S&W M&P 10 Sport Shooting Impressions

Published on October 18, 2017
Duration: 10:57

This review of the Smith & Wesson M&P10 Sport highlights its performance after aftermarket upgrades, specifically an Adaptive Tactical recoil-absorbing stock and a VG6 muzzle brake. The video details magazine compatibility testing with various brands and assesses accuracy with different ammunition types, including match, defensive, and hunting loads. The presenters found the upgrades significantly improved shooting comfort and overall experience, making the rifle a more enjoyable and capable platform.

Quick Summary

The Smith & Wesson M&P10 Sport, when upgraded with an Adaptive Tactical recoil-absorbing stock and VG6 muzzle brake, offers a significantly improved shooting experience. Testing showed good magazine compatibility with common brands and demonstrated accuracy with various ammunition types, with the barrel favoring heavier loads.

Chapters

  1. 00:01Introduction & Upgrades
  2. 00:30Multi-Mag Test Overview
  3. 00:49Ammunition Types Tested
  4. 01:35Magazine Compatibility Test Procedure
  5. 01:55IMI Defense Magazine Test
  6. 02:18Magpul Windowed Magazine Test
  7. 02:45Unspecified Steel Magazine Failure
  8. 03:00Brownells Steel Magazine Test
  9. 04:13Ammunition Testing Setup
  10. 04:53Federal Gold Medal Match 168gr Group
  11. 05:58Nozzle 175gr RDF Group
  12. 06:32Speer Gold Dot 168gr Group
  13. 07:34Federal Non-Typical 180gr Group
  14. 08:22Overall Review & Impressions
  15. 09:26Impact of Upgrades
  16. 10:06Value Proposition
  17. 10:26Final Thoughts & Viewer Engagement

Frequently Asked Questions

What aftermarket upgrades were made to the S&W M&P10 Sport in the video?

The S&W M&P10 Sport was upgraded with an Adaptive Tactical recoil-absorbing buttstock to improve shooting comfort and a VG6 muzzle brake to help manage recoil and muzzle rise.

How did different magazines perform with the S&W M&P10 Sport?

The video tested several magazines, with IMI Defense, Magpul windowed, and Brownells steel magazines functioning correctly. However, one unspecified steel magazine caused a feeding issue, highlighting the importance of compatibility testing for AR-10 platforms.

What were the accuracy results for different ammunition types fired from the M&P10 Sport?

At 100 yards, Federal Gold Medal Match 168gr and Nozzle 175gr RDF performed well. The Speer Gold Dot 168gr grouped consistently despite hitting high and right, and the Federal Non-Typical 180gr soft point produced the best group, suggesting a preference for heavier loads.

Did the aftermarket upgrades significantly improve the shooting experience of the M&P10 Sport?

Yes, the presenters stated that the Adaptive Tactical stock and VG6 muzzle brake made a 'world of difference,' significantly improving shooting comfort and making the rifle 'actually a fun gun to shoot' and capable of being shot all day.

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