The Smith & Wesson M&P15 AXE Pistol with GVAC (S&W part no. 14604) pairs S&W’s M&P15 AR platform with Gemtech’s GVAC gas-management system, engineered for suppressor-optimized shooting. Chambered in .300 AAC Blackout with an 8-inch barrel, this AXE pistol runs a 30-round capacity and ambidextrous safety controls, giving shooters a compact, hard-hitting pistol suited to both subsonic and supersonic .300 Blackout loads. It’s built for shooters who want genuine S&W engineering in a maneuverable, recoil-managed AR pistol package.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .300 AAC Blackout, a versatile cartridge for both subsonic and supersonic loads.
• Runs a compact 8-inch barrel for a short, maneuverable overall package.
• Holds 30 rounds for a strong on-board capacity.
• Built with ambidextrous safety controls for both left- and right-handed shooters.
• Runs a reliable semi-automatic action on the AR-15 platform.
• Weighs approximately 5.44 pounds.
• Uses Gemtech’s GVAC gas-management system, engineered for suppressor-optimized shooting.
• Built with a 7075-T6 aluminum receiver and a 7-inch M-LOK free-float handguard.
• Barrel features 5R rifling with a 1:7.5-inch twist rate and an Armornite finish.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the GVAC system do? It’s Gemtech’s gas-management system, engineered to optimize the pistol for suppressed shooting.

What caliber does this pistol fire? It’s chambered in .300 AAC Blackout.

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