Sport 2 or Ruger 556?

[Brutus57]

If it ain't one in 7 you can't send ISIS to Heaven.
Ruger because it rhymes with Luger and we know how badaZZ they are.
Brutus Out

 

[3MTA3]

If it ain't one in 7 you can't send ISIS to Heaven.
Ruger because it rhymes with Luger and we know how badaZZ they are.
Brutus Out

One in 8 is mighty great... One in seven is 77 grain heaven... But one in nine still does just fine

One in twelve just doesn't rhyme, mostly cuz I won't spend the time.

 

[Flymph]

Fisherman's Marine & Outdoor has the M&P Sport II for $499.99 and the Ruger AR 556 for $539.99... "SO COME ON DOWN!"
I feel like supporting them is good, if you're local and don't want to wait for shipping. They always have the hooks I want, so I like them.
I was just asking myself this same question... can't resist buying another gun, I've got the itch...

 

[YoungBlood]

Well my plan was to get the car serviced and then go fondle both rifles and walk out tacticool. Instead I ended up spending my toy money on repairs that I couldn't have done without having to miss work, which isn't an option at this point. So it looks like I'll be saving up for a couple weeks and try again.
Good thing the market doesn't seem likely to go nuts anytime soon so I should be posting pics in short order.
Thanks to everyone for the informed answers and the funny ones.

 

[NW_bang_bang]

Good luck on getting your new rifle! I'm in a similar boat, being both new to black rifles and not having a ton of cash to spend on hobbies.

As someone in similar shoes, I can tell you that strictly based on holding them in the store, I preferred the Ruger. It felt a little more solid than the S&W, the stock had less play and the casting, metal and furniture quality seemed a bit better. That's getting very nit-picky though and I wouldn't hesitate to purchase the S&W, if it was what was available, definitely acceptable for a firearm in that price range.

Just my $0.02. I look forward to hearing about what you think of whatever you end up with.

 

[Dirtyflannel]

Just picked up the Sport 2 but have yet to fire it. Having owned the Ruger I can say that the fit and finish on it is nicer and shoots and functions flawlessly. I bet prices will continue to drop. Once the Rugers and Sports hit $400 I'll go with another Ruger

 

[Boboclown]

If it ain't one in 7 you can't send ISIS to Heaven.

1 in 9 sends em to hell on their dime.

 

[Dirtyflannel]

Shot the Sport 2 today for the first time. Zero malfunctions and the clay pigeons didnt't stand a chance at 100 yards. Wife said it felt rougher than the Ruger when cycling. I say they are both good enough.

 

[bsa1917hunter]

One in 8 is mighty great... One in seven is 77 grain heaven... But one in nine still does just fine

One in twelve just doesn't rhyme, mostly cuz I won't spend the time.

That's the best answer I've seen so far...

 

[Sgt Nambu]

I've got the S&W Sport 15, great little carbine! Both are fine!