How good is M&P series?
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I have been considering getting my CCW for a while and finally made plans to take the local class (this was about a year ago now). I researched for months, shot a lot of my friends' guns (including a lot of Glocks) and heard about the new 9c. I compared the specs and went to the local range. I rented and shot it side by side with the Glock 26 and there was no comparison! the M&P looked better and felt better. The prices and specs were extremely similar, so it all came down to feel. Right after I got my CCW I went right out and bought the 9c. I have shot thousands of rounds through it and it's with me every day. Wouldn't get rid of it for the world!
here is a link for an article on a shootout between the M&P, Glock, HK, and XD
http://www.handgunsmag.com/featured_handguns/polysh_032707/
M&P did pretty good.
http://www.handgunsmag.com/featured_handguns/polysh_032707/
M&P did pretty good.
I did it. I broke the rules and bought a gun with out shooting it first...I bought a M&P 40 full size. I can not wait untill I get it on Tuesday. I have heard nothing but good things regaurding its comfort and reliability.. I got it new with tritium sights for a good deal...How could I go wrong....Right?
sargespd
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I am indeed with Springdale PD, 21 years and counting. Our guy who did the research on the switch talked extensively with the CPD firearms guys, played a part in our decision, as well as feedback from T&E trigger time offered to everyone on our dept. I really like mine, looking for a compact for off duty.
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Good deal. Thanks for working so hard to keep me and my family safe!
Ozziess396
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Of the 4, 9mm guns that I own now. I place them in this order.
1. Beretta 8000 Cougar (since I can now buy large capacity mags for it).
2. M&P 9
3. Glock 26
4. Beretta PX4 9mm.
I like the Cougar the best because it fits my hand better than the others, no it’s not polymer but I still like it the best of all the 9mm I have shot.
I like the PX4 the lest because of the poor fit and finish of many of the parts. It was an early gun but having a cheep roll pin sticking out the top of the gun doesn’t do much for me.
The Smith M&P is a very nice gun and I like shooting it but I only picked it up early last month and haven’t shot it enough to feel real confident with it yet. Even with confidence in the gun I still think that the old Cougar would be my favorite of the bunch. I can just shoot the heck out of it and its had so many rounds through it without a single failure.
1. Beretta 8000 Cougar (since I can now buy large capacity mags for it).
2. M&P 9
3. Glock 26
4. Beretta PX4 9mm.
I like the Cougar the best because it fits my hand better than the others, no it’s not polymer but I still like it the best of all the 9mm I have shot.
I like the PX4 the lest because of the poor fit and finish of many of the parts. It was an early gun but having a cheep roll pin sticking out the top of the gun doesn’t do much for me.
The Smith M&P is a very nice gun and I like shooting it but I only picked it up early last month and haven’t shot it enough to feel real confident with it yet. Even with confidence in the gun I still think that the old Cougar would be my favorite of the bunch. I can just shoot the heck out of it and its had so many rounds through it without a single failure.
Hofstet
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Just received my January 2008 issue of "Gun Tests" Their comment: "S&W's M&P45 is a big, easy-to-shoot gun that we liked a lot. We'd buy it ahead of the previously tested Glock 21 SF and the H&K USP45C." Their gun tests grade for each gun is:
S&W M&P45: A-
Glock 21 SF: B+
H&K USP45C: C-
S&W M&P45: A-
Glock 21 SF: B+
H&K USP45C: C-
Bear-1
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I have a New S&W MP45, i love this Pistol, no more Glocks for me, George.
likestoshoot2
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Been looking for awhile at the M&P 45. Read the comments on this post and thought about it some more. Talked to the owner of the gun shop I do business at and went and bought it today, now I got to wait 10 days to take it home. At least since he has a range down stairs I can go and shoot it till then. Range report later this week.
jjones33
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Out Glocks a Glock.
I bought a M&P9c a few months ago for my concealed carry. I love the little tyke so much, I'm going back to the store for his big brother, a M&P9!!
jbclark84
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I did the big bro lil bro thing with my M&P 40's, i started with the fullsize and loved it so much i bought the compact 2 weeks later.
For me...the M&P series are a huge hit for S&W! Finally! I mean...they hit a home run with this series! I carried a Glock in one form or another during probably half of my 20 year law enforcement carrier (and still counting!) but never really cared for them much. I much preferred my 1911's or Sig's or Beretta's. My favorite all time S&W is (was) the 645 45acp. But recently...I think my M&P 45 has taken over that spot. I have a 45, 40, and a compact 40 and they are all super and 100% reliable for me! The ergonomics are superior to any other gun of their size/configuration that I have found...and I have owned just about all of them out there over the years! The trigger is outstanding for a double action auto and the sights are fantastic...add that to the 100% reliability for me...and I look no further!
Of course that is all subjective as what feels good to me may not feel good to another...but for me...these M&P's are at the top of the heap now!
Of course that is all subjective as what feels good to me may not feel good to another...but for me...these M&P's are at the top of the heap now!
