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Originally Posted by gloopy
Is the bbl nitrited? If so that's every bit as good as chrome lined and if done right, it'll be far more durable.
I wouldn't sweat the forward assist unless you just want one for old times sake. No dust cover sucks though.
The 1:8 twist is the perfect all around barrel for anything ranging from cheap 55gr ball to 70+ gr high end match.
At that price it looks like a great deal.
Gloopy,
The barrel on the M&P's are Melonited. As you said there is nothing wrong with this per se, and the argument can be made that it is more accurate, but a little harder to clean with a little less barrel life. The S&W 5R rifling should also increase accuracy and make cleaning easier as well.
Having the forward assist and the dust cover make going up to the next model an attractive option plus it includes a full picatinny quad rail and MPUS front and rear sights.
However, both are great guns and the sport is a great price.