Built to perform under various conditions the M&P 15 AXE rifles are as versatile as they are reliable. Leveraging Gemtech's GVAC� upper the M&P 15 AXE Rifle mitigates gas blowback in the face when running suppressed. This lightweight and rugged rifle embodies the best combination of function and form. - Proven Platform- Engineered for a wide variety of uses the M&P15 platform is as versatile as it is reliable. - Ambidextrous Controls- The bolt release magazine catch and manual thumb safety are ready for both right-hand and left-hand users. - GVAC�- Suppressor optimized upper that helps mitigate gas blowback in the face of the shooter when running suppressed. Pinned Low-Pro GVAC Gas Block 4140CM Steel. - 16.1 1:8 twist 5R rifled barrel w/Armornite� finish. - Gemtech� ETM� Flash hider. - GVAC� mid length direct impingement gas system. - 15 Midwest Industries Combat M-LOK� Free-Float seven sided handguard. - Radian� Raptor charging handle. - M&P� tactical adjustable folding front and rear sights. - Ambidextrous controls. - Flat-face trigger. - Magpul� CTR� adjustable stock. - M&P� grip with four interchangeable backstraps. - Ships with (one) 30-round magazines. - width 2.75 in - length 36 in - weight 106.4 oz - CALIBER 5.56 NATO - CAPACITY 30 - BARREL LENGTH 16 - BARREL MATERIAL 4150 CMV - SAFETY THUMB SAFETY - SIGHTS FOLDING - THREADED BARREL YES - SIZE RIFLE - COLOR/FINISH BLACK - GRIP POLYMER - ACTION GAS OPERATED - STOCK ADJUSTABLE - OPTIC READY YES - NUMBER OF MAGAZINES 1 - FRAME ALUMINUM - MODEL M&P 15