SiGfever
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The M&P .40c is a fantastic, soft shooting .40. I would also look at the M&P mid-size .45.
Which would you pick?
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The 2.0 m&p 45 is one of the 2 most accurate 45's I've ever ransom tested. I ordered a Barsto barrel fit it to the gun and still the oem barrel outshot it. I talked to Barsto who sent me another barrel at no charge. I fit the new barrel and it shoots as well as stock . A nice cloverleaf at 25 yards. In my opinion the m&p 45. / 2.0 is the best 45acp I've ever shot. Insanely accurate in stock form, super comfortable to shoot, Its just a lot of quality for the money. I shoot for accuracy as well as test hell out of my loads in the ransom rest . I will never sell the 2.0 /45acp it's a gem . Bought it on sale from grab a gun for 407$ with a 75$ rebate !!!!
Rastoff
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These are two very bold statements. Especially considering we're talking about a $500 gun.
How many .45ACP guns have you tested?
What models? Brands?
A cloverleaf from a gun like this at 25 yards is really amazing, even from a Ransom rest.
I like the way you think. I was chagrined to find out that you can do this with the .40 M&P 2.0 AFTER I bought the 9c. So my question is...
Is it possible to go the other way? In other words, can someone with an M&P 2.0 9c change out the barrel and mags (and I assume the recoil spring and guide rod) for the ".40 cal" ones and have the best of both?
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gunny4053
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Short answer, No. You can go smaller, can't go bigger. If you went with the .40, you get 9mm and 357 Sig as a bonus. With 9mm, you get.....9mm. Sorry. It's the size of the slide openings that restrict you.
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I went with the 4.25" 9mm 2.0. I chose 9mm because I already had a full size .40 S&W - Glock 22. And I wanted a full size 9mm that would be fun at the range and cheaper to purchase ammo for.
My smaller carry pistols are currently in 9mm, however I would like to get a .40 caliber for carry and I'm very interested in the Shield.
My smaller carry pistols are currently in 9mm, however I would like to get a .40 caliber for carry and I'm very interested in the Shield.
I think I paid $330 shipped for my M&P 45 2.0
Bought it from grabagun.com when S&W had their 75$ rebate . Rite now I think they are $400 with $7 shipping- $407 that's an incredible deal either way. I actually paid more for the rmr , however this guns a shooter so it's staying. The only other 45 that was this mechanically accurate in the rest was a p227 , if you were wondering, but it weighs twice as much .
Bought it from grabagun.com when S&W had their 75$ rebate . Rite now I think they are $400 with $7 shipping- $407 that's an incredible deal either way. I actually paid more for the rmr , however this guns a shooter so it's staying. The only other 45 that was this mechanically accurate in the rest was a p227 , if you were wondering, but it weighs twice as much .
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gunny4053
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nanney1, if you look at the Shield in .40, I highly recommend the PC version. The normal snappiness, as it is referred to, in the .40 is reduced to something more closely resembling that of the 9mm. Ninety % of the time I carry one of my Shields, and of that, probably 80% of the time my Shield PC .40 gets the call.
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mike from st pete
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I'd Pick
Any of them in 9mm for economical shooting practice, most firepower for size, least recoil for fast follow up shots.
Any of them in 9mm for economical shooting practice, most firepower for size, least recoil for fast follow up shots.
Are there any disadvantages to having a ported barrel?
Also, why did you choose the Shield in .40 cal vs. .45 cal, since they have identical magazine capacities?
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gunny4053
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Actually, I have both the .40 and the .45. I like them both, shoot both well, but the .40 just lands in my hand a little better. Have you ever picked up a number of firearms and there was that one, that one that as soon as you picked it up you knew there was a difference that you liked a bit better? That was the .40PC for me. As to the other questions, I used to not be a fan of ports, just didn't see the need. After shooting a ported gun, I changed my mind. It doesn't take but a few extra seconds to clean, the difference in recoil is enough to make it more attractive, and it looks kinda cool. And, I like .40, always have. I'm comfortable with and shoot it well. What's amazing about the PC is shooting a .40 in that size firearm you'd expect it to kick like a mule......the PC doesn't. Match the PC up with good performing ammo, and you have an excellent chance in a fight. I carry 180gr Gold Dots, in two 7 round mags, and will never feel under gunned.
wingriderz
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I have an M &P 40 C that I shoot the best in all my line up. Bought a Springfield XDS 45 the same week as the 40C. If I had a do over would have bought the Smith in 45 as well.
I was told it went something like this:
1. Shot with a 9mm required emergency surgery.
2. Shot with a .45, surgeon counts the holes.
3. Shot with a 10mm or .50cal, skip the ER and straight to the morgue for a toe-tag.
I've personally resisted the .40cal train....just another mouth to feed.
No. Shot in central nervous system or major blood vessel, with any of them, they die. Shot anywhere else with any of them, they may or may not cease aggression, but they live.
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