M&P15 Sport II 5.56mm Rifle
M&P15 Sport II 5.56mm Rifle is the ideal modern sporting rifle. Built to perform multiple uses under various conditions, M&P®15 Rifles are as versatile as they are reliable. In addition, it is engineered for a wide variety of recreational, sport shooting and professional applications, M&P®15 Rifles are easy to accessorize, but hard to put down. M&P®15 Rifles are lightweight and rugged embodying the best combination of function and form.
Features of M&P15 Sport II 5.56mm Rifle
The M&P (“Military & Police”) Sport 15 II is an entry-level AR-15, and for this article, we’ll discuss the M&P 15 Sport II Optics Ready with M-LOK Handguard. Furthermore, this rifle is an ideal beginner’s gun, capable of being steadily upgraded as the user invariably explores the world of AR-15 aftermarket parts and accessories. In addition, the rifle barrel twist is set to use the most common inexpensive ammunition, and the weapon itself comes without sights, allowing the user to pick any one of literally hundreds of sights or rifle optics.
The M&P 15 is equipped with a sixteen-inch barrel, the minimum length for long guns not subject to the National Firearms Act. The barrel features Smith & Wesson’s proprietary Armornite finish both inside and outside, to ward off rust and other forms of corrosion. The barrel is also threaded and fitted with a standard M16-type flash hider. Finally, the barrel incorporates a one in nine-inch twist rate, meaning the rate of twist completes a revolution over nine inches of barrel. This is ideal for stabilizing 55-grain M193-type ammunition, often the most inexpensive of .223/5.56 ammunition types.
- Model: Duty Series
- Gun Length: 34 Inches
- Multiple AR mag pouches
- Made of durable ballistic fabric
- Full-length zipper
- Adjustable nylon shoulder strap
- Heavy-duty carry handles
- Zippered external pocket
- External center open pocket
- Model: M&P® Vertical Foregrip with Light Modes
- 4 Operational Modes: High, Medium, Low and Strobe
- Battery: 2-CR123 (Included)
- Activation: Large Button – On/Off (Partial push will activate momentary mode) Small Button (On) – Cycles modes Small Button (On or Off) – Hold for strobe
- Power: 500 Peak Lumens
- Attachment: Compatible with Picatinny-style rails
- Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
- Model: M&P®15 Sport™ II
- Style: 13060
- Caliber: 5.56 NATO
- Action: Gas Operated Semi-Auto
- Capacity: 30-Rounds
- Barrel Length: 16 Inches
- Weight: 108.6 Ounces
- Barrel Material: 4140 Steel
- Stock: Polymer
- Finish: Armornite®
- Front Sight: Adjustable A2 Post
- Rear Sight:Folding Magpul (MBUS)
Julian (verified owner) –
I have a bushmaster xm15 es2 and it is stamped 5.56 nato on barrel. Can I fire .223 Remington through it safely?
Kevin (verified owner) –
I have a 223 wylde barrel on my ar15. I just bought a bunch of 556 loaded in 65 grain. Is it safe to shoot out of this barrel
Aiden (verified owner) –
Saw a 5.56 AR-15 That fired a .300Blackout. It did not look anything near as bad as the picture above. Not good that a 30 cal will even chamber in a .224
Max (verified owner) –
Can my GALIL .223 safely use MAGHTECH/CBC 5.56 M193 NATO 55 GRAIN FMJ ammo which is widely available?