S&W M&P 15 Sport & Recoil

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otisrush

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I'm considering my first AR purchase. To be honest - I don't really like them. I'm more of a steel/wood guy. That being said - I would like to have something with a bit of power that I could get proficient with at, for example, the 100 yd distance. The .223 seems like a perfect round for this. So I'm kind of interested more in the AR because of the caliber rather than the weapon. Having something that I could proficiently hit a spinner at 100 yds with iron sights would make me happy as a clam.

Because I want something simple the S&W M&P 15 Sport seems like the perfect solution: Inexpensive. Good brand. Does what I want out of the box yet can have optics added if I want. I won't be doing any jungle or desert stuff with it - so lack of FA and dust cover doesn't seem like an issue to me.

Finally - my question: In some of the things I've read people have said they don't weigh much. I'm wondering if anyone can comment on weight and recoil of the Sport vs other ARs they've shot. I have access to 3 ARs I can try via friends - but no one I know has a Sport and I'm interested to hear how they feel (recoil wise) relative to other ARs.

Thanks.

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Probably comparable to a single shot 10 gauge
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LMAO, Made me think of a guy I knew in the service who came back from the range with a cut above his eye complaining about how bad a 30-30 kicked!

If you want something simple, why not get a bolt action.223? You can get those for around $300.
 
I'm interested to hear how they feel (recoil wise) relative to other ARs.

there is no recoil... you can shoot them freehand :D
 
I did a double-take on the 10 gauge comment. "What?!?! I didn't think a .223 was THAT bad!". ROFL

Bolt action falls into the "too simple" category. A semi just sounds like too much fun. I am partial to Browning - and they do have a bolt action varmint rifle (don't recall the model) I very briefly considered. I have a Hi Power and a Buckmark and dumping a mag is just too much fun.

My "simple" comment applied more to the AR in general - and my very strong plan to not trick it out. I know this might be the kiss of death - but I can't imagine adding anything to the stock unit other than a scope. Now watch - a year from now I'll be buying this and that and "Oh! I OBVIOUSLY can't live without THAT!" :)

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The .223 is a mild cartridge with minimal felt recoil. Add to that the fact that the AR-15 is a gas operated semi-auto and you should experience zero felt recoil on this weapon.
 
When I was in Marine Corps I watched a drill instructor lay an M16A2 on the bridge of his nose and squeeze the trigger. .223 is VERY MILD recoiling even with the hottest military tactical loads. If you don't really care for an AR15, bolt action 223's are very inexpensive.
 
to the OP - The Sport does not recoil anymore than any other 5.56/.223 AR15 on the market.

To be honest - I don't really like them. I'm more of a steel/wood guy. That being said - I would like to have something with a bit of power that I could get proficient with at, for example, the 100 yd distance. The .223 seems like a perfect round for this. So I'm kind of interested more in the AR because of the caliber rather than the weapon. Having something that I could proficiently hit a spinner at 100 yds with iron sights would make me happy as a clam.
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If you don't like the AR15 - get a Mini 14 with wood stock. The new ones should do the job to 100 yards with iron sights.
 
I have to agree with Marquezj16, Seems what you're looking for is a Mini-14 instead of an AR.

I'm considering my first AR purchase. To be honest - I don't really like them. I'm more of a steel/wood guy. That being said - I would like to have something with a bit of power that I could get proficient with at, for example, the 100 yd distance. The .223 seems like a perfect round for this. So I'm kind of interested more in the AR because of the caliber rather than the weapon. Having something that I could proficiently hit a spinner at 100 yds with iron sights would make me happy as a clam.

Because I want something simple the S&W M&P 15 Sport seems like the perfect solution: Inexpensive. Good brand. Does what I want out of the box yet can have optics added if I want. I won't be doing any jungle or desert stuff with it - so lack of FA and dust cover doesn't seem like an issue to me.
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I have a Sport.

It's what is referred to as a carbine length gas system and will have a touch more recoil than the 'rifle' length. Even so, you can put your nose on the charging handle and not worry about an ER trip. I'd say about the same as a 410 if you've ever shot one of those.

You won't be disappointed in the Sport. I only added a GI sling and shielded handguard to mine after 2500 rounds.
 
Don't take me the wrong way. I have a Sport. I like my Sport a lot. It's very accurate and all I've done to it is change the furniture.

However, when people say things like what is posted, then maybe it's not what you really want and so I try to point them in the direction of what they are really describing. I am probably wrong but...
 
.223 doesnt recoil much at all unless you're used to .22

The m4 style carbines DO however like to jump a little. Be sure to put the heel of the buttstock into your shoulder, and you shouldnt have too much trouble.

It's all about practice to get used to the handling. Once you get it down, you'll love em!
 
Thanks so much for the comments and suggestions. They most definitely helped me think through some things. I wasn't aware of the Mini 14 so I did some looking and researching. I've concluded that, while I said I don't care for the AR, it appeals to me more than the Mini 14. I have a feeling the process of researching the AR has started the beginnings of an enjoyment of them.

Thanks for the inputs.

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