S&W M&P 45 Mid-size

[GKC]

I bought a new M&P 45 Mid-size today (full size grip, holds 10 rounds, with a 4" barrel.) I really like this configuration. I'm not a target shooter, so I don't need the longer barrel (as if 1/2" would make a tremendous difference) but will use this for home defense. I haven't come across these too often, so when I saw it, I decided to take it home with me.

On a related note, the gun shop was SWAMPED today...even during the middle of the day, on a weekday.

 

[M&P Freak]

Congrats on the new pistol!

The "mid-sized" .45 is my personal favorite M&P, just right.

 

[blujax01]

Absolutely love my 45C. And I agree on the swamped thing (Swamp Thing...mmmm, Adrienne Barbeau!). Went to the range yesterday and at 2 PM the gun shop area was packed, mostly by 40-something dudes in expensive suits eyeballing anything that looked "tactical". Reminded me of the RUB (rich urban biker) crowd of the 90's...

 

[packinaglock]

I'd like to get my hands on one of these myself.

 

[Imshootin]

I bought one of those a few years back to replace my XD-45. Good choice.

 

[S&W Rover]

I bobbed the beavertail on mine; it is a handy size (full-size mag, slightly shorter barrel and slide). Mine has been very reliable.

 

[Jhp147]

My mid-size .45 is my duty gun, it has the beaver tail trimmed and works nicely under a coat in a Comp-Tac OWB...but who makes that particular holster bluejax? I have always liked that Avenger/Nelson whoever gets credit style and that one really rides high, trigger guard up over the bottom of the bottom line of the belt.

 

[drillbit]

Congrats! I've been tempted to get one. I know once I get a shield the 45c would probably start collecting dust. The 45c seems to have a big appeal to me though. I'm not quite sure what it is.

 

[WJL24]

Just picked one up today. Can't wait to shoot it. And yes, the store was swamped. I had to drive an hour away to get it. None of the stores near me had any.

 

[Bobbj22]

Luckily, I came across my 45c before the election after searching for 6 months. I saw lots of full size 45's but no mid size 45's. I went ahead and bought 2 Shields in the meantime. I carry the Shield 40 the most but now that it's winter I almost always carry the 45c (especially after adding Trijicon HD's, a Apex DCAEK & AEK trigger). At night it sits on my nightstand with a 10 rd mag, x-grip, and X300 with DG switch. As far as versatility, you can't beat it.

 

[BigCityChief]

I bought a new M&P 45 Mid-size today (full size grip, holds 10 rounds, with a 4" barrel.) I really like this configuration. I'm not a target shooter, so I don't need the longer barrel (as if 1/2" would make a tremendous difference) but will use this for home defense. I haven't come across these too often, so when I saw it, I decided to take it home with me.

On a related note, the gun shop was SWAMPED today...even during the middle of the day, on a weekday.

Good luck with the .45. I seriously considered adding one to my collection but decided on the Springfield Armory XDS - very compact - feels great in the hand - but has only 5 + 1 rounds.

 

[cb4017]

I've had the full size and a compact in .45. Today I picked up the mid size 45. It's just right..

 

[blujax01]

My mid-size .45 is my duty gun, it has the beaver tail trimmed and works nicely under a coat in a Comp-Tac OWB...but who makes that particular holster bluejax? I have always liked that Avenger/Nelson whoever gets credit style and that one really rides high, trigger guard up over the bottom of the bottom line of the belt.

The holster is the Enhanced Avenger. I ordered the lining and holster mouth reinforcement options. Ordered 10/20, received 11/21. This is my second Lobo purchase and I would not hesitate to order a third...

Contact Ray Cory at Lobo Gun Leather - Home

 

[M&P Freak]

This thread needs a picture of a mid-size.

This 45 has the Apex DCAEK installed and the sights have been changed-out. For me, it's perfect just like it is. The 22 on the right has the same sights as the 45, 10-8 Performance brass bead up front / u-notch in the back. Both guns shoot POA, the 45 with authority.

This Kramer pancake in horsehide does a very good job riding high and tight. The holster works for both the midsized and the compact.

 

[GKC]

Congrats! I've been tempted to get one. I know once I get a shield the 45c would probably start collecting dust. The 45c seems to have a big appeal to me though. I'm not quite sure what it is.

I have a Shield 9mm and it is my carry gun...and the 45 is my home defense gun.