Smith Wesson Introduces 4 New M&P15 AXE Series Rifles

Featuring "Ambi X Enhancement," Tennessee-based Smith & Wesson debuted a new line of 5.56 NATO M&P15 rifles this week.

Besides full ambidextrous controls on the receiver, the new AXE line utilizes Gemtech GVAC technology in the uppers to minimize gas blowback when shooting suppressed. They also have a Gemtech ETM flash hider system; an improved BCG with a Carpenter 158 steel bolt, 8620 steel carrier, and a chromed firing pin; an Armornite-finished 4150 steel barrel with 5R 1:8 rifling; and an M&P grip with interchangeable palm swells.

Other standard features include a Radian Raptor charging handle, Williams folding sights, M-LOK slots on a Midwest Industries free-floating handguard, and Magpul stocks.

The Smith AXE series is introduced in four models, including factory SBRs with 11.5 and 14.5-inch barrels, a standard carbine with a 16.1-inch barrel, and a more upscale Performance Center rifle. The first three are all black with a Magpul CTR adjustable carbine stock, while the Performance Center model sports a Gray Cerakote and a Magpul DT stock. (Photos: S&W)

The 11.5-inch SBR (#13825) has an overall length of 30.5 inches and a weight of 6.2 pounds. MSRP is $1,559.

The 14.5-inch SBR (#13824) has an overall length of 34.75 inches and weighs 6.6 pounds. It has an MSRP of $1,579.

The $1,599 16.1-inch carbine (#13665) runs 36 inches long and hits the scales at 6.65 pounds.

Unique features of the Performance Center Axe rifle (#13986) include an ambidextrous Radian safety selector, a Magpul DT Carbine stock, a Hiperfire Enhanced Duty Trigger, and a Comp Gray Cerakote finish. It has a $1,649 MSRP.

“The M&P15 AXE series represents the new premium MSR offering from Smith & Wesson," said Corey Beaudreau, S&W's Rifles product manager. "By pairing the GVAC upper gas system, with the trusted durability of the M&P15 platform, these high-performance rifles become the ultimate suppressor hosts. Available in a variety of configurations, users now have options out of the box, tailored to meet their needs."

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