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Q&A for Smith & Wesson M&P 15 Upper Assembly .300 Whisper 16 Inch Threaded Barrel 5R Rifling Quad Rail Flash Suppressor 812012S — 7 Questions & 7 Answers

Name Smith & Wesson M&P 15 Upper Assembly .300 Whisper 16 Inch Threaded Barrel 5R Rifling Quad Rail Flash Suppressor 812012S (5)
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Hooty, guest, from CT, United States, asked on February 27, 2021

Will this fit on a Bushmaster AR-15 5.56 lower?

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Answered by Ethan, Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on July 06, 2022

Yes. The Smith & Wesson M&P 15 Upper Assembly is compatible with a Bushmaster AR-15 lower receiver.

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Monte, member, from TX, United States, asked on April 11, 2020

Is the upper suppressor ready or do I need to order a new barrel?

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Answered by Smith and Wesson, Manufacturer from MA, United States, on January 21, 2021

The barrel on this upper is threaded with a 5/8-24 thread pitch. A suppressor can be directly mounted to the barrel.

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Tab, guest, from LA, United States, asked on January 04, 2019

Is the rail a floating rail?

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Answered by Smith and Wesson, Manufacturer from MA, United States, on June 02, 2020

Yes this is equipped with a free floating hand guard.

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Answered by Smith and Wesson, Manufacturer from MA, United States, on June 02, 2020

We do not offer a sku number of 812012s. Based on the specs, the 812012s is the same as the 812012 on the Optics Planet website.

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Matthew, guest, from MO, United States, asked on February 27, 2018

Does this come with the bolt carrier and everything with it as well or can that swap from the 5.56

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Answered by Jonathan D., Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on April 25, 2018

This upper does include charging handle and BCG. Which can also be swapped with a 5.56 charging handle and BCG.

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Answered by Carly R., Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on November 22, 2017

Yes, that is correct.

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Answered by Carly R., Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on October 10, 2017

This is an Upper Assembly for an AR15 or similar type of firearm. The M&P15 is an AR style firearm. The .300 refers to the caliber that the barrel is made for.

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