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M&P15 CF Rifle Manual 080118 3005747.Qxp M&P CF Rifle Manual 8/9/18 1:YOUR SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES CONTINUED ALWAYS USE THE CORRECT AMMUNITION FOR YOUR PARTICULAR FIREARM as indicated by the marking on the firearm.Never use non-standard, reloaded, or “handloaded” ammunitionwhich has not been subjected to internal ballistic pressure testing. BEWARE OF BARREL OBSTRUCTIONS Be sure the barrel isclear of obstructions before shooting. Mud, water, snow or otherobjects may inadvertently lodge in the barrel bore. A smallobstruction can cause a dangerous increase in pressure and maydamage your firearm and cause injury to yourself and others. BE SURE ALL ACCESSORIES, SUCH AS HOLSTERS. GRIPS,SLINGS, SCOPES AND OTHER ACCESSORIES ARE COMPATIBLE with the firearm and that the accessories do not interfere withsafe operation. It is your responsibility to understand and follow allof the instructions in this manual,as well as those which may besupplied with your ammunition and any accessory. NEVER DISASSEMBLE YOUR FIREARM beyond the field stripping procedure outlined in this manual. Improper disassembly orreassembly of your firearm may be dangerous and can lead toserious injury or death. NEVER MANIPULATE, ADJUST OR CHANGE ANY OF THEINTERNAL COMPONENTS OF YOUR FIREARM UNLESSSPECIFICALLY INSTRUCTED TO DO SO IN THIS MANUAL.Improper manipulation of any other internal component may affectthe safety and reliability of your firearm and may cause seriousinjury or death. NEVER ALLOW ANY ALTERATION OR REPLACEMENT OFPARTS IN YOUR SMITH & WESSON FIREARM UNLESS PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED GUNSMITH using genuine Smith &Wesson parts. If you do otherwise, improper functioning of yourfirearm may occur and serious injury or death and damage toproperty may result.WARNING: SAFE USE OF A FIREARM IS YOUR PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY AND THE FAILURE TO FOLLOWALL OF THESE BASIC SAFETY RULES MAY RESULT INSEVERE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU OR OTHERSAND DAMAGE TO PROPERTY. YOU ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT SAFETY DEVICE WHEN IT COMES TO THE USE OF YOURFIREARM AND SMITH & WESSON WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLEFOR ANY PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH OR PROPERTY DAMAGETHAT RESULTS FROM:(1) THE CRIMINAL OR NEGLIGENT USE OF THIS FIREARM;(2) A DISREGARD OF THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ANDWARNINGS;(3) IMPROPER OR CARELESS HANDLING OF THIS FIREARM;(4) THE USE OF NON-STANDARD, DEFECTIVE, OR IMPROPERAMMUNITION;(5) IMPROPER OR NEGLIGENT MODIFICATIONS OR REPAIRSTO THE FIREARM.6

