M&P 40 carry and range kit(where to find one)

He's not looking for parts. The range kit comes complete with the M&P40 gun also.

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Shep546 said:
I am inclined to disagree.

For range use the holster is perfect.

What's wrong with the mag pouch?
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The quality of the holster and pouch is poor. They're knock offs or contract copies of Uncle Mike's holsters, which are no better. It looks like its a deal, but the holster and pouch are only there to entice you to buy. Much better holsters and mag pouches can be had.

TDC
 
TDC said:
The quality of the holster and pouch is poor. They're knock offs or contract copies of Uncle Mike's holsters, which are no better. It looks like its a deal, but the holster and pouch are only there to entice you to buy. Much better holsters and mag pouches can be had.
TDC
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Without a doubt, one can always find better equipment. Safariland makes really nice holsters that are suede lined to protect the finish of your handgun. But they also retail for about 4x the price of a basic Bladetech or Uncle Mike's. Everyone has their own expectation of value, and for some, basic is good. The UpLULA loader that comes in the Range kit is alone worth $30, plus $50 for a S&W magazine. That right there seems to make the kit worth the extra $50.

I have a M&P Range kit on order, and with a bit of luck I should have it within a week or 2. Once it shows up, I will post a no-BS write-up on CGN for people who are wondering. And if you are wondering, yes I am planning on buying a second holster. :D Just not sure which one yet.
 
TDC said:
The quality of the holster and pouch is poor. They're knock offs or contract copies of Uncle Mike's holsters, which are no better. It looks like its a deal, but the holster and pouch are only there to entice you to buy. Much better holsters and mag pouches can be had.

TDC
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This statement is kind of moot.

Of course they are there just to get you to buy.

Of course there are better holsters you can get (these ones are free.)

There is NOTHING wrong with this holster for range use. The pistol slides into it and draws comfortably and retains the firearm even during heavy running.

Obviously it's a free holster and isn't meant to be used as a carry holster or for serious competitive use.
 
fuchsix said:
Without a doubt, one can always find better equipment. Safariland makes really nice holsters that are suede lined to protect the finish of your handgun. But they also retail for about 4x the price of a basic Bladetech or Uncle Mike's. Everyone has their own expectation of value, and for some, basic is good. The UpLULA loader that comes in the Range kit is alone worth $30, plus $50 for a S&W magazine. That right there seems to make the kit worth the extra $50.

I have a M&P Range kit on order, and with a bit of luck I should have it within a week or 2. Once it shows up, I will post a no-BS write-up on CGN for people who are wondering. And if you are wondering, yes I am planning on buying a second holster. :D Just not sure which one yet.
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I agree with you. The loader and extra magazine should be the reason behind ordering the kit, not the holster. However, as you say, it is a serviceable holster.

Shep546 said:
This statement is kind of moot.

Of course they are there just to get you to buy.

Of course there are better holsters you can get (these ones are free.)

There is NOTHING wrong with this holster for range use. The pistol slides into it and draws comfortably and retains the firearm even during heavy running.

Obviously it's a free holster and isn't meant to be used as a carry holster or for serious competitive use.
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Although you are getting a spare magazine and a loader as well. There is no such thing as a free lunch. The accessories are marketed as "free" bonuses but they are not free.

TDC
 
The holster and mag pouch that come with these kits are Blade-tech revolution series injection molded units. Not quite as nice as BT's kydex series, but not garbage either. The holster and mag pouch sell for about $25 each, so getting them for free is still a very good deal and they will do fine and it is even not uncommon to see them used by IPSC and IDPA competitors who don't want to spend big bucks on their gear.
 
krausb said:
... The holster and mag pouch sell for about $25 each, so getting them for free is still a very good deal and they will do fine and it is even not uncommon to see them used by IPSC and IDPA competitors who don't want to spend big bucks on their gear.
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This applies to me. No matter how "poor" my equipment is, right now I shoot worse than the gear. In the future, maybe with much practice I will outshoot the basic stuff in the kit and graduate to fancier swag.
 
TDC said:
Although you are getting a spare magazine and a loader as well. There is no such thing as a free lunch. The accessories are marketed as "free" bonuses but they are not free.

TDC
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Having a hard time taking you seriously here. This package retails at the same price the individual pistols were going for prior to the package.

This deal simply cannot be beat, it is the best bang for your buck for an entry level polymer pistol and any opinion you have on the matter is personal bias.
 
Shep546 said:
Having a hard time taking you seriously here. This package retails at the same price the individual pistols were going for prior to the package.

This deal simply cannot be beat, it is the best bang for your buck for an entry level polymer pistol and any opinion you have on the matter is personal bias.
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Its not personal bias, its fact. The holster is made of cheap kydex/plastic and is far from top of the line gear. As I mentioned, it is serviceable and it will likely serve the majority well. However, if you don't want/need/like the holster then its not much of a bargain to buy it. The loader is nice, but really isn't necessary. The spare mag is a definite plus. Seeing as how the price for an M&P without the gear is listed(on S&W's site) at $569 and the kit is listed at $609. Those accessories aren't free.

TDC
 
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