New M&P 45 Compact (pics up!)

[sw4566]

Dealer took delivery of one today, and I took it home. Should a nice compliment to my full sized duty gun. Range report to follow.

 

[sw4566]

Dealer took delivery of one today, and I took it home. Should a nice compliment to my full sized duty gun. Range report to follow.

 

[presspics]

NH Trooper huh

How are the M&P .45's working out for you guys?

 

[sw4566]

Other than some minor magazine issues, they have been GREAT, unlike the last pistol we were issued, which turned out to be a piece of crap.

 

[TheGreatGonzo]

Originally posted by sw4566:
Other than some minor magazine issues, they have been GREAT, unlike the last pistol we were issued, which turned out to be a piece of crap.

What was the last issue, if you don't mind me asking?
Gonzo

 

[car541]

NHSP used to use Sig P220ST's IIRC. I took the SIG Armorers course with one their guys a while back, and as I remember he asked several questions about internal extractors on newer P220s and rust on parts.

Hopefully SW4566 will correct me if my memory has failed.

 

[presspics]

car541 is correct. NH State Troopers had the SIG P220ST. The P220ST has been problematic since it was introduced.

 

[4864]

What!! No pics??

 

[gamms]

This is the post I have been waiting for.

gamms

 

[sw4566]

car541 is correct, the previous issue pistol was the 220ST. Sorry about no pics, I'll try to post some.

 

[Practical]

Can you compare it's size to a Glock 19/23/32?

 

[sw4566]

 

[Red Tex]

I like the looks of the new compact. Makes me wish I'd waited a few months instead of buying a full size M&P45.

Oh, well...

 

[gamms]

What kind of range report can you give us. I am curious to know how you think it shoots compared to your other M&P. Any info would be nice. Thanks.

gamms

 

[Practical]

Can you post a picture of it's width and one with the magazine displayed?

Is it a single, double or slightly staggered mag? 8 rounds?

 

[sw4566]

Sorry guys, haven't gotten to the range yet (been working doubles) plan on going tommorrow. I don't have a G23 anymore, so it's tough for me to do a comparision, but I'd say the top end is about the same, but the grip fram seems smaller. The mag is an 8 round double. My issue ten rounders fit perfectly. Apparently I missed Julie Goloski at the Troop station the other day. She came up with a delivery of the new mags and they were giving her a tour around. I'll try to post more next week.

 

[rchance]

Has anyone been to the range with one of these compact 45's. I've been thinking about getting one.

 

[gamms]

Ok, it has been two weeks since you first teased us with the photos. How does this thing shoot??

gamms

 

[S. Kelly]

I shot one today (only 2 mags) and I loved it. It seemed to have less recoil than the full size dark earth model with ambi safety that I shot it against.

 

[sw4566]

Guys, got the range (very) briefly. Shot the gun out of the box, literally, no cleaning no additional lube. Mixed assortment of CCI and W/W FMJ, no problems at all. My 12 YOA son shot it as well (first time he has fired a handgun). I thought the muzzle flip was a bit more pronounced than the full sized.