My New M&P10 with Enhancements!

[Shizane6]

Just wanting to talk about my M&P10 and post some pics of the beautiful gun! Thanks for looking and if you have any advice, questions, or comments, don't hesitate on it! Pics coming later just wanted to start thread.

The gun comes with a booklet entitled "M&P®10 ACCESSORY BOOK" that lists the accessories made by other manufacturers that will currently fit on the gun.

Apex Handguard, Advanced Technology International, Bushnell, Fusion Ammunition, HI-VIZ Shooting Systems, Leapers, INC., Magpul, Nikon, Viking Tactics, Weaver, XS Sight Systems, Blackhawk!, Hornady Ammunition, and LaserMax are all the companies listed in the booklet.

I am sure there are others out there not listed; so just take my answers as a recommendation to the accessories that should fit.

Most even state "Drop-In Replacement." I know there were questions about the fitting of some accessories. If you'd like to know if it'll fit ask me and I'll look in the booklet; as I am unable to find pictures of the booklet anywhere on the net.

I get daily updates on thread so it might take a day or two for a response.

My next post will be pictures of the gun before enhancements were added and with out factory handguard and stock. With pictures of enhancements posted later this week. If you'd like to see anymore pictures just let me know!

Thanks for Looking!

 

[Shizane6]

Pics of the Gun

A few pics of the gun and everything that came with it!

 

[Shizane6]

Close-up Shots

Standard Stock

Upper and Lower w/ Standard Pistol Grip

Standard Handguard

Barrel w/ Smith and Wesson Flash Hider

Yes I know it is a bit greasy. I'd rather it be that way than dry.

 

[Shizane6]

More Close-up Shots!

Mil-Spec Buffer Tube

Buffer

Barrel and Gas System

S&W Flash Hider

Lower w/ Trigger Group

Upper (underneath)

Upper (side)

Charging Handle (side)

Charging Handle (top)

Next posts will be of upgrades to the gun! Thanks for looking!

 

[Shizane6]

Weights

I will be posting weights of the Standard Gun components as well and the Upgrades I will be doing.

Again thanks for looking!

 

[Shizane6]

Some Pictures of the Finished Gun! (kind of)

Complete Gun w/ Standard 10rd Magazine but w/o Front Sight (Troy Industries M4 Tritium Folding Sight)

Magpul STR Stock (love the storage for my SR123 batteries)

Troy Industries Pro Grade Sling Adapter w/ QD

Troy Industries Pro Grade Sling Adapter w/o QD

Troy Industries Dioptic Tritium Rear Sight

Magpul MIAD Grip (love the grip, didn't like the notch on the standard one. really tight fit - some sanding/filing might be needed)

Magpul 20rd 308 Magazine (I have three, love the light weight. weighs about the same as the standard 10rd magazine - both unloaded)

Magpul Mid-Length Handguard (had to bend heat shield a little wider) w/ AFG2 and Surefire Scout Weapon Light w/ Lever Mount

Magpul AFG2 (like the grip a lot, have tried other grips but like this one the most)

Magpul Illumination Mount

Surefire Scout Light w/ Lever Mount (bottom)

Surefire Scout Light w/ Lever Mount (top)

Yes, I am left handed if you were wondering why I switched the larger safety to the right side.


Weights will be posted when I receive my front sight.

 

[Little Creek]

I too am LH. My M&P 10 is like yours. Is the fire selector reversable?

The stock has been replaced with a Magpul ACS stock taken off an M&P 15, until another Magpul stock can be procured. The STR may suit me better than the ACS. The MIAD grip and the MOE handguard are definitely on my list. I am thinking of FDC instead of black.

I mounted an old Weaver V16 on it in a Leupold M4 mount. I have not shot it much, but the first 5 shot group at 100 yards, using a makeshift rest, was 1 3/4".

How does yours shoot?

 

[Shizane6]

@ Little Creek

Yea the Fire Selector is reversible, the instructions are on page 27 in the instruction manual. You have to disconnect the upper and lower, then unscrew the hex bolt just enough to move the pistol grip down about a 1/4". (Try to make sure you don't loose the detent pin or springs!) You will then be able to unscrew the hex bolt holding the selector in place; then switch the sides. I like the longer on the right.

Yea I like the STR a lot because it makes your cheek compress a lot...giving you a more solid feel....

As for shooting it, my front sight has yet to come in and Troy Ind. isn't giving me an ETA either.

 

[Shizane6]

My Smith and Wesson Family!

Picture of all three Smith and Wessons I own. I love the brand. They make truly great guns and cannot wait to add to my collection. Click on links to view other guns!

M&P9

686-4

Thanks for looking and don't be afraid to comment or question!

 

[Shizane6]

Troy BattleRail

Troy BattleSight on the Way! Should arrive Thursday.

Also, I am not liking the fit of the Magpul mid-length hand guard. I think I want a free-floating handguard.

I have looked at the Troy Battlerail TRX-308 13.8" (DPMS) and was wondering what people thought about it? If anyone had it on their gun? I like the handguard because it extends the top rail and has a smooth surface

I know I would need to get a low profile gas block.

