New S&W M&P MOE

redrick · 05-18-2013, 17:32

Three weeks ago I joined the Kalashnikov Klub. Today I joined the Black Rifle Forum.

I went to the gun show today looking for some 7.62x39 ammo. Found it and a good deal on a S&W M&P MOE 5.56 that I could not walk away from. Well I might have walked away from it, but after my brother bought it ( they had 2 ) . I went back after I had looked at everything to buy the other one, but it was gone. Their was another dealer there that had one at the same price so I bought it, along with a couple of pmags and 1000 rds. of ammo.

I might have to that a break from these forums and gun shows for awhile. I found out last night my roof is leaking.

HKLovingIT · 05-18-2013, 19:43

Very nice!

23LS1 · 05-18-2013, 20:30

Nice!!!

eccho · 05-19-2013, 03:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by redrick

Three weeks ago I joined the Kalashnikov Klub. Today I joined the Black Rifle Forum.

I went to the gun show today looking for some 7.62x39 ammo. Found it and a good deal on a S&W M&P MOE 5.56 that I could not walk away from. Well I might have walked away from it, but after my brother bought it ( they had 2 ) . I went back after I had looked at everything to buy the other one, but it was gone. Their was another dealer there that had one at the same price so I bought it, along with a couple of pmags and 1000 rds. of ammo.

I might have to that a break from these forums and gun shows for awhile. I found out last night my roof is leaking.

Can I pet it?

But seriously, how do you like it? I might go with that or the colt version fairly soon

redrick · 05-19-2013, 08:22

Out of the box review.

I like the Magpul furniture. I really like the feel of the textured pistol grip. The Magpul flared magazine well makes loading a mag fast. I like the 6 position adjustable stock, very little play in it. I like the MBUS flip up rear sight, even though I will probably will not be using it much, as I am going to put an optic on it (most likely a Viper PST) . But it does fold down real low and out of the way. It has a dual aperture, for close range/ low light targets and distant targets, but I have not been able to flip them yet, real tight if I am doing it right, don't want to break them.

The Magpul forend has a nice feel to it, but I am up in the air on it. I don't know how it will handle heat. It comes with an attachable vertical grip.

I like the 1/8 twist on paper, sounds like it will be a good compromise between shooting light and heavy bullets. I know that statement can start a war, but it just my opinion, don't want to start a war, along with the mid-length gas system. My opinion could change on them after shooting it.

I don't like the trigger pull. Might be the worst feeling trigger pull out of the box that I have felt, only thing worst that comes to mind is a j frame revolver. If it doesn't get better with shooting and I like it overall down the road, the trigger will have to be changed.

I don't like that the barrel is not chrome lined.

If there would have been a Colt 6920 there at a good price I would have bought it over the M&P, like most people would. But I would not pay $ 500 dollars more for it though, it is just a toy too me.

skeeter7 · 05-19-2013, 22:42

Congrats!

It sucks that you're not 100% satisfied with it, but I'm sure it will treat ya just fine.

WoodenPlank · 05-20-2013, 05:22

Op, I believe you have one of the 1/8 melonite lined barrels. If that's the case, it should hold up just as well as chrome lined.

Triggers are easy to swap. The Magpul hand guards will hold up to heat just fine.

Sent from the USS Sulaco.

bullittmcqueen · 05-20-2013, 11:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by redrick

Out of the box review.

I like the Magpul furniture. I really like the feel of the textured pistol grip. The Magpul flared magazine well makes loading a mag fast. I like the 6 position adjustable stock, very little play in it. I like the MBUS flip up rear sight, even though I will probably will not be using it much, as I am going to put an optic on it (most likely a Viper PST) . But it does fold down real low and out of the way. It has a dual aperture, for close range/ low light targets and distant targets, but I have not been able to flip them yet, real tight if I am doing it right, don't want to break them.

The Magpul forend has a nice feel to it, but I am up in the air on it. I don't know how it will handle heat. It comes with an attachable vertical grip.

I like the 1/8 twist on paper, sounds like it will be a good compromise between shooting light and heavy bullets. I know that statement can start a war, but it just my opinion, don't want to start a war, along with the mid-length gas system. My opinion could change on them after shooting it.

I don't like the trigger pull. Might be the worst feeling trigger pull out of the box that I have felt, only thing worst that comes to mind is a j frame revolver. If it doesn't get better with shooting and I like it overall down the road, the trigger will have to be changed.

I don't like that the barrel is not chrome lined.

If there would have been a Colt 6920 there at a good price I would have bought it over the M&P, like most people would. But I would not pay $ 500 dollars more for it though, it is just a toy too me.

Like Woodenplank said above, if yours is the 1/8 melonited barrel, and it should be, this is preferable to a chrome lined barrel in my opinion. Lucky you.

redrick · 05-20-2013, 15:41

Well that's good to hear, because I've never heard of a melonited barrel.

SNH Glocks · 05-20-2013, 18:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by redrick

Out of the box review.

The Magpul flared magazine well makes loading a mag fast.

I don't like that the barrel is not chrome lined.

What flared magazine well? I own an M&P15 MOE. It is on my lap as I type this. The magazine well looks no different than any of my other ARs. Why isn't your barrel chrome lined? Mine is. Has Smith cheapened up their product? My barrel is stamped 5.56 NATO 1X9.

SNH Glocks · 05-20-2013, 18:48

Okay, now I get it. I just checked the S&W website.

I have this:
http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/w...layErrorView_Y

and it looks like the OP has this:
http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/w...layErrorView_Y

mgs · Yesterday, 08:30

I have a Moe Midlength 308 and a Moe AR-15 Carbine.....great products and really like them for furniture on my rifles. You did good! I'd rather have the 1:8 5R any day than the 1:9 lined or not!

CigarandScotch · Yesterday, 09:25

Not trying to invite a flame war, but I hear that chrome lining can affect accuracy in a negative way, while positively enhancing longevity and ease of cleaning. YMMV.

Oh, and the handguard has a metal heat shield, so it should be GTG unless you want to free float the barrel.

***faawrenchbndr*** · Yesterday, 09:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by bullittmcqueen

Like Woodenplank said above, if yours is the 1/8 melonited barrel, and it should be, this is preferable to a chrome lined barrel in my opinion. Lucky you.

Yep,.......should hold up as well as a chrome bore to wear, and will
be a bit more accurate as well. Good barrel, nothing to fret over.

JDennis · Today, 07:45

Congrats! I have had mine since last September. It is very accurate and even a bit more than my buddies 6920LE. The 62g bullets are like a tack. I am surprised to hear about the trigger, mine was fantastic out of the box.

redrick · Today, 15:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by JDennis

Congrats! I have had mine since last September. It is very accurate and even a bit more than my buddies 6920LE. The 62g bullets are like a tack. I am surprised to hear about the trigger, mine was fantastic out of the box.

What brand of 62g ammo are you using ?