The Smith & Wesson M&P15 Sport III rifle, chambered in 5.56 NATO, is engineered to deliver consistent operational performance across sport shooting, advanced training, and personal defense scenarios. This direct impingement carbine provides a dependable foundation, integrating robust material science with practical utility for demanding applications.
Key Features
Construction & Materials
The 16-inch barrel features Smith & Wesson’s Armornite finish, providing enhanced resistance against wear and corrosion. This treatment supports sustained accuracy and operational longevity, even under extensive use. The receiver is precision-machined from forged 7075-T6 aluminum, selected for its optimal strength-to-weight ratio, ensuring a rigid and durable core for the rifle’s operating system. An integral trigger guard is designed to increase structural rigidity and durability, mitigating flex points associated with multi-piece designs.
Performance & Modularity
A 15-inch M-LOK handguard offers extensive attachment points, allowing for seamless integration of optics, lights, and grips to meet specific operational requirements. This design facilitates user-specific configurations, optimizing the rifle for diverse recreational and practical applications. The direct impingement operating system contributes to a streamlined design and consistent cycling, providing a solid general-purpose precision rifle platform.
Reliability & Maintenance
Standardized components, including a chromed firing pin, forward assist, and dust cover, are integrated to ensure consistent rifle operation and protection from environmental ingress. The Armornite barrel finish further simplifies routine maintenance, contributing to the rifle’s overall reliability and ease of care.
Technical Specifications
Firearm Platform
- **Caliber:** 5.56 NATO
- **Operating System:** Direct Impingement
- **Receiver Material:** Forged 7075-T6 Aluminum
- **Barrel Length:** 16 inches
- **Barrel Finish:** Armornite
- **Handguard:** 15-inch M-LOK
- **Trigger Guard:** Integral
- **Additional Components:** Chromed Firing Pin, Forward Assist, Dust Cover
