S&W Performance Center M&P15 AXE 5.56 Rifle, 16.1-Inch Gray

The Smith & Wesson Performance Center M&P15 AXE is a semi-automatic modern sporting rifle chambered in .223 Remington/5.56 NATO. It combines a 16.1-inch threaded barrel with a GVAC upper, ambidextrous controls, folding sights, and a gray Cerakote finish. The configuration includes a 15-inch M-LOK handguard, adjustable stock, and one 30-round magazine.

The GVAC gas system is designed to mitigate gas blowback when used with a suppressor. Additional features include a Gemtech ETM flash hider, Radian Raptor charging handle, HIPERFIRE Enhanced Duty Trigger with copper PVD finish, and a forged aluminum receiver.

Key Specifications

• The rifle is chambered in .223 Remington/5.56 NATO.
• The barrel measures 16.1 inches and uses a 1:8-inch twist rate.
• The action is semi-automatic.
• The barrel is threaded and fitted with a Gemtech ETM flash hider.
• The rifle features a GVAC upper designed to mitigate gas blowback when suppressed.
• The handguard is a 15-inch M-LOK free-float design.
• The rifle has a gray Cerakote finish.
• The controls are ambidextrous, including the bolt catch, magazine catch, and safety selector.
• The rifle includes folding front and rear sights.
• The package includes one 30-round detachable magazine.

With its adaptable controls, practical sighting system, threaded barrel, and GVAC-equipped upper, the M&P15 AXE brings a well-configured platform to range and sporting applications. Its adjustable stock, interchangeable grip backstraps, and M-LOK handguard provide configuration flexibility without departing from the rifle’s straightforward design.