Let's See Some Tricked Out Sports

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I've heard alot of people talkin' smack about the M&P 15 Sport's lack of a forward assist and a dust cover. I've even heard some of the more foolish of them actually call them worthless. This is foolish because so far S&W can't seem to build them fast enough. and recently I noticed that DPMS has put out a similar model to copy it.
I've had one for about 9 months or so and have fallen in love with this rifle. I don't miss the FA or dust cover at all.

I'd love to see some of the Sports that other satisfied owners have tricked out.
 
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The DPMS, the one without forward assist or dust cover is the Sportical. I saw a bunch at the last gun show so I gave it a quick look over. Quick was all that was needed, it truly looked like a ****. What stood out is the upper over hung the lower receiver by what appeared to be a good 1/16" or better, meaning the upper was wider than the lower.

Why it is this way, I have no idea. I have a DPMS Oracle Upper and it fits flush with any AR15 lower.

Anyway, I wouldn't put the DPMS Sportical in the same class as the M&P Sport.

Other than that, the sport is going to get you killed when SHTF, what with it lacking the FA. Allow me to explain...

Zombies have really good hearing. So when you need to load the Sport, and you ease that round in so as to not make noise and you sneak up on a Zombie and go to shoot, only to find it didn't chamber all the way. Now you're making noise fumbling with it, all the while the Zombie hears you, and eats your brains.

I, on the other hand, will be alive onna counta I eased the BCG forward and silently used the FA to complete the chamber.

I hope this story has taught you a valuable lesson....
 
crracer_712 said:
The DPMS, the one without forward assist or dust cover is the Sportical. I saw a bunch at the last gun show so I gave it a quick look over. Quick was all that was needed, it truly looked like a ****. What stood out is the upper over hung the lower receiver by what appeared to be a good 1/16" or better, meaning the upper was wider than the lower.

Why it is this way, I have no idea. I have a DPMS Oracle Upper and it fits flush with any AR15 lower.

Anyway, I wouldn't put the DPMS Sportical in the same class as the M&P Sport.

Other than that, the sport is going to get you killed when SHTF, what with it lacking the FA. Allow me to explain...

Zombies have really good hearing. So when you need to load the Sport, and you ease that round in so as to not make noise and you sneak up on a Zombie and go to shoot, only to find it didn't chamber all the way. Now you're making noise fumbling with it, all the while the Zombie hears you, and eats your brains.

I, on the other hand, will be alive onna counta I eased the BCG forward and silently used the FA to complete the chamber.

I hope this story has taught you a valuable lesson....
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Interesting view. In answer, I would have to impart that when in Basic Combat Training in the Army, I was taught to have my weapon locked and loaded prior to the start of hostilities. That said, my first round would already be chambered before I ever even saw a zombie. Further, the bolt carrier group is still notched for a FA which allows me to apply forward pressure in the unlikely scenerio where that would be necessary.
I would agree with you, however, that the DPMS I saw at Wal Mart that was similar to the Sport did in fact look like a complete piece of garbage.
 
I found myself in that situation once... Lucky for me I found an indentation on the bolt perfect for my finger to assist the bolt forward to properly seat the round. Good thing I didn't have a dust cover to swing open and make noise...
 
From what I've seen on other AR forums, the sport is proving to be a solid AR and getting noticed. Smith as a whole is getting a lot more respect and is no longer just another AR manufacturer. There's even a full thread with many manufacturers that exclude the FA. Bottom line is that the sport is proving to be reliable at an amazing price point. Threads defending the purchase are quickly fading away and becoming a topic of the past.
 
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Here's mine.
 
When I first got my Sport, and I didn't know about this forum, I went to both AR15.nuts and M4gery. I received such a bad response that I really didn't go back. I have tried a couple of times but I just didn't spend enough money to be in their group, It was either TangoFoxtrot or JePes that said in a thread recently wait until you get the blue on blue lecture because your rifle didn't have the correct roll mark on it. I have had that lecture and it left me with a very deep dislike for gunsnobs. I had always been able to just go on when someone would say Oh that gun is alright but this one is better. In my life I have never been in the position to spend a ton of money on the purchase of a rifle. I have bought some and then over a period of time spent money to bring them up another level or two but they didn't start out that way. When I mentioned Sport over there they were absolutely horrible, I didn't take it personally but decided I didn't need to communicate with them. I then actually stumbled upon this forum one day. Before I even posted I read some of the threads and realized this was a group of people willing to help a person through their knowledge or experiences and have never even missed the other 2 forums. I have a tricked up Sport and proudly show pictures, lots of pictures, probably too many pictures. I know I have made people laugh or shake their heads and go what the **** has he done to his rifle now, I am thinking of the pics with the extreme green upper forearm. I like and respect the people in this forum and I am happy to converse with the people here whether they have a Sport or a Noveske there just aren't gunsnobs here and if there are, they hold their comments and I just don't feel the need to go over there. Anyway here is my Tricked out Sport!!!
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I would gladly go to the range and match ANY other AR15 shot for shot. That includes the Colts I used in the military. People who equate quality with price are foolish.
 
