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[zurnman]

My LGS has a full size M&P9 (209001) just waiting for me to come and apply for on Wednesday. Can't hardly wait. I've only been shooting for about eight months but like many people, it's become "almost" an addiction for me. I started with a Ruger MKIII 22/45 just to get my feet wet. A Ruger LCR .38 Special was my next purchase. Now, as one of my buddies who is a longtime shooter says, "It's time to get a real gun". His opinion anyway.
I've spent many hours practicing at the range and have taken a gun safety course so I think that I'm good to go.

Rick

[DGT]

Welcome to the forum from Oklahoma!

[angel71rs]

It is an addiction... a good one!

I like my M&P 9, I'm sure you'll like yours too. Welcome to the forum.

[Houdini1953]

I love my FS Nine but I also own two .40 and two .45 and two .357 M&Ps I normally carry my .40 compact with a ten round and two 15 round mags plus a 45 with 3 ten rounders all with one in the chamber!

I am a small stature man @ 5'6" and 145lbs or so but have holsters that conceal real well even these full size weapons are not a big load.

If you carry daily then a proper holster is a must!

You will in all likelihood end up with an arsenal of M&P's which I am still amassing and the Shield 40 will be the next one I get as soon as they come in at my LGS!

[OK Hog Shooter]

Hello the camp and welcome to the forum from central Oklahoma.

[Real Sniper]

Welcome! Now the fun really begins.

[JaPes]

Originally Posted by zurnman

My LGS has a full size M&P9 (209001) just waiting for me to come and apply for on Wednesday. Can't hardly wait.

Congrats & Welcome Aboard Rick!

I'm sure you'll enjoy your M&P 9 as much as I enjoy mine.

Originally Posted by zurnman

I've only been shooting for about eight months but like many people, it's become "almost" an addiction for me.

We don't like to call ourselves "addicts". We call ourselves firearms enthusiasts.

I know it's just a matter of semantics, but it makes the addiction pill easier to swallow.

Originally Posted by zurnman

I started with a Ruger MKIII 22/45 just to get my feet wet.

Good choice. IMO, a good quality .22lr semi-auto pistol is the best tool for learning & ongoing practice.

I'm really liking your taste in firearms. Biased because I have one too.

Originally Posted by zurnman

A Ruger LCR .38 Special was my next purchase.

The LCR has one of the smoothest & best DAO revolver triggers. Learn to shoot a DAO snubbie well, and everything else is a piece of cake.

Again... great taste in firearms.

Originally Posted by zurnman

Now, as one of my buddies who is a longtime shooter says, "It's time to get a real gun". His opinion anyway.
I've spent many hours practicing at the range and have taken a gun safety course so I think that I'm good to go.

Rick

A 22/45 & LCR 38 are "real" guns.

Again welcome to the firearms enthusiast family. From one firearms enthusiast to another, have you held a M&P 22 yet? Feels exactly the same in the hand as the M&P 9. M&P semi-auto practice/plinking goodness at a fraction of the ammo cost.

[WK1025]

Hello and welcome. I shot a Buddies M&P45 fs and was hooked on the platform. I shot it so much better than my 1911. I just purchased my M&P9 fs two days ago, I think you will be happy with yours. I have the M&P22 as well and second that it makes a great training gun.Very accurate (not bullseye quality but very good) I had a Ruger Mark II and a couple of glocks that I traded in to get started on my M&P collection. +1 if you can shoot a DA revolver that everything else comes easier. I love shooting my SP101.
Have fun.