M&P MSRP

[Kevink]

According to the Smith & Wesson website, why does the 357sig model have a much higher MSRP then the other models?
M&P .40 standard msrp=$569.00
M&P 357sig standard msrp=$727.00
Why would that be?

 

[Gunsmart]

My guess is the expected lower demand and consequently the lower volume of sales would drive the price to be higher since manufacturing would not reach a volume high enough to realize efficiencies? Again, just a guess.

 

[Grjfer]

Take a look at the msrp of "C" vs a full size. The C is much higher.

 

[blujax01]

When a manufacturer orders parts, the parts manufacturer has to gear up for a run of those parts. If he has to shut down a line and put in the tools necessary to make 100 pieces and then tear down again, he will charge S&W more per unit than if he can run 1000 at a time. It's not so much the part cost, it's the labor for the set up, fine tuning and tear down.

Fewer made = higher cost per unit to manufacture. The same goes for final assembly. If a production line has to tear down and set up tooling that takes time. And time is money.

And that is passed on down the line to you, the consumer. Rare or unusual configurations always cost more and there are fewer .357 sig's made.

The same holds true for the compact line. Think of how many thousands of full sized M&P's are sold to military and law enforcement as well as citizens compared to the number of compacts made. 10:1 I'll bet.

That's why I jumped on $500 for my night sighted, 3 magazine 45C.

 

[Kevink]

Well, where Smith&Wesson dropped the ball is now everyone skips buying the .357sig and buy's the .40 instead (then they buy the .357 barrel). Rumor has it that Smith is dropping the .357sig from the M&P lineup.

 

[rsrocket1]

No sweat. Simply buy a $78 357 Sig barrel from Midway or elsewhere and you are GTG. Same frame, same magazine, just swap barrels. Save $80 and now you have a 2 caliber gun.