M&P357

[Tradewind36]

I haven't seen this model mentioned, I've seen a few for sale but don't know much about them. S&W doesn't show them on their website. Anyone have any comments on the. 357?

[pushpullpete]

Try again, it's a 357 sig, search for model numbers 109005 or 209302.

[M29since14]

I bought one at close-out sale prices just to monkey around with. My M&P357 shoots rings around the 9s and 40s I have fired, for some reason. And it has the typically lousy, gritty M&P trigger. Other than that - and being expensive to shoot - it's pretty unremarkable.

I bought a .40SW barrel for it, dropped it in, and it worked fine and shot close enough to POA that I was not unhappy when the experiment was over, considering what i paid for the gun.

[Tradewind36]

Found it under those model numbers in the archives. Any idea why they are no longer in production?

[mod57]

Probably because it was not very popular due to ammunition costs/availabilty and such. I have heard rumor that the round was hard on the gun but I don't know that for sure.

[Ksimons]

Originally Posted by Tradewind36

Found it under those model numbers in the archives. Any idea why they are no longer in production?

It is no longer in production is what I read awhile ago

[Roccaas]

North Carolina Highway Patrol Ditches 2k S&W M&P .357 SIGs - The Truth About Guns

[M29since14]

Hmmm. I don't know anything about extraction problems. I wonder if the guns were kept clean, extractors properly tensioned, or maybe if ammunition was an issue? The story doesn't tell us much.

I have mainly used Remington 125-gr FMJ ammunition in my gun, and a small amount of Winchester bonded Rangers, but it has always been 100% and I consider it very accurate for a service-grade pistol. Of the small caliber M&Ps, it would be my first choice if accuracy was my main concern.

[bronconagurski]

I bought a .357 Sig M&P used from a deputy who barely used it at all. It shoots great, no extraction problems at all. I also bought a used .40 barrel that to drop in and it has done great as well. I really love the .357 Sig round and I agree that it is the most accurate M&P. My trigger isn't gritty at all, so that's another plus.

[poru_desu]

Installed an apex FRE on my M&P 357sigs - goodbye extraction issues!

[lebomm]

The model title of the Model 13 revolver is ".357 Military and Police", and that of the Model 65 is ".357 Military and Police Stainless".

[Rowlette]

I have both M&P Model 13 .357 Revolver and M&P .357 C and I have absolutely no complaints. When I fire the C it definitely turns heads at the range. I have both replacement barrels .40 and 9mm with magazines.