M&P15 CF Rifle Manual 080118 3005747.Qxp M&P CF Rifle Manual 8/9/18 1:SAFE STORAGEAND TRANSPORTATIONWARNING: ALWAYS POINT THE MUZZLE IN A SAFEDIRECTION.WARNING: FIREARMS ARE DANGEROUS WHEN USEDAND STORED IMPROPERLY. THEY POSE A RISK OFSERIOUS OR FATAL INJURIES. FIREARMS CAN BEESPECIALLY DANGEROUS TO CHILDREN WHEN THEY ARESTORED IN AN IRRESPONSIBLE AND UNSAFE MANNER. FORYOUR SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS, IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT YOU KEEP YOUR FIREARM LOCKED ANDUNLOADED IN A SECURE PLACE. THE AMMUNITION SHOULDBE STORED IN A SEPARATE, SECURE LOCATION WHEN IT ISNOT IN USE. SAFE AND SECURE STORAGE OF YOUR FIREARMIS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT RULES OF FIREARM SAFETY. YOUR FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MAY RESULT INSERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU OR OTHERS. ALWAYS SECURE YOUR FIREARM IN A MANNER THATWILL PREVENT UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS. Whenever yourfirearm is not in use, keep it unloaded and locked. Your safetyand the safety of others requires that you always secure andstore your firearm in a manner that will prevent unauthorizedaccess. Never leave a firearm unattended unless it is locked,unloaded and secured. ALWAYS USE THE LOCK PROVIDED BY SMITH & WESSON TO SECURE YOUR FIREARM. Please read and followthe instructions packaged separately for the use of this lock. Alock, when properly used, can be an effective tool in preventing unauthorized access to your firearm. There are other alternative locks and safe storage containers available in the marketplace which may also be appropriate for your particularneeds. Consult your local firearm shop, hardware store, orlocal police department for guidance on the variety of othersafe storage devices or practices which may be appropriatefor your particular needs. By purchasing this firearm you haveaccepted the responsibility of safely securing the firearm at alltimes and preventing its unauthorized use. Never assume thatthe use of this lock alone is sufficient to safely secure yourfirearm. It is your personal responsibility to select and usewhatever measures or practices that will enable you to beabsolutely certain that your firearm is secure at all times.WARNING: NEVER LOCK A LOADED FIREARM ANDNEVER LOAD A LOCKED FIREARM!7

M&P15 CF Rifle Manual 080118 3005747.Qxp M&P CF Rifle Manual 8/9/18 1:SAFE STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION CONTINUED ALWAYS STORE YOUR FIREARM AND AMMUNITION SEPARATELY so that they are not accessible to children or otherunauthorized persons. Safe and secure storage of your firearmand ammunition are your responsibility. It is a full-time responsibility. NEVER ASSUME THAT A “HIDING” PLACE IS A SECURESTORAGE METHOD. Others may be aware of your storagelocation or come upon it by chance. It is your personalresponsibility to use common sense when storing your firearmand ammunition and to always make sure they are not accessible to children or other unauthorized persons. NEVER TRANSPORT A LOADED FIREARM. When transporting your firearm, be sure it is unloaded and locked. Safe andsecure transportation of your firearm is your responsibility. ALWAYS FOLLOW THE LAW! Many jurisdictions have lawsthat make it a crime to keep a firearm unlocked and in an areaaccessible to children or others. Keeping a firearm locked andunloaded when not in use is not only common sense safetypractice. IT IS THE LAW. You must be familiar with all local,state, and federal laws regarding the safe storage and transportation of your firearm. Failure to know and follow the lawmay result in unauthorized access or use of your firearm byanother. Obey all laws relating to the storage and transportation of firearms. Your local police department or firearm shopcan furnish you with available information on storing and/ortransporting a firearm safely and legally. YOUR FIREARM IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. You must prevent your firearm from being stolen or from being used byuntrained or unqualified individuals. Keep it locked, unloadedand secured when not in use. Never leave the key with the stored firearm.8

