Model M&P15T Muzzle and Ammo

[MikadoWu]

From reading the Description for the M&P15T, it does not show the Muzzle as being fixed. Is this correct?

The M&P15TS Does show fixed. When they are stating Fixed, is it just pinned down, or more permanently fixed?

Also, the TS shows 5.56/.223 while the T only shows 5.56. Yet all over the net I am seeing people stating (yea its the net) that they are shooting .223 through the M&P15T.

Anyone have thoughts on this?

Thanks all.

 

[cyphertext]

Typically, a fixed muzzle device will be soldered on in addition to being pinned.

You can shoot .223 in a rifle chambered for 5.56mm... However you should not shoot 5.56mm in a rifle chambered for .223.

Unless you find a M&P rifle that is made for export for the international market, they are chambered for 5.56mm and can shoot .223.

 

[sgtsandman]

Like stated above, you can shoot .223 in a 5.56 but not vice versa. Unless it's chambered in .223 Wylde but the rifle will specifically say if it is a Wylde chamber. If it doesn't, it's a standard .223 which should not have 5.56 rounds shot through it.

 

[Arik]

All of the above is true except that today the two are interchangeable when it comes to firearms manufacturer. No one is making 223 specific ARs unless it's for a very specific reason. This was a problem maybe 20 - 30 years ago. Today it's all the same. Some ammo manufacturers will make 223 but in reality it's 556 and vice versa. I wouldn't worry about it with modern ARs

My Colt is labeled 223 yet it's the same as the military 556. Only difference is select fire and barrel length

 

[bikendan]

i own a 15T and love it!

i guess you didn't know that any barrel that's 5.56 can shoot .223
i shoot .223 all the time for practice.

i believe the muzzle flash is removable and not pinned.
i'll have to check mine.

 

[Gaucho59]

I find 223 out of my M&P15 to be more accurate that 556. Anyone else find this?

 

[sgtsandman]

All of the above is true except that today the two are interchangeable when it comes to firearms manufacturer. No one is making 223 specific ARs unless it's for a very specific reason. This was a problem maybe 20 - 30 years ago. Today it's all the same. Some ammo manufacturers will make 223 but in reality it's 556 and vice versa. I wouldn't worry about it with modern ARs

My Colt is labeled 223 yet it's the same as the military 556. Only difference is select fire and barrel length

That may be true but I would still want to throw a 5.56 go and no go gauge in it to make sure before I would try it.

 

[strongbow67]

The t muzzle device is not fixed I replaced mine with a surefire comp and shoots either 5.56 or .223

 

[Hoov]

All of the above is true except that today the two are interchangeable when it comes to firearms manufacturer. No one is making 223 specific ARs unless it's for a very specific reason. This was a problem maybe 20 - 30 years ago. Today it's all the same. Some ammo manufacturers will make 223 but in reality it's 556 and vice versa. I wouldn't worry about it with modern ARs

My Colt is labeled 223 yet it's the same as the military 556. Only difference is select fire and barrel length

There are still a few 223 Rem specific guns out there. Do not shoot 5.56 through a gun not marked for it. Yes, the flash hider is removable. My wife has an AAC on hers for her can.

 

[MikadoWu]

Thank you all for the Replies. I guess I just need to determine to purchase the T or the TS. I think I am leaning to the T, at $400 cheaper I think it is a better deal for me.

 

[MikadoWu]

i own a 15T and love it!

i guess you didn't know that any barrel that's 5.56 can shoot .223
i shoot .223 all the time for practice.

i believe the muzzle flash is removable and not pinned.
i'll have to check mine.

Back when I got out of the Corps, it was strongly suggested not to inner mix rounds. Crazy ex wife and 2 small kids, I keep guns out of the house. Now the ex is long gone, kids are in college, though the boy is with still live with me, I am getting to play again.

I still shoot well 9 of 10 from 100yrds with iron sites last month), just do not remember the hardware stuff.

 

[Magload]

Typically, a fixed muzzle device will be soldered on in addition to being pinned.

You can shoot .223 in a rifle chambered for 5.56mm... However you should not shoot 5.56mm in a rifle chambered for .223.

Unless you find a M&P rifle that is made for export for the international market, they are chambered for 5.56mm and can shoot .223.

Or unless you have a .223 Wylde. Don