SHOT Show 2012: Smith & Wesson M&P 15 Whisper

Published on January 26, 2012
Duration: 3:24

This video from SHOT Show 2012 introduces new rifle offerings from Smith & Wesson. Key models include the M&P 15 MOE with a mid-length gas system and Magpul furniture, and the Viking Tactics VTAC 2 rifle featuring a Troy rail and Geissele trigger. A new caliber, the 300 Whisper, is also highlighted, capable of firing both suppressed and unsuppressed, subsonic and supersonic ammunition.

Quick Summary

At SHOT Show 2012, Smith & Wesson unveiled new AR-style rifles including the M&P 15 MOE with a mid-length gas system and Magpul furniture, and the Viking Tactics VTAC 2 featuring a Troy rail and Geissele trigger. A new 300 Whisper caliber rifle was also introduced, designed for suppressed use and compatibility with 300 AAC Blackout ammunition.

Chapters

  1. 00:06Introduction with Smith & Wesson
  2. 00:12Smith & Wesson M&P 15 MOE Overview
  3. 00:35M&P 15 MOE Features: Magwell & Trigger Guard
  4. 00:48M&P 15 MOE Furniture & Sights
  5. 00:58M&P 15 MOE Barrel & Flash Hider
  6. 01:29Viking Tactics VTAC 2 Rifle Introduction
  7. 01:35VTAC 2 Furniture & Rail System
  8. 01:48VTAC 2 Accessories & Sling
  9. 02:00VTAC 2 Barrel & Gas System
  10. 02:13VTAC 2 Geissele Trigger
  11. 02:25New 300 Whisper Caliber Rifle
  12. 02:30300 Whisper Ammunition Compatibility
  13. 02:36300 Whisper Suppressed/Unsuppressed Use
  14. 02:42300 Whisper Optimized Feed Ramps

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key features of the Smith & Wesson M&P 15 MOE rifle introduced at SHOT Show 2012?

The M&P 15 MOE features a new mid-length gas system for 2012, Magpul MOE furniture (buttstock, grip, vertical grip), an MBUS rear sight, a flared Magwell, an integral trigger guard, and a 1:8 twist 5R rifled barrel with a patented flash hider.

What distinguishes the Viking Tactics VTAC 2 rifle from other Smith & Wesson models?

The VTAC 2 rifle includes a Troy 13-inch Extreme Rail with accessory mounting options, an IOD buttstock, a VTAC sling, and notably, a Geissele Super V trigger with a pull weight of 3.5 to 4 pounds. It also features a melonited barrel with 1:8 twist 5R rifling.

What is the significance of the 300 Whisper caliber rifle introduced by Smith & Wesson?

The 300 Whisper rifle is versatile, capable of firing both 300 AAC Blackout ammunition and functioning effectively suppressed or unsuppressed, with subsonic or supersonic rounds. Its feed ramps and gas port are optimized for bullet weights from 110 to over 220 grains.

What type of rifling and twist rate are used on the new Smith & Wesson rifles?

Both the M&P 15 MOE and the Viking Tactics VTAC 2 rifles feature barrels with a 1:8 twist rate and 5R rifling. This rifling design is known for its accuracy and ease of cleaning.

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