M&P15 CF Rifle Manual 080118 3005747.Qxp M&P CF Rifle Manual 8/9/18 1:AMMUNITIONWARNING: NEVER USE AMMUNITION NOT SPECIFICALLY DESIGNATED FOR USE IN YOUR FIREARM.FAILURE TO USE THE CORRECT TYPE OR CALIBEROF AMMUNITION MAY CAUSE THE FIREARM TO JAM, OR FAILTO FIRE, OR MAY GENERATE EXCESSIVE PRESSURE WHICHCAN DAMAGE OR EVEN RUPTURE YOUR FIREARM, CAUSINGPERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH TO THE SHOOTER ORBYSTANDERS.* This firearm model is offeredin several caliber options.Locate the cartridge designation marked on thefirearm’s barrel. This information indicates the correctammunition that must beused in your firearm(FIGURE 1).CARTRIDGE DESIGNATIONON BARRELFIGURE 1 You are responsible forselecting ammunition thatmeets industry standards and is appropriate in type and caliber for this firearm. Never mix ammunition.WARNING: NEVER USE AMMUNITION MARKED 5.56NATO IN A FIREARM MARKED .223 REM. FAILURE TOADHERE TO THIS WARNING MAY CAUSE EXCESSIVEPRESSURE WHICH CAN DAMAGE OR EVEN RUPTURE YOURFIREARM, CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH OR PROPERTYDAMAGE.ALTERNATE AMMUNITION: Select cartridges can be used infirearms so marked from the following list:Caliber Markedon Barrel5.56 NATO300 WhisperCan AlsoFire223 REM300 AAC BlackoutWARNING: IN SOME CASES, A ROUND OF AMMUNITIONNOT SPECIFIED ON YOUR FIREARM AND NOT LISTEDAS ALTERNATE AMMUNITION IN THIS MANUAL, MAY FITINTO THE CHAMBER. FIRING THIS AMMUNITION MAY CAUSEA RUPTURE RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE FIREARM ANDPERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH TO THE SHOOTER ORBYSTANDERS. FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING UNSAFECALIBER COMBINATIONS, REFER TO THE FOLLOWING URL:HTTP://WWW.SAAMI.ORG/SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION/PUBLICATIONS/DOWNLOAD/SAAMI ITEM 211UNSAFE ARMS AND AMMUNITION COMBINATIONS.PDF9

M&P15 CF Rifle Manual 080118 3005747.Qxp M&P CF Rifle Manual 8/9/18 1:AMMUNITION CONTINUEDWARNING: ALWAYS INSPECT YOUR AMMUNITIONBEFORE USING IT. NEVER USE DIRTY, CORRODED ORDAMAGED AMMUNITION. A BURST CARTRIDGE MAYRESULT CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE FIREARM AND PERSONALINJURY OR DEATH TO THE SHOOTER OR BYSTANDERS.WARNING: NEVER USE NON-STANDARD, RELOADEDOR “HANDLOADED” AMMUNITION WHICH HAS NOTBEEN SUBJECTED TO INTERNAL BALLISTIC PRESSURE TESTING. RELOADED OR HANDLOADED AMMUNITION,MAY HAVE MANY MANUFACTURING AND QUALITY VARIABLES (SUCH AS THE TYPE AND AMOUNT OF GUN POWDER).CARTRIDGE CASES THAT HAVE BEEN RELOADED AND FIREDMULTIPLE TIMES MAY SUFFER PHYSICAL DAMAGE WHICHCOULD SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACT OR REDUCE THE INTEGRITYOF THE CARTRIDGE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN BULLET SETBACK OR UNSEATING. CASE FAILURE AND INJURY TO THESHOOTER OR BYSTANDERS AND DAMAGE TO THE FIREARMMAY RESULT WHEN SUCH A ROUND IS FIRED. ANY AMMUNITION THAT IS IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED OR RELOADED,EVEN IN THE SLIGHTEST DEGREE, MAY FAIL TO FIRE OR MAYGENERATE EXCESSIVE INTERNAL PRESSURES WHICH CANDAMAGE OR EVEN RUPTURE THE FIREARM, CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH TO THE SHOOTER OR THOSE INTHE IMMEDIATE VICINITY. A firearm and ammunition are a system and must work together. There are different types of ammunition for different typesof firearms. Your firearm has been designed for ammunition ofa specific type and a specific gauge or caliber. It is importantto select the proper ammunition for your firearm. Different combinations of bullet velocity, bullet weight andfirearm weight can have major impact on felt recoil; high feltrecoil can be uncomfortable to some shooters.WARNING: NEVER USE AMMUNITION OF THE INCORRECT GAUGE OR CALIBER. USING AMMUNITION OFTHE INCORRECT GAUGE OR CALIBER MAY CAUSEDAMAGE TO YOUR FIREARM AND POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURYTO YOU AND TO OTHERS.WARNING: NEVER USE CARTRIDGES OTHER THANTHOSE DESIGNATED BY THE MARKING ON THEFIREARM. DOING SO CAN RESULT IN DANGEROUSLY HIGH PRESSURES THAT MAY DAMAGE THE FIREARMAND POSSIBLY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY TO YOURSELFAND OTHERS.10

