lonestar outlaw
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I am going to purchase my first M&P rifle, Need suggestions
Can't decide on what mp ar to purchase
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cyphertext
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You have to give us a little more to work with, like features wanted, or price range...
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lonestar outlaw
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That's what I'm asking ,I want suggestions on the best one
cyphertext
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There is no "best one".... it depends on what you want. They have different configurations for different use.
But if you just want the "best", then you must mean most expensive. Get the VTAC II. That is the top of the line, so it is the best.
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lonestar outlaw
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I was simply asking for help,I don't know what are the best features are,Thats why I was asking for help in deciding
Thanks for your input
Thanks for your input
cyphertext
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Ok, let's try it this way...
How much money do you want to spend? What is your budget?
How much money do you want to spend? What is your budget?
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lonestar outlaw
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Ok,lets leave it at this,I was looking at the M&P15
cyphertext
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Do you realize how many different models of the M&P 15 there are? With no info, you may as well be asking us "What Ford should I buy?"
You have to share a little more info for someone to be able to help you... I'm done, good luck.
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Get yourself a DPMS oracle. Comes with more **** than a M&P. Haven't had a single malfunction since I've owned it. And it's cheaper.
Cyphertext was trying to help. It is hard to steer you towards the right model S&W AR if we do not know what you want feature wise.
Some people like carbine length direct impingement gas systems, some like mid length and others like rifle length.
Some want a barrel that has 1:8 twist with 5R rifling and others don't care about the twist or rifling.
Some want a carry handle, others want a flat top.
Some want all Magpul furniture, others don't care one way or another.
I would suggest doing some reading on AR's and find out what exactly you want on it. There are tons of different features that you can get. If you want just a economically priced, reliable AR that goes boom every time you pull the trigger, get the M&P 15 Sport. Tons of people have them and love them. If you have a specific purpose for the AR like shooting 3 gun matches, then look at one that will be better suited for that. My first "real" AR (I don't count my S&W 15-22 as a real AR) was the S&W VTAC II. I had a list of wants and it fulfilled the list the best.
So I think you might need to do some research and figure out what you want from an AR. We then will be able to better help you.
Some people like carbine length direct impingement gas systems, some like mid length and others like rifle length.
Some want a barrel that has 1:8 twist with 5R rifling and others don't care about the twist or rifling.
Some want a carry handle, others want a flat top.
Some want all Magpul furniture, others don't care one way or another.
I would suggest doing some reading on AR's and find out what exactly you want on it. There are tons of different features that you can get. If you want just a economically priced, reliable AR that goes boom every time you pull the trigger, get the M&P 15 Sport. Tons of people have them and love them. If you have a specific purpose for the AR like shooting 3 gun matches, then look at one that will be better suited for that. My first "real" AR (I don't count my S&W 15-22 as a real AR) was the S&W VTAC II. I had a list of wants and it fulfilled the list the best.
So I think you might need to do some research and figure out what you want from an AR. We then will be able to better help you.
Dezfan
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If only S&W would get into the AK game!
M&P AK?! Hell yea!
If only S&W would get into the AK game!
M&P AK?! Hell yea!
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lonestar outlaw
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Thank you all for your information
I Think Ill just stick with my handguns
I Think Ill just stick with my handguns
Arik
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Lol....NO THANKS there are plenty of sub par US AKs
rtquig
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I wouldn't give up so quick. The guys on this forum have a lot of AR knowledge, just ask the questions after reading a few days of the different AR post on this forum and others.
I'm sure you wouldn't say " I want a pickup truck, tell me what to buy"? Give it some patience are read. Flat top, Scope, Irons, floating barrel.
Garbage In/Garbage Out
Watch this:
https://www.youtube.com/user/nutnfancy
He will tell you what you need. Seeing as you can't be bothered to decide by yourself.
Geo. T.
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My choice was!
rand new forum member here. I must say the tone of some of the replies were ,Well never mind.
I was facing your decision four years ago. I was currently without an AR. I have owned a few that were heavy barrel target models one with a removable carry handle. I was looking for a lighter more compact rifle.
I went with the M&P OR (optical Ready) that has a rail milled into the upper and no sights. It has a 16 inch barrel in a 1 in 9 twist and the collapsible rear stock. The barrel is chrome lined. The accuracy with this rifle has exceeded my expectations by a large margin. I have EO Tech sight and a Nikon scope that I shoot it with.
It is the least picky .223 / 5.56 I have ever seen. It shoots Mil Spec ammo and commercial in bullet weights without a single one up to 68 grains that does not group very well. I have loaded bullets as light as 40 grains but I mostly shoot 52 grain match and 55 grain soft points. They all do well.
So far I have resisted the temptation to load her down with every option known to man. Thus it is still what I was looking for a light handy rifle that shoots very well and will cycle without a hitch as long as I clean her from time to time.
I think your looking in the right place. My M&P shoots better than many of my friends rifles at twice the price. S&W does not make a firearm that is not able to perform as advertised. Their prices are quite reasonable as long as you look around a little. Good luck with you decision. I use a scope quite often thus I prefer no iron sights. Geo. T. [/B
rand new forum member here. I must say the tone of some of the replies were ,Well never mind.
I was facing your decision four years ago. I was currently without an AR. I have owned a few that were heavy barrel target models one with a removable carry handle. I was looking for a lighter more compact rifle.
I went with the M&P OR (optical Ready) that has a rail milled into the upper and no sights. It has a 16 inch barrel in a 1 in 9 twist and the collapsible rear stock. The barrel is chrome lined. The accuracy with this rifle has exceeded my expectations by a large margin. I have EO Tech sight and a Nikon scope that I shoot it with.
It is the least picky .223 / 5.56 I have ever seen. It shoots Mil Spec ammo and commercial in bullet weights without a single one up to 68 grains that does not group very well. I have loaded bullets as light as 40 grains but I mostly shoot 52 grain match and 55 grain soft points. They all do well.
So far I have resisted the temptation to load her down with every option known to man. Thus it is still what I was looking for a light handy rifle that shoots very well and will cycle without a hitch as long as I clean her from time to time.
I think your looking in the right place. My M&P shoots better than many of my friends rifles at twice the price. S&W does not make a firearm that is not able to perform as advertised. Their prices are quite reasonable as long as you look around a little. Good luck with you decision. I use a scope quite often thus I prefer no iron sights. Geo. T. [/B
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lonestar outlaw
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GeoT I just got back from my local gunshop and actually looked at the OR as well as the sport
I just want one to shoot for fun and no way interested in contest competition
I just want one to shoot for fun and no way interested in contest competition
gunny4053
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See, that wasn't so hard. You want one for fun. Get a Sport, economically priced, all the features you need, nothing you don't. Spare mags and lots of ammo, everything else you'll figure out once you pull the trigger.
Good Luck and good shooting.
Good Luck and good shooting.
sgtsandman
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I'm with gunny4053. Since you are looking for a piece to have some fun with, go with the Sport. Get familiar with the platform and decide from there if you want more or are happy with what you have.
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