M&P .45 Compact
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BarbC
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I have no complaints. The recoil is a little stouter than the full-size 9 of course but far less punishing than several smaller-caliber pistols I own.
Great gun.... love mine!!
Wee Hooker
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I own a full sized M&P 45 and a compact 9. Both fit my hand perfectly and perform flawlessly. I think you'll be surprised on how well the M&P ergonomics tame the recoild from 45 loads. I was.
Yep got mine Saturday, shot it Sunday, and ordered a M-tac for it shortly there after. This is my new CCW. It just feels good when you point it, and it shoots as good as it feels. I was easily shooting sub 3 inch groups at 7 and 10 yds. It devoured ball and HP's equally well. I Just wish it had come with night sights. Any way great gun I like it alot.
Like mine too. Wish the trigger was little better though. But after dry firing 500 times, it has gotten better. Great gun.
Model 15-4ever
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As for shooting, just a super gun. Reliable and accurate and shoots to POA. No malfunctions in over 500 rounds of factory Ball and JHP. Recoil milder than Glock 30/36.
As a CCW, short butt is appreciated, and still has plenty of slide and sight radius for easier carry/shooting. Grip adjusts nicely to use preference, a little stipling - on the removeable backstrap only - with a soldering tip gives a solid grip without abrading clothing or hanging up.
Downside #1: Pistol has limited popularity and holsters are hard to find from mainstream makers in any kind of decent selection, BUT it will fit in the fullsize M&P40 or M&P9 holsters (without thumb-break) with a bit of stretching and wet moulding.
Downside #2: Compared to the svelte 1911, it is chunky and fat for an 8-shot .45 ACP. If you want to carry IWB, better be a size 36 or under waist. Spare mags are fat to carry as well, although if you are putting up with that thickness you can use the 10-shot M&P45 mags as spares (of course they protrude from the grip when seated).
As a CCW, short butt is appreciated, and still has plenty of slide and sight radius for easier carry/shooting. Grip adjusts nicely to use preference, a little stipling - on the removeable backstrap only - with a soldering tip gives a solid grip without abrading clothing or hanging up.
Downside #1: Pistol has limited popularity and holsters are hard to find from mainstream makers in any kind of decent selection, BUT it will fit in the fullsize M&P40 or M&P9 holsters (without thumb-break) with a bit of stretching and wet moulding.
Downside #2: Compared to the svelte 1911, it is chunky and fat for an 8-shot .45 ACP. If you want to carry IWB, better be a size 36 or under waist. Spare mags are fat to carry as well, although if you are putting up with that thickness you can use the 10-shot M&P45 mags as spares (of course they protrude from the grip when seated).
maxthedog
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Does anyone have experience shooting it and a 357c? I have a 357c but might consider moving to a 45c since I already reload 45ACP (I have 2 1911 pistols). I'm curious if it has a similar grip feel and if its as "snappy" as the compact in 357 Sig.
