Looking at pics of the M&P I can't help but wonder about that strange trigger. I've never owned a plastic gun and having a crazy looking trigger is not making it any easier to accept. I'm either buying an M&P 40 or a Beretta 96 in 40cal. The Beretta is a lot more traditional in appearance than the M&P although I realize that plastic has become pretty much the norm anymore. I'm just wondering about that trigger. When you picked up your first one did it feel funny. Did you get used to it pretty quickly. Or did you not even notice it.
Does the jointed trigger feel weird at first
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dougb1946
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No. You don't even notice.
Dick Craig
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I recently purchased a M&P40C and I believe the hinged trigger adds a lot of take up or creep to the pull. It was not unmanagable but I changed mine out with an Apex trigger and improved it greatly. As for the Beretta 96 it is without doubt a good firearm but in my mind it feels much larger or bulkier which makes it less comfortable to grip or draw. Just my 2 cents worth.
chuck s
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Beretta M96 (and darn near every other model) is a DA/SA trigger system, about the the worst there is and certainly the most difficult to master and maintain proficiency. Plus it has the horrible slide mounted safety/decocker.
Get a M&P9 and a couple of cases of ammo. Attend a good three-day tactical pistol course. Decide later if you want to fool with other trigger systems.
Buying a pistol because of a "traditional appearance" is one of the worst things you can do before you know what you're doing. Most people would rather pretend.
-- Chuck
Get a M&P9 and a couple of cases of ammo. Attend a good three-day tactical pistol course. Decide later if you want to fool with other trigger systems.
Buying a pistol because of a "traditional appearance" is one of the worst things you can do before you know what you're doing. Most people would rather pretend.
-- Chuck
Shooting the M&P full size in 9mm, I find the trigger to be very natural feeling and comfortable. The fact that there are 3 different backstraps for the grip makes this gun very customizable for an excellent fit. Very accurate and sweet. No problems whatsoever after about 500 rounds.
chuck s, I can certainly understand you opinion of buying a firearm (any firearm) because it appeals to you. the fact is though that I tend to keep my guns for a very long time. I enjoy the look and the feel of wood and steel. I am not looking for a "combat weapon" as I will likely not be fending of any attacks by hungry zombies. It will also not be a carry weapon (I have a J frame for carry). I am looking for an auto loader that I will be taking to the range or the woods for fun and to test my own skill level. I like to shoot and I like guns. Not just for the functionality. It certainly should not be a piece of **** but I would also prefer that it appeal to me on a personal level also.
Houdini1953
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I must say that at first I was surprised at the trigger but after putting over 2,000 rounds through mine (over 100 today) while it looks strange it still acts like any other trigger on all my other weapons.
The best thing for you to do is to take a range rental gun if they offer it and try it out for yourself and then you can make your own decision.
The best thing for you to do is to take a range rental gun if they offer it and try it out for yourself and then you can make your own decision.
Kelly Green
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I never felt the jointed trigger on the M&P. What I did feel was a very nice and smooth trigger weight and pull.
If this is basically a "fun gun" for you, why even mess with a "plastic" gun, if it's not something that you're attracted to for its function, fit or appearance (hopefully all 3 in a handgun). I think you need to get your mitts on both of your choices and figure out whether you actually "like" either of them. What's the fun in a "fun gun" that you don't really like on some level? Buy yourself something that you enjoy on every level, Intellectually, visually and functionally...if you neglect one of those, chances are it'll just sit in the safe, and you'll head out to the woods with the gun you like. Just my thoughts.
I agree. In fact I'm heading out tomorrow to do just that. Because I live in BFE it's pretty much a full days journey driving there and back. But, it's the only option I have. The closest M&P is about 170 miles away up and over the mountains. That's one of the reasons I'm really trying to narrow my search and get some answers at my computer. If I lived in a real city it would be easy to drive around town looking at guns. Heck, I might do it just for fun them.
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I like the hinged trigger that S&W chose to use far and beyond better than the "trigger in a trigger" design that Glock and so many others use. I enjoy my Glock, but that safety trigger eats at my finger after a day at the range. If they made it fit flush when engauged then it would be more acceptable to me, but they don't. So even with the bashing that my Sigma takes, I even prefer its trigger to my Glock.
Cripes, I didn't mean to make this sound like a XXXX vs. Glock type post. Insert the words "Springfield XD" or whatever other trigger in a trigger guns you can think of if you need. I just happen to own both of the guns I mentioned so they were used in my comparison.
Cripes, I didn't mean to make this sound like a XXXX vs. Glock type post. Insert the words "Springfield XD" or whatever other trigger in a trigger guns you can think of if you need. I just happen to own both of the guns I mentioned so they were used in my comparison.
DanWales
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The trigger didn't take that much to get used to. Once I put the DCAEK kit in it, it went up a couple more notches on a 10 scale.
Until last week i had only held a Glock once and had never shot one.
Dear lord in heaven please never leave me to the fate of having to use one.
For sure I'm financially safe from ever buying or owning one.
Honestly it didn't take long to get used to the take up although it is a little long on the M & P. I have been a SW DA shooter and 1911 shooter for the most part. But to me anyway the M & P is a Cadillac compared to the Glock right out of the box it was for me anyway.
Dan
The trigger didn't take that much to get used to. Once I put the DCAEK kit in it, it went up a couple more notches on a 10 scale.
Until last week i had only held a Glock once and had never shot one.
Dear lord in heaven please never leave me to the fate of having to use one.
For sure I'm financially safe from ever buying or owning one.
Honestly it didn't take long to get used to the take up although it is a little long on the M & P. I have been a SW DA shooter and 1911 shooter for the most part. But to me anyway the M & P is a Cadillac compared to the Glock right out of the box it was for me anyway.
Dan
JBarbaresi
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the trigger on the m&p is what kept me from making a purchase for a long time. after spending some quality time with one of my buddy's full size m&p9s i realized it is something i could live with. now that i have my own 9FS and several hundred more rounds down range since picking it up on the 28th, i actually like the trigger a little more than the ones on my glocks.
other than just the physical appearance of the external trigger, the other thing to keep in mind is that with the design of the m&p trigger system there is a lot of room for improvements/changes if you feel the need. the glock trigger, being a much more simple design, there is only so much you can do to enhance or change it.
other than just the physical appearance of the external trigger, the other thing to keep in mind is that with the design of the m&p trigger system there is a lot of room for improvements/changes if you feel the need. the glock trigger, being a much more simple design, there is only so much you can do to enhance or change it.
g_conway
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I guess I'll get grief for this, but going from a S&W 1006 to the M&P 40 I didn't even notice the split trigger until someone pointed it out.
dannybot
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I noticed it when looking at it before buying mine, but put the gun in my hand, I forget it's there!
g_conway
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I Told ya!
bronco45
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After being forced to carry a Glock for 6 years---------HELL NO!!!!!
One of the biggest reasons I purchased two M&Ps a 45c and a 40c was trigger feel.
One of the biggest reasons I purchased two M&Ps a 45c and a 40c was trigger feel.
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