The Smith & Wesson M&P15 AXE is a semi-automatic, AR-style rifle chambered in 5.56 NATO / .223 Rem. Built on the M&P15 platform with a Gemtech GVAC®-profile upper, the AXE is a lightweight, full-feature rifle intended for a range of uses including recreational shooting, competition, and duty applications. The design includes a suppressor-optimized GVAC® upper to help reduce gas blowback when running a suppressor, ambidextrous controls, an accessory-ready free-float M-LOK® handguard, and an adjustable Magpul® CTR® stock.
Key features
- Barrel: 16.1″ GVAC® profile 4150CMV steel, nickel boron coated extension, 1/2-28 TPI muzzle threads; 1:8″ twist, 5R rifling.
- Gas system: Mid-length GVAC® direct-impingement gas system with pinned low-profile GVAC® gas block (suppressor-optimized).
- Handguard: 15″ (approx.) Midwest Industries Combat-style seven-sided free-float handguard with M-LOK® accessory slots.
- Upper / Lower: 7075 T6 aluminum receivers with Type III hard-coat anodize and M4 feed ramps.
- Muzzle device: Gemtech ETM® flash hider (4140CM steel) with 1/2-28 TPI.
- Controls: Ambidextrous bolt release, magazine catch, and manual safety.
- Stock: MAGPUL® CTR® adjustable carbine stock.
- Charging handle: Radian® Raptor™ ambidextrous charging handle.
