Midway has the M&P 9mm barrel back in stock

[phlydude]

Don't know for how long but it is there. Plus, with this code:
Coupon Code: AR15710
$10 off $50
Exclusions:
Expiration date: 2012-08-01 23:59:59

You can get it for $56.99 + shipping and applicable tax

Smith & Wesson Barrel S&W M&P 9mm Luger

 

[kodiakpb]

Not a bad deal, I assume it's the new style of barrel that is currently available because the picture is of the old style.

 

[phlydude]

What is the difference between the old style and the new? I bought a .357 Sig barrel from Midway right after I got my M&P 40 and it is perfectly matched to my June 2012 production date M&P

 

[kodiakpb]

What is the difference between the old style and the new? I bought a .357 Sig barrel from Midway right after I got my M&P 40 and it is perfectly matched to my June 2012 production date M&P

You're good then. Here is a pic, the top is old style:

 

[Ken NC]

Is there any problem with the old style barrel that would warrant spending money on the new? I have the new; my son has the old--he purchased a modestly used gun that has functioned just fine. But we had noticed the difference.

 

[kodiakpb]

If you don't have any accuracy issues, I wouldn't worry about it. That pic was used on 10-8 blog in reference to the FS 9mm accuracy issues. If I remember correctly the new style barrels seemed to be more consistent.

 

[bobnieder]

They've got the .357 Sig barrel in at Midway also. Wish I had known about that coupon code a day earlier -- I just got shipping confirmation on my backordered 9 mm today. Oh well!

 

[phlydude]

If you change the last digit from 0 to 5, you can get more off on $100 or more non-sale items. Might be worth a call if you want to get a credit or refund.


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[Jayhawkhuntclub]

So you can convert a 40 to a 357 sig or a 9mm?

Can you convert a 9mm to a 40 or 357 sig?

 

[D Rock]

Sorry, you can't go up in caliber. The breech face on the 9mm is too small to accommodate the .40 or .357.

Dave

 

[Jayhawkhuntclub]

Thanks D-Rock! Good to know.

 

[phlydude]

So you can convert a 40 to a 357 sig or a 9mm?

Can you convert a 9mm to a 40 or 357 sig?

On the 40, the mags are labeled as 40/.357SIG - there are folks that say these mags will handle the 9mm rounds as well except for the last round not feeding.
@ $20 ea. from Botach, I picked up 3 making my conversion cost just a hair over $121 from .40S&W to 9mm. I also bought the .357SIG barrel so all said and done I have:

M&P40 Range Box kit (includes 3 mags) - $469.99 (free ship from Sportmansoutdoorsuperstore.com)
FFL fee - $15.00 (friend pricing!)
.357SIG barrel shipped from Midway - $82.34
3 - 9mm mags from Botach shipped - $59.85
9mm barrel shipped from Midway - $61.34
Total - $688.62

Not too bad to get a 3 caliber set-up!

 

[phlydude]

Just to correct - I rec'd my new barrel today and compared it. My 40 barrel that came with the gun is the new style. The 9mm and .357 are the old style.
Since I haven't shot anything other than .40 out of the gun, we will see how it goes with the new barrels. Can't return them once I shoot them so if they don't prove to be their worth, on to the classifieds they will go!

 

[dswancutt]

Ordered mine Monday and it should ship today. Hope it works

 

[padawan]

You're good then. Here is a pic, the top is old style:

I take it that these are pic's of the 9mm barrel's? When did S&W start shipping out the new version barrel?

 

[125JHP]

I take it that these are pic's of the 9mm barrel's? When did S&W start shipping out the new version barrel?

As long ago as mid-2010.

I've seen pictures of that "new" barrel profile quite a few times and some of the people say their gun was test fired back in 2010 and others 2011 etc., so I wonder if it could be just different styles from different subcontractors making them or else maybe S&W is mixing the two types slowly using up their stock of old style barrels.

 

[padawan]

Is ther anyone with the "newer" version complaining of accuracy problems?

 

[phlydude]

Do you mean newer barrel in older gun or newer barrel in newer gun?

Or

Older barrel in newer gun? If his is the case, I will let you knows after next Wed


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[padawan]

Sorry, i'm assuming the older barrel was at fault, and nothing else.

 

[Nakanokalronin]

Is ther anyone with the "newer" version complaining of accuracy problems?

Right here

Read through the thread: http://smith-wessonforum.com/smith-wesson-m-p-pistols/257866-m-p-9mm-accuracy-issues.html