Smith and Wesson M&P 10 Part 2: Modifications with Surefire, BCM, Apex, Magpul.
Smith and Wesson M&P 10 Part 2: Modifications with Surefire, BCM, Apex, Magpul.
Modding a Smith and Wesson M&P10 with Surefire Brake, BCM low pro GB, Apex Handguard, Magpul grip and stock.
Rampart Gear APEX Handguard Install: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=…
SureFire Brake Install Vid: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=…
I know this is old, but I’m gonna have to agree with "The Hestor". The stock barrel IS already match quality, heavy taper to thin for weight and accuracy, 5R rifled, and melonited made by an extremely reputable company. Good luck getting a more accurate barrel from anybody or for that matter, shooting better than the stock barrel can. Huge waste of money. Other than floating it and furniture this rifle is ready to go.
Just an FYI, Nutnfancy was getting sub MOA with 168 grain bullets. So that barrel is pretty good.
Nice vid, thanks for posting. Did take note of the casual mention of the Panther Claw at $60. That is one expensive piece of plastic.
Great video man what size is that gas block is it a .750 on the m&p 10
Per another commenter on a different video, sounds like he got a DPMS style barrel and DPMS style BCG and they worked.
Why did you not just build your own AR 10? Seems like a lot of wasted time, money and parts to buy a Smith and then change most of the pieces of the upper. It’s already a $1300 rifle. Not being rude, just wondering how the route you went was advantageous.
You can’t quite reach the shortest of the 6 locking positions. You can almost get to it for storage purposes. Same thing that happens when I put a single point sling mount on my Colt.
Please help me with finding a charging handle that fits
Theres alot of info out on the web about the MP10 if you just look around. Like that information about their proprietary parts. Do some research before you guy anything on a new weapon platform. As far as the BCM charging handle they do work if you do some slight mods to it. YT has videos of tutorials where this has been done.
I’m curious how you got the new gas block aligned with the port on the barrel.
It seems to me it would need to be an exact placement.
spend thousands on rifle and mods, skimp out on $10 bit driver set…makes sense.
Being a saint Springfield owner of both the regular saint and the edge. I wish Springfield made an ar 10 type 308. Who in the hell wants to buy $1,000 gun and all the hardware is junk. I did buy an m & p at 10 but I think it’s a shame all this is junk on one out of the box. Kind of like buying a Mercedes Benz and having to replace floor mats and wheel covers that came from big lots.
I have to say, investing in some T handle allens have been a pleasure to use.
Thanks for the great video! I’m buying the same exact model and am searching for the same type of upgraded parts for mine. Any M&P AR 10 parts suppliers that you might recomend?
I just made the modification you suggested and it worked great. THANK YOU!
I am going to offer some things which may or may not be of use to others who are making this EASY modification thanks to your video.
I had to buy one of those Dremel kits of parts to get the correct bit to grind down the inside of the channel. I THINK that Dremel silicone grinding bit number that is a perfect fit is 83142 if I am matching up the pictures in the kit with the right part which I am pretty sure I am. This bit can be inserted thru the round hole in the end and seemed to fit the contour really well.
I did use a FINE flat file to remove the top "bump" which allowed better control to keep this surface flat and in the same plane as the rest of the top.
I took it slow removing material and testing until I got a smooth and reliable action.
Sweet! I was wondering if anyone had tried switching out the BCG. Did you switch out the entire BCG or just the bolt? Thanks for the info, and glad you enjoyed the vid.
Too cheap to go buy long allen wrench, or even just a set of allen sockets, but will spend hundreds to replace a barrel that’s already sub-MOA. Nevermind that allen and torx don’t strip out as easily and hold the driver in place securely so you can work faster… -_-
Thanks, it’s a sweet shooter. I have other more recent vids with this rifle on my channel, check them out.
You mod it before you shoot it? Shoot some 5 round groups with different ammo at 100yds so ppl know how it actually shoots
how much does that apex free float weigh? do you think it affects the handling?
15 inch Apex Handguard with the DPMS barrel nut. The DPMS barrel nut is what the M&P10 uses.
Why didn’t u just buy an armalite?
Great video. Also wondering about how you fitted the Magpul Miad grip on your M&P 10. Looks great.
