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Purchased a S&W M&P .357 Sig barrel and installed it in a M&P .40 S&W slide. I am assuming that the .40 slide be used to fire .357 Sig cartridges--is this correct?

The Shield is smaller and lighter which makes it easier to carry, but the mags are limited as to the number of rounds available. The 40C is heavier and a bit larger, but it holds more ammo. Both are great weapons! Your call...

Apex kits are easy to install (just follow the Apex utube video) and will give you a nominal 5.5 lb trigger pull which is plenty good for CC. Additionally, the Apex kit will smooth out the inherent M&P scratchy trigger. The Apex Duty Equipment Carry Kit replaces: trigger spring, sear spring...

...and practice some more! That's the biggest mistake most folks make--they buy the gun then run a box of ammo through it and think they are ready for anything. You are right, practice, practice, practice, and practice some more. If you need to fire your gun under duress, you will only be maybe...

APEX Tactical offers trigger kits for M&P's that are similar to those found on Glocks. This gets rid of the lower articulated portion of the M&P trigger and replaces the entire trigger assembly.

The mags for both .40 and .357 are the same. In fact the mags are marked .357/.40.

Yes, the 9mm magazines fit into a .40 frame. In fact, I have placed a 9mm slide on a .40 frame and fired many 9mm rounds. It functions well.

You will love either the 9 or .40 full size or compact. I own 9 FS, .40 FS and Compact, .45 FS, and a 9 Shield. They are great weapons!. Your shooting enjoyment will be greatly enhanced after installing an APEX tactical duty equipment carry kit. It makes the trigger so much smoother. All of my...