 

[Couponer]

Could someone measure for me, as my weapon is on pre-order and I'm trying to place an order for my free-floater, the distance between from where the upper mates to the lower to the top of the rail? I am concerned as to whether or not this is the same lower rail that DMPS is now using or if it is the standard elevation that they had a couple years ago, which also matched the elevation of the other 308 ARs. Curious as to if it is a 2" or a 2-1/16" measurement. Is this high profile or low profile?

 

[jbowpsp]

Ok, so I contacted Apex Machining (the one you see advertised in the booklet that comes with our rifles). They told me that our receiver is the size of the post-2009 DPMS style receivers which is Low Profile.

Per what S&W told me last night, the barrel centerline to rail height measurement is 1.259" and, per Apex Machinging
"August 2009 DPMS changed the height of the top rail on the LR308 upper receiver. To properly match your LR308 upper receiver rail to the full length Apex top rail, determine your rifle's manufacture date.

The distance from the barrel's centerline to the top of the receiver rail on a pre-August 2009 model is 1.313''. On a post August 2009 model the distance is 1.253''."

Furthermore, the gas block rail to barrel centerline is exactly 1.25".

I believe it is LOW PROFILE. I don't think with our receivers you can simply measure the thickness of the top-most part of the rail.

 

[jbowpsp]

Could someone measure for me, as my weapon is on pre-order and I'm trying to place an order for my free-floater, the distance between from where the upper mates to the lower to the top of the rail? I am concerned as to whether or not this is the same lower rail that DMPS is now using or if it is the standard elevation that they had a couple years ago, which also matched the elevation of the other 308 ARs. Curious as to if it is a 2" or a 2-1/16" measurement. Is this high profile or low profile?

I measure 2" exactly for the total height of our upper receivers.

 

[Shizane6]

Weights of Gun Components

Weights of Gun Components (w/ product numbers):

Standard Items:

Gun (no Stock / Handguard) (#811311) - 111 oz (3,147 g)
Standard Stock - 7 1/4 oz (204g)
Handguard - 5 oz (142 g)
*Complete Lower w/o Pistol Grip - 26 1/2 oz (753 g)
*Complete Upper - 86 5/8 oz (2,457 g)
10 rd Magazine - 5 1/2 oz (157 g)
**w/ 10 rds - 14 1/2 oz (411 g)
Pistol Grip w/ Hex Bolt - 2 3/4 oz (77 g)

Enhancements:

Magpul
*STR Stock w/ Enhanced Butt Pad (#MAG470-BLK) & (#MAG317-BLK) - 13 3/8 oz (379 g)
*MIAD Pistol Grip (#MIAD) - 3 1/2 oz (99 g)
*w/ CR123 Core (#MAG055-BLK) - 4 1/8 oz (118 g)
*Mid-Length Handguard (#MAG418-BLK) - 8 7/8 oz (250 g)
*AFG2 (#MAG414-BLK) - 2 1/2 oz (71 g)
*MS3 Sling w/ QD (#MAG506-BLK) - 6 1/2 oz (185 g)
*L5 Rail Section (#MAG409BLK) - 1 1/8 oz (32 g)
*Illumination Kit (#MAG402-BLK) - 1 3/8 oz (41 g)
*20 rd Magazine - 5 5/8 oz (159 g)
**w/ 20 rds - 23 1/2 oz (666 g)

Surefire
*M620C Scout Weapon Light w/ throw lever and 2 batteries(#M620C) - 5 oz (143 g)
w/ 7” Cable Switch - 6 1/8 oz (174 g)
*w/ Push Button Switch - 5 5/8 oz (158 g)
SR123 Battery (#SF12-BB) - 5/8 oz (16 g)
*6 in Gun Compartments - 3 3/8 oz (97 g)

Troy Industries
*Dipotic Tritium Rear Sight (#71974) - 1 3/4 oz (49 g)
*Tritium M4 Front Sight - 1 1/2 oz (41 g)
*Rifle Receiver Sling Adapter (#71902) - 1 3/8 (39 g)

Total Weight of Gun Unloaded - 174.18 oz (4,928 g)
w/ 20 rds -191.71 oz (5,439 g)

(*) Denotes items on gun.
(**) Ammunition used was Federal Premium 168 grain Sierra Matchking® BTHP (average of ten rounds)- 7/8 oz (25 g)



Received the Troy Industries Tritium M4 sight today and will be shooting it this weekend! I will post groupings sometime next week.

 

[zotzer]

OMG....I really want one of these....but ten lbs? Hmmmmm

 

[Buffalohunter60]

Nice.....have you tried it at the range yet? If so...how does it group? I have been thinking about an AR-10 myself. thanks

 

[CAL.M&P10]

Bipod addition?

Any thoughts on adding a bipod? Atlas, Harris?

 

[Shizane6]

@buffaloHunter60

I was not able to make it to the farm over the weekend, but I will be going Thursday and hopefully post pictures by next week.

 

[Shizane6]

@CAL.M&P10

I will not be putting on a bipod at this time. I have a Harris bipod on my FNAR 20". I might end up trying it out on the M&P10, but right now it is not in the cards.

 

[koka]

Hey, I have a question to everyone, how long is the hand rail itself? What's out there to just replace the stock hand rail with a quad rail? BTW, you did some nice mods to it already. Are you done with your mods?