Smith & Wesson M&P10

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Smith & Wesson M&P10
Type Semi-automatic rifle
Place of originUnited States
Production history
Manufacturer Smith & Wesson
Produced2013-present [1]
Specifications
Mass3.50 kg (7.71 lb)
4.11 kg (9.05 lb) Performance Center variant
Length955 mm (37.6 in) collapsed
1,039 mm (40.9 in) extended
1,003 mm (39.5 in) Performance Center variant
Barrel  length457 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 system10-round detachable SR-25 pattern box magazine

The Smith & Wesson M&P10 is Smith & Wesson's modified version of the AR-10 rifle.

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Design details

The 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

In 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.

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References

  1. "Introducing the S&W M&P 10 in .308 Win", Guns and Ammo Magazine Interview at 2013 SHOT Show
  2. "Introducing the Smith & Wesson M&P10 in .308 Win". Guns and Ammo Magazine. January 17, 2013. Retrieved 2 February 2017.
  3. M&P10 CA Compliant Specifications Sheet
  4. M&P10 Compliant Specifications Sheet
  5. M&P10 CAMO Specifications Sheet
  6. M&P10 Performance Center