M&P 15 Sport - Build with pics and links

[ChicagoS&W]

This is my first AR-15 style rifle. When I was looking for modifications I really appreciated it when people identified the mods, so I wanted to return the favor.

Bare rifle: $579 on Gunbroker + $20 shipping + $22 transfer.

Slide Fire SSAR-15 SBS stock: $368 (including shipping)
SSAR-15 SBS (Standard Battle Stock) Collapsible Bump-Fire Stock AR-15 Mil-Spec Diameter Right Hand Polymer Black

UTG Carry Handle: $32
Amazon.com: UTG Detachable Rifle Carry Handle: Sports & Outdoors

UAG Quad Rail: $40
Amazon.com: UAG AR15 AR-15 M4 CARBINE RIFLE QUAD 4-WEAVER/PICATINNY RAIL ALUMINUM HANDGUARD+ COVERS: Sports & Outdoors

UTG High Profile Riser (for sight): $10
Amazon.com: UTG High Profile Riser Mount with 3 slots: Sports & Outdoors

UTG Red/Green Dot Sight: $50
Amazon.com: UTG DS3840 4-Inch ITA Red/Green Dot Sight with 2 QD Mounts and Flip-open Lens Caps: Sports & Outdoors

UTG Swat/Combat Adjustable Height Bipod: $26
Amazon.com: UTG Tactical OP Bipod - SWAT/Combat Profile Adjustable Height: Sports & Outdoors

Foregrip: $10
Amazon.com: Military Law Enforcement Polymer Vertical foregrip Battle Grip 1913 Picatinny or weaver Rail Configuration: Sports & Outdoors


Not pictured:
Carrying case: $34
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002TUSDVW/ref=oh_o00_s01_i00_details

Surefire 60 round magazine from Gunbroker: $100 (including shipping)


(If anyone would like to tell me how to make the pictures show up in the thread I'd appreciate it.)

Tags: S&W, M&P 15, S&W M&P 15, M&P 15 Sport, S&W Sport

 

[JaPes]

(If anyone would like to tell me how to make the pictures show up in the thread I'd appreciate it.)

1. Open an account on: Image hosting, free photo sharing & video sharing at Photobucket

2. Follow the on-screen directions to upload pictures.

3. Once pictures are uploaded, view your album.

4. Hover over the picture, and a series of pre-configured linls will pop up.

4. Click on the "IMG" code. It should auto copy.

5. Past the IMG coded link in your post.

 

[BillyJack2012]

Thanks for the specs. How did I miss that carrying case when I was looking!?!?

 

[ChicagoS&W]

Thanks, JaPes!

 

[JaPes]

Thanks for the specs. How did I miss that carrying case when I was looking!?!?

Check out these two.

ModGear Ultimate Carbine Case, available in black, coyote tan, & OD green.

I really like this case because of the additional storage and sturdy construction.


Bulldog Ultra Compact AR-15 Discreet Carry Case.

I use this case when I feel the need to be discreet and don't want to advertise that I'm toting an AR-15. For example when I use the Bass Pro range and have to walk across the retail floor to get to the range, the discreet case draws less attention on a busy weekend.

 

[cyphertext]

I've never seen a scope mounted in that manner. Does it hold zero, with two risers mounted together? Is there a reason you chose to not mount it on your carry handle, or just kept the BUIS and mounted the red dot with the high mount forward on the rail?

 

[rebs081]

I am curious also as to why you didn't just mount it on top of the carry handle

 

[2001gmc]

Sweet!! How you like that slide fire stock? It work pretty good?

 

[ChicagoS&W]

I've never seen a scope mounted in that manner. Does it hold zero, with two risers mounted together? Is there a reason you chose to not mount it on your carry handle, or just kept the BUIS and mounted the red dot with the high mount forward on the rail?

Well, I wanted a functional carry handle. The way I have the sight mounted now allows me to put three fingers through the handle to carry it around.

It seems to hold zero well, even when firing 3-5 round bursts at the rate the stock allows. Both risers are very sturdy and they don't move at all. I put 240 rounds through it the first time I was out with this configuration and the screws didn't loosen at all. (Although the carry handle and foregrip screws loosened a bit.)

Like I said at the top, this is my first AR-15, so I just built it the way it would functionally work best for me. I do appreciate the suggestions though. Thanks.

 

[ChicagoS&W]

Sweet!! How you like that slide fire stock? It work pretty good?

The Slide Fire stock is incredible. I've fired a fully auto, registered AR-15 before and there's almost zero detectable difference between that one and mine.

 

[cyphertext]

Well, I wanted a functional carry handle. The way I have the sight mounted now allows me to put three fingers through the handle to carry it around.

It seems to hold zero well, even when firing 3-5 round bursts at the rate the stock allows. Both risers are very sturdy and they don't move at all. I put 240 rounds through it the first time I was out with this configuration and the screws didn't loosen at all. (Although the carry handle and foregrip screws loosened a bit.)

Like I said at the top, this is my first AR-15, so I just built it the way it would functionally work best for me. I do appreciate the suggestions though. Thanks.

Glad it works for you. I was just curious about the whole thing staying tight. With two risers and the high mount holding the red dot, that seems like a lot of mass that is going to act like a lever on your rail system.

I would love to play with that Slide Fire stock, just wouldn't want to feed it more than once or twice.

 

[ChicagoS&W]

Glad it works for you. I was just curious about the whole thing staying tight. With two risers and the high mount holding the red dot, that seems like a lot of mass that is going to act like a lever on your rail system.

I would love to play with that Slide Fire stock, just wouldn't want to feed it more than once or twice.

I see where you're coming from. The entire setup (both risers and sight) is really light compared to the strength of the rail handguard. I don't know if you're familiar with this particular quad rail, but it is pretty heavy and sturdy. It definitely adds more weight to the muzzle end than I would prefer, but it does the job well. When I was putting the idea together in my head I had a concern similar to yours, but when I assembled everything it was very apparent the stress from the sight was minimal at best. (For example, the shipping weight for the sight is 1.2 lbs, but I weighed it and it's only 0.5 lbs.)

That stock definitely keeps my wallet empty!