That barrel is an awesome barrel. I would have left it. Watch ‘nutnfancy’ video on this fun and the range he got out of it stock. The gun maxed out the bullets potential.
I figured out the mod and made it myself. Love the handle. While I prefer the medium BCM latch on the 5.56 platform, I think I would have preferred a long on the 7.62 given the receiver is wider and the medium sticks up less.
Quick question can you run a DPMS upper on the M&P 10 lower and if not what can be done so it can?
From what I have heard, the MP10 comes with a match grade barrel. Both 18 and 16.
Whats your thoughts on the Surefire brake? Just picked up a M&P10 and would like to change out the bird cage. Im getting ready to place my order for a Magpul PRS, 13.8 Troy Battle rail, BCM gunfighter and would like to go ahead and purchase a good brake. Id like to hear your thoughts on it and if you recommend it could you tell me the part# or any other info on it? Thanks for the vids…Subscribed
Good vid
I just got an m&p 10. Without going through all the comments to see if someone asked this already. Did the brake make quite a bit of difference? Kick wise? Able to stay on target wise? Good video by the way.
So does the magpul miad grip fit perfectly or did you have to drill a hole out for the 2nd spring not on the standard ar15?
Man, I am so glad you made this vid and looooove the changes you made. Even with the 18" barrel you rifle looks BAS @ZZ! Congrats on your build! Make me want to get one.
That isn’t a Modification! That’s a build.You kept almost nothing but the Skeleton… LOL and the Rifle already shot very good and didn’t weigh much for an AT-10.
Did you have to drill a hole out for the 2nd spring not on the standard AR-15?
nice gun. finally was able to install hand guard it was tough. what optic are you running on your gun. looking for a good scope on a budget
cureous if the bcm gas block worked out good for you. Also, if you have a DPMS barrel extension yiu can switch to a DPMS bolt/carrier. That way you can run any DPMS pattern barrel or gas tube length.
Allen Screw > Flat Head Screw.
A lot of ar10’s have proprietary parts which is why I should build one but I really like the M&P10 but the proprietary bcg has me in turmoil/undecided. thanks for the video.
DPMS G2 RECON is wut u jus made and could of had 4 less but still a dope rifle tho
Thanks for the video. I don’t think this is any consolation, but you definitely saved me a lot of trouble/time/money with the problems you ran into.
Might even hold off from buying this and wait for a Seekins or some such.
what shims (how many & which ones) did you use for the break? I have this rifle and considering the same break.
thanks
Man nice gun, but you must have some serious cash to buy those upgrades especially when you weren’t even sure if they would work. And since its a great gun from stock. And I don’t quite understand how you can spend the dough on all them upgrades but you cant buy a T handle or standard allen wrench for grip removal??
OOPS
Meant the following comment for the BCM charging handle modification of the S&W M&P 10
you wanted precision and you went down to 16inchs? that 18 inch barrel with 5r rifling is very accurate, and is very thin barrel at end, you just down graded your weapon. ..made it easier for cqb
Which size BCM low pro GB did you use?
I’ll take your old flash hider from your build.
Will these scrub the warranty?
Grayman, I just put the apex handguard on my MP10 and noticed that the barrel is not in the center of the guard when looking from the muzzle end. It seems to be 1/4" -3/16" low from center. Any thoughts on this? Thanks
nice work. i was looking hard at the S&W M&P-10 but went with the DD5V1 thanks to the amazing deal my dealer gave me, $1700 out the door!
had i bought the S&W i would have possibly went with the Apex rail myself. its just great looking imo and like the fact that it has a distinct top, bottom and sides instead of being symetrical with holes all the way around like most.
so far im very happy with my DD5. its proven reliable and sub moa accurate.
and thanks to the great deal i only paid maybe $200-$300 over what i would have in the S&W after adding a free-float handguard and a few other enhancements to bring it to the DDs level of features.
that said, i wish my DD had an 18" barrel.
im planning a custom long range 7.62 build this year and may start with the S&W. its definetely a great rifle especially after adding that Apex handguard!
My gun smith is having a hard time removing the original flash hider, can you tell me how you did it? Thanks for your help.