New M&P9 Carry & Range Kit

[psquarejr]

I recently purchased this for my 13yr old daughter. She had wanted a bigger pistol and we looked around and came to a conclusion a synthetic frame was the way to go because of the weight. We got the gun ready for her to shoot, changed palm swell, cleaned, and waited for a chance to go to the range. I went to the range yesterday alone with several pistols and tried it out. I am very impressed!!! The gun is accurate and a pleasure to shoot. No problems at all. With 3 17rd magazines and a speedloader, I went through 250 rds quickly, leaving me wanting more ammo...lol. With everything that comes in this kit...holster, mag pouch, 3 mags, speedloader, she can grow with it and hopefully have it for a lifetime. She is away visiting relatives and I told her about it, she can't wait to try it out this weekend. Her other pistol is a Walther P22 with a laser, unfortunatly, the laser does not fit the M&P. She is also a junior member of the NRA.

 

[evilnick06]

nice

When I was looking for this the other week the guy at one gun store told me they were out but not yet available to buy. I am going to go to another gun store today and ask them other wise I will be getting this other gun I had my eye on. I am in TN so if your near here let me know so I could have an idea when this might come out. Thanks

 

[psquarejr]

I got mine online from Budsgunshop.com

 

[psquarejr]

Here are a few pics.

 

[evilnick06]

ok

Ok thanks I probably still ask but I will probably just go with the gun I am looking at. Its a M&P 9 with thumb safety, 3 mags, and night sights. I already got the speed loader and some good ear plugs. I don't have my permit yet so the hostler won't matter to much yet.

 

[kennyb]

very nice...enjoy...she will be thrilled i'm sure...my daughter and son both love to shoot

 

[KCMIKE]

I recently purchased this for my 13yr old daughter. She had wanted a bigger pistol and we looked around and came to a conclusion a synthetic frame was the way to go because of the weight. We got the gun ready for her to shoot, changed palm swell, cleaned, and waited for a chance to go to the range. I went to the range yesterday alone with several pistols and tried it out. I am very impressed!!! The gun is accurate and a pleasure to shoot. No problems at all. With 3 17rd magazines and a speedloader, I went through 250 rds quickly, leaving me wanting more ammo...lol. With everything that comes in this kit...holster, mag pouch, 3 mags, speedloader, she can grow with it and hopefully have it for a lifetime. She is away visiting relatives and I told her about it, she can't wait to try it out this weekend. Her other pistol is a Walther P22 with a laser, unfortunatly, the laser does not fit the M&P. She is also a junior member of the NRA.

how much did the kit cost?

 

[psquarejr]

It is $512 online.

 

[nate20nc]

It is $512 online.

That's a great price! I went to my local gunshop today and had a look and they wanted $592 dollars just for the gun alone... It's kinda funny about 3 weeks ago the same gun was $550. ( I heard the MSRP dropped 50 dollars on the S&W website! a while back)

I kinda feel they increased the price trying to take advantage of some hunters... it's almost the end of deer season here in SC... I believe it ends on Monday. I pretty much have it narrowed down to the M&P 9. I'm just waiting on a good price to come my way (my bait store told me a month ago he could get my gun for around 480 + 10% and 15 FFL fee) .

If the gun I went and looked at today was 500ish I would have bought it today... I kind of want the range kit but we shall see... this is what my problem is... My LGS is way overpriced... they take advantage of the people that shoot there with higher prices... Don't get me wrong I much rather support a local gun store instead of buying it offline... mainly because I can hold and see what I am buying among other reasons... I buy offline purely because it's cheaper!


I was kinda worried that the range kit would come with the "older" Novak sights smaller sear etc etc... but after seeing your pictures this is what I want! Congrats! after reading a few other posts here... guns that you get now will most likely have the upgraded parts...(manufactured after October 2010) I heard the boxes are blue?! I see yours is black? Congrats on a great looking gun! I'm sure your daughter will love it!

is this the gun you got? SKU: 209301... Link is below

Product: Smith & Wesson M&P 9mm - No Thumb Safety

 

[psquarejr]

My SKU is 209331.....but I believe it is the same pistol you mention above, no safety and is capable of firing with the magazine removed.

