would you do it?

[Old Corp]

Last week, the boss at the LGS where I work p/t, sent me to a one-day S&W Armorer's Class for the M&P Auto.
It was enjoyable and I learned alot.
One of the perks of attending the class is the allowance to puchase ANY M&P for $199.
The wife's already got a M&P 9c. And for autos, I'm a pretty hardcore 1911 guy.

I don't know - would you do it?

 

[sna0403]

Yep the MS .45 if you're a 1911 guy. You won't be sorry, especially at $199.

 

[bobkarno]

An M&P for $199!! No-brainer if you ask me.

 

[Ken NC]

Yes I would. I recently went back-and-forth on a 1911 vs. an M&P, and got the M&P in 45 with thumb safety. Very happy with it. Here is the thread of that discussion:

http://smith-wessonforum.com/smith-...6308-m-p-45-vs-1911-accuracy-reliability.html

I should add that I am a lefty, and that the M&P is lefty-friendly out of the box at less than 600 dollars was a part of the attraction.

 

[Houdini1953]

That is real simple, any M&P for $199 heck that is a give away, and if you don't like it you could always sell it to me for cost after taxes and shipping to my FFL Dealer right down the street!

 

[vossman]

Agreed, do it. That's a deal.

 

[Bicky Robby]

"the collective" has decided you should make the purchase. You are to report back here when you have accomplished the directive.

 

[Just Shoot]

Do it...You won't be sorry....

 

[zoom6zoom]

This is where I would insert the "implied facepalm" picture if it wasn't copyrighted.

 

[rhetlaw]

What an opportunity - do it and don't look back.

 

[PALADIN85020]

Would my dog accept a dog biscuit? Would Rush Limbaugh slam Obama? Would I eat a slice of deep dish Italian sausage pizza? Does the sun come up in the east? Are you really asking this question?

John

 

[Gunz&Bunnies]

In half a heart beat!

 

[GKC]

Take the course every day, buy a bunch of M&Ps at that price, and open your own shop!

Seriously, I would jump all over a M&P at $199! That's about $250 cheaper than you can find them around here.

 

[sigma40ve]

Get it...!!!!! Where do I sign up for an armorers course????

 

[Rangel]

Hey Old Corp,

Houdini1953 may have dibs on this and so being, respectfully merits first consideration, but if you for some hard to imagine reason, don't want the 'pick of the litter' on this gun for yourself, (you might have an arsenal that's overflowing) I'll raise the ante over any cost you incur, plus $50, (some flex there yet) via money order, wire transfer or whatever works for you, handle P&H of course and have it sent to my FLL dealer/smithy! Sounds better than sugar plums and fairies to a 5 y/o at Xmas time!

 

[Old Corp]

OK - ya'll are starting to make me think I oughta do this. Guess I'll pick the mid-size .45 with the thumb safety. Perhaps if I put the 'small' grip insert on it, it won't feel so foreign.

Three years ago, as I was preparing to retire from the PD, they were changing duty weapons from the old 4566. I was involved in the test and torture of some M&P .45's. Have to say, I was impressed with the accuracy (much better than the 4566) and reliability. They did adopt the M&P, but it was some months after I was gone - they gave me my 4566, which I never even take out of the safe. Compared to a 1911, it feels chunky and awkward.

Anyway - thanks for the input - guess I'll have to do the $199 deal. (Oh - as part of the program, if the S&W Rep. comes in the store and one is WEARING the M&P, he hands out a $100 Visa or Master gift card) It's like there's this conspiracy to make me take my 1911 off my belt......

 

[mtgianni]

If your family needs the cash to pay rent or eat this week no. Otherwise I would be filling out the paperwork as we speak.

 

[mtgianni]

OK.

Anyway - thanks for the input - guess I'll have to do the $199 deal. (Oh - as part of the program, if the S&W Rep. comes in the store and one is WEARING the M&P, he hands out a $100 Visa or Master gift card) It's like there's this conspiracy to make me take my 1911 off my belt......

Nothing like having a work gun.