Smith & Wesson Rifles
Smith & Wesson M&P15
Specs, variants & prices
Smith & Wesson currently makes 7 versions of the M&P15 rifle, chambered in 300 BLK and 5.56 NATO. Barrels run from 8" to 16". All 7 versions are optics-ready. Smith & Wesson's suggested retail prices run from $1,499 to $1,659, and stores set their own prices from there. The table below lines up every version so you can compare them at a glance.
What versions of the Smith & Wesson M&P15 are there?
7 current versions. Specs and measurements are Smith & Wesson's own.
M&P15 AXE SBR 8 Inch
- Optics
- Optic-ready
- Model / part #
- 13888
- Caliber
- 300 BLK
- Capacity
- 30
- Barrel
- 8"
- Overall length
- 25"
- Weight
- 5.7 lbs
- Finish
- Black
- MSRP
- $1,499
M&P15 AXE SBR 11.5 Inch
- Optics
- Optic-ready
- Model / part #
- 13825
- Caliber
- 5.56 NATO
- Capacity
- 30
- Barrel
- 11.5"
- Overall length
- 30.5"
- Weight
- 6.2 lbs
- Finish
- Black
- MSRP
- $1,559
M&P15 AXE SBR 14.5 Inch
- Optics
- Optic-ready
- Model / part #
- 13824
- Caliber
- 5.56 NATO
- Capacity
- 30
- Barrel
- 14.5"
- Overall length
- 34.75"
- Weight
- 6.6 lbs
- Finish
- Black
- MSRP
- $1,579
M&P15 AXE Rifle 16 Inch
- Optics
- Optic-ready
- Model / part #
- 13665
- Caliber
- 5.56 NATO
- Capacity
- 30
- Barrel
- 16"
- Overall length
- 36"
- Weight
- 6.7 lbs
- Finish
- Black
- MSRP
- $1,599
M&P15 AXE Rifle 16 Inch
Performance Center
- Optics
- Optic-ready
- Model / part #
- 13986
- Caliber
- 5.56 NATO
- Capacity
- 30
- Barrel
- 16"
- Overall length
- 36"
- Weight
- 6.5 lbs
- Finish
- Gray
- MSRP
- $1,659
M&P15 SBR 556 BCM Gunfighter Forend
- Optics
- Optic-ready
- Model / part #
- 13622
- Caliber
- 5.56 NATO
- Capacity
- 30
- Barrel
- 11.5"
- Overall length
- 31.5"
- Weight
- 6.4 lbs
- Finish
- Black
- MSRP
- —
M&P15T SBR 556
- Optics
- Optic-ready
- Model / part #
- 13623
- Caliber
- 5.56 NATO
- Capacity
- 30
- Barrel
- 11.5"
- Overall length
- 31.5"
- Weight
- 6.6 lbs
- Finish
- Black
- MSRP
- —
What calibers does the M&P15 come in?
It's chambered in 300 BLK and 5.56 NATO, depending on the version.
Is the M&P15 optics-ready?
All 7 versions are optics-ready.
How much does a Smith & Wesson M&P15 cost?
Smith & Wesson's suggested retail prices run from $1,499 to $1,659, depending on the version. Tap “See prices” next to any version to see what retailers are asking.
Can you buy one in California or Massachusetts?
California and Massachusetts both limit which models dealers can sell, and the rules differ by type of gun. State rules change, so check our California and Massachusetts pages before you buy.
What's the latest on the M&P15?
Nothing new on the M&P15 lately.
Specs from Smith & Wesson, checked October 22, 2026 (source). Spot a mistake? Let us know and we'll fix it. Smith & Wesson is a trademark of its owner, listed for identification only. Firearms Almanac isn't affiliated with Smith & Wesson.