MP15 Verses the MP15A - Difference

M&P15 has a removable carrying handle with no rear iron sight when handle is removed.







SKU: item_811000

Model: M&P15

Caliber: 5.56 mm NATO / .223

Action: Gas Operated Semi Automatic

Capacity: 30 Rounds, 5.56 mm or .223

Overall Length: 35" Extended / 32" Compacted

Stock: 6-Position Telescopic

Forend: Thermo-Set M4 Handguard

Sight Length: 14.75"

Barrel Length: 16"

Barrel Twist: 1 in 9"

Weight (No Mag): 6.74 lbs.

Trigger Pull: 7 lbs. (approx.)

Upper/Lower Material: 7075 T6 Aluminum

Barrel Material: 4140 Steel

Chromed Components: Barrel Bore, Gas Key, Bolt Carrier

Receiver and Barrel Finish: Hard Coat Black Anodized

Front Sight: Adjustable Post

Rear Sight: Adjustable Dual Aperature







M&P15A has a Troy Industries rear flip-up sight and no carrying handle.







SKU: item_811002

Model: M&P15

Caliber: 5.56 mm NATO / .223

Action: Gas Operated Semi Automatic

Capacity: 30 Rounds, 5.56 mm or .223

Overall Length: 35" Extended / 32" Compacted

Stock: 6-Position Telescopic

Forend: Thermo-Set M4 handguard

Sight Length: 14.5"

Barrel Length: 16"

Barrel Twist: 1 in 9"

Weight (No Mag): 6.5 lbs.

Trigger Pull: 7 lbs. (approx.)

Upper/Lower Material: 7075 T6 Aluminum

Barrel Material: 4140 Steel

Chromed Components: Barrel Bore, Gas Key, Bolt Carrier

Receiver and Barrel Finish: Hard Coat Black Anodized

Front Sight: Adjustable Post

Rear Sight: Adjustable, Folding Battle Sight





The bottom-line, go with the M&P15A, you will save money in the long run.

The nice thig about the 15A is that you have a fold down rear sight that can be move up or down quickly. A removal handle is a pain.