I want a M&P 45.

Bobafett · #1 04-19-2010, 10:23 PM

I want an M&P 45, and I found one used at a nice price. Does Smith & Wesson still warranty for life a 2nd hand owned gun? I guess that's the deciding factor. Otherwise I'll buy one new.

Anything fragile about these pistols? They feel / point so naturally it's not funny.

Bobafett · #2 04-20-2010, 06:01 AM

I want to go back today and possibly buy it. I guess I could call S&W today, but also does anyone know when the strikers were updated? Beginning serial number?

So I can get a used 45 M&P for $500 and the breechface looks like it's been 'wet sanded' ? Or just very poorly polished?

Or I can get a brand new one at another shop for $620 which will get me the 2 additional mags free' rebate.

Should I just go with the new one?

leejack · #3 04-20-2010, 07:39 AM

I'd go new if you can swing the cash.

And yes, I want one too!

Good luck,

Lee

Simmy952 · #4 04-20-2010, 07:47 AM

You should own one. They are great gun. Only thing that needs to be added is an Apex sear and USB kit. Makes the trigger feel alot nicer. Not "crunchy" like most are from stock.

Bobafett · #5 04-20-2010, 02:32 PM

.....and I bought one!

I actually have to go back and pick it up this evening. Instant background check my butt

Wee Hooker · #6 04-20-2010, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Bobafett

I want an M&P 45, and I found one used at a nice price. Does Smith & Wesson still warranty for life a 2nd hand owned gun? I guess that's the deciding factor. Otherwise I'll buy one new.

Anything fragile about these pistols? They feel / point so naturally it's not funny.

Your right, it's not funny. It's addicting!!

goldwinghg · #7 04-20-2010, 07:21 PM

I bought a M&P 40, and I love it. The thing that you can do with it, that you can't do with th 45, is switch the barrel out, and install 357sig. barrel, and then shoot 357 sig. ammo. I ordered my barrel from S&W, for about $100 with shipping. That might be something that you might want to think about before you buy the 45.

Bobafett · #8 04-20-2010, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by goldwinghg

I bought a M&P 40, and I love it. The thing that you can do with it, that you can't do with th 45, is switch the barrel out, and install 357sig. barrel, and then shoot 357 sig. ammo. I ordered my barrel from S&W, for about $100 with shipping. That might be something that you might want to think about before you buy the 45.

Already got it home! Now to stalk Wally world till I get enough ammo

Oscar 14 · #9 04-20-2010, 08:23 PM

Congratulations. I'm so jealous. Gotta wait til later in the summer for mine. Got the M&P9c and now I have to have the .45. Way to go.

presspics · #10 04-20-2010, 08:30 PM

I picked up a new M&P 45 today as well. I couldn't wait any longer. Love it!!

bobkk · #11 04-21-2010, 08:16 PM

Got to shoot one in 45 a couple weeks ago.
Like it except the trigger. Could get used to
it. I shoot 1911's most of the time. Guess
that's why I didn't like the trigger. May have
to get one.

Simmy952 · #12 05-10-2010, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by bobkk

Got to shoot one in 45 a couple weeks ago.
Like it except the trigger. Could get used to
it.

That is why you need the Apex sear and USB kit. Really makes the trigger alot nicer.

Zerteck · #13 05-10-2010, 10:12 PM

Congrats on a fine gun

Bobafett · #14 05-11-2010, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Simmy952

That is why you need the Apex sear and USB kit. Really makes the trigger alot nicer.

It's unreal what a difference those 2 parts make! Now I'm saving up for my next M&P!