 

[nate20nc]

yeah it is the same gun... I just got off the phone with my local bait store who also sells guns and he's trying to get one in for me... It's on back order. I saw that Buds had it for $512 and they were in stock. My bait store is going to charge me $507 without a FFL fee... if I get it through them. I much rather help my local shop because I'm not in that big of a rush to get it... as long as it doesn't take months to get!

I'll give them a month and hopefully they can get one in! If not hopefully bud's still has them for a great price!

 

[psquarejr]

My daughter and I just got back from the range. Her first time with a non 22 pistol.......she loves this pistol!!!!! She did better than we both expected and she said the recoil was not that bad for her. It's her new favorite gun!!! All I can say is "great job" S&W. I'm probably going to buy the 40 range kit now for myself.

 

[Lost Lake]

How does the 9 kick compared to the .40? My daughter (14) can fire my .357 revolver loaded with some lighter .38's just fine except the grips are so big for her. She likes the feel of my M&P with the smaller grips but I think the .40 may turn her off..... This could be a very good reason to get a new 9

 

[psquarejr]

I'll let you know, just ordered the 40 range kit for myself.

 

[nate20nc]

So I just ordered the 9mm range kit! This will be my first gun! I'm pretty excited! I got it from bud's since none of my local shops could get a hold of it. 3-7 business days!

psquarejr... how fast did Bud's deliver? were you pleased? What ammo did you feed it? Defensive rounds and plinking rounds?

 

[Lost Lake]

So I just ordered the 9mm range kit! This will be my first gun! I'm pretty excited! I got it from bud's since none of my local shops could get a hold of it. 3-7 business days!

psquarejr... how fast did Bud's deliver? were you pleased? What ammo did you feed it? Defensive rounds and plinking rounds?

Ahhhh, your first gun......

I bet you end up sleeping with it!!! We did that in the Army... Had to name them to. Couldn't sleep with her until we knew her name now could we....

Congrats! Nice choice!

 

[nate20nc]

Ahhhh, your first gun......

I bet you end up sleeping with it!!! We did that in the Army... Had to name them to. Couldn't sleep with her until we knew her name now could we....

Congrats! Nice choice!

thanks! I plan on taking the Concealed Weapons Permit class in about a month or so. It can take up to 3 months after turning in all my information to get my permit, I figure that will give me some time to practice shooting my s&w 9mm... and save up some money for the compact 9mm or compact .45...

I seriously want about 4-5 S&W guns. I'm getting a 9mm... I also want a compact 9mm or .45... a full-sized .45 and a revolver for the nightstand. I have a feeling when I get this gun... it's going to go everywhere with me! I plan on shooting around 200 rounds soon after I get the gun and then I plan on getting 1,000 rounds after I find what I like to shoot! I can't wait!

 

[psquarejr]

Congrats nate20nc!!!

I ordered my 9mm kit on a Sat. night and it was at my FFL on Thursday. I am very pleased with Bud's.

We fed the pistol 115 gr. Winchester FMJ.

I love the gun so much I ordered the 40 kit for myself.

Post when you get your gun and let us know how you like it.

 

[justsumstuff]

Here are a few pics.

Is that a reloader in the bottom right? It came with it too? If it is, S&W has gotten smart as far as what the women's market is demanding.

 

[nate20nc]

Congrats nate20nc!!!

I ordered my 9mm kit on a Sat. night and it was at my FFL on Thursday. I am very pleased with Bud's.

We fed the pistol 115 gr. Winchester FMJ.

I love the gun so much I ordered the 40 kit for myself.

Post when you get your gun and let us know how you like it.

I picked up my gun yesterday! I love it! I cleaned it last night and loaded it. I Haven't shot it yet. I have about 200 rounds... Mostly FMJ (Federal -10 bucks per at walmart)... for practice. I bought one case JHP (Winchester white box). I was going to shoot it today but my range is getting renovated, I'm going to another range this weekend! I'll let you know how it shoots! Did your kit have ear plugs? I noticed on the item description it said it was included but when I got mine home I noticed there were not there... I did see on Bud's that accessories are sometimes shipped separately... was that the case for you?