Any Smith & Wesson M&P Pistol Owners Out There??

two-70 · 02-13-2008, 07:46 PM

Was wanting to know how you like these guns? not trying to compare to the Glock or Springfield armory XD

BloodRedStratus · 02-14-2008, 03:40 PM

My good friend has the M&P 45APC. I have shot it a few times and it is a great gun for the price. He has put maybe 500 rounds through it and has never had a single problem. I know quite a few other people that own the M&P's in all different calibers and I haven't heard a bad thing from any of them about them.

two-70 · 02-14-2008, 05:47 PM

thats just what i wanted to hear

HEMI · 02-14-2008, 05:55 PM

I carry 1 on duty and also own 1 with 2000 rounds through it both in 40.
Haven't had a problem with either.
Between them pick what fits you.

ccap74 · 02-15-2008, 06:50 PM

I am a proud owner of a M&P.40. It is my favorite auto-loader. I also own a 1911, Kel-Tec and a Glock. I have heard that the early ones with the s/n range of MPA#### - MPB#### had a few problems and that S&W corrected most if not all the problems. Check out mp-pistols.com It is a M&P specific site...

Bravo · 02-16-2008, 09:48 AM

I've owned a S&W M&P-9mm Fullsize since this past November, and love every bit of it. It fit my hand better than any other DAO Striker handgun, and is very accurate. I have close to 1000 rounds through it with Winchester Whitebox Bulk ammo, and it has never missed a beat.

The trigger felt "gritty" at first, but that smoothed out dramatically after 100 rounds. It feels smooth now and breaks consistently every time.

two-70 · 02-16-2008, 03:55 PM

awesome, i see one of these in my arsenal soon

vel525 · 02-19-2008, 08:30 PM

just ordered a m&p 9mm this weekend! i really wanted to give my business to the local stores, but the online price i found was just too good.

basically, got the m&p and 4 mags for a little less than $400!

Bravo · 02-19-2008, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vel525

just ordered a m&p 9mm this weekend! i really wanted to give my business to the local stores, but the online price i found was just too good.

basically, got the m&p and 4 mags for a little less than $400!

Same here. I planned on buying local, but it was way too expensive. I found one online for $430+shipping, which was still over $100 cheaper than at the local gun shop.

two-70 · 02-19-2008, 09:10 PM

wow thats awesome

done&done · 02-20-2008, 09:35 AM

after rebate,tax and fees i had to pay around 500 for m&p40.

LefthandShooter · 02-20-2008, 02:34 PM

I have four M&P pistols: 9mm, .40, .40 Compact, and a .45. I LOVE all of them! Never had any problems either other than the 45 doesn't like Blazer Brass ammo. All together a couple of thousand rounds shot - mostly WWB. Planning on reloading the .40 very soon.
Also, they are very Left-hand shooting friendly! I had 2 XD's and traded them as they were a pain to shoot left handed. I'd like a .45 Compact but my recent contraction of "Mosinites" has put my funds a little low.

(I also have S&W pistols being a Model 686 .357mag. and a 629 Classic .44 mag. The 686 has been shot about 5000 times and NEVER a problem!)

If only Smith & Wesson would adopt me!

gixxer32404 · 02-23-2008, 07:03 AM

I've always owned Glocks. glock 23, 17, and 34. My question is since construction work is in the hole, if I go back to Armed Security would u reccommend glock 17, or s@w mp9mil, or something else? I have no smith experience,but know and like the fact if i'm overtaken I can drop the magazine to disengage it. also read it has a handcuff key lock to disengage. What are the pro's and con's of each? would it also be good as an off duty ccw? where a good cheap place to ascertain? just looking for a good understanding? any recomended duty holsters? For the record I have served in US Army, and had correctional officer defensive tactics. thanks in advance for the input.

Tim44 · 03-17-2008, 06:37 PM

I've had a M&P 9mm for about a year and it has been flawless(unlike the shootist).
It digests what I feed it and comes back for more!

gixxer32404 · 03-17-2008, 06:44 PM

I bought another glock,b/c I couldn't ind a duty holster for a m and p.

Bravo · 03-18-2008, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gixxer32404

I bought another glock,b/c I couldn't ind a duty holster for a m and p.

That's a shame. There are holsters for every M&P size for just about every purpose.

gixxer32404 · 03-18-2008, 05:47 PM

well i checked 2 local le supply stores, gall's catalog, don humes,blackhawk, and gall's catalog. the ones who sold it, were out of stock. I've always carried one, and if m and p aren't user friendly or feasible why's it a shame i carry a glock.

i believe blackhawk was the only real option as a holster but were out.

LefthandShooter · 03-20-2008, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gixxer32404

well i checked 2 local le supply stores, gall's catalog, don humes,blackhawk, and gall's catalog. the ones who sold it, were out of stock. I've always carried one, and if m and p aren't user friendly or feasible why's it a shame i carry a glock.

i believe blackhawk was the only real option as a holster but were out.

A lot of the Glock 20/21 holsters fit the M&P 45. At least they used to. I have several myself.

Blackrock · 03-23-2008, 09:36 AM

I picked up a used M&P 45ACP and so far so good. Sure is streamlined and I need three hands to field strip it. Accuracy is real good and with 185 jhp handloads shoots real well.

LefthandShooter · 03-23-2008, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gixxer32404

i believe blackhawk was the only real option as a holster but were out.

