Smith & Wesson Rifles

Smith & Wesson Volunteer XV

Specs, variants & prices

Smith & Wesson currently makes 5 versions of the Volunteer XV rifle, chambered in 5.56 NATO and 6mm ARC, and still lists 9 discontinued ones on its site. Barrels run from 14.5" to 20". Of the 14 versions, 9 are optics-ready; 4 have a Picatinny rail for an optic; and one has a Picatinny rail for an optic, with a factory Optic installed. Smith & Wesson's suggested retail prices run from $1,049 to $1,609, and stores set their own prices from there. The table below lines up every version so you can compare them at a glance.

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What versions of the Smith & Wesson Volunteer XV are there?

5 current and 9 discontinued versions. Specs and measurements are Smith & Wesson's own.

Version	Prices	Optics	Model / part #	Caliber	Capacity	Barrel	Overall length	Weight	Finish	MSRP	CA	MA	Status
Volunteer XV Compliant CA	See prices	Optic-ready	13511	5.56 NATO	10	16"	36.25"	9.0 lbs	Black	$1,079	Yes	No	Current
Volunteer XV 5.56 with Optic BundleBundle	See prices	Picatinny railOptic installed	14306	5.56 NATO	30	16"	36.25"	9.0 lbs	Black	$1,099	—	—	Current
Volunteer XV Optics Ready Red Dot Included Compliant	See prices	Picatinny rail	13514	5.56 NATO	10	16"	36.25"	9.3 lbs	Black	$1,139	Yes	No	Current
Volunteer XV PRO M-LOK	See prices	Optic-ready	13518	6mm ARC	25	16"	36.75"	7.4 lbs	Black	$1,589	—	—	Current
Volunteer XV PRO DMR M-LOK	See prices	Optic-ready	13519	6mm ARC	25	20"	40.7"	7.8 lbs	Black	$1,609	—	—	Current
Volunteer XV 16IN Barrel	See prices	Optic-ready	13507	5.56 NATO	30	16"	36.25"	8.8 lbs	Black	$1,049	—	—	Discontinued
Volunteer XV Compliant	See prices	Optic-ready	13508	5.56 NATO	10	16"	36.25"	8.8 lbs	Black	$1,049	No	No	Discontinued
Volunteer XV Compliant CO	See prices	Optic-ready	13509	5.56 NATO	10	16"	36.25"	8.8 lbs	Black	$1,049	No	No	Discontinued
Volunteer XV Optics Ready 16IN Barrel	See prices	Picatinny rail	13510	5.56 NATO	30	16"	36.25"	8.8 lbs	Black	$1,049	—	—	Discontinued
Volunteer XV Optics Ready Compliant	See prices	Picatinny rail	13512	5.56 NATO	10	16"	36.25"	8.8 lbs	Black	$1,079	Yes	No	Discontinued
Volunteer XV Optics Ready Red Dot Sight	See prices	Picatinny rail	13513	5.56 NATO	30	16"	36.25"	9.0 lbs	Black	$1,099	—	—	Discontinued
Volunteer XV PRO	See prices	Optic-ready	13515	5.56 NATO	30	16"	36.25"	6.8 lbs	Black	$1,589	—	—	Discontinued
Volunteer XV PRO 14.5IN Barrel	See prices	Optic-ready	13516	5.56 NATO	30	14.5"	35.25"	6.8 lbs	Black	$1,589	—	—	Discontinued
Volunteer XV DMR	See prices	Optic-ready	13517	5.56 NATO	30	20"	40.7"	8.1 lbs	Black	$1,609	—	—	Discontinued

