If you are thinking about buying the M&P pistol, you might be interested in this...so read on. First of all, let me tell you a few things about me:
1. I am NOT a firearm expert. I'm just the Average Joe with a CCL.
2. Pistols that I have owned: HK USP 40C, HK P2000 40, Kel Tec P3-AT, Kahr PM9, Sig 239 40, Glock G22, G23, G27, G26, and M&P 40 and 40C.
3. My shooting skills...lets just say that I can hit the target :wink:
4. I don't have anything against HK, Glock, of any other gun make.
5. I prefer 40 cal. but that's just me.
6. I have small hands.
Okay, enough with the intro, lets go. Somtime in April 2007, I went to my local gun dealer just to "look" and notice that he had a few M&P on display. I asked for his opinion, and he said that he "preferred Glock." So I decided to go home and do my own research (BTW, thanks everyone for your input on this site...). I was very intrigue with the M&P 40C, so I decided to go back to the gun dealer and take a closer look. The next day, I held the M&P 40C and I was immediately impress with the ergo of the firearm, so I decided to buy it.
I took the gun home and immediately strip it (VERY EASY), and change the backstrap. Afterwards, I headed out to my local range and shot about 200 rounds of Winchester target rounds. I was truly amazed. The 40C shot very true and felt great in my hands. The pistol NEVER had any issue and fed EVERY single round without any problems. Even without the extension, I was able to "control" the gun. With the entended mag, I was able to group better, but the flush plate gave me no problem.
I was very impressed with the 40C, so the next day, I went back to the gun dealer and bought the full size 40. I didn't get to test the full size til today (been very busy). I took both the 40C and 40 to the range today with a friend (he took his HK P2000SK 40). At the range, I decided to shoot a few warm up round with my full size 40...Amazing!!! Then I shot about 20 rounds with the HK P2000SK...nice, but not my cup of tea. The HK didn't fit me. So I went back to my M&P. I decided to rapid fire the M&P, and I was able to hit the target every single time. Remember, I am not an expert and I don't go to the range every week (actually, I only make it out there maybe 6 or 7 time each year), but I was able to "group" my shot within an 8 inch circle at about 10 yard out.
After today, I have to say that the 40C with be my weapon of choice for conceal carry. I live in Texas, and it's REALLY HOT here, so I can't carry a full size all the time (again, thanks everyone for your input on holster...I bought the Comp-Tac Infidel and I have a KD holster on order).
If you're thinking about buying a M&P, just go to your local gun shop and hold it. The gun points very well, and feels really nice. I am well aware that some M&P owners have had problems with their pistol, but you have to understand that this firearms are mass produced and sometime, a bad apple might slip through. My HK P2000 FTF a few time, and even my Glocks have some issue. However, from what I've heard, Smith & Wesson has been really good about fixing any issue in a timely manner.
In closing, I just wanted to give credit to Smith & Wesson for producing a great firearm and to everyone who posted on this website for your input. Okay, that's it. I hope this has been helpful to someone.
One last thing, does anyone know a gunsmith in Houston, Texas that can two-tone my M&Ps. I don't really like the idea of mailing my M&P. Thanks.
1. I am NOT a firearm expert. I'm just the Average Joe with a CCL.
2. Pistols that I have owned: HK USP 40C, HK P2000 40, Kel Tec P3-AT, Kahr PM9, Sig 239 40, Glock G22, G23, G27, G26, and M&P 40 and 40C.
3. My shooting skills...lets just say that I can hit the target :wink:
4. I don't have anything against HK, Glock, of any other gun make.
5. I prefer 40 cal. but that's just me.
6. I have small hands.
Okay, enough with the intro, lets go. Somtime in April 2007, I went to my local gun dealer just to "look" and notice that he had a few M&P on display. I asked for his opinion, and he said that he "preferred Glock." So I decided to go home and do my own research (BTW, thanks everyone for your input on this site...). I was very intrigue with the M&P 40C, so I decided to go back to the gun dealer and take a closer look. The next day, I held the M&P 40C and I was immediately impress with the ergo of the firearm, so I decided to buy it.
I took the gun home and immediately strip it (VERY EASY), and change the backstrap. Afterwards, I headed out to my local range and shot about 200 rounds of Winchester target rounds. I was truly amazed. The 40C shot very true and felt great in my hands. The pistol NEVER had any issue and fed EVERY single round without any problems. Even without the extension, I was able to "control" the gun. With the entended mag, I was able to group better, but the flush plate gave me no problem.
I was very impressed with the 40C, so the next day, I went back to the gun dealer and bought the full size 40. I didn't get to test the full size til today (been very busy). I took both the 40C and 40 to the range today with a friend (he took his HK P2000SK 40). At the range, I decided to shoot a few warm up round with my full size 40...Amazing!!! Then I shot about 20 rounds with the HK P2000SK...nice, but not my cup of tea. The HK didn't fit me. So I went back to my M&P. I decided to rapid fire the M&P, and I was able to hit the target every single time. Remember, I am not an expert and I don't go to the range every week (actually, I only make it out there maybe 6 or 7 time each year), but I was able to "group" my shot within an 8 inch circle at about 10 yard out.
After today, I have to say that the 40C with be my weapon of choice for conceal carry. I live in Texas, and it's REALLY HOT here, so I can't carry a full size all the time (again, thanks everyone for your input on holster...I bought the Comp-Tac Infidel and I have a KD holster on order).
If you're thinking about buying a M&P, just go to your local gun shop and hold it. The gun points very well, and feels really nice. I am well aware that some M&P owners have had problems with their pistol, but you have to understand that this firearms are mass produced and sometime, a bad apple might slip through. My HK P2000 FTF a few time, and even my Glocks have some issue. However, from what I've heard, Smith & Wesson has been really good about fixing any issue in a timely manner.
In closing, I just wanted to give credit to Smith & Wesson for producing a great firearm and to everyone who posted on this website for your input. Okay, that's it. I hope this has been helpful to someone.
One last thing, does anyone know a gunsmith in Houston, Texas that can two-tone my M&Ps. I don't really like the idea of mailing my M&P. Thanks.