Anybody own or shoot one of these? I am definitely interested in getting one soon.
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There's better ARs out there. Just get a colt 6920 or a regular M&P15.
The sport has no distance cover, deflector, or forward assist.
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I recently just got one and have no complaints..
The no dust cover or forward assist made me a little worried when I first was looking at it but I bet a lot of people whom have dust covers forget to even use them when storing or riding around. I replaced the rail on mine and it makes a world of difference on looks.Comment
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I have one. Works well. Shoots everything I've fed it, only hiccup was when I let it get too dry and it gummed up a little. Very accurate, right at MOA with cheap steel ammo. I did put a free float forearm on it, which involved shaving the gas block. Other than that, it's stock out of the box.Comment
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I have had my M&P sport 15 since September. I love it!!! It has a 1/9 melonite barrel. The only modifications I have made is a $10 JP trigger spring kit (reduced the pull by approx half, well worth it, simple to install) and a Nikon P-223 3x9x40 rifle scope. I have had no problem shooting sub MOA with 55 grain bullets from a variety of makers. Because it shoots 55 gr. so well I haven't tired larger or smaller grain bullets. My nephews and I had no problem hitting 6 in steel at 150 yards, shooting as fast as we could, approx 300 rounds with ease. I have had zero failures to fire or hiccups. My hunting buddy shoots an AR- Performance 6.8 spc. which is an awesome gun with a spikes lower, costs twice as much, but the coyotes laying at our feet have shown no preference for one over the other.
I would definitely recommend the 6.8 if you plan to shoot deer or larger critters.
I cleaned my rifle when I purchased it. Otherwise, I have not cleaned it.I shoot my guns and use them as tools, I do not obsess over them. There is so much BS when comes to AR's it tough to sort out. Do not listen to the guys that say Colts are better. They are on every forum. Better for what?? Combat. My gun is for civilian use and hunting. I do not roll around in dirt playing pretend with my rifle. For hunting and plinking, the rifle has exceeded my expectations. I bought it on the recommendation of my friend who is a gun store employee. He sales hundreds of AR's including LWRC, Colt, Wilson, RRA, Remington, S&W, Ruger, etc. When I told him what i was looking for the M&P 15 sport is what he recommended.
Also, do not listen to anyone who tells you, that you have to remove the front sight post in order mount a scope, or that your scope mount has to be higher than the front sight. I used a Burris PEPR scope mount. You cannot see the front post through anything with a 2x or larger magnification. Do your research you will see what I am telling you is the truth.
I spent $650 after tax on my rifle, $10 JP trigger springs, $150 scope, $40 mount???. I planned on spending much more on an AR, but instead I listened to my friend. I could not be more pleased. In fact I have been so, pleased I plan on purchasing an M&P 10 this year.
Good luck!Comment
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Sorry about the bad pic, but this is mine. I love mine! It shoots great and before I bought it I was thinking about the no dust cover or forward assist. IMO if you chamber a bullet and the bolt doesn't seat all the way, you shouldn't shoot that bullet. Also, my shotguns don't have dust covers, neither do pistols. I paid $700 for mine out the door. The only thing I've done to it is added a free float rail a Nikon P-223 and some Magpul stuff. As said above it eats everything I've put into it and is very accurate with the 55 to 65 grain bullets. I shot a doe with the Barnes 55 grain TSX at 100 yards and she didn't take a step. All in all I would recommend this to anyone looking to get into ARs, great gun, you won't be disappointed.Comment
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My Sport will be coming in today so i thought that today is the day to ask the green screen braintrust- what rail do you guys recommend for my first AR? I will be mostly plinking and yote/hog hunting with it. Any help isappreciatedComment
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the one it came with. when you start upgrading rails etc. it gets expensive quick. I would just learn to shoot this one in and out and then upgrade to a different model upper later.Originally posted by tradrook View Post
If you don't go that route look at the troy two piece rails. Your not going to extend your grip by a lot adding a different 7 inch rail. You would really need to go to 9", 11", 13". But you would also have to knock your front sight post off and change your gas block.
Personally I would just leave it the way it is to start.Comment
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I cant stand the factory rail. Look into the Magpul MOE. It will allow you to mount a flashlight or whatever. They run about $30. So you wont spend much until you figure out exactly what you want.Originally posted by tradrook View PostComment
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Why do you need a rail? Light? You can get a piece of rail that screws to your existing forearm that is angled to align everything. Like $25 at Academy. Cover shipping and I've got my old forearm with said rail attached I will send you.Originally posted by tradrook View Post
For scope mounting, I like the one piece mounts like the Burris PER.Comment
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Got one of those as well I will sell for $30 shipped, it has several rail pieces installed already. I've gone to free floats on all of mine.Originally posted by mmoses View PostComment
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Ive looked into the MOE and really like the looks of them but havent handled them before.
As far as the free float vs drop in, what is the accuracy differnce going to be with factory ammo?
Bearintx, is the MOE carbine length?
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Yes, carbine length.Originally posted by tradrook View Post
Free float will almost always give you a little better accuracy since there is now nothing influencing the barrel harmonics which can change from shot to shot.Comment
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I do not mount anything other than a hunting light on mine. As others have said, I am simply using the hand guard that come on the rifle. Also, a light can be mounted atop the scope if you use the Burris PEPR mount already mentioned. From the factory mine shoots great.
Good luck.Comment
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Thanks guys! Great feedback. Will post when I end up getting one!Comment
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