Posted June 28, 2019 7:00 am by Comments

By Chris Eger

The south gate at NASA’s John C. Stennis Space Center (Photo: NASA)
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration this week filed a solicitation for a small quantity of AR-15s, with Smith & Wesson mentioned directly. The notice asked for a lightweight, 5.56mm, magazine-fed, gas-operated semi-automatic rifle. However, the details include a host of features that paints a detailed portrait of Big Blue’s M&P-15 line.
The requirements include generic commercial AR specs such as a 16-inch chrome lined barrel with a 1-in-9-inch twist, a 35-inch overall length, and a six-position collapsible stock. Weight is not to exceed 107-ounces (6.68-pounds) while the rifle is to come with an adjustable A2 front post and adjustable dual aperture or folding rear sight. Accessories are to include single point slings with a bungee and a 30-round polymer magazine in flat dark earth.
Specs detailed in the space agency’s notice are for the S&W M&P15 as a “Brand Name or Equal to” requirement. (Photo: S&W)
Getting more specific, the synopsis says the barrels should be made of 4140 steel and have an Armornite finish, the latter a proprietary and trademarked Smith & Wesson process. Suggested products, detailed in the notice, are for the M&P15 or M&P15X.
The quantities mentioned are small, with just

Source: Guns.com

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