Volunteer XV Compliant CA
See prices
Optics
Optic-ready
Model / part #
13511
Caliber
5.56 NATO
Capacity
10
Barrel
16"
Overall length
36.25"
Weight
9.0 lbs
Finish
Black
MSRP
$1,079
CA
Yes
MA
No
Status
Current
Volunteer XV 5.56 with Optic Bundle
Bundle
See prices
Optics
Picatinny railOptic installed
Model / part #
14306
Caliber
5.56 NATO
Capacity
30
Barrel
16"
Overall length
36.25"
Weight
9.0 lbs
Finish
Black
MSRP
$1,099
CA
—
MA
—
Status
Current
Volunteer XV Optics Ready Red Dot Included Compliant
See prices
Optics
Picatinny rail
Model / part #
13514
Caliber
5.56 NATO
Capacity
10
Barrel
16"
Overall length
36.25"
Weight
9.3 lbs
Finish
Black
MSRP
$1,139
CA
Yes
MA
No
Status
Current
Volunteer XV PRO M-LOK
See prices
Optics
Optic-ready
Model / part #
13518
Caliber
6mm ARC
Capacity
25
Barrel
16"
Overall length
36.75"
Weight
7.4 lbs
Finish
Black
MSRP
$1,589
CA
—
MA
—
Status
Current
Volunteer XV PRO DMR M-LOK
See prices
Optics
Optic-ready
Model / part #
13519
Caliber
6mm ARC
Capacity
25
Barrel
20"
Overall length
40.7"
Weight
7.8 lbs
Finish
Black
MSRP
$1,609
CA
—
MA
—
Status
Current
Volunteer XV 16IN Barrel
See prices
Optics
Optic-ready
Model / part #
13507
Caliber
5.56 NATO
Capacity
30
Barrel
16"
Overall length
36.25"
Weight
8.8 lbs
Finish
Black
MSRP
$1,049
CA
—
MA
—
Status
Discontinued
Volunteer XV Compliant
See prices
Optics
Optic-ready
Model / part #
13508
Caliber
5.56 NATO
Capacity
10
Barrel
16"
Overall length
36.25"
Weight
8.8 lbs
Finish
Black
MSRP
$1,049
CA
No
MA
No
Status
Discontinued
Volunteer XV Compliant CO
See prices
Optics
Optic-ready
Model / part #
13509
Caliber
5.56 NATO
Capacity
10
Barrel
16"
Overall length
36.25"
Weight
8.8 lbs
Finish
Black
MSRP
$1,049
CA
No
MA
No
Status
Discontinued
Volunteer XV Optics Ready 16IN Barrel
See prices
Optics
Picatinny rail
Model / part #
13510
Caliber
5.56 NATO
Capacity
30
Barrel
16"
Overall length
36.25"
Weight
8.8 lbs
Finish
Black
MSRP
$1,049
CA
—
MA
—
Status
Discontinued
Volunteer XV Optics Ready Compliant
See prices
Optics
Picatinny rail
Model / part #
13512
Caliber
5.56 NATO
Capacity
10
Barrel
16"
Overall length
36.25"
Weight
8.8 lbs
Finish
Black
MSRP
$1,079
CA
Yes
MA
No
Status
Discontinued
Volunteer XV Optics Ready Red Dot Sight
See prices
Optics
Picatinny rail
Model / part #
13513
Caliber
5.56 NATO
Capacity
30
Barrel
16"
Overall length
36.25"
Weight
9.0 lbs
Finish
Black
MSRP
$1,099
CA
—
MA
—
Status
Discontinued
Volunteer XV PRO
See prices
Optics
Optic-ready
Model / part #
13515
Caliber
5.56 NATO
Capacity
30
Barrel
16"
Overall length
36.25"
Weight
6.8 lbs
Finish
Black
MSRP
$1,589
CA
—
MA
—
Status
Discontinued
Volunteer XV PRO 14.5IN Barrel
See prices
Optics
Optic-ready
Model / part #
13516
Caliber
5.56 NATO
Capacity
30
Barrel
14.5"
Overall length
35.25"
Weight
6.8 lbs
Finish
Black
MSRP
$1,589
CA
—
MA
—
Status
Discontinued
Volunteer XV DMR
See prices
Optics
Optic-ready
Model / part #
13517
Caliber
5.56 NATO
Capacity
30
Barrel
20"
Overall length
40.7"
Weight
8.1 lbs
Finish
Black
MSRP
$1,609
CA
—
MA
—
Status
Discontinued

What calibers does the Volunteer XV come in?

It's chambered in 5.56 NATO and 6mm ARC, depending on the version.

Is the Volunteer XV optics-ready?

Of the 14 versions, 9 are optics-ready; 4 have a Picatinny rail for an optic; and one has a Picatinny rail for an optic, with a factory Optic installed.

How much does a Smith & Wesson Volunteer XV cost?

Smith & Wesson's suggested retail prices run from $1,049 to $1,609, 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?

According to Smith & Wesson, 3 versions are available in California, but none in Massachusetts. Look for “Yes” in the CA and MA columns. State rules change, so check our California and Massachusetts pages before you buy.

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