LMT Defender or M&P15T

JLeon · June 11th, 2008, 10:06 PM

Assuming equal price and limited funds (so no rails for a while for the LMT) which one works out to be the better deal.

I understand how they rack and stack on the chart but are the differences worth a 300 dollar rail?

Just looking for the best deal overall...Do I go for a solid basic rifle and build up from there or do I get a lesser quality on that's already tricked out with the stuff I want

Discuss...

glock21guy · June 11th, 2008, 11:59 PM

I have been happy with my M&P15A. LMT has a good reputation.

Not having the funds for your dream AR now. Getting a good base rifle, and building as funds permit. You may pay more in the long run but you will at least have a good rifle now just in case it hits the fan in 08.

If you like railed hand guards you should check out JP's modular hanguard. I have one on my AR-10, and like it. Plus it cost less than the typical rail hand guard.

JLeon · June 12th, 2008, 12:46 AM

Yes, I'm trying to get a nice rifle before its illegal. I think LMT may be it.

JD · June 12th, 2008, 08:36 AM

The only thing keeping me away from the M&P15s is that the warranty is not lifetime, the LMT does, IIRC have a lifetime warranty.

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SammyIamToday · June 12th, 2008, 08:38 AM

LMT seems to be very highly spoken of.

JLeon · June 12th, 2008, 03:04 PM

The lifetime on the LMT is for a factory rifle, not a put together. Even as a mil guy I can save around 250 by getting the lower/upper vs getting the LEO deal from AR15sales.

Knuckledrager · June 12th, 2008, 03:22 PM

I have handled both. The LMT is a better made weapon.

Paladin132 · June 12th, 2008, 05:28 PM

I am very happy with my M&P honestly. I guess you could get a better AR, but I can't guess as to what would be better about it.

utarch00 · June 13th, 2008, 09:19 PM

For the same price I would get the LMT. Better fit & finish, tighter tolerances, proper stakes, etc.

OD · June 13th, 2008, 10:18 PM

June 11th, 2008, 10:06 PM	#1
JLeon Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 26	LMT Defender or M&P15T Assuming equal price and limited funds (so no rails for a while for the LMT) which one works out to be the better deal. I understand how they rack and stack on the chart but are the differences worth a 300 dollar rail? Just looking for the best deal overall...Do I go for a solid basic rifle and build up from there or do I get a lesser quality on that's already tricked out with the stuff I want Discuss...

June 11th, 2008, 11:59 PM	#2
glock21guy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 523	I have been happy with my M&P15A. LMT has a good reputation. Not having the funds for your dream AR now. Getting a good base rifle, and building as funds permit. You may pay more in the long run but you will at least have a good rifle now just in case it hits the fan in 08. If you like railed hand guards you should check out JP's modular hanguard. I have one on my AR-10, and like it. Plus it cost less than the typical rail hand guard. __________________ Aaron If you don't protect your self, who will?

June 12th, 2008, 08:38 AM	#5
SammyIamToday VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 2,077	LMT seems to be very highly spoken of. __________________ ...He suggested that "every American citizen" should own a rifle and train with it on firing ranges "at every courthouse." -Chesty Puller

June 12th, 2008, 03:22 PM	#7
Knuckledrager Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: PA Posts: 467	I have handled both. The LMT is a better made weapon. __________________ This is the law: The purpose of fighting is to win. There is no possible victory in defense. The sword is more important than the shield and skill is more important than either. This final weapon is the brain. All else is supplemental. John Steinbeck "The Law"

June 13th, 2008, 10:18 PM	#10
OD VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Vatican City Posts: 2,606	__________________ OD "Slow down, you'll get a more harmonious outcome...." -------------------------------------------- *"The pistol, learn it well, carry it always ..." - Jeff Cooper*

June 12th, 2008, 12:46 AM	#3
JLeon Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 26	Yes, I'm trying to get a nice rifle before its illegal. I think LMT may be it.

June 12th, 2008, 03:04 PM	#6
JLeon Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 26	The lifetime on the LMT is for a factory rifle, not a put together. Even as a mil guy I can save around 250 by getting the lower/upper vs getting the LEO deal from AR15sales.

June 12th, 2008, 05:28 PM	#8
Paladin132 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: West Virginia Posts: 304	I am very happy with my M&P honestly. I guess you could get a better AR, but I can't guess as to what would be better about it.

June 13th, 2008, 09:19 PM	#9
utarch00 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Nashville, Tn. Posts: 73	For the same price I would get the LMT. Better fit & finish, tighter tolerances, proper stakes, etc.

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