Smith & Wesson M&P 15 Sport II

Published on April 7, 2018
Duration: 8:25

Dustin Winegar provides a detailed look at the Smith & Wesson M&P 15 Sport II, an entry-level AR-15. He discusses its history, features like the dust cover and forward assist, and its direct impingement gas system. The video includes a range session demonstrating zeroing the rifle and offers insights into its performance and potential modifications.

Quick Summary

The Smith & Wesson M&P 15 Sport II is an entry-level AR-15 rifle chambered in 5.56mm NATO and .223 Remington. It features a direct impingement gas system, a 16-inch barrel, and includes a dust cover and forward assist, differentiating it from the original M&P 15 Sport. The rifle comes with a Magpul PMAG 30-round magazine.

Chapters

  1. 00:04Introduction & AR-15 History
  2. 01:12Smith & Wesson M&P 15 Sport II Overview
  3. 01:37Sport II vs. Original Sport Features
  4. 01:59Muzzle to Handguard Details
  5. 02:28Gas System & Optics Rail
  6. 02:50Rear Sight & Magazine
  7. 03:14Grip, Stock & Sling Mounts
  8. 03:42Rifle Operation: Loading & Charging
  9. 04:10Bolt Catch/Release Ergonomics
  10. 04:37Selector Switch & Fire Modes
  11. 04:53Range Session: Zeroing the Rifle
  12. 05:47Initial Shot Group Analysis
  13. 06:07Sight Adjustments & Re-testing
  14. 06:56Final Accuracy Assessment
  15. 07:06Concluding Thoughts & Outro

Frequently Asked Questions

What does AR-15 stand for?

The 'AR' in AR-15 actually stands for Armalite Rifle, as it was originally developed by Eugene Stoner for the Armalite corporation. The '15' denotes it as the 15th design patented by the company. It does not stand for 'assault rifle' or 'automatic rifle'.

What are the key differences between the M&P 15 Sport and the M&P 15 Sport II?

The Smith & Wesson M&P 15 Sport II includes a dust cover and a forward assist, which were not present on the original M&P 15 Sport. These features are more in line with the classic AR-15 design.

What ammunition can the Smith & Wesson M&P 15 Sport II fire?

The Smith & Wesson M&P 15 Sport II is chambered for the 5.56mm NATO round. It is also compatible with and can fire .223 Remington ammunition, which is what the presenter primarily uses.

What type of gas system does the M&P 15 Sport II use?

The M&P 15 Sport II utilizes a direct impingement gas system. This is an older, traditional method for operating AR-15 style rifles, as opposed to newer piston-driven systems.

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