Is $799 for new M&P 15 a good deal?

[cameraman]

My local shop has new S&W optics ready M&P 15's on sale for $799.
A "Black" gun has been on my list for a while now. Plus S&W has a deal for 5 free mags thru the end of the year.
Seems like a good deal.
On the fence.

[knight0334]

Thats pretty decent for a S&W AR. Most I see are going for about $900-1000 yet. DPMS, Delton, and a couple others are dipping into the mid $600's.

I'm not into semi-auto's, let alone AR's - but I about pulled the trigger on a $700 AR15 and a $1000 AR10 yesterday.

[cameraman]

The 5 free mag deal is what is leaning me in this direction. Still have to spend money on sites or optics.

[IronButt]

I'm no expert on ARs, but that sounds like a good price. Atlantic Tactical has M&P 15s for $939 & 979.

[QUADZILLA]

My local shop has new S&W optics ready M&P 15's on sale for $799.
A "Black" gun has been on my list for a while now. Plus S&W has a deal for 5 free mags thru the end of the year.
Seems like a good deal.
On the fence.

If I remember correctly, Richland Shooter's Supplies had the M&P flat top for around $749.

For what little I know about AR's (trust me, it's just a little), it seems like the S&W is a quality piece. I haven't read anything negative yet. I'm leaning towards the Stag myself ONLY because I'm a left handed shooter. I've had a cutback in some hours, so it may take me a little longer to get one.

Don't let the optics hold you back....Walmart has decent scopes for $69. I put one on my 10/22. Even has the illuminated mil-reticle. Cabelas also has a TON of scopes back in the bargain cave for really good prices.

[Guns4Fun]

Yes, good deal - buy it.

[Galactic]

If I remember correctly, Richland Shooter's Supplies had the M&P flat top for around $749.

For what little I know about AR's (trust me, it's just a little), it seems like the S&W is a quality piece. I haven't read anything negative yet. I'm leaning towards the Stag myself ONLY because I'm a left handed shooter. I've had a cutback in some hours, so it may take me a little longer to get one.

Don't let the optics hold you back....Walmart has decent scopes for $69. I put one on my 10/22. Even has the illuminated mil-reticle. Cabelas also has a TON of scopes back in the bargain cave for really good prices.

Have you shot a standard AR left handed yet? I shoot mine left handed with no issues. I have 3 and a Mini 14 I shoot just fine lefty

[wellcraft]

799 sounds like a good deal on a SW M&P15 flat top, does it come with the flip up rear site or M4 barrel? Tanners has M&P15 M4 with the flip up rear site for around a 1000 bucks and normally Tanners has the best prices in my area. There are several M&P15 models to choose from so without knowing the exact model it's hard to tell how good of a deal it is. for 799 I would buy it and not look back plus you get 5 magpul mags for free which is about a 80-100 dollar value.

[cameraman]

799 sounds like a good deal on a SW M&P15 flat top, does it come with the flip up rear site or M4 barrel? Tanners has M&P15 M4 with the flip up rear site for around a 1000 bucks and normally Tanners has the best prices in my area. There are several M&P15 models to choose from so without knowing the exact model it's hard to tell how good of a deal it is. for 799 I would buy it and not look back plus you get 5 magpul mags for free which is about a 80-100 dollar value.

The model is M&P 15OR. It doesn't have any sites.

[Paradigm]

Seems like a good deal. Bud's has them for $823.

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/p...ducts_id/53496

Factory New Smith & Wesson M&P 15 Optic Ready Carbine

Manufacturers Part: 811003

SPECIFICATIONS:
Mfg Item Num: 811003
Category: FIREARMS - RIFLES
Action: Semi-Automatic
Caliber: 223 Remington
Barrel Length: 16"
Capacity: 30 + 1
Trigger: Single Stage
Safety: Lever
Length: 35"
Weight: 6 1/2 lbs
Stock: 6 Point Collapsible
Finish: Black