I have been a Glock 19 shooter and carrier for over 3 years. I was at my local gun shop today and finally held the M&P 9. I really like the grip and the slide serrations. My questions is that are the M&P 9's solid reliable guns. I have browsed the net and they look good on paper but I wanna know from actual users. I may have finally found a gun to replace my 19 and just want to know a little more about it.
M&P 9 question
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GyMac
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I don't own either, but I've shot them both and think they are both excellent guns. As far as accuracy and reliability goes, I think it's a toss-up, but the S&W definitely feels better to me, both in handling and in its trigger.
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glen_farmer
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I think you will be happy with the M&P 9. I have a 9L, a 40 and 45. If you do indeed like the 9, you may very well want the others also.
My 40 now has over 4000 rounds through it, and it just keeps going.
I think you will be happy with the M&P 9. I have a 9L, a 40 and 45. If you do indeed like the 9, you may very well want the others also.
My 40 now has over 4000 rounds through it, and it just keeps going.
Tommy B
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I've owned my M&P9 fs for over 3 years and I take it to the range about every other week and have never had a problem except one or two jams during break in. I favor the M&P over my Glock 17 for carry but shoot the glock just a little bit better. I have the Apex USB and sear to install soon, so I just might favor the M&P over the glock.
I don't have a 9mm M&P (yet
) but I have had no issues with my M&P40 and I have put thousands of rounds through it.
It just fits my hand and points so well, I don't even know why it has sights on it.
Beyond that, I really like being able to field strip it without having to pull the trigger on a closed slide.
I will never give up my 5904 but I think the M&P pistols have to be one of the best things S&W has introduced in the last 10 years.
) but I have had no issues with my M&P40 and I have put thousands of rounds through it.It just fits my hand and points so well, I don't even know why it has sights on it.
Beyond that, I really like being able to field strip it without having to pull the trigger on a closed slide.
I will never give up my 5904 but I think the M&P pistols have to be one of the best things S&W has introduced in the last 10 years.
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I'm at 614 rounds so far in my M&P9 FS that I got back around mid-Dec 2010. It's an Aug 2009 production model, so doesn't have some of the most current revisions in the newer models.
No problems thus far at all. I've cleaned it a few times, but nothing crazy.
Field stripping the M&P is just a little more hassle since you have to hit the sear disconnect on the inside to do it, and it's a bit too small to use your finger. They do include the little probe/tool in the grip for this purpose, but it's definitely not as quick to pop open as a Glock due to that added fiddling.
You should always chamber check every firearm before cleaning anyhow, closed slide or not... there is no excuse!
No problems thus far at all. I've cleaned it a few times, but nothing crazy.
Field stripping the M&P is just a little more hassle since you have to hit the sear disconnect on the inside to do it, and it's a bit too small to use your finger. They do include the little probe/tool in the grip for this purpose, but it's definitely not as quick to pop open as a Glock due to that added fiddling.
You should always chamber check every firearm before cleaning anyhow, closed slide or not... there is no excuse!
chuck s
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Field stripping the M&P pistol works just like a Glock.
Clear the pistol and flip the disassembly lever. Hand close the slide, pull the trigger, and remove the slide off the front of the frame.
No fiddling whatsoever and probably easier than finding the magic spot where the Glock disassembly levers disengage. I have no clue why S&W wants us to remove the pin securing the grip panel before field stripping. (Nor do I have a clue why it's necessary to have a warning on the pistol that it will fire without a magazine inserted.)
-- Chuck
Clear the pistol and flip the disassembly lever. Hand close the slide, pull the trigger, and remove the slide off the front of the frame.
No fiddling whatsoever and probably easier than finding the magic spot where the Glock disassembly levers disengage. I have no clue why S&W wants us to remove the pin securing the grip panel before field stripping. (Nor do I have a clue why it's necessary to have a warning on the pistol that it will fire without a magazine inserted.)
-- Chuck
Thankks for the help guys. I was gonna get a 686 but I found out shooting my model 10 I am not as good as with semis. I plan on gettinf the Fullsize version first. If I like it and it does well I may ppick up the compact later on. Mainly just wanted to try something different than a Glock.
Personally, I would keep the G19. It's probably the best and most popular Glock made.
But I would also add an M&P9 to your collection. I have a few thousand rounds through mine and have never had a problem.
But I would also add an M&P9 to your collection. I have a few thousand rounds through mine and have never had a problem.
The M&P 9 is as reliable and accurate as any Glock. If it fits your hand better, buy it.
Pokerstar
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I don't have an M&P 9mm yet (it's on order) but I have had the M&P .45 for 2 years, with several thousands of rounds through it, and could not be happier with the pistol. It has worked flawlessly. I can not remember a FTE or FTF, and I have run it fairly dirty in several competitions with no issues at all.
If the 9mm M&P fits, go for it. They are GREAT.
rpbcab
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I have had my M&P9c for several years and several thousand rounds. It is also my primary carry friend. The only problem I have ever had is with the range ammo where I shoot. I have had several failure to fire rounds, the range master has had other complaints, they use handloaded ammo from an individual and the problem was with several different calibers. When I use the lawman brand I have never had even one problem, so I just avoid the range ammo.
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sear disconnect
No offense meant, but some answers:
A) There is a sear disconnect lever inside the pistol that you hit to eliminate the need to pull the trigger. Did you not read your owner manual... or is your's somehow different? The fact pressing the trigger to field strip the M&P is unneeded is actually one of the "features" of the pistol, which differentiates it from most pistols on the market.
B) Removing the "tool" in the grip panel is the device you use to manipulate the sear disconnect lever inside the pistol (again, did you not read your owner manual?
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C) The warning is there for the lawyers since some of the M&Ps have a magazine disconnect feature (for places like CA)... the ones w/o the magazine disconnect have the stamped lawyer-speak.
Hope that clarifies a few things and removes some incorrect info. If somehow there are models that do not have the sear disconnect lever, please let me know. AFAIK, they all have this "feature."
No offense meant, but some answers:
A) There is a sear disconnect lever inside the pistol that you hit to eliminate the need to pull the trigger. Did you not read your owner manual... or is your's somehow different? The fact pressing the trigger to field strip the M&P is unneeded is actually one of the "features" of the pistol, which differentiates it from most pistols on the market.
B) Removing the "tool" in the grip panel is the device you use to manipulate the sear disconnect lever inside the pistol (again, did you not read your owner manual?
)C) The warning is there for the lawyers since some of the M&Ps have a magazine disconnect feature (for places like CA)... the ones w/o the magazine disconnect have the stamped lawyer-speak.
Hope that clarifies a few things and removes some incorrect info. If somehow there are models that do not have the sear disconnect lever, please let me know. AFAIK, they all have this "feature."
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No offense meant, but some answers:
A) There is a sear disconnect lever inside the pistol that you hit to eliminate the need to pull the trigger. Did you not read your owner manual... or is your's somehow different? The fact pressing the trigger to field strip the M&P is unneeded is actually one of the "features" of the pistol, which differentiates it from most pistols on the market.
B) Removing the "tool" in the grip panel is the device you use to manipulate the sear disconnect lever inside the pistol (again, did you not read your owner manual?
C) The warning is there for the lawyers since some of the M&Ps have a magazine disconnect feature (for places like CA)... the ones w/o the magazine disconnect have the stamped lawyer-speak.
Hope that clarifies a few things and removes some incorrect info. If somehow there are models that do not have the sear disconnect lever, please let me know. AFAIK, they all have this "feature."
Just how many people do YOU know actually read the instructions? And does it really matter how it comes apart?
I don't think so.
