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 New 2011 and 1911 Pistols for 2024 New Pistols for 2024 Body Language and Personal Defense Keeping The Proper Perspective 9mm Double Stack 1911 Pistol Roundup New Lever & Pump Action Rifles for 2024