Smith & Wesson M&P15 Sport III 5.56 NATO 16-Inch 10-Round Rifle

Description

The Smith & Wesson M&P15 Sport III is a semi-automatic modern sporting rifle chambered for .223 Remington and 5.56 NATO. It combines a 16-inch heavy barrel with a free-floating M-LOK handguard, mid-length gas system, and an installed Crimson Trace CTS-106 red dot sight for range and sporting use.

The rifle includes one 10-round magazine and a full-length Picatinny-style top rail. Its 1:8-inch 5R rifling and 6.5-pound weight provide a practical configuration for recreational shooting and accessory setup.

Key Specifications

• The .223 Remington/5.56 NATO chambering supports the cartridges identified for this rifle.
• A 16-inch heavy barrel provides the listed barrel length for a balanced sporting-rifle configuration.
• The 1:8-inch 5R rifling is designed to provide consistent projectile contact.
• The free-floating 15-inch M-LOK handguard supports attachment of compatible accessories while keeping the barrel free from handguard contact.
• The mid-length gas system defines the rifle’s gas-system configuration.
• The semi-automatic action cycles the rifle for subsequent shots without manual operation of the action.
• The 10-round detachable magazine provides the listed ammunition capacity and can be removed from the rifle.
• The installed Crimson Trace CTS-106 4.0 MOA red dot provides a compact electronic aiming optic.
• The full-length Picatinny-style top rail provides a mounting interface for compatible equipment.
• At 6.5 pounds, the rifle has the listed unloaded weight.

This configuration suits shooters looking for a straightforward modern sporting rifle with a free-floating handguard, accessory rail, compact red dot optic, and 10-round magazine. The combination of a 16-inch 5R barrel and M-LOK furniture keeps the setup focused on practical range use and customization.

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