Hi all, Im brand new to the fourm and been looking at the S&W Sport. Im new to the black gun, are parts interchangable with AR type parts? Is the sport basicly a low cost version of the AR 15? I have lots of more questions, but will do more reading before asking alot of questions. Hate to have people repeating themselves. Im in the Memphis Tn area. Thanks Allen
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JaPes
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Yes. The 15-Sport is a direct impingement AR platform, and is compatible with standard AR parts.
The 15-Sport deviates from the standard, by purposefully omitting the dust cover, forward assist, and having the trigger guard integral to the frame. This was done to cut cost. It also has the side benefit of reducing weight.
IMO, the 15-Sport is the best gateway to the AR platform for a new AR shooter.
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The 15-Sport deviates from the standard, by purposefully omitting the dust cover, forward assist, and having the trigger guard integral to the frame. This was done to cut cost. It also has the side benefit of reducing weight.
IMO, the 15-Sport is the best gateway to the AR platform for a new AR shooter.
Ask as many questions as you want. Those who don't want to answer won't.
Walker181
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The sport is an economy model of the AR platform. All AR standard components will fit fine. Don't let anyone tell you economy means cheap. A friend has the sport model and I have fired it many times. I can honestly say it is, hands down, the best low-cost AR I've ever seen. I'm new to this forum, myself, but have already seen an immense pool of knowledge here and a willingness to share that knowledge. Ask away; someone will answer.
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I hate to use the words "economy", "budget", "entry level", etc... to describe the M&P 15-Sport. It just doesn't do it justice.
The S&W M&P 15-Sport isn't a super tight tolerance AR sniper rifle. It isn't a sloppy mess either. Where tight tolerances lends itself to improving accuracy, it comes at a cost of being ammo sensitive. The 15-Sport is built just right. It feeds, fires, ejects the least expensive Russian steel case .223 to premium ammo.
The barrel rifling isn't 1:7 or 1:9. It's 1:8R. It's right in the middle, meaning I can use ammo commonly found at Wal-Mart and not have to think too hard about it.
It omits some features in order to keep it affordable for the end consumer. The dust cover is omitted. The trigger guard is cast into the lower & not a separate part. There is no forward assist. Not one of these omissions has affected the performance of my 15-Sport.
The barrel is Melonite coated, not chrome lined. Cleaning the 15-Sport's barrel is quick & easy. Solvent, brush, patches & the fouling just comes out. The bolt & bolt carrier are chromed where needed, & melonite everywhere else.
Standard AR parts are used in the lower receiver, butt stock, & fore end. This allows an owner to furnish their 15-Sport in whatever way they fancy.
The only omission made by S&W on the 15-Sport that I do not like is the lack of heat shields on the front hand guard. I remedied my issue with a MagPul MOE hand guard.
To me, the S&W M&P 15-Sport is a great rifle that delivers practical accuracy & then some. I expect it to give me great minute-of-hog accuracy.
IMO the only way to get a marginally better rifle for the same price as a S&W M&P 15-Sport is to assemble an AR yourself. I did it. I know.
The S&W M&P 15-Sport isn't a super tight tolerance AR sniper rifle. It isn't a sloppy mess either. Where tight tolerances lends itself to improving accuracy, it comes at a cost of being ammo sensitive. The 15-Sport is built just right. It feeds, fires, ejects the least expensive Russian steel case .223 to premium ammo.
The barrel rifling isn't 1:7 or 1:9. It's 1:8R. It's right in the middle, meaning I can use ammo commonly found at Wal-Mart and not have to think too hard about it.
It omits some features in order to keep it affordable for the end consumer. The dust cover is omitted. The trigger guard is cast into the lower & not a separate part. There is no forward assist. Not one of these omissions has affected the performance of my 15-Sport.
The barrel is Melonite coated, not chrome lined. Cleaning the 15-Sport's barrel is quick & easy. Solvent, brush, patches & the fouling just comes out. The bolt & bolt carrier are chromed where needed, & melonite everywhere else.
Standard AR parts are used in the lower receiver, butt stock, & fore end. This allows an owner to furnish their 15-Sport in whatever way they fancy.
The only omission made by S&W on the 15-Sport that I do not like is the lack of heat shields on the front hand guard. I remedied my issue with a MagPul MOE hand guard.
To me, the S&W M&P 15-Sport is a great rifle that delivers practical accuracy & then some. I expect it to give me great minute-of-hog accuracy.
IMO the only way to get a marginally better rifle for the same price as a S&W M&P 15-Sport is to assemble an AR yourself. I did it. I know.
JaPes
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You may find this review useful:
Gun Review: Smith & Wesson M&P15 Sport | The Truth About Guns
I really think S&W found the AR "sweet spot" for the average firearm enthusiast.
Gun Review: Smith & Wesson M&P15 Sport | The Truth About Guns
I really think S&W found the AR "sweet spot" for the average firearm enthusiast.
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thanks for all the replys I hoping to learn more as time goes on, and will get my sport as soon as my chief finanical officer says so .
JaPes
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I don't have a CFO...
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