The Loadout Room
Menu
  • Shooting
        • Pistol
        • Pistol Accessories
        • Rifle
        • Rifle Accessories
        • Shotgun
        • Machine Guns
        • Air Guns
        • Ammunition
        • Optics and Sights
        • Weapon Lights
        • Tips & How-To
        • Concealed Carry
        • Holsters
        • Suppressors
        • Precision Rifle Shooting
        • Firearms Training
        • 1A Gun to Ride the River With: The Smith & Wesson 686
        • The Tristar folding shotgun is ready for your wilderness adventuresThe Tristar folding shotgun is ready for your wilderness adventures
        • maxim defense cqb stock (8)The Maxim Defense CQB Stock: Short and Sweet
        • Perfecting your zero | A little help goes a LONG wayPerfecting your zero | A little help goes a LONG way
    • Close
  • Gear Reviews
      • Mission Gear
      • Camping Gear
      • Survival Gear
      • Medical Gear
      • Adventure & Travel
      • Knives & Tools
      • Overland
      • Disaster Preparedness
      • Footwear
      • Womens Gear & Clothing
        • RIP-MVehicle Preparedness: Fast access to essential items | Grey Man Tactical RIP-M
        • Midland radioOverland Essential | Midland Radio MXT275 | GXT1000
        • ppGrab your gear and go | Here’s everything you’d need to build an adventure go bag
        • Scrubba Washbag: Keep your clothes clean in the fieldScrubba Washbag: Keep your clothes clean in the field
    • Close
  • Men’s Lifestyle
      • Fitness
      • EDC
      • Eyewear
      • Watches
      • Electronics & Technology
      • Downtime
      • Mens Clothing & Accessories
      • Manly Skills
      • Style & Grooming
      • Gentleman Drinks
      • Crate Club
        • The Outdoor Edge ParaClaw: A concealed stingerThe Outdoor Edge ParaClaw: A concealed stinger
        • How to determine how long you have before the sun setsHow to determine how long you have before the sun sets
        • fireWilderness survival expert breaks down how to build a fire
        • 5.11 Tactical Expedition Long Sleeve Shirt5.11 Tactical Expedition Long Sleeve Shirt, SWAT Tested and Approved
    • Close
  • News
  • Video Demo
  • Shop

Smith & Wesson M&P 10 Sport: VIDEO

Smith & Wesson M&P 10 Sport: VIDEO

May 15, 2018 by Graham Baates Leave a Comment

AR-10s seem to be on the rise.  My theory is that everyone already has an AR-15 (or three) and are looking for something a little different.  .308 ammunition is plentiful, and if you shop smartly can be found for under $0.50 per round.  The extra whallop, increased hunting potential, and tribute to Eugene Stoner’s original intent can’t be denied.

Range lore used to be that AR-10s couldn’t be made reliable.  Although perhaps true when considering the wide variety of ammunition choices each having their own recoil impulse, burnt rate, and feeding needs.  Fortunately it isn’t 1950 anymore and the ability to tune gas and recoil systems combined with variety of magazines means most of these issues have been resolved.

Smith & Wesson is about as American of a gun-maker name as it gets.  Personally I haven’t reviewed many of their products as I prefer to keep off the beaten path of “common” guns.  Smith must have known this when they offered me an AR-10 that wasn’t all too common.  Take a look at the video below to see the hidden uniqueness of the M&P 10 Sport.

On the surface it looks rather plain.  Some might yawn at the traditional A2-style hand guards, but the receiver is where the magic is.  Ambidextrous controls, tensioning pads, all while camouflaging to the casual onlooker as a plain-jane rifle.  Here are the specs from the product website:

  • Features
    • Gas Block with Picatinny-Style Rail
    • Sling Swivel
    • A2 Suppressor
    • Mid-Length Handguard
    • Armornite® Finish on Barrel (Interior & Exterior)
    • Chromed Firing Pin
    • Rifling: 1 in 10”, 5R Rifling
    • Ambidextrous Safety Selector
    • Ambidextrous Magazine Release
    • Ambidextrous Bolt Release
    • Mid-Length Gas System

Keep a look out on the page feed for shooting impressions coming soon.  Before seeing them I’d like to hear your wagers: Will this be a performer?  Price-wise it competes directly against the Diamondback DB10 that impressed us earlier.

Share This

Filed Under: Rifle Tagged With: .308, AR-10, arms guide, best 308 AR, best ar-10, GBGuns, Graham Baates, MP, smith & wesson, Smith & Wesson M&P 10 Sport, TAG, thearmsguide

About the Author

Avatar

Graham Baates “Graham Baates” is a pen name used by a 15-year active Army veteran who spent most of his time in the tactical side of the Intelligence community including tours in Afghanistan and Iraq. Post-Army Graham spent some time in the 3-Gun circuit before becoming a full-time NRA Certified defensive handgun instructor. After more than 1,900 hours instructing he now works as an industry writer while curating a YouTube channel on the side.

See All Graham Baates Articles

More From The Loadout Room

Comments

What’s Hot

Top 8 upgrades every Kel-Tec Sub 2000 owner needs: MCARBO parts review
Featured

Top 8 upgrades every Kel-Tec Sub 2000 owner needs: MCARBO parts review

Why .45ACP is an outdated caliber
Ammunition

Why 45 ACP is an outdated caliber

Ammunition

The Reasons Why FBI Went to Back to 9mm

AR Build Kits under $300
Firearms Technology

Peak AR: Davidson Defense AR Build Kits under $300

Dogs

Tactipup Extreme Collar and Leash: Tactical dog gear, Perfected

Email Newsletter

Sign up to receive email updates daily and to hear what's going on with us!

In Case You Missed It

Gear Reviews

A Gun to Ride the River With: The Smith & Wesson 686

October 9, 2019 Leave a Comment

Camping Gear

The MSR Pocket Rocket | Your little camp dragon

October 8, 2019 Leave a Comment

The Outdoor Edge ParaClaw: A concealed stinger
EDC

The Outdoor Edge ParaClaw: A concealed stinger

October 7, 2019 Leave a Comment

Gear Reviews

A plate carrier for the big boys: AR500’s Testudo Gen 2 is a good pick for large frames

October 7, 2019 Leave a Comment

Get it on Google Play

© Copyright 2021 Crate Club Group · All Rights Reserved.

  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Advertisers