M&P15 MOE Mid Build

I guess it’s not totally a custom build since I started with a complete rifle, but we’ll call it semi-custom :wink:

I got fascinated with the MOE Mid rifle when I saw videos of it at SHOT show. Finally got to fondle one not too long ago and figured I’d give it a shot. I thought the barrel and lower receiver were interesting, and they have not disappointed. Right out of the box, the rifle was comfortable, more than combat accurate, and honestly had a pretty good factory trigger. Then I started effing with it :smiley:

Here’s the list:
-Vortex flash hider (I liked the new S&W model, but I’ve got a thing for the Vortex)
-Geissele SSA
-Spike’s ST-T2 buffer
-BCM Gunfighter Mod4
-Troy rear sight
-Magpul ASAP sling mount (for my MS2 sling)
-CTR stock
-Hogue pistol grip

Last thing I’ve got is an Aimpoint PRO on the way from OpticsPlanet.

Intended purpose of the rifle is for 3 Gun and plinking, and it potentially has a future as a patrol carbine. I’ve put about 300 rounds of PMC 55 grain .223 and 80 rounds of PMC 62 grain 5.56 since changing everything, and I think I’ve got my new favorite rifle on my hands. It shoots like butter, is extremely light in the front end, groups well (shooting off-hand, I haven’t benched it), and the Geissele trigger is excellent as always. The MOE Mid is an excellent base gun to work with if you don’t want to start totally from scratch. Upper and lower fit is flawless, not even a smidge of wobble. The rifle came new from Bud’s Police Supply for $879 (it’s regularly $1002 on the main site).

Anyway, that’s my newest “custom” build, plus a little review on the MOE Mid model for anyone interested. I’ll post pictures once I can take 'em.

PICS!! :slight_smile:

Were you having buffer issues before you changed it?

Pics!!!

Tell us what you think of that trigger! Of all the mods I have done to my M400, none have been more pronounced than the SSA swap. I never really knew how bad the standard Mil-Spec triggers were until I put the Geissele in. Talk about buttery smooth!

Hey guys, sorry! I totally forgot pics, I’ve been distracted lately…

Anyway, I don’t have many, lacking a good camera I snapped a couple with my phone.

In answer to questions:

  • No, I wasn’t having buffer issues, but I like the smoother recoil impulse the heavier buffer seems to impart.

  • I love the Geissele! The SSA now has me spoiled. I cringe at mil-spec triggers.

I like the look and feel of Magpul products. Nice job on the semi-build.

I like it.

How do you like the PRO?

The PRO is fantastic. I used to have an EOtech 512, the PRO is easily my favorite.

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Thatss purdy cool. Big aimpoint fan.

I know how you feel with the Geissele trigger, man. I can’t shoot a standard trigger for shit anymore.