MP L/E guns the same as ?????

[USMC1188]

The L.E guns have 3 mags and night sights and get a few more rounds fired at testing .

This is not true. Mine has the standard M&P sights. I also only have one sealed spent cartridge just like everyone else.

 

[Rastoff]

This is not true. Mine has the standard M&P sights. I also only have one sealed spent cartridge just like everyone else.

I don't know about the sights, but just because you only got one casing doesn't mean they didn't fire it more.

 

[USMC1188]

That's very true

 

[DocSunShine]

I don't know either way, but it may be that an LE gun just sees the next engineering changes first (along with cheaper price, extra mags and NS). Grant of G&R Tactical (also a member here) recently posted a thread elsewhere with a photo of the latest & greatest new LE FS9 M&P with its PVD finish and new upgrades he describes as: "The trigger bar, slide catch, sear, SHB, barrel, sights and finish." SKU was 151215. He does have them in stock for those they qualify as first responders. There is a 40 version as well, but you'll have to order it.

This and with the new finish and sights, the LE guns are the only option right now.

 

[SMR]

I was a police officer for 27 years and while I've never seen an "issued" M&P I would guess the only difference would be the addition of night sights. Internally they would be the same. And quite honestly, most cops don't shoot their weapons as much as civilians do.

The Detroit Police Department issues the M&P40.

 

[dullh]

My understanding is different. They have a performance center sear and more strict QC standards. Plus the extra mag. That was from the mouth of an LE dealer who is a certified S&W armorer.

My recently purchased FS 40 has an October/2013 build date and it is good to go.

Are you getting a 9mm or 40?

Don't believe everything you hear...especially if it comes out of the mouth of an "armorer" or an "expert".

If those guns went through the Performance Center they wouldn't be selling them for $300 on an LE discount.

Take your "civilian" M&P and take an alledged "LE model", take them both apart and see if you spot the differences.

There are no differences to spot.

My M&P's with the Apex kits beat ANY and ALL M&P's that come straight out of the factory, whether LE, civilian or extra-terrestrial. Apex kits are my version of "Performance Center".

 

[shawn mccarver]

Grant of G&R Tactical (also a member here) recently posted a thread elsewhere with a photo of the latest & greatest new LE FS9 M&P with its PVD finish and new upgrades he describes as: "The trigger bar, slide catch, sear, SHB, barrel, sights and finish." SKU was 151215.

I suppose I am either having a "senior moment" or I am about to experience ridicule accompanied by a "duh" moment, but what is an "SHB"?

NOTE: Before anyone ridicules me, I will try to address my own DUH here - Is it "sear housing block?"

 

[dajogejr]

I suppose I am either having a "senior moment" or I am about to experience ridicule accompanied by a "duh" moment, but what is an "SHB"?

NOTE: Before anyone ridicules me, I will try to address my own DUH here - Is it "sear housing block?"

Yes sir, you got it

 

[AGoyette]

I suppose I am either having a "senior moment" or I am about to experience ridicule accompanied by a "duh" moment, but what is an "SHB"?

NOTE: Before anyone ridicules me, I will try to address my own DUH here - Is it "sear housing block?"

Don't feel bad Shawn, I was wondering the same thing. lol

 

[bulldogman]

Just bought a 309301 FS 9, came with 3 mags, standard sights and a test fire date of 6-13. I was kind of surpised to find one with an older test fire date but I was able to remove the slide and inspect it for the latest upgrades. It has a 1 dot barrel, "H" stamped trigger bar and the new slide stop with audible reset, even though it wasn't a recent build I decided to take it at a great price.