I have four M&P's (2x9MM, 2x.40cal/PRO 5"s and FS) and like them for IDPA. All are shooters using 125 gr lead/plated/FMJ bullets. I don;t shoot 115's but when I tried 147gr lead bullets accuracy fell off.
I recently purchased a new S&W 1 - 10 twist barrel for my 9MM PRO and early results would indicate tighter groups both for the 125 gr and 147gr lead/plated bullets. The barrel after tax and shipping was only $110Cdn. I think the move to a more standard 1 - 10 twist for the 9MM round makes sense. The Europeans have been making their guns with the faster rate for years.
Now accuracy is a relevant topic. For IDPA and IPSC the M&P's are certainly accurate enough. They are not target pistols for sure. Too, none of my examples will shoot with my CZ 85 Combat or 75 Shadowline. I suspect the design just does not have the mechanical accuracy of the CZ 75 series.
That is my take on the guns. My M&P's work for me mostly in IDPA. They are dead nuts reliable. S&W has made a number of changes in the guns to make them better both internally and externally. For what they are designed for they are excellent. Target pistols they are not.
Take Care
Bob
I recently purchased a new S&W 1 - 10 twist barrel for my 9MM PRO and early results would indicate tighter groups both for the 125 gr and 147gr lead/plated bullets. The barrel after tax and shipping was only $110Cdn. I think the move to a more standard 1 - 10 twist for the 9MM round makes sense. The Europeans have been making their guns with the faster rate for years.
Now accuracy is a relevant topic. For IDPA and IPSC the M&P's are certainly accurate enough. They are not target pistols for sure. Too, none of my examples will shoot with my CZ 85 Combat or 75 Shadowline. I suspect the design just does not have the mechanical accuracy of the CZ 75 series.
That is my take on the guns. My M&P's work for me mostly in IDPA. They are dead nuts reliable. S&W has made a number of changes in the guns to make them better both internally and externally. For what they are designed for they are excellent. Target pistols they are not.
Take Care
Bob
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