Smith & Wesson Performance Center M&P 15 AXE Rifle

The Smith & Wesson Performance Center M&P15 AXE is a semi-automatic, AR-style rifle chambered in 5.56 NATO / .223 Rem. Built on the M&P15 platform with Performance Center upgrades and a Gemtech® GVAC® suppressor-optimized upper, this configuration includes ambidextrous controls and a flat (Performance Center) trigger. The GVAC® upper is intended to reduce gas blowback when used with a suppressor compared with a standard direct-impingement setup.

Key features

• Barrel: 16.1" GVAC® profile barrel (suppressor-optimized)
• Controls: Fully ambidextrous controls (bolt catch, magazine catch, safety selector); ambidextrous Radian® Raptor™
• Trigger: Flat Performance Center trigger
• Handguard: Free-float, M-LOK® compatible handguard for accessory mounting 
• Bolt carrier group: Enhanced/modified geometry for durability in adverse environments
• Muzzle device: ETM® flash hider (1/2-28 TPI) on typical Performance Center AXE builds

Typical specifications

• Caliber: 5.56 NATO / .223 Rem.
• Barrel length: 16.1 in
• Capacity: 30+1 rounds
• Overall length: ~33" collapsed / ~36" extended (varies by stock)
• Weight (unloaded): ~6.6 lb
• Rifling: 1:8" twist, 5R rifling
• Gas system: Mid-length GVAC®