S&W M&P15 Sport

[pr1042]

So I've wanted an AR for awhile but don't feel like dropping a grand for something I really don't need. Came across this a few days ago and was thinking of starting to look for one after Christmas.

Only negatives I've seen is that it doesn't have a dust cover or a forward assist. Would just be used at the range for now. I would "like" to get into shooting competitions in the future but my schedule probably isn't going to allow that for another few years.

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/36_763_977/products_id/71969

Good review here

http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2011/06/benjamin-t-shotzberger/%EF%BB%BF-gun-review-smith-and-wesson-mp15-sport/

I can get it for 535 already (when in stock at least) but would wait until they running a promotion and hope to get it for under 500 or with extra mags.

Thoughts?

[ceyko]

Can at least the FA be added? I'd rather have an AR with the FA. At least in my experience they do come in handy.

Generally the dust cover is pointless - until your walking around in a mess and want to cover up the huge hole.

For 500-700, you should easily be able to get a decent AR, with all the basic features - built if you shop around.

[pr1042]

Pretty sure I would have to swap uppers for that.

Actually leaning towards just getting the M&P 15-22 now, hah. Turns out my range only allows handguns and .22 rifles. Plus I never realized how dirt cheap .22 ammo is and would work out pretty good for a plinker

[ceyko]

I like the M&P 15-22 a lot. Especially if you like the feel of an AR type weapon it fits right in. There are other great 22s, but that is a good one.

[Marss]

Could just get a .22 conversion for the AR.

[Quadforce]

I just bought this gun and I really like it so I would consider if you are looking at doing .22

http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/2CMMG11149-1.html

they just had it on sale for 460 so I jumped on it the same gun on CMMG web site is 669.
it has functioning foward assist and dust cover feels nice and solid.

[ThreeFingerPete]

I just bought this gun and I really like it so I would consider if you are looking at doing .22

http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/2CMMG11149-1.html

they just had it on sale for 460 so I jumped on it the same gun on CMMG web site is 669.
it has functioning foward assist and dust cover feels nice and solid.

I would buy that WAY before i considered some cheapo plasticool AR22.