Purpose-built with the modern shooter in mind the Performance Center® M&P®15 AXE delivers. This fully ambidextrous rifle adapts to changing environments and keeps versatility in mind. The flat trigger design optimizes accuracy potential by mitigating left and right play when pressing the trigger. With the Gemtech® GVAC® system the M&P®15 AXE changes the game when it comes to suppressed shooting by mitigating gas blowback maintaining pinpoint accuracy and easily mounting a suppressor with the ETM® flash hider. Reliable durable and the ultimate suppressor host get the Performance Center® M&P®15 AXE. – GVAC® Gas system- Reduces gas blow-back when suppressed – compared to a traditional direct-impingement format. – M&P®15 AXE Ambi X Enhancement- The forged lower receiver features ambi bolt catch magazine catch and safety selector allowing users full firearm manipulation from either strong or support side. – Improved Reliability BCG- Bolt carrier and firing pin feature unique geometry for improved reliability in dusty sandy environments – width 2.75 in – length 36 in – weight 104 oz – CALIBER 5.56 NATO – SIZE RIFLE – CAPACIT Y30 – ACTION GAS OPERATED – BARREL LENGTH 16.1 – GRIP POLYMER – SIGHTS FOLDING – OPTIC READY YES – SAFETY THUMB SAFETY – COLOR/FINISH GRAY – THREADED BARREL YES – BARREL MATERIAL 4150 CMV – FRAME ALUMINUM – NUMBER OF MAGAZINES 1 – STOCK ADJUSTABLE – MODEL M&P 15