Assuming s&w made better barrels , check lock up and fired brass for case bulge . I pick up range brass and its easy to tell the difference between the first generation m&p and glocks when compared to the sig and kahrs I have . Other wise if accuracy is good for you when fired from a rest you should have a fine carry pistol . I normally carry a p320c 40sw but currently I shooting and carrying my wife's m&p core to try to get use to a dot optic for defensive shooting drills but it has a apex trigger group and barrel to make it a worth while shooter .

Don't just shoot 180gr , try some 165 or even 155gr ammo and see how you and your pistol like it .