Smith & Wesson · Carbine · In Production · 2022
| Weight (empty) | 2994 g (105.6 oz) |
| Overall Length | 838 mm (32.99") |
| Barrel Length | 406 mm (15.98") |
| Magazine Capacity | 30 rounds |
| Action Type | Gas Operated Direct Impingement |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Muzzle Velocity | 905 m/s (2969 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 1640 J (1210 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 500 m (547 yd) |
| Frame Material | Aluminum Alloy |
Primary Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO
The Smith & Wesson Volunteer XV is a 5.56x45mm NATO AR-15-pattern carbine introduced in 2022 as the flagship of S&W's new Volunteer series, named in tribute to Tennessee, the 'Volunteer State,' where the company relocated its headquarters. Built on S&W's mil-spec forged 7075 aluminum upper and lower receivers, the base 16-inch model pairs a 4140 chrome-moly-vanadium steel barrel with 5R rifling and a 1:8-inch twist, finished inside and out with corrosion-resistant Armornite. The barrel is thread...
Country of Origin: United States