Handling the M&P series in shops I always thought they felt well in my hands. I never reached for my wallet until the police trade-ins started hitting the market at around $200. First was a medium barrel 45 MP, Liked it so well when Brinks dumped their 40 S&W I picked up a M&P Compact, which lead to another full sized 45. Was by the Aim showroom this summer and they and the full sized M&P 40s on sale, so I picked one up. I like the M&P 40 so much I sold off the 45s.

The grip frame on the 40 feels slightly narrower and therefor fits my hand better than the 45. Easier to manage under recoil. Plus with a magazine adaptor I can use the full size magazines in my compact.