Smith & Wesson Volunteer XV
Smith & Wesson · Carbine · In Production · 2022
Also known as: M&P 15 Volunteer XV, Volunteer XV, 13507
Overview
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 threaded and capped with an A2 flash suppressor. Where the Volunteer XV departs from a plain mil-spec build is its premium furniture: a BCM (Bravo Company) Gunfighter M-LOK handguard, B5 Systems Bravo collapsible stock, and a B5 Systems pistol grip, plus a flat-faced single-stage trigger and chromed firing pin. The standard configuration retains a forward assist, dust cover, and forged trigger guard, and ships with a 30-round magazine; Magpul MBUS flip-up sights are offered on some configurations while base models ship optics-ready. The Volunteer line spans XV and XV Pro tiers in barrel lengths of 14.5, 16, and 20 inches, including an optics-ready model, a Crimson Trace red-dot bundle, and a 20-inch DMR (designated marksman rifle) variant.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 2994 g (105.6 oz) |
| Overall Length | 838 mm (32.99") |
| Barrel Length | 406 mm (15.98") |
| Action Type | Gas Operated Direct Impingement |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 30 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 905 m/s (2969 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 1640 J (1210 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 500 m (547 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 3600 m (3937 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 203 mm (7.99") |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Aluminum Alloy |
| Barrel Material | Chrome Moly Vanadium Steel |
| Stock Material | Polymer |
| Finish | Armornite |
Calibers
- 5.56x45mm NATO · primary · 5.56x45mm NATO — also known as 5.56mm NATO, 5.56x45mm, .223 Remington
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety Selector
- Features: Mid Length Gas System, 5r Rifling, Armornite Barrel Finish, Bcm Gunfighter Handguard, M Lok Handguard, B5 Systems Bravo Stock, B5 Systems Pistol Grip, Flat Faced Trigger, Chromed Firing Pin, A2 Flash Suppressor, Forward Assist, Dust Cover, Threaded Barrel, Magpul Mbus Sights Optional
Variants
- Smith & Wesson Volunteer XV Pro — Premium
- Smith & Wesson Volunteer XV Optics Ready — Optics Ready
- Smith & Wesson Volunteer XV Pro DMR — Designated Marksman
Service history
Operators
- U.S. Civilian Sport Shooters · adopted 2022 · as Volunteer XV
Production
Production years: 2022-present
Part of the Volunteer series launched in 2022 commemorating S&W's move to Tennessee
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Notes
MSRP started at approximately $1,049 for the base Volunteer XV. Built on S&W mil-spec forged aluminum upper and lower receivers. Barrel is 4140 CrMoV steel with 5R rifling and a 1:8 twist, Armornite finished inside and out. Premium furniture is the differentiator: BCM Gunfighter M-LOK handguard, B5 Systems Bravo stock, B5 Systems pistol grip. The Volunteer series has six initial models across XV and XV Pro tiers; Pro models add upgraded handguards/triggers and longer or different barrels. A 20-inch DMR variant and 6mm ARC chamberings exist in the broader line. The 'Volunteer' name commemorates S&W's relocation to Tennessee, the Volunteer State.
Background
Smith & Wesson named the Volunteer series for Tennessee, the 'Volunteer State,' marking the company's headquarters relocation there. Rather than a bare mil-spec build, S&W dressed the Volunteer XV in Bravo Company and B5 Systems furniture, pitching it as a turnkey AR-15 with premium ergonomics straight from the box.