Isn't that kinda pricey for police-issue?

Simply because that is what they have chosen to define the new "M&P" line of revolvers, just the same as the specific set of features which define the "Mountain Gun" series. They are simply playing on the historic popularity of the one specific model which they manufactured for nearly 100 years. Remember that they are marketing "M&P" semi-automatic pistols and M-16 series type rifles too.

And, while I have no idea what the current pricing for government agency sales looks like, back in the 1970's my department was paying about 1/2 the advertised retail price for the S&W firearms which we bought.

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Profit. I imagine the profit margin on the Sc guns is higher than the Airweights. You make a good point and I would imagine most cops buy 642's or 442's instead of the more costly Sc guns.

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I thought it was because the "metro/sexual" cops of today can't handle the weight of steel guns. (LOL)

Dave

PS: Before anyone has a hissy fit, this was a joke...not directed at any real serving officers.

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