Hello all,
I have recently been bitten by the M&P bug. I am getting ready to apply for my CCW, and have been looking for a pistol. I went to my local gunshop this week to look around, mostly looking for a CZ P-01, or a Glock 19. The saleman I was talking to said I should check out the M&P. While I cut my teeth on a S&W Model 10 M&P years ago, I never have really warmed up to S&W autos.
I put it in my hand, and talk about fitting great. It easily ranked just below a Hi-Power as the best gun that has been in my hands. I really wanted to get it that day, but my bank account was lacking, and I have to wait on my Pistol Purchase Permit, and to even apply for one since I just moved to this county. (Dumb NC Law).
Now on to my question, they had a .40 S&W, but the salesman said he could get me a 9mm since he knows I love 9mm. However, I have heard that there have been some problems with the 9mm version, and I have seriously been contemplating moving up a notch since this will be a CCW pistol. Add on to the fact, most people are saying the M&P is a very soft shooting .40 S&W, and .40 S&W is not very much more expensive than 9mm is making me rethink my caliber.
Are the 9mm M&P having more problems than there .40 S&W counterparts? Should I even consider moving up to a more potent cailber? I know pistol cailbers are weak, but larger, heavier bullets always make for better ballistics.
Any ideas on which way I should swing?
I have recently been bitten by the M&P bug. I am getting ready to apply for my CCW, and have been looking for a pistol. I went to my local gunshop this week to look around, mostly looking for a CZ P-01, or a Glock 19. The saleman I was talking to said I should check out the M&P. While I cut my teeth on a S&W Model 10 M&P years ago, I never have really warmed up to S&W autos.
I put it in my hand, and talk about fitting great. It easily ranked just below a Hi-Power as the best gun that has been in my hands. I really wanted to get it that day, but my bank account was lacking, and I have to wait on my Pistol Purchase Permit, and to even apply for one since I just moved to this county. (Dumb NC Law).
Now on to my question, they had a .40 S&W, but the salesman said he could get me a 9mm since he knows I love 9mm. However, I have heard that there have been some problems with the 9mm version, and I have seriously been contemplating moving up a notch since this will be a CCW pistol. Add on to the fact, most people are saying the M&P is a very soft shooting .40 S&W, and .40 S&W is not very much more expensive than 9mm is making me rethink my caliber.
Are the 9mm M&P having more problems than there .40 S&W counterparts? Should I even consider moving up to a more potent cailber? I know pistol cailbers are weak, but larger, heavier bullets always make for better ballistics.
Any ideas on which way I should swing?