Question on M&P FDE 40 S&W

[deputytx1979]

Found a FDE M&P 40 online and want to make sure it it is factory not cerakote. The seller sent a picture of the box label which I have attached but I can't figure out what "102015" means. I called S&W customer service and they said it is not a SKU. Any thoughts/ideas?

 

[M29since14]

The pic isn’t much help. I was not aware they made a 4.25” FDE M&P 40, but it wouldn’t surprise me. Mine is 5” and has the TLCI and thumb safety. Great gun for the money. Surprisingly accurate. I’d say you need a SKU to be sure.

 

[deputytx1979]

SKU #

The seller provided an SKU of "10025" but I have had no luck with that number either.

 

[M29since14]

Is it one of the “VTAC” models? The label on the box should say so. (I think. )

 

[deputytx1979]

Picture of pistol

Here is a picture of the pistol. I don't believe its a VTAC.

 

[M29since14]

Definitely not a VTAC. I don’t know what it is. I guess proceed at your own risk if you can’t get a proper SKU from the seller. (How hard is that? ) Good luck!

 

[deputytx1979]

Answer

Per S&W customer service the SKU was for an M&P 40 FDE kit from some years ago.

Thanks for the help.

 

[Zed16]

I believe 102015 is the manufacturing date for the pistol.

The SKU number is farther to the left on my 2018 Shield.

 

[hardluk1]

S&W made them , heres an old listing from Tombstone -
Smith & Wesson M&P-9 Pistol 9mm 4.25in 17rd FDE