M&P15 – Small Arms Review https://smallarmsreview.com Explore the World of Small Arms Thu, 14 Mar 2024 21:49:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://smallarmsreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/cropped-online-sar-logo-red-32x32.png M&P15 – Small Arms Review https://smallarmsreview.com 32 32 Smith & Wesson Introduces the M&P15 Sport III Rifle  https://smallarmsreview.com/smith-wesson-introduces-the-mp15-sport-iii-rifle/ Tue, 27 Feb 2024 22:05:08 +0000 https://smallarmsreview.com/?p=47849 Smith & Wesson just announced the release of its new M&P15 Sport III rifle. Designed to perform under various conditions, the Smith & Wesson Sport Series is as versatile as it is reliable. Building on the proven Sport II platform, the next iteration comes equipped with enhancements to increase performance while being offered at a lower price.

The Sport III is a gas-operated semi-auto AR-pattern (MSR) rifle chambered in 5.56 NATO/223 REM, and is offered in 30+1 and 10+1 capacities.

FEATURES

  • 16-inch “Armornite”-coated, 5R-rifled barrel with a threaded muzzle
  • 1:8-inch twist barrel that allows for a wider variety of ammo to be used
  • Free-floating 15-inch M-LOK handguard with a full-length Picatinny-style rail, which offers more versatility than previous generations.
  • Mid-length gas system that mitigates felt recoil
  • 6-position adjustable stock
  • Polymer grip
  • Bolt forward assist
  • Chromed firing pin

The new M&P15 Sport III rifle has an MSRP of $799 and is available now at authorized dealers. For more information on the M&P15 Sport III, visit www.smith-wesson.com.

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