SW MP15 or Colt M4 Carbine?

[LisaA]

My dealer is holding two rifles for me: a SW MP 15 and a Colt M4 Carbine. I originally put the SW on hold, and then the dealer called me to tell me someone else is interested in it. But, he told me the Colt just came in.

Which one would you get? The dealer is holding both of them so I can look at them and make a decision. Help!

Thanks.

[ssom003]

Go with the Colt M4...

[LisaA]

Someone I know told me that Colt's customer support is bad. I wanted to go with the Colt, but this factor put a wrinkle in my decision. How is SW's customer support?

[VTLO910]

Someone I know told me that Colt's customer support is bad. I wanted to go with the Colt, but this factor put a wrinkle in my decision. How is SW's customer support?

I heard S&W support was Great... But that was only one persons experience with S&W and the MP15...

I guess you can't go wrong either way...

[SuperMoose]

What is the price on the two of them? If there is a significant difference I'd say go with the S&W only because it gives you money for optics and other fun stuff for it. What model is the S&W and Colt?

[LisaA]

What is the price on the two of them? If there is a significant difference I'd say go with the S&W only because it gives you money for optics and other fun stuff for it. What model is the S&W and Colt?

Not sure of the models on either one. The Colt has the removable flat top receiver, muzzle break and collapsable stock, A3 sights. SW has the A2 sights and collapsable stock. The SW costs $1,195 and the Colt is $1,795. Big price difference.

[RONNIE77]

You wouldn't go wrong with either one.

If money isn't an issue, then go with the Colt.
Especially if it is a 6920. At that price it sounds like it.

The 6920's are the most desirable and sought after Colt AR's on the market right now, because of the Restricted LE markings on them.
The price on them is just sky rocketing..
I think the resale value is in Colt's favor.

S&W makes a fine instrument though, and it should also suit you needs..

[Kaos]

You wouldn't go wrong with either one.

If money isn't an issue, then go with the Colt.
Especially if it is a 6920. At that price it sounds like it.

The 6920's are the most desirable and sought after Colt AR's on the market right now, because of the Restricted LE markings on them.
The price on them is just sky rocketing..
I think the resale value is in Colt's favor.

S&W makes a fine instrument though, and it should also suit you needs..

The 6920 is more vaunted for because it's truly in spec, not necessarily because of the LE markings.

You're getting QUALITY in every piece of the puzzle and a gun that is built right. Things like MPI and HPT bolt/barrel that you might only get batch style testing with the S&W.

In all honesty though smith builds a great gun and has great customer service (if something should break that is).


If it were me, I'd get the smith and a case of wolf and whatever upgrades you may have considered. (free float, optic etc)

[VTLO910]

You can always get the cheaper one and use the money you did not spend on the rifle itself to accessorize it to your liking...

Women like to accessorize right...?

[LisaA]

You can always get the cheaper one and use the money you did not spend on the rifle itself to accessorize it to your liking...

Women like to accessorize right...?

It depends whether all the colors match.