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 Smith & Wesson Governor Smith & Wesson M&P22 Citadel M-1 .22 Carbine Most Popular Review: Walther PDP Compact Steel Frame SHOT Show 2025 Range Day Roundup AR Lower-Receiver Build: Trigger Group Installation Updating The "Pie Chart" Target First Look: Kel-Tec PR57 Pistol First Look: Staccato HD Pistols