by Shooting Illustrated Staff posted on April 29, 2011 Guns Support NRA Shooting Illustrated DONATE One of the guns attracting a lot of attention was the Smith & Wesson M&P15 Sport. At just $709 retail, the 16-inch-barreled, 6.5-pound Sport is one of the best values on the market for an AR-15. In this article 2011 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits, 5.56 NATO, AR, semi-auto rifles, Smith & Wesson Related Stories Stag Arms Model 3 Chiappa M4-22 Heckler & Koch MR556A1 Smith & Wesson Governor Smith & Wesson M&P22 Most Popular Must-Have Items for Your Range Bag 14 Great Pocket Pistols for Personal Defense Gear Review: Gun Belt Roundup Alternate Sources for Ammo Top 5 'Budget-Priced' .50 BMG Rifles New For 2022: Smith’s Everyday Carry Knives