M&P15 CF Rifle Manual 080118 3005747.Qxp M&P CF Rifle Manual 8/9/18 1:AMMUNITION CONTINUEDCAUTION: Use of ammunition manufactured with corrosiveprimers in this firearm will cause oxidation to develop on anyexposed metal parts of the firearm. To prevent such oxidation,the residue from corrosive primers must be completely removedfrom all exposed metal parts after each time ammunition withcorrosive primers is used in this firearm. Conventional oil or solvent-based firearm cleaners WILL NOT dissolve the residue fromcorrosive primers. Residue from corrosive primers MUST becompletely dissolved with a water-based cleaner. After the corrosive residue has been completely dissolved from all exposedmetal parts, remove any excess water-based cleaner from thefirearm. Finally, lubricate the firearm as instructed in the Safetyand Instruction Manual. Failure to follow these instructions willcause damage to the firearm and may affect the ability of thefirearm to function properly. Check with the ammunition manufacturer or a qualified gunsmith if you are unsure whether the particular ammunition youplan to use in this firearm has been manufactured with corrosive primers. If in doubt, follow all the instructions above toprevent oxidation caused by ammunition manufactured withcorrosive primers. Ammunition manufactured by SAAMI member companies donot use corrosive primers.WARNING: DEATH, SERIOUS INJURY AND PROPERTYDAMAGE CAN RESULT FROM THE USE OF INCORRECT AMMUNITION OR BORE OBSTRUCTIONS.NEVER USE RELOADED AMMUNITION THAT HAS NOT BEENSUBJECTED TO INTERNAL BALLISTIC PRESSURE TESTING.SEE PAGE 10 FOR DETAILS.WARNING: DISCHARGING FIREARMS IN POORLY VENTILATED AREAS, CLEANING FIREARMS, OR HANDLINGAMMUNITION MAY RESULT IN EXPOSURE TO LEADAND OTHER SUBSTANCES KNOWN TO CAUSE BIRTHDEFECTS, REPRODUCTIVE HARM, AND OTHER SERIOUSPHYSICAL INJURY. HAVE ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALLTIMES. WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER EXPOSURE.11

M&P15 CF Rifle Manual 080118 3005747.Qxp M&P CF Rifle Manual 8/9/18 1:MODEL AND FEATURESIDENTIFICATIONIDENTIFYINGPISTON DRIVENVARIATIONMODELNUMBERKnurled Selector KnobAt Front of HandguardFIGURE 2SERIALNUMBERSee Page 36 for Detailson Disassembly &Assembly of This ModelFIGURE 3ChargingHandleRearSightCarryHandleFIGURE 4Front t Cover over Ejection t Button Model*MagazineReleaseFIGURE 5*See Page 40 for instructions on this variantFolding Front Sight(Folded)Modular RailForend (MRF)Folding Rear r ReceiverFIGURE 6BulletButton SafetySelector LeverChargingHandle

