Which version of M&P 15

[IMKen]

I am thinking about getting a M&P 15.
Which version is the best buy?
The 15 OR sounds good, but what about sights?
Price is an important issue in what to get.

 

[WildWildWest]

It all depends on its purpose....home defense, plinking, tactical......and depending on which you choose, welcome to the big world of accessories!

 

[BritDan]

If cost is an issue...you are right, the OR is one of the cheapest ways to go....but indeed, what about sights? If you want irons on there, you'll pay for those - if you want high qual ones like Troy or similar, you'll pay $200 for the set.

I had a similar quandry myself - in the end, I just decided to go for the M&p15T - because it was configured how I would probably have ultimately ended up doing a cheaper version myself anyway, and for less money.

 

[arizona98tj]

It would seem odd to purchase an AR specifically made without sights and have a concern about sights for it....unless you want a specific brand of sight and simply don't want to purchase an AR with sights so they can be removed, tossed in a drawer, and replaced with another set.

I would recommend purchasing one of the M&P 15 models that come with sights if iron sights are important. Else, get the OR model and put a good optic on it, as intended....I did.

 

[kennyb]

i got the 15x and have been very pleased..i added an eotech red dot and still have the iron sights on it

 

[Kresky805]

you could get the M&p 15 MOE like I just purchased. It comes complete with Magpul furniture and a flip-up back up sight. you can get it here Smith & Wesson 30 + 1 5.56 Nato w/16" Barrel/Dark Earth Fini for Sale at Buds Gun Shop $970.00 for $970

 

[Kazo]

I opted for the OR. There was a pretty good deal in our town, came with a $100 rebate; I used that to get a set of Magpul sights and a spare magazine. So far, so good....