We tried out the 2.0 9mm.........and passed.
We used the full size M&P 45 and had a miserable experience.
Dumped it and went with the Gen 4 model 17.
World's better.....matter of fact, most local agencies have ditched the M & P.
Wow. I never came back and checked this thread. I thought most here were well versed on what the problems our agency had with the M & P.
Quality was horrible. Almost everyone had at least 2 or 3 issued and replaced. Finsh wearing and or flaking off, rust on barrels, slides, and magazines.
Front sights falling off. Broken extractors. Broken springs of all types. Broken off take down levers. Broken strikers. Failure to fire. Failure to feed. Failure to extract/eject.
As I said, the entire inventory was replaced at least once completely, and a couple times in large lots.
Biggest joke was they wanted like $725 to purchase when we replaced them. I think maybe 3 people bought them.
One of the best days of my career was when I threw WSD6545 into a large cardboard box and drew BERH588.
I wanted to like it so bad, but it was just pure hot garbage. Period. Many, if not most, of the agencies in my area that initially adopted it, have replaced it with Glocks or SIGs. These are all agencies that historically carried S & Ws. I mean, we issued the 4566 before the M & P.
I understand people get upset (especially those that are fiercely brand loyal) when I relate this story. I am a HUGE S & W fan (I probably own 25-30 3rd gennies) and have duty carried one for a good bit of time.
However, in MY EXPERIENCE (so everyone doesn't freak out) the M & P leaves a lot to be desired.
The running joke was "I hope I don't have to pull it, because that means my life depends on it". Almost to an officer, everyone has been extremely happy with the Glock transition.