SW MP 15 vs MP 15 Sport II

[Rohann]

Hi all,

So I've noticed either or seem to pop up used on occasion. The Sport II was around $650 when it first came out but Cabela's is running it for $829 now.

What's the difference between these two, other than the lack of ejection port cover and a forward assist? Is one preferable over the other? It feels wrong to not have an ejection port cover after using a C7 for a few years.

 

[medvedqc]

sport II is the way to go.

 

[Rohann]

Any particular reason? Seems like the M&P had more expensive features initially but I'm not sure what they were.

 

[laker415]

Sport 2 has forward assist and dust cover. I had a sport 2. It was great

 

[Rohann]

Sport 2 has forward assist and dust cover. I had a sport 2. It was great

I don't know what to think about the FA honestly. I've heard of people jamming damaged casings into the breech and having a hell of a time getting them out. Does look cool though.

 

[laker415]

I don't know what to think about the FA honestly. I've heard of people jamming damaged casings into the breech and having a hell of a time getting them out. Does look cool though.

Lots of opinions on it. I never used mine but I’m not an operator

 

[hbean]

Eugene Stoner's original design didn't have a forward assist, it was added later on at the U.S. Army's request, U.S.A.F. GAU-5's didn't have them at all.

 

[Rohann]

Lots of opinions on it. I never used mine but I’m not an operator

I was a tier-1 operator in the infantry reserves for a few years. I even almost went overseas.

 

[redshooter]

I can't remember the Product line but there were more models at one time. If I recall correctly one had some kind of unique rifling. They were higher end, the Sport was introduced as an entry level Rifle. I had an original, and really liked it. The Sport ll had a few problems with how the upper and lower mated, but that's the only problem I'm aware of, and pretty obvious to spot. I don't think you can go wrong with a S&W M&P-15.

 

[Coyote368]

The sport originally had a 5R 1-8 barrel. I think they gave that up and added an ejection port cover and forward assist. I have a sport II and have had no issues in the 2 years I've had it. There is a bit of a gap between the upper and lower receiver at the back just below the charging handle but it's not bad and doesn't affect function.

 

[RSK]

The only advantage of the gen 1 over the gen 2 is the barrel. Gen 1 is 5R 1/8 twist. Gen 2 isn’t 5R and 1/9http://https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.thetruthaboutguns.com/%25EF%25BB%25BF-gun-review-smith-and-wesson-mp15-sport/amp/

 

[Rohann]

Is the 5R barrel worthwhile?

 

[Wester]

Is the 5R barrel worthwhile?

You won't find 5R rifling in a Sport II and the Sport was discontinued when the Sport II came out. You may find a used Sport though.

Other M&P 15 models have 5R but you are looking ad upper end models that also come with other features.

A full list of models is here: https: //www.smith-wesson.com/rifles

 

[Kosmonument]

Both versions are fine, the second is more "complete" to today's standard specs due to the dust cover and FA. I have a 2 and it's one of the most reliable pieces of equipment I think anyone can own. That said, don't pay the absurd $950 I'm seeing it go for now. It should be a 650-700 dollar rifle.