The model you purchased is the one that has been produced for a number of years now but is being replaced by a different model with lower cost components. The model you purchased has a Troy rail and Troy sights. The newer version has Magpul plastic sights and what looks to be a lower cost quad...
Thanks everyone for your responses. Luckily my local dealer found one of the original M&P 15FT's (with the Troy components) in stock at their distributor. I ordered it today and I should have the carbine in two weeks. I am looking forward to trying it out!
Hi all,
I am new to the forum. I have been considering purchasing an M&P 15 FT riffle. But I was very disappointed this evening when I logged onto the S&W web site and notice that this riffle and the M&P 15T model have apparently been changed and now include lower cost components. The Troy...