and a trainer, something to run into the ground. (Putting at least a couple hundred rounds downrange a month, so it'll last me a few years, but not forever!) I wouldn't want to put...

I hear you cyphertext. It seems a pretty safe bet that the free float hand guard is sturdy, and probably 6000 series aluminum, which is pretty standard in my understanding. Also... it could easily and affordably be replaced if it isn't. Now I'm leaning more towards the T than the MOE MID...

Much appreciated input, cyphertext. I agree that the barrel material is really not important. The one is technically better than the other but only marginally, and you're right - not for my applications. The chrome lining on the BCG however is important, so I'm glad to hear S&W do it on this...

Hi all. I'm getting frustrated trying to pick the next addition to the AR collection. I already have the M&P 15 Sport II which I love. But I want that to be my plinker and to have an upgraded M&P 15 for self-defense. A lot of my frustration is coming from the fact that I "want it all". What do...