Comments on: Smith and Wesson M&P Pistols Adopted by More than 330 Police Departments: Latest Worcester, Mass PD in .45 ACP

By: Australia Police Pick the Smith and Wesson M&P :: Guns Holsters and Gear

Australia Police Pick the Smith and Wesson M&P :: Guns Holsters and Gear — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 03:55:44 +0000

[...] major law enforcement sale for S&W with the M&P. Smith has sold the M&P pistols to hundreds of law enforcement agencies in the USA, law enforcement and military agencies around the world, and even to the US military for [...]

By: Smith and Wesson M&P Ships to Three Additional State Law Enforcement Agencies :: Guns Holsters and Gear

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 03:39:08 +0000

[...] reported on this site and on BlueSheepdog.com, the M&P has been selling well in the law enforcement market. While the Glock is still king, [...]

By: Smith and Wesson M&P Continues to Increase Law Enforcement Marketshare :: Guns Holsters and Gear

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 03:36:02 +0000

[...] Smith and Wesson continues to sell significant numbers of M&P pistols and rifles to law enforcement. [...]

By: James

James — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 22:44:00 +0000

First time gun owner, just yesterday purchased an MP9. have not shot it yet. Feels good in my hands I like the 3 grip option, although they all feel good I like the large grip due to large hands and it gives a tougher look. Have been researching for months and other than a few not so good reviews, the rest have been excellent. I have been watching how local shops have been selling them faster than they can get them in. Four season just got a huge shipment this month and it is already gone, Bobs in Webster received another shipment last week and when I got mine it was the last one there. Can’t wait to take it for a test drive…If anyone knows where I can get a nice CC holster for it I would appreciate the lead and brand of holster.

Thanks

The Rookie

By: Richard

Richard — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 02:47:08 +0000

Thanks for posting, Major. What do you like more about the Glock? I know some folks like the trigger better on the Glock.

By: MAJ Ron Clemment, Provost Marshal

MAJ Ron Clemment, Provost Marshal — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 01:54:09 +0000

Well, I’ve been using the M&P 40 for over a year now. All I can say is that, DAMN I MISS MY GLOCK!

By: Benjamin

Benjamin — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 02:11:00 +0000

I have to make mention that Glock did not “Start it all”. HK actually made the first Poly gun called the VP70 that came around 20 years before the first Glocks! So, Glock’s Poly Claimto Fame, is a little confusing. Not to mention that Glock has never seen a need to upgrade their design, while others like SIG, HK, and S&W’s M&P line. The feel that as long as they say they were first, and have the same old Not-So Safe Action Trigger, that everyone will think they are best. Glock has good products, and at a great price, but I don’t think it is fair to say they are better than all other Poly Guns. Even my wife hits 5 out of 6 chest size steel targets 80 yards using my HK P30L!

By: German Coronel

German Coronel — Sun, 08 May 2011 03:52:09 +0000

What an awesome piece of art !!!!
I’m a civilian who is ready to protect his family if the situation ask for it.
the m&p 40 is my home defense gun. I put like 600 rounds on it with no ftf’s or fte’s at all, this is awesome ( i just use federal ). I can use either the small or medium strap because of my little hands.
The accuracy is really good ( and i am not a good shooter ) and compared to the glock, it feels really smooth on my hand. I found out about the field strip without using the tool….. so i can shut up my friend who owns a glock. Anyway, overall it is a well known reliable firearm an definitively I can trust my life on it with no hesitation.
I’m a permanent resident of this great country and i can say that i am very proud about this machine being made in America.
Ruger mark 3 ( 22 caliber ) for plinking. Made in america.
Kahr p380 for conceal. Made in america.

By: Pete

Pete — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 06:34:50 +0000

Hey all- Just bought a full sized M&P 9mm w / thumb safety a few days ago (as my first pistol), and put a hundred rounds through it incident free. The only reason my shot group started opening up is that I was so excited with how smooth it is. I’ve also been in the Army for 7 years, so coming off of an M9, anything feels great. I also test fired Glock 17s, 19s, and 23s, and I have to say that what sold me on the M&P was simply the way it felt in my hand. The only beef I have with the M&P is that it has kind of a splashy trigger reset. Thinking of possibly upgrading to a .40 w/out a safety. Thoughts?

By: Richard

Richard — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 16:04:28 +0000

Hi RockyB,

I imagine the pin for the backstrap is designed to be tight, as it is a part not intended to be used often. I’m not a S&W engineer, but I would guess the thinking is you find the right size for you, and then you lock it in and leave it alone. By keeping it tight, maybe it stays tight throughout years of shooting. I’m just guessing though.

The slide stop issue you mention has never bothered me, as I was trained up on the Glock pistols years ago. As you prbably know, Glock specifically says the slide stop is not designed to release he slide, and you are to use your support hand to “rack” the slide. It is marginally faster to use the lever, but like I said, that is the way I have trained for years.

One other thing you may want to try with the slide stop. Put some dummy rounds (not live ammo) in the magazine, lock the slide back, and then operate the lever. You may fins this is a lot easier than trying it on an empty mag.

Check back with us after getting it to the range. I’d like to hear how it shoots for you.

FWIW, I really like the M&P pistols. I have a M&P9 in my safe. But, my off-duty piece is, an has been for almost 15 years, a Glock 19. The Glock ain’t perfect, but it does work!

–Richard

By: RockyB

RockyB — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 13:50:43 +0000

Just got a new M&P 40 Pro Series. Out of the box. I am less than thrilled. Mainly concerned about how damned hard it is to release the slide with the slide stop lever. My Wife can’t even do it! Also, the pin-tool that holds the grip backstrap in place is also very hard to remove. I am hoping these two things improve with time. Can anyone who has owned one for some time tell me if this is common or an defect with my specific piece? Plan on getting out and firing it in a couple days. I Love my Glock 22 and am very effecient with it. This M&P is going to have some big boots to fill if I am going to keep it.

By: Richard

Richard — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 17:15:04 +0000

Hi Steve,

I think your agency will do well with the new M&P’s. Let us know how everyone likes them when they start making their way out to the troops.

Richard

By: Steve

Steve — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 15:43:24 +0000

Glock set a new standard back in the 80s but the rest of the world has finally caught up. I don’t think that Glock, or Sig et al, for that matter, enjoy the unquestioned superiority over others that they used to have. My employer, Department of Criminal Justice, is switching over to the Smith & Wesson M&P .357 Sig. It won’t be a smooth transition because of the competence level of my coworkers, they aren’t really even capable of correctly and safely using the K-frame revolvers that are going the way of the Passenger Pigeon.

By: Cliff Kaylor

Cliff Kaylor — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 18:37:08 +0000

I had a S&W Model 59 given to me and I sold it about 2 years later. I could not get that heavy thing to group! I also have 4 Combat Masterpieces that are wonderful. I also own and shoot 2 Glocks; a 26 and a 19. I finally bought an M&P 9 from a guy and love every round I shoot through it. So much so that I bought 2 Fullsize .45s. I am very happy with reliability, accuracy and felt recoil. I still love my p220s and my BHPs though.

By: MAJ Ronald Clemment

MAJ Ronald Clemment — Sun, 23 May 2010 12:56:43 +0000

I just recently moved to an agency that issues the M&P 40. My previous agency utilized the Glock 22. I really miss the Glock! I think the M&P has many superior features but the trigger pull is inferior.