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The Smith & Wesson M&P10 is Smith & Wesson's modified version of the AR-10 rifle.
| Smith & Wesson M&P10 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Semi-automatic rifle |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Smith & Wesson |
| Produced | 2013-present[1] |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 3.50 kg (7.71 lb) 4.11 kg (9.05 lb) Performance Center variant |
| Length | 955 mm (37.6 in) collapsed 1,039 mm (40.9 in) extended 1,003 mm (39.5 in) Performance Center variant |
| Barrel length | 457 mm (18 in) 508 mm (20 in) Performance Center variant |
| Cartridge | .308 Winchester/7.62×51mm NATO 6.5mm Creedmoor Performance Center variant |
| Action | Direct impingement |
| Feed system | 10-round detachable SR-25 pattern box magazine |
Design details
editThe M&P10 series of rifles is based on the AR-10. Smith & Wesson offers the M&P10 semi-automatic rifles in a variety of configurations tailored to specific shooting applications and styles. The standard model has a six-position collapsible stock, 4140 steel barrel, 7075 T6 aluminum receiver and a hard-coat black anodized finish.
Variants
editIn 2013, the M&P10 line was expanded to include the .308 Winchester calibre.[2] Unveiled at 2013 SHOT Show, the rifle is available in several variants; the M&P10 (CA Compliant), M&P10 (Compliant), and the M&P10 CAMO are chambered in .308 Winchester.
- M&P10 CA Compliant: features a California Bullet Button, making it compliant for sale to civilians in California.[3]
- M&P10 Compliant: features a fixed extended stock and non-threaded barrel, making it compliant for sale to civilians in Maryland, New Jersey, and New York. It was available in Massachusetts until the Attorney General, Maura Healy, issued a unilateral ban of it and all AR type rifles.[4]
- M&P10 CAMO: features a Magpul Original Equipment rifle stock and hunter's camouflage finish on the receiver, handguard, and pistol grip.[5]
- M&P10 Performance Center: chambered in 6.5mm Creedmoor, features a 20” barrel, Threaded Muzzle with Thread Protector, Two-Stage Match Trigger, Magpul Original Equipment rifle stock, 15” Free-Float Troy® M-LOK® handguard, 2” Aluminum M-LOK® Accessory Rail Panel and Magpul pistol grip.[6]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Introducing the S&W M&P 10 in .308 Win", Guns and Ammo Magazine Interview at 2013 SHOT Show
- ^ "Introducing the Smith & Wesson M&P10 in .308 Win". Guns and Ammo Magazine. January 17, 2013. Retrieved 2 February 2017.
- ^ M&P10 CA Compliant Specifications Sheet
- ^ M&P10 Compliant Specifications Sheet
- ^ M&P10 CAMO Specifications Sheet
- ^ M&P10 Performance Center