Recent content by smithkowitz

Just picked up a M&P Shield 40 on the 29th and shot it on Jan. 30. I waited since April to get a call for one of these; I was #2 on the waiting list! Guess I am glad it took so long. Mine is serial #HAP and was test fired Jan 7th. I had zero issues with mags. I had one FTF and one FTE in the...

$449.99 + 8.3% sales tax. M&P Shield 40. Put my name on a list back in April 2012 ! ! They were listing for $417 at the time. Just got the call (I was the 2nd name on their list) January 28th, 2013 ! ! Lucky me, two days before my birthday. Picked it up the 29th and shot it on the 30th, my...

9 months later Happy Birthday to me . . . 9 months ago, the M&P Shields came out. I actually got to see and hold a 9mm a week or two after they were announced. It was already sold to a guy and I was there when he picked it up. Found a couple places with them in stock, from around $400 to $499...

Wow, I imagine this is where I am supposed to say Thanks! I have a model 27-8 that I have never shot. I thought it was a darn good looking Classic Revolver, so I had to buy it, when I found it. I was actually looking for a 686+ with a 4" barrel at the time. Actually have a 686+ Talo Edition 3"...

M&P All the way I've had the M&P45Compact over 3 years now. Took about 3 months to find one back then (5/2009). No one had the Compact version, 4" barrel and 8+1 capacity; in fact, many guns stores didn't even know it existed. I don't have a Shield yet, but the plan is to acquire a 40S&W...

I've had a 632-1 Carry Comp Pro since 09/2009. With 327 ammo this is a snappy little bugger; I'd rather shoot my 686+3" with 357 ammo, but the 632 is lighter and easier to conceal. It's a pleasure to shoot with 32swl and 32HRmag, and the 327 85grain Hydra Shocks aren't bad, it's just the 100...

I am not sure what there is to be confused about, or what you could be missing? The Shield is designed for those who want a lighter, smaller package to carry conceal. If the gun holds anywhere from 3 to 10 rounds less than it's larger brothers, that in itself can amount to a reasonable amount of...

VTAC Sights M&P40 Picked up an M&P40 VTAC recently, went to the indoor range and shot it today. I'll start with, it's another great M&P of a different color. Ya gotta like desert tan, it is unique (I like it) among a world of mostly black semi-autos. There are a couple other brands out there...

Decisions Decisions I have an M&P 9 Full Size and M&P 9C w/CTG Laser Grips which will also fit the M&P40C (which I have). Also have an M&P45C. Recently acquired the M&P VTAC 40. Personally, I like the 40 the best. The VTAC sights . . . . well, neither the Nite or Fiber Optic work very good at...