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. – 14.5 1:8 twist 5R rifled barrel w/Armornite® finish. – Gemtech® ETM® Flash hider. – GVAC® carbine length direct impingement gas system. – 13.375 Midwest Industries Combat M-LOK® Free-Float seven sided handguard. – Radian® Raptor charging handle. – Williams folding adjustable 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 34.75 in – weight 105.3 oz – CALIBER 5.56 NATO – SIZE RIFLE – CAPACITY 30 – ACTION GAS OPERATED – BARREL LENGTH 14.5 – GRIP POLYMER – SIGHTS FOLDING – OPTIC READY YES – SAFETY THUMB SAFETY – COLOR/FINISH BLACK – THREADED BARREL YES – BARREL MATERIAL 4150 CMV – FRAME ALUMINUM – NUMBER OF MAGAZINES 1 – STOCK ADJUSTABLE – MODEL M&P 15