M&P15 CF Rifle Manual 080118 3005747.Qxp M&P CF Rifle Manual 8/9/18 1:INSPECTING YOUR RIFLEWARNING: ALWAYS ENSURE THAT THE FIREARM ISUNLOADED BEFORE INSPECTING, DISASSEMBLING,ASSEMBLING OR CLEANING AND ALWAYS KEEP THEMUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION. When you inspect your rifle, you shouldfirst check for yourself to ensure that it isunloaded. To do this, grasp the rifle withyour finger off the trigger and outside thetrigger guard, point the muzzle in a safedirection, depress the magazine releaseand remove the magazine (FIGURE 7).FIGURE 7NOTE: See page 40 for instructions on howto detach the magazine from the BulletButton variant of the Smith & WessonM&P15 centerfire rifle. Place safety selector lever on “SAFE”(FIGURE 8). If the safety lever won’trotate to the “SAFE” position - pull thecharging handle (uniformly by both sides)all the way back (FIGURE 9), press andhold the lower portion of the bolt catchdown (FIGURE 10) while you releasepressure on the charging handle. This willlock the bolt in the open position. Returncharging handle fully forward until it locksand remove finger from bolt catch. Look into the receiver and check chamber to be sure no cartridges are visible(FIGURE 11).FIGURE 8FIGURE 9 You must follow this procedure everytime a firearm leaves your hand, iscleaned, handed to you or another person, transported or stored. Unload the magazine by holding it withthe bullet end of the cartridge pointingaway from you and others and pressingeach cartridge forward and out of themagazine (FIGURE 12).WARNING: NEVER RELY ONMECHANICAL FEATURESALONE. ONLY YOUR SAFEFIREARM HANDLING WILL ENSURETHE SAFE USE OF YOUR FIREARM.THIS IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.FIGURE 10FIGURE 11 Before using your firearm for the firsttime, it should be cleaned.FIGURE 1213

M&P15 CF Rifle Manual 080118 3005747.Qxp M&P CF Rifle Manual 8/9/18 1:PREPARATION FOR FIRINGWARNING:THE FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE FIREARMSAFETY REQUIREMENTS WILL CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU OR OTHERS. ALWAYS TREAT ALL FIREARMS AS IF THEY ARE LOADED. ALWAYS BE SURE THAT ALL ACTIONS OF FIREARMS AREOPEN, THAT CHAMBERS ARE CLEAR OF CARTRIDGES ANDMAGAZINES ARE REMOVED OR UNLOADED, AND THATFIREARM IS POINTING IN A SAFE DIRECTION. ALWAYS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAYFROM THE MUZZLE AND AWAY FROM THE EJECTION PORT. ALWAYS WEAR ADEQUATE AND PROPER HEARING PROTECTION SPECIFIED FOR FIREARM USE to prevent permanentdamage to your hearing. Make sure others who are nearby arewearing hearing protection as well. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES SPECIFIED FOR FIREARMUSE, whether indoors or out. Safety glasses should protect youreyes from the firing flash and particles associated with the discharge of ammunition. Failure to do so creates a risk of personalinjury from particle or debris spitting or from a ricochet. ALWAYS BE ALERT AND ALWAYS FOLLOW THE SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS OF THE RANGE OFFICER. Never shoot if youare tired, cold or impaired in any way. ALWAYS BE AWARE OF OTHER PEOPLE so that persons do notaccidentally walk into the line of fire. THE SHOOTER (AND ALL OTHERS IN THE SHOOTING AREA)MUST ALWAYS BE IN A POSITION THAT IS OUT OF THE LINEOF FIRE and are not within an area where they may be struck bya ricochet or particles spitting from a firearm, or by ejected casesfrom some types of firearms. NEVER SHOOT AT SURFACES THAT MAY CAUSE A RICOCHET.Always select a place to shoot that has a safe backstop, is freefrom obstructions and has no surfaces that may cause a ricochet. NEVER FIRE RANDOMLY INTO THE SKY. Always select a placeto shoot that has a safe backstop. NEVER USE ALCOHOL OR DRUGS BEFORE OR WHILESHOOTING OR HANDLING ANY FIREARM. NEVER ATTEMPT TO FIRE THE PISTON DRIVEN RIFLE VARIATION WITH THE GAS PORT SELECTOR IN THE TAKEDOWNPOSITION OR WITH THE OPERATING ROD (PISTON)REMOVED. SERIOUS INJURY AND DAMAGE TO PROPERTYMAY RESULT.14

