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Smith & Wesson Performance Center M&P15 Axe 5.56x45 Nato Semi-Auto Rifle - Pc M&P15 Axe 5.56x45 Nato 16.1" Bbl (1)30rd Mag Gray
5.56 NATOSuppressor ReadyNFA Item: No
63/ 100

Outfitters Score™

Good

Smith & Wesson scores as a value build with average pricing and a bare-bones configuration.

Our proprietary rating combines brand tier, price percentile within the caliber, feature completeness, barrel versatility, retailer availability, caliber practicality, and use-case fit.

Brand Quality15/25
Value12/20
Feature Completeness5/15
Barrel10/15
Availability8/10
Caliber10/10
Use Case Fit3/5

Description

SMITH & WESSON PERFORMANCE CENTER M&P15 AXE 5.56X45 NATO SEMI-AUTO RIFLE Purpose-built with the modern shooter in mind, the Performance CenterA(R) M&PA(R)15 AXE(TM) delivers. This fully ambidextrous rifle adapts to changing environments and keeps versatility in mind. The flat trigger design optimizes accuracy potential by mitigating left and right play when pressing the trigger. With the GemtechA(R) GVACA(R) system, the M&PA(R)15 AXE(TM) changes the game when it comes to suppressed shooting by mitigating gas blowback, maintaining pinpoint accuracy, and easily mounting a suppressor with the ETMA(R) flash hider. Reliable, durable, and the ultimate Mfg: Smith & Wesson

Features

Ambidextrous|Ambi

Full Specifications

Overview

BrandSmith & Wesson
Model13986
SKU430114259
Rifle Typesemi auto
PlatformAR15
Caliber5.56 NATO
UPC022188895780

Receiver

Forward AssistNo
Dust CoverNo

Handguard

Free FloatNo

Muzzle

Muzzle Deviceflash-hider
Suppressor ReadyYes

Sights & Optics

Optic ReadyNo

Dimensions & Weight

Magazine Capacity30 rounds

Finish

Finishgray

Compliance

CA CompliantNo
ClassificationRifle
NFA ItemNo

What's Included (Complete Rifle)

This is a complete, ready-to-shoot firearm.

✓

Upper Receiver

✓

Lower Receiver

✓

Barrel

✓

Bolt Carrier Group

✓

Handguard

✓

Stock

✓

Grip

✓

Trigger

✓

Muzzle Device

flash-hider

✓

Charging Handle

✓

Gas Block

✓

Gas Tube

✓

Buffer Tube

–

Iron Sights

–

Optic

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Performance Center M&P15 Axe 5.56x45 Nato Semi-Auto Rifle - Pc M&P15 Axe 5.56x45 Nato 16.1" Bbl (1)30rd Mag Gray

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