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Re: Smith and Wesson AR15 Sport
Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2016 12:58 pm
by carlson1
cyphertext wrote:carlson1 wrote:I am really looking on opinions on how it will hold for like a patrol rifle.
RPBrown did yours have a dust cover and forward assist? Grab-a-gun has them on sale for $629.00. I was wondering if this was the going price? My son is wanting an AR for patrol and he is on a limited budget.
Just noticed the need for "patrol rifle". For this use, I am going to say "it depends". First question is if his department authorizes the rifle for patrol use. If not, then you already have your answer.
If they do allow it, you will need to find out what ammo the department uses. For example, if they utilize the Hornady TAP 75 gr round, the 1:9 twist may not be fast enough to stabilize the round. However, if they use a 55 gr or 62 gr round, the 1:9 twist will work fine.
Many departments authorize other rifles in the S&W lineup that come with a 1:9 twist, so it may not be a deal breaker... but something to be aware of.
I seen your post after I had already paid.
I made a quick phone call and my son said the rifle was approved and the ammo used was Winchester Ranger .223 Rem 55 Grain Soft Point.
Re: Smith and Wesson AR15 Sport
Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2016 1:04 pm
by cyphertext
carlson1 wrote:cyphertext wrote:carlson1 wrote:I am really looking on opinions on how it will hold for like a patrol rifle.
RPBrown did yours have a dust cover and forward assist? Grab-a-gun has them on sale for $629.00. I was wondering if this was the going price? My son is wanting an AR for patrol and he is on a limited budget.
Just noticed the need for "patrol rifle". For this use, I am going to say "it depends". First question is if his department authorizes the rifle for patrol use. If not, then you already have your answer.
If they do allow it, you will need to find out what ammo the department uses. For example, if they utilize the Hornady TAP 75 gr round, the 1:9 twist may not be fast enough to stabilize the round. However, if they use a 55 gr or 62 gr round, the 1:9 twist will work fine.
Many departments authorize other rifles in the S&W lineup that come with a 1:9 twist, so it may not be a deal breaker... but something to be aware of.
I seen your post after I had already paid.
I made a quick phone call and my son said the rifle was approved and the ammo used was Winchester Ranger .223 Rem 55 Grain Soft Point.
Looks like you are golden then! And thank your son for his service... some of us do appreciate the work they do!
Re: Smith and Wesson AR15 Sport
Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2016 6:51 pm
by PBR
well not s&w but still good deal and cheap -- PTAC 16" Mid Length 5.56 NATO 1:8 Nitride Rifle Kit - 7782478 for $390
http://palmettostatearmory.com/ptac-16- ... e-kit.html -- anderson lower for $40
https://www.kygunco.com/Anderson-Mfg--A ... lack-76268 --- complete ar for probably $450 after ffl transfer
Re: Smith and Wesson AR15 Sport
Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2016 9:21 pm
by GlassG19
Or,,, could have contacted "Radical Firearms" there in Stafford, my son ordered one AR w/300 blackout for $560 w/ dust cover & forward assist.
He "we" have put around 250-300 rounds thru it...flawless....
Re: Smith and Wesson AR15 Sport
Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2016 10:20 pm
by puma guy
cyphertext wrote: but haven't shot that on paper to measure... minute of hog is good enough.
I like that!