S&W M&P 15 Sport possibility

Kman · Dec 14, 2011

I have a chance to buy one out of state. Never fired. 30 round mag. Flip up rear sight. $600.
I don't know much about AR's. Never owned one. Only fired one 6 or 7 times.

I checked other threads and I think I have this right, just check me please.

The rifle is an hbar, so no transfer and out of state cash and carry os OK, right?

Would you recommend this to an AR noob?

Is this as good a deal as I think it is?

Thanks, in advance.

fivepointstar · Dec 14, 2011

$600 is a great price but you won't be able to receive the mag in MD

it it was me and I needed an AR i'd go for it.

SmokingGun · Dec 14, 2011

I've been looking at them recently - at that price, I'd do it!

nomo613 · Dec 14, 2011

i have been considering one myself. while i am also a newb, all the research i did on this gun came up positive. that also seems like a great deal to me; most i see go for 650-675, but youll have to get a more knowledgeable person to answer the out of state transfer Q. and yes, it is an hbar

Russ D · Dec 14, 2011

Unregulated long guns are cash and carry correct?

Kman · Dec 14, 2011

fivepointstar said:
$600 is a great price but you won't be able to receive the mag in MD

it it was me and I needed an AR i'd go for it.

But if I buy the rifle and mag out of state, good to go, right?

SCARCQB · Dec 14, 2011

Here is a good review of the SW MP15 Sport, My buddy bought one last month from Engage Armaments and has been really happy with it so far.

It is an HBAR ( OTC), 1:8 5R Rifling. The only thing different from a standard AR is the lack of a forward assist, dust cover and the lower has a non- standard trigger guard. NO malfunctions for the first 150 rounds using 62 grain S/B ammo. Only shot it at 25 yards. Will take it out to 50-100 yards next week with various ammo.

You should be able to buy it over the counter( OTC) in neighboring states as it is not regulated.

http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/20...rger/-gun-review-smith-and-wesson-mp15-sport/

Markp · Dec 14, 2011

Kman said:
The rifle is an hbar, so no transfer and out of state cash and carry os OK, right?

Thanks, in advance.

If you buy it out of state it has to be transferred at an FFL (although there are limited exceptions to the rule.)

SCARCQB · Dec 14, 2011

at I was told... You can buy it from out of state and ship it to an FFL. OR you can buy it in person from an FFL/dealer from a neighboring state and it transfers over the counter.

I bought a Colt Match target HBAR AR this way from a Va dealer.

Demoneyes86 · Dec 14, 2011

dont know about the m&p sport but i just purchased a basic dpms rifle for 615 plus fee and tax 661 out the door great starter rifle i hear good things about em but everyone has their opinion though.

Demoneyes86 · Dec 14, 2011

i know my info wasnt quite the answer to your question just an alternative to your starter ar
post pics when you get it

i get mine prolly next friday stupid regulated red tape

anyways Happy holidays guys and gl with your purchase

Markp · Dec 14, 2011

Demoneyes86 said:
dont know about the m&p sport but i just purchased a basic dpms rifle for 615 plus fee and tax 661 out the door great starter rifle i hear good things about em but everyone has their opinion though.

No offense, because the DPMS is a good starter AR.... but the M&P 15 is better. My first AR was an ARMALITE AR-10, but my first AR-15 was a DPMS.

By the way, rather than get an AR-15, just get the AR-10... it's not regulated either.

mikec · Dec 15, 2011

I have to say this but one well respected FFL here says that the S&W Sport is not a heavy barreled AR.

Anyone want to use some calipers and measure the barrel under the handguards?

jawn · Dec 15, 2011

mikec said:
I have to say this but one well respected FFL here says that the S&W Sport is not a heavy barreled AR.

Anyone want to use some calipers and measure the barrel under the handguards?

Another well-respected FF here says that the S&W Sport is an HBAR. It's most certainly not a government profile nor is it a pencil barrel.

mikec · Dec 15, 2011

jawn said:
Another well-respected FF here says that the S&W Sport is an HBAR. It's most certainly not a government profile nor is it a pencil barrel.

Just telling you what I was told. What sucks is that MD's laws are so screwed up that two dealers who know their stuff have two different views. How are we supposed to know if the dealers have conflicting views?

I have never seen this rifle in person, that is why i mentioned having someone measure the barrel.

jawn · Dec 15, 2011

mikec said:
Just telling you what I was told. What sucks is that MD's laws are so screwed up that two dealers who know their stuff have two different views. How are we supposed to know if the dealers have conflicting views?

I have never seen this rifle in person, that is why i mentioned having someone measure the barrel.

I've handled one in person, and I definitely think it's an HBAR, but I don't have my license on the line.

Markp · Dec 15, 2011

mikec said:
I have to say this but one well respected FFL here says that the S&W Sport is not a heavy barreled AR.

Anyone want to use some calipers and measure the barrel under the handguards?

jawn said:
Another well-respected FF here says that the S&W Sport is an HBAR. It's most certainly not a government profile nor is it a pencil barrel.

Depends on who's definition you are using this week. If you follow the guidance in MSP 96-1 from the state police, it's clearly a sporter variant and not regulated. However, BGOS and BFFLS are rampant in the "free state" and I don't blame any FFL who plays it safe.

powderhunter · Dec 15, 2011

I picked up both of them as HBAR cash & carry. The top one bushmaster has HBAR marked on the barrel, but the M&P below does not.

krashmania · Jan 24, 2012

anywhere near harford county that transfers these cash and carry?

fivepointstar · Jan 24, 2012

krashmania said:
anywhere near harford county that transfers these cash and carry?

I've seen them at J&K Pawn, Ricks Guns, Gun Connection, Bel Air Gun, Estate Broker, but call for in stock

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