What Are M&P Pistol's "Proven Safety Features"?

[Lee in Quartzsite]

Three safeties I never want in my carry gun are: Thumb Safety, Magazine Safety, and Grip Safety. The best safety any pistol can have is a good holster....

 

[Roccaas]

What do you mean by this?

There's a lot of talk about the LAPD's increase in accidental discharges when they began the switch away from the 92 and towards the M&P 9.

The theory was that the firmer DA only trigger pull of the 92 had been managed by training LEO's to "ride" the 92's firm trigger back to reset, and to keep some pressure on the trigger while waiting for the next shot.

"Riding" the lighter M&P trigger caused the accidental discharges until training caught up to the newer technology.

I seem to remember reading that "riding" was also trained for DA revolvers before the mass movement to semi-auto pistols for law enforcement.

This will be interesting to watch as the military switches from the 92 to (most likey) a striker fired pistol.

 

[Saudade]

There's a lot of talk about the LAPD's increase in accidental discharges when they began the switch away from the 92 and towards the M&P 9.

Do you mean the LA*S*D? LA Sheriff's Dept?

 

[PirateJim]

What are some good OWB holsters for the M&P9?

There are a lot of holster makers out there and a lot of different styles of holster. The Uncle Mikes holsters that were mentioned have been around a long time, they are affordably priced and pretty rugged, but being made of nylon web they tend to be more bulky than the molded kydex or leather holsters.

I don't believe you mentioned what model M&P you were looking at nor whether you are looking for a concealed carry or open carry holster. Assuming concealed carry is your plan, be aware that the larger the gun the harder it becomes to conceal and the more important the holster becomes. I carry a Shield in a Lobo Gun Leather enhanced pancake holster. Most holster makers produce a version of the pancake holster and for concealed carry, OWB, you can't hardly go wrong with this style. It keeps the gun tight against your body so that it "prints" less under your cover garment. With the Shield's short barrel, the holster really doesn't extend far below the belt which makes it easy to conceal under a loose fitting untucked shirt.

 

[Rastoff]

The theory was that the firmer DA only trigger pull of the 92 had been managed by training LEO's to "ride" the 92's firm trigger back to reset, and to keep some pressure on the trigger while waiting for the next shot.

Interesting theory, but untrue. The Beretta 92 models are DA/SA. Thus the follow up shot actually has a lighter trigger pull than the M&P.

Yes, the proper trigger control is to keep your finger on the trigger. Trap it back after the shot and then let it out to the reset. Then take up the slack and prepare for a follow up shot. This is the same for every gun regardless of manufacturer. Not related only to the 92 series at all.