M&P15 CF Rifle Manual 080118 3005747.Qxp M&P CF Rifle Manual 8/9/18 1:LOADINGWARNING: ALWAYS POINT THE MUZZLE IN A SAFEDIRECTION. Do not load the rifle until you haveread and fully understand this manual. Do not load the rifle until you are readyto use it. Keep your finger off the trigger and outside the trigger guard untilyou are ready to fire.FIGURE 13 Never load your rifle until you are sureof your target, what is beyond it andare fully prepared to fire. Press the magazine release andremove the magazine from thefirearm (FIGURE 13).FIGURE 14FIGURE 15NOTE: See page 40 for instructionson how to detach the magazine fromthe Bullet Button variant of theM&P 15 centerfire rifle. Pull the charging handle all the wayback and press the bottom of thebolt catch down and release pressure on the charging handle. Thiswill lock the bolt in the open position(FIGURES 14 & 15).FIGURE 16 Set safety selector lever to “SAFE”.(FIGURE 16) Orient the magazine as shown (FIGURE 17). Place a round between thelips of the magazine with the bulletforward. Press the round down andback until it is held by the magazinelips. Slide the next round in on topof the previous round and repeatuntil the desired number is loaded(FIGURE 18).FIGURE 17WARNING: DO NOT CARRYTHIS RIFLE WITH THE BOLT FIGURE 18OPEN AND A LOADEDMAGAZINE IN THE RIFLE. AN ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE MAYRESULT IF THE BOLT CLOSES AND THE SAFETY LEVER ISNOT IN THE “SAFE” POSITION, LEADING TO DEATH ORINJURY TO THE SHOOTER OR BYSTANDERS AND DAMAGETO PROPERTY. Return charging handle fully forward until it locks and removefinger from bolt catch.15

M&P15 CF Rifle Manual 080118 3005747.Qxp M&P CF Rifle Manual 8/9/18 1:LOADING CONTINUED Smith & Wesson has provided you with a magazine designedto operate in your specific model of firearm. While your magazine may be able to be inserted into another model firearm, itwill only function properly in the specific model for which itwas designed. Do not interchange magazines from one modelfirearm to another model firearm. Follow instructions in this manual and any other specificinstructions which may be marked onto, or accompany, amagazine. Failure to use the particular type of Smith &Wesson magazine specified for your model and caliber offirearm may result in a malfunction. With the bullet end of the cartridgepointing forward, insert the loadedmagazine into magazine well untilit is securely locked in (FIGURE19). Check placement by puttingdownward pressure on magazine.FIGURE 19WARNINGS: THIS FIREARM MAY DISCHARGE ACCIDENTALLY WHEN A ROUND IS FED INTO THE CHAMBER, IF IT IS DROPPED OR RECEIVES A BLOW TOTHE MUZZLE OR FRONT OF THE FIREARM. (THIS CANOCCUR REGARDLESS OF THE POSITION OF THE HAMMEROR ANY OF THE VARIOUS SAFETY DEVICES.) THEREFORE,EXTRA CARE AND STRICT ADHERENCE TO THESE INSTRUCTIONS BY THE FIREARM USER IS MANDATORY FOR MINIMIZING THE RISK OF ACCIDENTS.WARNING: ALWAYS POINT THE MUZZLE IN A SAFEDIRECTION WHEN YOU RELEASE THE BOLT. Keep fingers away from ejection port and keep the muzzlepointing in a safe direction. Press in on the top of the thumbpiece of the bolt catch to release the bolt and carrier, whichwill move forward and feed a round from the magazine into thechamber. The firearm is now loaded and will fire if the safetyselector lever is set on “FIRE” and the trigger is pulled. If the bolt does not completelyclose, press the bolt assist(FIGURE 20). This should move thebolt completely forward. If yourrifle is not equipped with a boltassist or the bolt assist does notchamber a round, see the ClearingMisfires sectio

unloaded before crossing a fence, climbing a tree, jumping a ditch or negotiating other obstacles. SAFE FIREARM HANDLING IS YOUR PERSONAL RESPONSI-BILITY AT ALL TIMES. Firearms are dangerous and can cause . ping procedure outlined in this manual. Improper disassembly or reassembly of your firearm may be dangerous and can lead to serious .