Picked up my first M&P

[dubnali]

First off, I'm not a fanboy of any manufacturer. I have Glocks, a S&W 637-2, a Sig P229, and a Baby Desert Eagle compact. I like what I like, and I like each pistol for different reasons. That said, I shot a friend's M&P 9c a few months ago and found that I shoot it just as well or better than some of my other pistols. I knew I had to have one. I don't compete (yet) so I opted for the compact for my conceal carry rotation. I found a carbon fiber version at the gun show yesterday BNIB for $500. Idk what it is, but I'm drawn to carbon fiber. It matches my X-Bolt. I hope to shoot it later this week.

 

[mccollom405]

I found the Compact had a great fit in my hand with either medium or large palm inserts. I got mine in the Flat Dark Earth/Black and sometimes find myself just staring at it. Enjoy!

 

[dubnali]

I found the Compact had a great fit in my hand with either medium or large palm inserts. I got mine in the Flat Dark Earth/Black and sometimes find myself just staring at it. Enjoy!

That was an option too, but I talked myself out of it. For now, anyways. I May go FDE when I decide to get a 40c too.

 

[Officerblue]

I carry a .40 M&P full size, have over 12,000 rounds through it. S&W did right with these models. Enjoy!

 

[Llando88]

Warm welcome from Tampa!

 

[BarnStorm]

Welcome from ol' Kentucky!

 

[chiro972b]

M&P's fit my hands better than any other gun. I am sure glad they are excellent guns overall. I have three now and find myself shooting my other guns less and less.

Congrats on your new pistol. I bet you are going to enjoy it.

 

[mustangman]

Welcome and congrats on the new M&Pc.

 

[mafbloggerdanny]

please do us a favor and take some more pictures of that carbon fiber finish. personally i'm not a fan of it, but i'm super curious as to what it really looks like up close and how it compares to the traditional frame coloration. Is texture comparable?

 

[Bowserb]

I was under the impression, from the S&W website, that the frame is polymer and the CF is just a paint job to look like CF.

 

[dubnali]

I was under the impression, from the S&W website, that the frame is polymer and the CF is just a paint job to look like CF.

That's correct. It's hydrographics.

 

[dubnali]

please do us a favor and take some more pictures of that carbon fiber finish. personally i'm not a fan of it, but i'm super curious as to what it really looks like up close and how it compares to the traditional frame coloration. Is texture comparable?

It's just hydrographics. There is no texture difference between this one and a standard.

 

[dubnali]

Finally got to the range Friday and put 200 rounds of cheap GECO (RWS) 124gr FMJ through it. I'm impressed. The trigger is a little heavy, but I'm used to Glocks with springs/connectors. POI is a touch off, but that's likely me. I wasn't shooting for groups, mainly just getting the feel for it. I'm in love. She's a keeper. I think I'll call her Mandi.

And beside her safemate, Ginny.

 

[robrossk]

nice shooting and welcome to the forum from Missouri