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bmaz · 02-10-2008, 03:45 PM

I am completely new to the AR platform and talked my dad into buying one today. Our dealer knocked the price from $1399 down to $1099 plus a $100 mail in rebate, leaving the total cost at $999 for the M&P. I am assuming this is a great deal and plan on ordering mine tomorrow. The only reason I didnt order it today, is because I wanted to pick the brains of some more experienced individuals, which is why I am here right now. Also, I would like some information on break in. Is it necessary, and if it is, what is the correct process? What would be the drawbacks to owning the M&P if any? Any and all information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance for helping a newb out.

Super Trucker · 02-10-2008, 04:21 PM

Which model is it? http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/w...AL&isFirearm=Y

The prices on the S&W site are MSRP, which nobody ever pays.

jtkratzer · 02-10-2008, 04:46 PM

Seems high to me. Sounds like the shop has high prices, which they chop for you to make you a "deal." Depends on the model though. You should be able to call a couple local shops and ask for a price on the rifle. Shop around. See what you can find.

**jnclement** · 02-10-2008, 07:04 PM

That MSRP is ridiculous. It's not like an S&W is some kind of a special AR. Someone elses parts, stamped S&W. The newest, least experienced AR brand.

unleashed · 02-10-2008, 08:11 PM

i have the m&p 15 a and i could not be happier ,it is clean it has all the thins
some top notch maker has FSB marked F the true staked gas key
chrome stuff it is point on the target i shoot @ 300 rounds of reloads,,
soft points,, and WWB and some old loads of wolf ,,no issues ..
i got mine for 840 out the door it was on sale the rest @ Vegas was in the 999 price range it came with the case the 30 r. clip and the rebate for 2
more....so i would do it again it will last you as long as you have it

battalion13 · 02-10-2008, 09:14 PM

Here in Corpus Christi,TX., Academy has them for about $1150 for a M4A3 w/ removable handle. Never did understand why they would hike the price like that. I don't even think that the Manufacturer sells there brand name rifles for that price. They also have a Bushmaster M4A2 for about $850.

S2R · 02-10-2008, 09:56 PM

In San Antonio at the gun show The M&P 15T was $1139 and M&P 15 was $847. All they are is Stag Arms (CMT) with S&W lazered on them.

unleashed · 02-10-2008, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by S2R

In San Antonio at the gun show The M&P 15T was $1139 and M&P 15 was $847. All they are is Stag Arms (CMT) with S&W lazered on them.

thats not true

**loonybin** · 02-10-2008, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by unleashed

thats not true

Yes it is. CMT makes parts for some major manufacturers (Bushmaster, RRA, S&W and some others). CMT sells their own rifles under the Stag Arms brand. Hence, a S&W M&P is basically a rebranded Stag Arms rifle.

unleashed · 02-10-2008, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by loonybin

Yes it is. CMT makes parts for some major manufacturers (Bushmaster, RRA, S&W and some others). CMT sells their own rifles under the Stag Arms brand. Hence, a S&W M&P is basically a rebranded Stag Arms rifle.

what ?? i was talking money wise?

02-10-2008, 03:45 PM	#1
bmaz XDTalk Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 38	good deal on M&P 15? I am completely new to the AR platform and talked my dad into buying one today. Our dealer knocked the price from $1399 down to $1099 plus a $100 mail in rebate, leaving the total cost at $999 for the M&P. I am assuming this is a great deal and plan on ordering mine tomorrow. The only reason I didnt order it today, is because I wanted to pick the brains of some more experienced individuals, which is why I am here right now. Also, I would like some information on break in. Is it necessary, and if it is, what is the correct process? What would be the drawbacks to owning the M&P if any? Any and all information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance for helping a newb out.

02-10-2008, 04:46 PM	#3
jtkratzer XDTalk 15K Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lancaster Co., PA Posts: 17,478	Seems high to me. Sounds like the shop has high prices, which they chop for you to make you a "deal." Depends on the model though. You should be able to call a couple local shops and ask for a price on the rifle. Shop around. See what you can find. __________________ "I would rather be exposed to the inconveniences attending too much liberty than to those attending too small a degree of it." - Thomas Jefferson The Gun Lounge Pennyslvania Firearms Owners Association Hockey Forum

02-10-2008, 07:04 PM	#4
jnclement XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: West Texas Posts: 2,508	That MSRP is ridiculous. It's not like an S&W is some kind of a special AR. Someone elses parts, stamped S&W. The newest, least experienced AR brand. __________________ Contrary to what sells magazines, not all of us are, or want to be SpecOps, SEAL, Recon, Delta, CQB, Ninja, firearm-knife-tactical-death-touch instructors.

02-10-2008, 08:11 PM	#5
unleashed XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 107	i am happy with mine i have the m&p 15 a and i could not be happier ,it is clean it has all the thins some top notch maker has FSB marked F the true staked gas key chrome stuff it is point on the target i shoot @ 300 rounds of reloads,, soft points,, and WWB and some old loads of wolf ,,no issues .. i got mine for 840 out the door it was on sale the rest @ Vegas was in the 999 price range it came with the case the 30 r. clip and the rebate for 2 more....so i would do it again it will last you as long as you have it

02-10-2008, 09:56 PM	#7
S2R XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New Braunfels, Texas Posts: 21	In San Antonio at the gun show The M&P 15T was $1139 and M&P 15 was $847. All they are is Stag Arms (CMT) with S&W lazered on them. __________________ "The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government." -Thomas Jefferson

02-10-2008, 04:21 PM	#2
Super Trucker XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 429	Which model is it? http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/w...AL&isFirearm=Y The prices on the S&W site are MSRP, which nobody ever pays.

02-10-2008, 09:14 PM	#6
battalion13 XDTalk Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Corpus Christi,TX Posts: 70	Here in Corpus Christi,TX., Academy has them for about $1150 for a M4A3 w/ removable handle. Never did understand why they would hike the price like that. I don't even think that the Manufacturer sells there brand name rifles for that price. They also have a Bushmaster M4A2 for about $850.

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