M+P 40 OR FNH P40 ??? advise needed

[Hyperbiker]

I know this is a S+W forum and beleve me I'am a avid smith revolver owner but my semi's ownership is all over the map. I'm itching for a new gun and I don't yet own a polymer semi auto. I've narrowed my likes down to the m+p 40 and the fnh p40, I've personally heard a couple of great reviews on the FNH and the reviews on the m+p have been only from here on the forum. The feel of both felt really good to me but the fnh felt a little more balanced and lighter to me. My mind was set on the m+p until I got a fnh in my hand. Any personal experiences or storys that might help would be appreciated

 

[MattB]

I've held the FNP and I own an M&P40. My personal experience with the M&P has been that it's very comfortable to shoot and handles the recoil of the .40 very well. No malfunctions either even when I was shooting one handed with my off hand. How the gun feels in the hand is of course a matter of personal preference though, so I'd recommend trying out both and seeing which one you prefer.

One other thing to consider is whether you prefer DAO (M&P) or TDA (FNP)...if you have a strong preference for one over the other then it makes your choice easier.

 

[Spotteddog]

Is it to be a carry or entertainment, or target gun?
I've never handled the FN product, but they certainly have a fine reputation for quality. What i do recall from looking at it was it's a sizable piece of equipment? And that's the reason for my question about CCW. Matt brought up a great point about the trigger systems. I'm comfortable with a thumb safety S/A due to 40+ years with 1911's. But I'm equally comfortable without it on the D/A/O (like) trigger on my M&P9c due to an equal time with D/A S&W wheels. So I guess I'm saying it depends? I've always had a soft spot for most anything FN though!

 

[Hyperbiker]

Matt Bs got me thinking about the whole Da/Sa thing, my other 40 is a Sig 226 (dak) so from a variety stand point the double action is a consideration. As far as carry or not I guess the lighter weight would be nice , I carry my 386 revolver and my kimber sis so it would be a trade off (weight or size)

 

[MattB]

A third option to consider if you are potentially looking for variety of trigger systems would be a 99-class pistol, either a Walther P99 or an S&W SW99. Both feature the Walther AS trigger system which combines a TDA action with what Walther terms "anti stress mode" combining the DA pull length with the SA pull weight.

 

[Hyperbiker]

I beleave theres a used sw99 at my local gander mt, Is that the model that was before the sigma series (kinda looks like a sigma)

 

[MattB]

I beleave theres a used sw99 at my local gander mt, Is that the model that was before the sigma series (kinda looks like a sigma)

The SW99 was introduced after the Sigma. It looks a bit like a cross between a Walther P99 and a Sigma but is for all intents and purposes a P99. The 99s were the guns that introduced the interchangable backstrap concept to plastic pistols. The standard SW99 features the Walther AS trigger system, and the SW990 and SW990L are DAO variants, with the 990L having a lighter trigger pull.

 

[Hyperbiker]

I'll have to check it out tomorrow, I didn't give any thought , I guessed it was a pre sigma and with sigma's going for 399. before rebate it didn't make sense. I didn't know it had a unique trigger system. Thanks for the heads up

 

[growr]

I have no experience with the FN's either as a competitor or as an instructor. I DO have over 15,000 rounds of experience with my Full Size .40 M&P that I use in USPSA/IDPA matches and can tell you that I have never experienced a problem of ANY kind with ANY ammo. I know 5 former Glock shooters that are now using M&P's and every one of them has advanced a classification as a direct result of the change for them. They have a lifetime warranty, are made in the USA, are accurate, reliable and comfortable to shoot...what more can we ask for?
Randy