Blackhawk had to recall some of the Serpa Holsters for the M&P .45/Glock 20/21 high wall. I sent mine back Dec. 4 and just got the replacement back this past week. When they get caught back up they'll have plenty to sell. I LOVE mine and yues, it is worth the wait!

02-13-2008, 07:46 PM	#1
two-70 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: ponca city, oklahoma Posts: 1,778	Any Smith & Wesson M&P Pistol Owners Out There?? Was wanting to know how you like these guns? not trying to compare to the Glock or Springfield armory XD __________________ What Would Jesus Do ????? Just Ask Him.

02-14-2008, 05:47 PM	#3
two-70 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: ponca city, oklahoma Posts: 1,778	thats just what i wanted to hear __________________ What Would Jesus Do ????? Just Ask Him.

02-16-2008, 03:55 PM	#7
two-70 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: ponca city, oklahoma Posts: 1,778	awesome, i see one of these in my arsenal soon __________________ What Would Jesus Do ????? Just Ask Him.

02-19-2008, 09:10 PM	#10
two-70 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: ponca city, oklahoma Posts: 1,778	wow thats awesome __________________ What Would Jesus Do ????? Just Ask Him.

03-17-2008, 06:44 PM	#15
gixxer32404 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12	bought another glock I bought another glock,b/c I couldn't ind a duty holster for a m and p.

02-14-2008, 03:40 PM	#2
BloodRedStratus Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Westerville, Ohio Posts: 226	My good friend has the M&P 45APC. I have shot it a few times and it is a great gun for the price. He has put maybe 500 rounds through it and has never had a single problem. I know quite a few other people that own the M&P's in all different calibers and I haven't heard a bad thing from any of them about them.

02-14-2008, 05:55 PM	#4
HEMI Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 725	I carry 1 on duty and also own 1 with 2000 rounds through it both in 40. Haven't had a problem with either. Between them pick what fits you.

02-15-2008, 06:50 PM	#5
ccap74 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: chickamauga,ga Posts: 6	I am a proud owner of a M&P.40. It is my favorite auto-loader. I also own a 1911, Kel-Tec and a Glock. I have heard that the early ones with the s/n range of MPA#### - MPB#### had a few problems and that S&W corrected most if not all the problems. Check out mp-pistols.com It is a M&P specific site...

02-16-2008, 09:48 AM	#6
Bravo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Maine, USA Posts: 1,897	I've owned a S&W M&P-9mm Fullsize since this past November, and love every bit of it. It fit my hand better than any other DAO Striker handgun, and is very accurate. I have close to 1000 rounds through it with Winchester Whitebox Bulk ammo, and it has never missed a beat. The trigger felt "gritty" at first, but that smoothed out dramatically after 100 rounds. It feels smooth now and breaks consistently every time.

02-19-2008, 08:30 PM	#8
vel525 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 13	just ordered a m&p 9mm this weekend! i really wanted to give my business to the local stores, but the online price i found was just too good. basically, got the m&p and 4 mags for a little less than $400!

02-20-2008, 09:35 AM	#11
done&done Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 6	after rebate,tax and fees i had to pay around 500 for m&p40.

02-20-2008, 02:34 PM	#12
LefthandShooter Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: In A House in NE Ohio! Posts: 1,450	I have four M&P pistols: 9mm, .40, .40 Compact, and a .45. I LOVE all of them! Never had any problems either other than the 45 doesn't like Blazer Brass ammo. All together a couple of thousand rounds shot - mostly WWB. Planning on reloading the .40 very soon. Also, they are very Left-hand shooting friendly! I had 2 XD's and traded them as they were a pain to shoot left handed. I'd like a .45 Compact but my recent contraction of "Mosinites" has put my funds a little low. (I also have S&W pistols being a Model 686 .357mag. and a 629 Classic .44 mag. The 686 has been shot about 5000 times and NEVER a problem!) If only Smith & Wesson would adopt me!

02-23-2008, 07:03 AM	#13
gixxer32404 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12	I've always owned Glocks. glock 23, 17, and 34. My question is since construction work is in the hole, if I go back to Armed Security would u reccommend glock 17, or s@w mp9mil, or something else? I have no smith experience,but know and like the fact if i'm overtaken I can drop the magazine to disengage it. also read it has a handcuff key lock to disengage. What are the pro's and con's of each? would it also be good as an off duty ccw? where a good cheap place to ascertain? just looking for a good understanding? any recomended duty holsters? For the record I have served in US Army, and had correctional officer defensive tactics. thanks in advance for the input.

03-17-2008, 06:37 PM	#14
Tim44 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 21	I've had a M&P 9mm for about a year and it has been flawless(unlike the shootist). It digests what I feed it and comes back for more!

03-18-2008, 05:47 PM	#17
gixxer32404 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12	well i checked 2 local le supply stores, gall's catalog, don humes,blackhawk, and gall's catalog. the ones who sold it, were out of stock. I've always carried one, and if m and p aren't user friendly or feasible why's it a shame i carry a glock. i believe blackhawk was the only real option as a holster but were out.

03-23-2008, 09:36 AM	#19
Blackrock Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SE Arizona's Gila Valley Posts: 261	I picked up a used M&P 45ACP and so far so good. Sure is streamlined and I need three hands to field strip it. Accuracy is real good and with 185 jhp handloads shoots real well.