[ARCHIVED THREAD] - M&P15 Chrome

Posted: 12/7/2008 8:47:10 AM EDT

Hey guys, I just picked up a new S&W M&P15OR. Listed below are the factory specs and details on chromed parts:

Model: M&P15
Caliber: 5.56 mm NATO / .223
Capacity: 30 Rounds - Detachable Mag
Action: Semi-Auto
Barrel Length: 16"
Barrel Twist: 1 in 9"
Front Sight: None
Rear Sight: None
Overall Length: 35" Extended/32" Collapsed
Stock: 6 Position CAR Stock
Weight: 6.5 lbs.
Barrel Material: 4140 Steel
Receiver Material: 7075 T6 Aluminum
Finish: Hard Coat Black Anodized
Chromed Comp: Barrel Bore, Gas Key Bolt Carrier, Chamber

The only thing that appears to be chrome lined is the barrel. Everything else is OBVIOUSLY NOT chromed. I called smith and wesson and they assured me that the parts are chromed, and they turn black during test firing. I just can't belive that a chrome carrier would turn completely black from a few test fires. Whats up with this? It also appears that there are very deep gouges on the feed ramps. Is this normal?

Posted: 12/7/2008 8:51:44 AM EDT

[#1]

Two deep lower gouges at 6 O'clock are M4 type feed ramp which is what you want. The Smith did not have this when first made in '06, according to my sources.

Posted: 12/7/2008 8:54:31 AM EDT

[#2]

The whole carrier isn't chromed. Just the inside of the gas key and the part where the bolt rides is chrome lined.

Posted: 12/7/2008 8:56:39 AM EDT

[#3]

I know what m4 feed ramps are. The gouges are on the feedramps themselves. Looks like someone gouged it up with a screwdriver or something. I suspect they were gouged by cartridges during test firing.

Posted: 12/7/2008 10:52:28 AM EDT

[#4]

clean it and post good pics, that's the only ay we can see what your talking about

Posted: 12/7/2008 11:03:19 AM EDT

[#5]

it's chromed dude.

it's not going to be like the chrome on a set of 20 inch rims for you car.

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