Maryville, Tennessee- July 2026-Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Select: SWBI), a leader in firearm manufacturing and design, announces the addition of the new M&P15 AXE SBR to its popular M&P15 rifle lineup.
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Built on Smith & Wesson’s proven M&P15 platform, the M&P15 AXE SBR features Gemtech’s GVAC® direct impingement gas system. Gemtech’s GVAC system is a suppressor-optimized gas-management technology engineered to help reduce gas blowback during suppressed operation. By managing gas flow more efficiently, the GVAC system enhances user comfort while helping maintain reliable, consistent performance.
Chambered in .300 Blackout, the M&P15 AXE SBR ships with a 30-round magazine, comes equipped with an 8-inch 5R-rifled barrel with a 1:7.5-inch twist rate and Armornite® finish, a 5/8×24 threaded muzzle, and a 7-inch Midwest Industries Combat M-LOK® free-float handguard. The rifle includes an enhanced bolt carrier group and features a Magpul® CTR® adjustable stock, a Radian® Raptor™ ambidextrous charging handle, Williams™ folding adjustable sights, ambidextrous controls, and an M&P pistol grip.
Designed to perform in a variety of conditions and optimized for suppressor use, this SBR embodies the best combination of function and form. The M&P15 AXE SBR is backed by Smith & Wesson’s Limited Lifetime Service Policy.
AXE PISTOL
Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Select: SWBI), a leader in firearm manufacturing and design, announces the launch of the new M&P15 AXE Pistol, the latest addition to its M&P15 platform.
Designed with suppressed shooting in mind, the M&P15 AXE Pistol leverages Gemtech’s GVAC® direct impingement gas system. This purpose-built technology streamlines gas flow through the platform, helping reduce excess gas exposure and delivering a more premium shooting experience to the user.
Chambered in .300 Blackout, the M&P15 AXE Pistol ships with a 30-round magazine and features an Armornite®-finished 8-inch 5R-rifled barrel with a 1:7.5-inch twist rate. Other key features include a 5/8×24 threaded barrel, a 7-inch Midwest Industries Combat M-LOK® free-float handguard, and an enhanced bolt carrier group. The pistol also utilizes a Radian® Raptor™ ambidextrous charging handle, is equipped with ambidextrous controls, features an M&P pistol grip, and comes fitted with a Magpul® BTR arm brace.
Built on the proven M&P15 platform, the M&P15 AXE Pistol is designed for reliable performance across a wide range of applications and is backed by Smith & Wesson’s Limited Lifetime Service Policy. For more information, visit www.smith-wesson.com.
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