CDNN has S&W M&P ARs for $699

[Rick the Librarian]

Got a catalog from CDNN in which they advertise S&W M&P15s with the "carry" rear sight, collapsing stock, etc. for $699 after a $100 rebate from S&W and $14 shipping ($713 total). I paid $869 for mine and thought I got an excellent deal. Of course, I did get the rebate on the 5 free magazines. You only get the one "issue" magazine with this offer.

[Rodd Knox]

Do you know if SW makes these ARs or are they made by one of the other makers with Smiths name added?

[Rick the Librarian]

I assume S&W makes them, but in any case, from what I've seen, they have an excellent reputation. There is an article about the newer S&Ws in the latest issue of American Rifleman.

[Kirk]

I read one article which said the first ones made, ~2006, were made by a contractor and that S&W has increasingly made parts in house. In 2010, S&W makes almost every part. Do a web search for M&W M&P 15 reviews. The dick Dick Metcalf piece was published about 2006 I believe http://www.shootingtimes.com/longgun_reviews/swmp15_121906/
http://www.defensereview.com/latest-smith-wesson-sw-mp-tactical-ar-ar-15-carbinesbrs-displayed-at-sofic-2010/
http://www.ar15pro.com/item/74566_Smith__Wesson_Rifles_Shotguns_SW_811008_MP_1 5x__223_S.aspx
http://www.downrange.tv/reviews/showproduct.php?product=26

[ChairborneRanger]

The S&W AR 15 is a Stag Arms rifle built to S&W's specs, with a few aftermarket add-ons.