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Smith & Wesson took a rifle that was already one of the best-selling ARs in the country and gave it the two upgrades owners asked for most. The Sport III swaps the old drop-in handguard for a free-floating 15 inch M-LOK rail and moves from carbine-length to a mid-length gas system. That second change is easy to overlook on a spec sheet, but you feel it at the range. The gas impulse is softer, the rifle stays flatter through strings of fire, and follow-up shots come easier. The full-length handguard gives you real estate for a light, sling mount, hand stop, or whatever else you want to bolt on without touching the barrel.
The 16 inch 4140 steel barrel wears a tough Armornite finish and uses 1:8 twist 5R rifling, which stabilizes everything from 55 grain bulk ammo up to 77 grain match loads. The muzzle is threaded 1/2×28 and topped with an A2 flash hider, so swapping to a brake or adding a suppressor is a five minute job. Up top you get a full-length Picatinny rail for optics, and the flat-top design leaves you free to run a red dot, LPVO, or backup irons however you like. Forged 7075-T6 aluminum receivers, a chromed firing pin, forward assist, and dust cover round out a build that skips the corner-cutting you see on some entry-priced ARs.
At around six and a half pounds with a six-position collapsible stock, it fits shooters of just about any build and swings quickly on the move. It ships with a 30-round Magpul PMag, and since it follows standard AR-15 patterning, the aftermarket is wide open when you want to upgrade the trigger, grip, or stock down the road. Plenty of folks buy the Sport line as a starter rifle and end up keeping it as their go-to range gun. Backed by Smith & Wesson's lifetime service policy, it is a dependable, no-drama carbine that leaves room in the budget for ammo and optics.
The two biggest upgrades are the free-floating 15 inch M-LOK handguard and the mid-length gas system. The Sport II used a shorter drop-in handguard and a carbine-length gas system, so the Sport III shoots noticeably softer and gives you far more room for lights, slings, and other accessories. It also keeps the chromed firing pin, forward assist, and dust cover from the previous generation.
No, it ships as an optics-ready flat top with a full-length Picatinny rail and no iron sights installed. That is common at this price point and gives you a blank canvas for a red dot, LPVO, or a set of backup irons. Plan to add your sighting setup of choice before your first range trip.
Yes. The 16 inch barrel comes threaded 1/2×28 with a standard A2 flash hider, so you can remove the A2 and attach a direct-thread suppressor or a muzzle device that works with your can's mounting system. The 1:8 twist barrel also stabilizes the heavier bullets a lot of suppressor owners prefer.
The 1:8 twist with 5R rifling is a versatile middle ground that handles most common bullet weights well. Cheap 55 grain FMJ works fine for range days, while 62 to 77 grain loads tend to shine when you want tighter groups. It is chambered for 5.56 NATO, so it safely runs both 5.56 and .223 Remington ammunition.
| UPC | 022188894110 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 13807 |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | MODERN SPORTING RIFLE |
| Barrel Length | 16" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .223 REM/5.56 NATO |
| Capacity | 30 + 1 |
| Color | Black |
| Length | 32'' |
| Magazine Included | 1 x 30-Round |
| Model | |
| Number of Magazines | 1 30 rd. PMag |
| Package Height | 3.0 |
| Package Width | 11.5 |
| Product Type | AR |
| Safety | Thumb |
| Shipping Weight | 8.8 |
| Sights | 32"-35" |
| State Restriction (CA) | NO DIRECT SHIP TO CALIFORNIA |
| State Restriction (Guam) | NO SALE TO GUAM |
| State Restriction (IL) | NO SALE TO ILLINOIS PICA |
| State Restriction (PR) | NO SALE TO PUERTO RICO |
| State Restriction (RI) | NO DIRECT SHIP TO RHODE ISLAND |
| State Restriction (VI) | NO SALE TO VIRGIN ISLANDS |
| State Restriction (WA) | NO DIRECT SHIP TO WASHINGTON |
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