Smith and Wesson announce .308 AR-10 models

[TGO David]

http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Category4_750001_750051_757913_-1_757798_757797_image

 

 

 

You can see them at the link above.  I think I can see one of the #311314 models working it's way into my safe sooner than later.

 

[DaveTN]

Wow! I’m getting closer and closer to all Smith & Wesson all the time. Wonder if the price will be crazy like some of the other 308's?
Might be time for the DPMS 308 to go on the block.

[R1100R]

I like the barrel profile and the fact that it has 5R rifling.

[Guest drifter]

Yes please.  Yeah S&W has definitely improved their product line.

[Fourtyfive]

I enjoy my FAL but those look nice !

[gjohnsoniv]

Now that is a sweet looking rifle. Now I might just have an excuse to get an AR 10.

[Links2k]

Dang! It's calling my name.

[mikegideon]

PMAG! This really simplifies the AR 10 hunt for me.

 

Not trying to sound like a whiney bitch, but it really is time for Magpul to come out with an effective recoil pad for their stocks.

[mikegideon]

Dang! It's calling my name.

 

Here Linky Linky. You're gonna have to come off your wallet and pop for an MSSA membership. :)

[Links2k]

Here Linky Linky. You're gonna have to come off your wallet and pop for an MSSA membership. :)

The wallets not the problem. I need the time.

[mikegideon]

The wallets not the problem. I need the time.

 

AR's are quick. Just ask Piers Morgan. 3000 rounds per minute. You can be outa there in 12 seconds :)

Edited January 19, 2013 by mikegideon

[DaveTN]

PMAG! This really simplifies the AR 10 hunt for me.
 
Not trying to sound like a whiney bitch, but it really is time for Magpul to come out with an effective recoil pad for their stocks.

I just shoot 50-100 rounds from my 700 VLS 308 first, and then my Panther 308 feels like a pellet gun.

[mikegideon]

I just shoot 50-100 rounds from my 700 VLS 308 first, and then my Panther 308 feels like a pellet gun.

 

Yep. Gas guns are softer. The recoil pad issue just came to light with my .458 SOCOM. I put the Magpul extended "recoil pad" on that one, and it still stamps a Magpul logo into your shoulder. I made it tolerable with a brake. Now, the recoil is pretty manageable, but it blows your friends' hats off :). My bolt guns have good pads.

[Oh Shoot]

It's gratifying to see S&W's "opinion" on AWB possibility.

[swim615]

I really like the Smith&Wesson ARs.

I would like to pick one up this summer if prices get back to normal. (I would like to see what all the hub-bub is about in the .308)?

As for recoil how do they compare to a Saiga 12, bolt 30-06, or bolt 270?

My Saiga 12 taught me very quickly why I needed a recoil pad. Took a good week for the bruising to fade enough for me to go back for any more.

EDITED to add that I just noticed the NRA appreciation badge +1 Edited January 19, 2013 by swim615

[DaveTN]

As for recoil how do they compare to a Saiga 12, bolt 30-06, or bolt 270?

No where near the recoil of a 30-06 bolt. Just a little more than a .223 AR. I just don’t see it as an issue.

[RichardR]

Thanks for the heads up David, it looks like I will need to make some space in my safe, any idea on ETA of when these will hit shelves? Or what MSRP is going to be?

[mikegideon]

No where near the recoil of a 30-06 bolt. Just a little more than a .223 AR. I just don’t see it as an issue.

 

That surprises me a little. I've pulled the barrel on a DPMS for a friend, but never have shot one.

[DaveTN]

That surprises me a little. I've pulled the barrel on a DPMS for a friend, but never have shot one.

You can shoot mine anytime you like.

[Guest msparks]

Nice, I would have to say this one is added to the list!

[mikegideon]

You can shoot mine anytime you like.

 

Sounds like a plan. I'll bring my 458. Everybody needs a Magpul tatoo :)

[TMF]

[quote name="mikegideon" post="889898" timestamp="1358632019"]That surprises me a little. I've pulled the barrel on a DPMS for a friend, but never have shot one.[/quote] I had one made by Knights Armament I used to shoot a lot. Low recoil compared to any other semi-auto .308 and especially a boot gun..... think about that loooooong buffer tube compared to a M14 or FAL. It's a dream to shoot. I planned to own one some day, but it ain't looking good if a ban comes around in a couple of years.

[trevorst]

My .308 dpms has minimal recoil, the 260 rem you can see impacts in the scope which is nice. I honestly have a sorer shoulder from shooting my 22-250 than the .308.

[xRUSTYx]

On the "Want To Buy" list!  #467!  Sweeeeet!  Only 466 to go before I get to buy one of these puppies!

[JohnC]

Awesome! :up: