Getting my first M&P15

[nocents]

Unless I wanted a project rifle I'd rather have a Marlin .22. They're almost always more accurate out of the box than a Ruger 10/22 (I've tested them myself) and they are considerably cheaper than a Ruger. I've had several Marlins and all but one were flawless. One came with a firing pin problem but that's what warranties are for.

If you're interested I have a target posted on my web site showing the results of a Marlin vs. a 10/22 both brand new at 90 yards. The circled groups are the Marlin 60. There's a 3 shot group, a 3 shot group and a 8 shot group (a full magazine from the Marlin). The other holes are from the Ruger including some that I shot. The first 3 I shot at the bull and the other groups I shot once at an open area of the target then shot at the hole I made.

http://www.a-framevideo.com/targets/90_yard_target.jpg

can't argue that......I have a 55 year old Marlin bolt action that is a tack driver....

 

[RedHotFuzz]

Quite a bit actually...

Magpul furniture, including vertical grip
Co-branded Lower
4150 barrel with 1:8 twist, 5r rifling
mid length gas system
different flash suppressor

What exactly is the significance of the co-branded lower?

 

[cyphertext]

What exactly is the significance of the co-branded lower?

I don't know that it has any significance, other than the Magpul markings and it doesn't have the M&P logo in white... some folks like that, since it is different than the standard M&P 15 or Sport lowers. Looks like the integral trigger guard is shaped differently as well.

 

[Wanderling]

I got my Sport II last year when they were cheap, and I honestly can't ever imagine wanting a different AR-15 in that caliber. Unless I get into shooting heavy grain bullets at long ranges, which is highly unlikely.

I ordered mine with steel front post and a collapsible MBUS rear, and put a Nikon P233 3-9x scope on it (the front post simply disappears due to magnification). I have had lots of fun shooting it with and without the scope. Other than that, no modifications whatsoever.

 

[Spleenless Dave]

If you haven't found one yet, Vance Outdoors in Ohio has them in stock for $499, and shipping was only $19.99 to my FFL.