In this episode of TFBTV, Hop takes a look at the new Smith & Wesson M&P15 Tactical II. This is the first S&W AR to fully adopt the changes in the civilian AR market of the last 20 years. S&W is slow to change, but this rifle represents a strong endorsement of the modern 16″ mid-length gas, medium profile barrel setup. This is a very versatile rifle, but given the price point it might be a little bit lacking out of the box.
Contents
0:00 Intro
0:43 Features and configuration
3:24 Handling and Shooting
07:45 Value
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Tell me more about the barrel? Is it CL? CHF? 4150? For this price it better be all of those.
This is a 700 dollar new rifle…
No way S.W very disappointing
Who the fuck buys complete ar15s anymore? Lmao All you need is bcm socom upper and psa lower= a better rifle than this shit.
4:54 took me out lmao
Hard no for me. If these were $500-$600 then fine, but $1400? No chance.
I bought a Daniel Defense SOCOM upper with RIS rail on brownells for $800, put together an aero lower with a solid parts kit and stock for another $250.
For that price, just get a bcm
Based on the comment section, sales will be slow😁😁🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
This is aimed at people in LE who have to abide by a approved list. Everyone wanted a rail system and a mid length gas system but it never came from the factory from S&W until now. Factor in the handguard, charging handle, and BUIS. The "upgrade" is a no-brainer for those people who need to abide by a roster and they're probably rocking sport 2's.
That being said, this isn't a good deal for just anyone. Only makes sense for LE really.
Street price will probably be just over or at $1k. Distributor pricing looks like $900~
I'd like to see hop talk about PWS piston rifles.
At first I was like "oh, another AR15".
Then I saw it's a review by hop.
Lmao, that price is a joke. You're better off with a bcm,solgw, sionics or larue for that price point.
Does anyone know who makes a symmetric USGI-style short-lever ambi safety like on this rifle? S&W doesn't seem to offer it.
As for the gun itself, yeah… looks like a cludge of parts in a fairly standard config. Yawn.
My mind still hasn’t changed m&p sport still better deal. $699-799 vs this I’m cool with the “old school” configuration as you say lol all black ar15 popular easy to find caliber shit I’m cool with that in my opinion 😎
I’m just here in Marxistchusettes wishing I could buy an ar15 for only $1300.
Has anyone heard if the grips will be sold separately ever?
Sad times for canadian ar owners /they have been locked in our house because there banned here now /the hammer is coming down for a forced manatory "buyback" is coming /we are still fighting it thru o r pro gun groups but are running out of options /sad sad days indeed /
Would be funny if you could carry a m&p 9/40 magazine in the grip
A raptor charging handle does not justify the price. Basic as shit
Who still buys smith and wesson in 2021?
I love. Desk
How you like the LCO? I'm on the fence between it and a T2.
So it's basically a standard carbine with no upgraded buffer or spring, or barrel?
But for the sky high price they give you a ambi safety.
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The gas block looked pinned. Which is a nice touch
Edit…. its a stupid clamp on. What a waste.
I can only imagine the flash hider is useful for a P&W on a shorter barrel…that's about it.
AHAHA THIS LOOKS LIKE MY PSA WITH COMP INSTEAD OF A FLASH HIDER
I can't wait to see that 🤡 "Honest" outlaw suck the oxide off of this. .
He is the biggest shill asshat.
" until the NFA fucks off and dies"…….love it.
So much hate for PSA but that's a PSA, basically
Don't be a fart knocker, build your own lower and slap an upper on it, WAOW better rifle for less
$900 and a click on Brownell's will get you better
Lol $1300+?
Smith & Wesson are coming to TENNESSEE ! WOOHOO! Welcome S&W!
All of these… BCA to Nights to Sig… I don't get it. All mill spec aluminum. Same same same. Just kinda boring. All utilitarian, same thing. You can pay for a milled name on the side I guess.
Nope. I’ll stick to building my own to my likes and specs.
I like the M&P 15 Sport II. I bought mine for less than 1/2 of the T2 MSRP. Maybe Hop's right about police buyers, but I rather buy a base model and spend the savings on my own upgrades.
My current rifle is an LMT upper on a DTI lower with internal components pulled from my pile of spare parts. $950ish
Dat MSRP tho… Oof!
Thanks for the straight scoop Hop.
First time it has happened to me- I was unsubscribed to this channel. Just subscribed again
Great video as usual 👍