S&W M&P Review

[Inocibe]

Originally Posted by LefthandShooter

I just wanted to say a bit here: I had a XD-40 and a XD-45. Loved both - both shot very well and accurate. Only problem is they are NOT left-handed friendly. Then the M&P's came out. I shot one and loved it. Very Left friendly and accurate with no feed/eject problems.
I now have an M&P 9mm, .40 Compact, .40 Full Size, and a M&P .45. I've shot each about 500+ times with no problems. Only thing is it's hard to find holsters although some Glock stuff works.

I should add this: I sold my XD's to pay for one M&P and a S&W .44 mag.

the Black Hawk "serpa" gear fits evey pistol ive seen they are extremely nice. i just got one today and i love it.

[Tack Driver]

I like the looks of the S&W M&P pistols, I like the .357 Sig version, and the .45 ACP too.

[Inocibe]

Guess i should check out the dates on these forums before commenting! but anyways i just became a member today and was in the middle of researching this pistol when i decided to comment here. i wanted to relay everything ive found out and if anyone has the time, correct me where I'm wrong and tell me what you think.
This will be my first pistol of my own. I am very excited and also skeptical about what to get, i am a lefty and like to take pride in the things i buy, i don't want garbage. Before i settled on the M&P9 i was looking at a few lefty pistols including the SIG p250, the HK p30, the HK p2000, and various Glocks. There aren't as many left hand pistols as i thought there would be.
The glocks are nice for the price, they have a longer range barrel and, being a Service Member, are reasonably cheap but over all not the best choice for a left shooter. i felt the same way about the XD's.
The HK's are very nice especially the p30; it is extremely comfortable to hold and had the most comfortable slide release I've ever felt.it also has a de-cock,2 extra mags and adjustable hand grips. but for all the research I've done it seems to not be as accurate as the price tag of 900+ would make you assume. also i don't like the fact that it's DAO and from what I've heard the slide release will break after a while.also it only came in 9mm. For all it's class id rather buy American for that kinda dough.
The HK p2000 is the same as the p30 a little larger and a squared grip like a Glock, which for this gun seems uncomfortable. other then that it's the same as a p30.
When it came to the SIGp250 it was a hard choice, with the ability to change between calibers with a change of a barrel and the left handed accommodations all in one package i was almost sold, but after handling one in my local gun shop i wasn't as satisfied. it was still DAO and a bit bulky. after the HKp30 the SIG seemed like a heavy brick I'd beat someone with as apposed to the even-weighted and ergonomic HK.it also has a hammer which as far as i could tell didn't actually do anything. it seemed to try to cover too many bases which isn't why i wanted a pistol in the first place. transformers are for the movies. So a little disappointed, i kept searching.(i still held both pistols in high reguard and if i were a higher pay grade i'd probably already own both)
Then the store owner showed me his personal S&W M&P. I still had a bit of bias toward how nice the HK was and so at first i wasn't impressed with the simplicity of the M&P. some seemed to have a really heavy slide release. and it wasn't as comfortable to hold as the HK. but i could get it in any caliber i wanted and it was a lot more comfortable then the SIG or the P200 with its adjustable handle grips. It also came with two extra mags and optional Trigicon night sights which pushed the price to $470 with a mil. spec discount. it can also can come with a built in trigger lock for transporting without hassle;but i wasn't interested. After playing with it for almost all afternoon. and jumping back and forth between my choices, i noticed that the M&P had almost an average of everything i wanted. left handed, a more comfortable grip, 2 mags, a good price with a mil. discount (which played a big role for me),and reputable accuracy. it wasn't too light or toyish like the p30 became.i liked that. It had a nice heavy feel,not off balance like the SIG was. So after all that i was pretty sure of what I wanted. I did nit-pick a lot but I felt better knowing everything that i was satisfied.
I am picking up my 9mm Smith&Wesson M&P in two weeks when it comes in. (They had to order it cuz they ran out by the time i made up my mind!)
I hope this is helpful to anyone going through what i was.
and if anyone can tell me more about the M&P that would be awesome.
thanks for reading
Integrity, Service, Excellence

[sunwheel29]

Originally Posted by Bravo

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I went with the M&P in 9mm, which has a 4.25" barrel. The capacity is 17+1, double action only, novak sights, yata yata...Pretty much a Glock that I can hold that is made in Massachusetts.

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Technically its not a Double Action. Its a half cocked and unlocked action just like a Glock.
I fired one on Labor Day and for that sort of gun, its okay. I am really more of a 1911 and Hi Power kinda guy though. I do like the fact that its available with a thumb safety though.
Having a gun on the market that has the firing pin cocked over a loaded primer with no thumb safety just seems to be begging for disaster to me.
As numerous Glock ADs seem to prove.

[deserthobbies]

Originally Posted by Tack Driver

I like the looks of the S&W M&P pistols, I like the .357 Sig version, and the .45 ACP too.

the .40SW and the 357 sig use the same magazine, I plan on buying the 357 sig barrel so ill have 2 guns in one.

[KYbigblue]

I enjoy the reviews on the M&P 9mm. I carry the M&P 9L w/5" barrel, and although the 5" barrel isn't the best choice for CC, I finally found a great holster for Concealed Carry. After doing the Blackhawk paddle, shoulderholster, and OWB thing, I found a very comfortable IWB holster that is adjustable for ride height, cant and even gun retension. The nice thing is it seems to find its own sweet spot on your hip and gets more comfortable as you wear it. Check out the Super Tuck Deluxe from Crossbread holsters...I love it!