New AXE Rifle Series

SMITH & WESSON has announced the release of their new M&P15 AXE Rifle Series. Purpose-built with modern features, the new M&P15 AXE rifles are reliable, durable, and specifically optimized for shooting with a suppressor. To that end, each AXE rifle utilizes a suppressor optimized GVAC system upper to help minimize gas blowback when shooting suppressed and includes a Gemtech’s ETM Flash hider installed on the muzzle.

All four M&P15 AXE models are chambered in 5.56 NATO and feature a bolt carrier group designed with a Carpenter 1580 steel bolt, 8620 steel carrier, and chromed firing pin for dependable ignition. They also share a 7075 T6 Aluminum upper and lower receiver, ambidextrous controls for right- or left-handed users, a Radian Raptor charging handle, Williams folding sights, and an M&P grip that ships with four interchangeable backstraps.

• The three all-black, Armornite finished models, ship with a Magpul CTR adjustable carbine stock, a Midwest Industries Combat M-LOK free-float handguard, and come available in 16.1-inch, 14.5-inch, and 11.5-inch barrel configurations. 
• Unique features of the Performance Center Axe rifle model include an ambidextrous Radian safety selector, a Magpul DT Carbine stock, a HIPEFIRE Enhanced Duty Trigger, and the sleek Comp Gray Cerakote finish. 

The M&P15 AXE series represents a new premium, high-performance, suppressor-optimized MSR offering from SMITH & WESSON. Available in a variety of configurations, users now have options out of the box, tailored to meet their needs.

For more information on the M&P15 AXE series, visit smith-wesson.com.