Loving my new M&P pistols

[fullmetal1911]

Last weekend I picked up an M&P 9mm pro series. Never new that a stock M&P was capable of having a good trigger.

Took it to the range and out shot my fiance's 1911 with it at 10 yards. Very much in love with the gun, so I ordered a few extra mags and the APEX RAM and Poly FSS for it.

Yeah, I know I praised the trigger and then immediately removed it, before you jump on calling me names, hear me out.

I traded off my Glock 21SF, that despite much trying and even dumping a $200 trigger kit into, I could not make myself happy with it. I traded the gun and 4 mags (without the $200 trigger) straight across for a M&P 45. I took that gun home and immediately took it apart. I was a bit confused on APEX's website, as they list a separate sear for the 9/40/357 and 45 pistols, yet the FSS kit works in both. So I said the heck with it, I have an amazing sear sitting in my parts box. Pro Series sear went in, and dry firing the gun, it feels AWESOME. The reset is a bit faint, but pushing on the right side of the slide stop makes it feel more distinct, so I will probably be ordering an updated slide stop lever, with the bump on the inside, for this gun.

I already can tell I am much happier with this gun than I was with the Glock, and I don't even mind losing 3 rounds of capacity for the slimmer and more comfortable M&P grip. I actually used the small CORE backstrap I had laying in the drawer on this gun and it is just as comfortable to hold as my Pro 9mm with the medium CORE backstrap.

Time to look into a set of night sights, possibly the AEK trigger and maybe the ultimate striker block...down the road.

 

[BillR1]

Congrats on the new M&Ps. It's not at all unusual to outshoot a 1911 with one....these things just shoot!
Enjoy!

 

[fullmetal1911]

Finally got around to shooting my M&P45. It is definitely a keeper.

I still need to get around to calling S&W to get those revised slide stop levers ordered. Reset feel is non-existent on the gun. After I got the reset point down I was able to double tap in the 10 ring on a b27 target at 7 yards like clockwork.

Let my fiance put a few mags through it, she is already talking about selling her 1911 commander to buy one and have me put the PC sear in it as well.

Planning to order the USB and a set of night sights for what is now my new night stand piece.

Thinking about selling off the last Glock that I own and switching 100% over to S&W for all my striker fired polymer needs.

 

[tyusclan]

Finally got around to shooting my M&P45. It is definitely a keeper.


Thinking about selling off the last Glock that I own and switching 100% over to S&W for all my striker fired polymer needs.

I've had an M&P45 for nearly year now. I use it as my EDC. I was more accurate with it the first time I shot it than any handgun I've owned. It almost seems to aim itself.

I don't care for Glock. Not knocking the quality of the gun, but they don't fit my hand. Just feels weird.

 

[fullmetal1911]

I've had an M&P45 for nearly year now. I use it as my EDC. I was more accurate with it the first time I shot it than any handgun I've owned. It almost seems to aim itself.

I don't care for Glock. Not knocking the quality of the gun, but they don't fit my hand. Just feels weird.

I was comparing the dimensions of the 45c to my current heavy clothing carry, the G23, and they seem to be almost identical in size. Making me seriously consider getting a 45c for winter carry, although I could probably carry the 4.5" full size almost as easily.

 

[tyusclan]

I was comparing the dimensions of the 45c to my current heavy clothing carry, the G23, and they seem to be almost identical in size. Making me seriously consider getting a 45c for winter carry, although I could probably carry the 4.5" full size almost as easily.

I carry the full size in a Crossbreed Supertuck knockoff made by a local guy. I keep my shirt tucked in, and blouse it a little around the waist. I've only had two people ever notice any imprint. One was a current LEO and the other was a retired LEO. One only noticed because I had a different shirt than I normally wear that fit a little snugger than most of my shirts. I just stopped wearing those with my gun on.

 

[CW291]

Last weekend I picked up an M&P 9mm pro series. Never new that a stock M&P was capable of having a good trigger.

My new M&P9 Pro Series just came in and is waiting for me to get home in 2 days. And I can't wait!!!! This will be my third M&P and first 5" barrel range gun. I'll probably end up changing to the Apex setup like on my 9 and 40 Shields, which are identical.
Anyway, good luck with yours and I look forward to reading about the results of your additions!!