I have purchase my first "plastic pistol", a .40 ser/MPBxxxx, without magazine or key lock safety.
It has been 20 years since I carried and that was a model 39. There is definitely a difference! I admit I am very uncomfortable not having that hard double action pull for the first shot. It feels like cocked and unlocked! With one in the chamber, absolutely nothing can touch that trigger. Not clothing, snaps, finger, or any other projection. Safe carry seems to be a little more involved, in that full trigger protection must be maintained.
Well, I have an 86 year old Colt .22 auto that I need to carry with an empty chamber, but I really would not want to do that on a defence gun. I think I shall find a good holster for the M&P.
Shooting it was great. No malfunctions and recoil was moderate. Accuracy was good and I look forward to taking it to a formal range for a work out.
I still am worried about carrying a round in the chamber. Perhaps some of you guys who have carried these striker type pistols for some years can give some reassurance and advice.
Thank you.
It has been 20 years since I carried and that was a model 39. There is definitely a difference! I admit I am very uncomfortable not having that hard double action pull for the first shot. It feels like cocked and unlocked! With one in the chamber, absolutely nothing can touch that trigger. Not clothing, snaps, finger, or any other projection. Safe carry seems to be a little more involved, in that full trigger protection must be maintained.
Well, I have an 86 year old Colt .22 auto that I need to carry with an empty chamber, but I really would not want to do that on a defence gun. I think I shall find a good holster for the M&P.
Shooting it was great. No malfunctions and recoil was moderate. Accuracy was good and I look forward to taking it to a formal range for a work out.
I still am worried about carrying a round in the chamber. Perhaps some of you guys who have carried these striker type pistols for some years can give some reassurance and advice.
Thank you.