One thing about Grover, his Sport is like a chameleon...ever changing, but always cool.
Here's my thumbnail, unfortunately I have no pictures with the new GB and compensator.
 

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here's mine put 200 rounds thru it yesterday....

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crracer_712 said:
The DPMS, the one without forward assist or dust cover is the Sportical. I saw a bunch at the last gun show so I gave it a quick look over. Quick was all that was needed, it truly looked like a ****. What stood out is the upper over hung the lower receiver by what appeared to be a good 1/16" or better, meaning the upper was wider than the lower.

Why it is this way, I have no idea. I have a DPMS Oracle Upper and it fits flush with any AR15 lower.

Anyway, I wouldn't put the DPMS Sportical in the same class as the M&P Sport.

Other than that, the sport is going to get you killed when SHTF, what with it lacking the FA. Allow me to explain...

Zombies have really good hearing. So when you need to load the Sport, and you ease that round in so as to not make noise and you sneak up on a Zombie and go to shoot, only to find it didn't chamber all the way. Now you're making noise fumbling with it, all the while the Zombie hears you, and eats your brains.

I, on the other hand, will be alive onna counta I eased the BCG forward and silently used the FA to complete the chamber.

I hope this story has taught you a valuable lesson....
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Ease forward on the charging handle and then pull out your Zombie Killer Bowie and us it to push the bolt home. No dust cover to make noise.:p
 
oneyeopn said:
When I first got my Sport, and I didn't know about this forum, I went to both AR15.nuts and M4gery. I received such a bad response that I really didn't go back. I have tried a couple of times but I just didn't spend enough money to be in their group, It was either TangoFoxtrot or JePes that said in a thread recently wait until you get the blue on blue lecture because your rifle didn't have the correct roll mark on it. I have had that lecture and it left me with a very deep dislike for gunsnobs. I had always been able to just go on when someone would say Oh that gun is alright but this one is better. In my life I have never been in the position to spend a ton of money on the purchase of a rifle. I have bought some and then over a period of time spent money to bring them up another level or two but they didn't start out that way. When I mentioned Sport over there they were absolutely horrible, I didn't take it personally but decided I didn't need to communicate with them. I then actually stumbled upon this forum one day. Before I even posted I read some of the threads and realized this was a group of people willing to help a person through their knowledge or experiences and have never even missed the other 2 forums. I have a tricked up Sport and proudly show pictures, lots of pictures, probably too many pictures. I know I have made people laugh or shake their heads and go what the **** has he done to his rifle now, I am thinking of the pics with the extreme green upper forearm. I like and respect the people in this forum and I am happy to converse with the people here whether they have a Sport or a Noveske there just aren't gunsnobs here and if there are, they hold their comments and I just don't feel the need to go over there. Anyway here is my Tricked out Sport!!!
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^^^^^^^I totally agree with Grover, in one of my forums when I made mention of getting the Sport I was told by several to save up the money and get a real quality weapon like a Colt or Daniel Defense. I can't shell that kind of money out on a gun and the accessories they talk about, then I found the long gun section of this forum and start reading great things about the Sport. Grover has given me alot of advice on accessories and low cost ways of having a nice looking quality rifle, when I finally get everything ordered over the next month or 2 and get it tricked out I will be getting pictures posted.


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If it wasn't for the production of a "sport" I wouldn't have never thought to own an AR. The people on the forum are great and helpful. If they would serve beer I would be singing " I love this bar". Sent from my SPH-D700 using Tapatalk 2
 
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If it wasn't for the production of a "sport" I wouldn't have never thought to own an AR. The people on the forum are great and helpful. If they would serve beer I would be singing " I love this bar". Sent from my SPH-D700 using Tapatalk 2
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/\+1!
Hobie
 
Here's mine. Nothing fancy. All that's left is a Eotech G33STS magnifier and it's done!

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Probably doesn't qualify as tricked out but I like it. After sighting in the compact scope.

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