8 month wait for M&P Pro?
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Maddmax
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Wow. Was really considering one of these, but that's a loooong time to wait. I saw on gun genie they are "allocated". At least they are not "out of stock" as others are. So maybe there's hope???
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i ordered one about 8 weeks ago, and still dont have an eta through my local . . .i cant wait 13 months my permit will run out by then???
Maddmax
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Kinda what happens "it'll never happen here", when EVERYONE waits until the last minute to get one.
8 & 11 months ago this wasnt last minute.
Shark88
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Look up shydas outdoors they had 2 pro series last week in stock.
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whats the advantage of ordering vs just buying off gun broker or a dealer?
From the information that I've received recently - S&W is way backlogged. They can produce about 300+ guns a day. They're focussing on M&Ps. A couple of months ago they focussed on ARs. I ordered & paid for an M&P40C in early December before Sandy Hook & was told it could be as long as a 3 month wait. Now they're saying it could be as long as 8 months. I'm number 7 on the list. My purchase was from a Police supplier which is a bit lower priority than regular gun stores because the prices are lower. The last time I checked the gun store told me that according to their info they can expect a shipment on April 1st but I shouldn't hold my breath. It's now April 15th. I could have cancelled my order a month ago & bought an M&P9C at another gun store at about $150 more & without the 3rd magazine & night sights which I'll be getting on the one I ordered.
In other words - I (or anyone else) just don't know. I guess we'll just have to be patient. I'm very thankful that I'm already armed & carrying. My only consolation is there was no other place I could have gotten what I want at the price I paid.
In other words - I (or anyone else) just don't know. I guess we'll just have to be patient. I'm very thankful that I'm already armed & carrying. My only consolation is there was no other place I could have gotten what I want at the price I paid.
Rastoff
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If I'm not mistaken, S&W doesn't sell to the public. So, by "ordering" a gun you are not placing an order with the manufacturer, but with a distributor. Distributors place their orders at the Shot Show and S&W makes guns based on those orders.
So, you can place an order with a dealer and just wait, or you can keep scouring the web. I'm positive that a gun will show up before the 8 months goes by.
So, you can place an order with a dealer and just wait, or you can keep scouring the web. I'm positive that a gun will show up before the 8 months goes by.
Just got a essentially NIB Pro off Armslist. Seller had purchased it earlier this year. Jumped on it after reading about long waits here.
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You guys need to be dealing with a high volume Smith dealer.
My LGS buys direct from them. Its not unusual for them to get in 50 9mm Shields. This has happened 3 times in the last three months.
They have had Pros during the last 3 months. Pros are on the web too.
If you are waiting for a small shop to get one from a distributor it could be a long time. If you are willing to look a bit, you could probably find one this week.
My LGS buys direct from them. Its not unusual for them to get in 50 9mm Shields. This has happened 3 times in the last three months.
They have had Pros during the last 3 months. Pros are on the web too.
If you are waiting for a small shop to get one from a distributor it could be a long time. If you are willing to look a bit, you could probably find one this week.
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countryfirst
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Agree with jeffhughes. Though while my LGS isn't a high volume dealer, he still has Pro 9's & 40's in his case right now. More importantly, prices are right.
All depends on how badly you want it or if it's filling a need. If it's just a "want", wait. If it's a need, search the avenues available and buy it today.
All depends on how badly you want it or if it's filling a need. If it's just a "want", wait. If it's a need, search the avenues available and buy it today.
Yeah, I see them pop up, but I ordered mine for $480 LE deal with 3 mags. Cant pay $699 (locally) for the same thing with 2 mags. That was my question to the SW rep, why they were popping up on the net and other stores, but an almost 1 year old order (atlantic tactical) cant be filled. He didnt have an answer.
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