Smith & Wesson M&P-15 Optics Ready 5.56 NATO, 16-inch, Direct-Impingement AR-15 with Crimson Trace Red Dot
This Smith & Wesson M&P-15 Optics Ready rifle stands out as a well-kept, US-made AR-15 platform chambered in 5.56 NATO with a 16-inch, 1:9-twist barrel. It features a flat-top, T-marked Picatinny upper receiver, a low-profile railed gas block, and an A2-style flash suppressor. The rifle includes a factory S&W 6-position collapsible stock and comes equipped with a Crimson Trace red dot sight and two 30-round Magpul PMAG Gen M3 magazines.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The original matte black anodized finish is largely intact, with minimal thinning at the brass deflector and other high-contact points. The Crimson Trace red dot powers on and cycles modes; the rubber covers over its control buttons are missing.
What’s Included
- Smith & Wesson M&P-15 Optics Ready 5.56 NATO rifle
- Crimson Trace red dot sight (installed)
- 2x 30-round Magpul PMAG polymer magazines (Gen M3)
The M&P-15 Optics Ready configuration provides a flat-top, T-marked Picatinny upper receiver for direct mounting of the included Crimson Trace red dot. The low-profile railed gas block maintains a clean sightline while adding mounting utility and retains a fixed sling loop for straightforward carry setup.
The 16-inch barrel is marked 5.56 NATO 1/9 and is threaded, capped with an A2-style flash suppressor. This setup supports common muzzle devices and delivers dependable performance with standard 5.56/.223 ammunition.
Furniture is purpose-built: a factory S&W-branded 6-position collapsible stock with an approximate length of pull range from 10.5 to 13.5 inches, a durable A2-pattern polymer pistol grip, and a two-piece ribbed polymer handguard. Controls include a right-side magazine release and a manual safety.
The rifle uses the STANAG magazine interface and is rated for a 30+1 capacity. It arrives with two Magpul PMAG Gen M3 30-round magazines and the compact Crimson Trace red dot already mounted on the receiver rail.