Walker45
US Veteran
Let me begin by informing you this will be my first revolver and it has to be a Smith and Wesson. I am long time bottom feeder user and compete regularly in 3-gun and IDPA shoots whenever possible. The models I am very interested in are the M&P R8, M&P 340CT and the M&P 342.
The M&P R8, because I simply infatuated with the 8 shot 357 Magnum and also it is one bad mofo. I also believe although I am an experienced shooter, I need practice on a larger frame revolver before I go on to a J-Frame. Also I can use this in my competitions...
The M&P 340 CT, simply because Summer has finally hit in the Pacific Northwest and I need a lighter more concealable handgun. I like the fact that I can practice with .38sp and carry .357. More often than not, it will be a +P round, also the 340 CT can be a great back-up for the R8, or any of my bottom feeders.
The M&P 342, a 38sp only but again a perfect back-up to any of my carry guns. Its primary purpose would be a practice gun with a dual role of a back-up too.
Now having said all that, I would like your input as to why you would purchase that model first and why... I know there are hundreds of other makes and models, but these are my choices and I hope you can respect that, so please be civil.
The M&P R8, because I simply infatuated with the 8 shot 357 Magnum and also it is one bad mofo. I also believe although I am an experienced shooter, I need practice on a larger frame revolver before I go on to a J-Frame. Also I can use this in my competitions...
The M&P 340 CT, simply because Summer has finally hit in the Pacific Northwest and I need a lighter more concealable handgun. I like the fact that I can practice with .38sp and carry .357. More often than not, it will be a +P round, also the 340 CT can be a great back-up for the R8, or any of my bottom feeders.
The M&P 342, a 38sp only but again a perfect back-up to any of my carry guns. Its primary purpose would be a practice gun with a dual role of a back-up too.
Now having said all that, I would like your input as to why you would purchase that model first and why... I know there are hundreds of other makes and models, but these are my choices and I hope you can respect that, so please be civil.