Bushmaster m4 carbine or s&w m&p 15

[ridgefire]

I am gonna buy one of these rifles in the next couple of days. Torn between which one to buy but leaning towards the s&w. What do you guys recommend? Pros and cons of both guns? Hoping to stay in the $700-800 range. .223 calibre.Thanks.

[fastdam]

I have an M&P 15 and I would recommend saving up a just a little more money and buying something nicer.  It feels like a toy

[Alchase]

The quality of the Bushmasters have declined allot. Between these two after comparison, I went with the M&P. As long as you understand they are made to be low cost price points.  The stock front hand guard is not shielded on the M&P, so you will want to upgrade it. I bought the Strike Industries Viper, for the price it is a very good hand guard.

Mine shoots great.

[syoungs]

Why not a Ruger 5.56 or dpms panther? Seems like you could pick up either of those, and some upgrades for your price point

[300rum]

The S&W would be a fine choice.  They have a great warranty all of them I have shot have been great rifles for what they are.  You can upgrade down the road, if you want, but you won't need to.