I was in Lexington in June and went to Bud's Gun Shop. They had police trade in M&P 40s on sale for $279.99. I got to cherry pick and I bought one that looked almost new. I had them send it to my FFL since I was on an RV trip and couldn't travel with a weapon since I would be visiting New...
I recently bought an M&P 40 Pro with the 5 inch slide. I also bought a Storm Lake 40 to 9 conversion barrel. The conversion barrel worked fine with factory ammo (Blazer Brass 115 gr. FMJ) but I had numerous failures to extract (both horizontal and stovepipe) with my reloads. I returned the...
I was told that a gun belt for an IWB holster should be 4" longer than your waist size. I took that advice and mine fits perfectly with my M&P Shield and Foxx holster.
I bought the S&W M&P Sport and I love it. I added a CMMG Evolution conversion bolt for using cheap 22LR ammo. If you live near an Academy store the Sports are now on sale for $549.99.
Unless you are dead set on spending $1,200 you could just buy an S&W M&P Sport for $599. It will take accessories just like any other AR-15. I have one and I love it.