M&P 9mm

I'm issued a MP40 at work,
it shoot well, better than my USP9 fo double taps, but not as good on single shots.
recoil is almost straight back and was definatly not painfull (on the 40 with Wolf 180gr TMJ, maybe a 9 would feel different).
I never had an issue with mine, some have wandering sights (maybe 5-6 out of 80 so far), some people had a couple stove pipes but that's it. So it is reliable to say the least.
It feels more ergonomic than my USP (duh!) but feels weird IMHO, and it almost gave me a blister where my finger touch under the trigger guard (mind you I never shot that much in a week).

would I buy one... maybe.
would I trade my USP for one... no.
But this might be just for personal preference; I do not like striker fired that much, mag disconect, having no safety, changing my grip to reach the mag release, and the overall look of it, but that's just me and why I picked up a USP...

try to shoot one or handle one at least before buying, but it is a good gun without a doubt, I would trust it to do what it is supposed to do if it comes to that.
 
have the 40

removed the mag disconnect

love that there is no safety - keep your finger off the trigger...duh

can reach the mag release without changing grip

funnels reloads well

sits low in your grip - the only other one I can think that beats it is the HK P7M8 (but I'm sure someone will correct me to that)

IPSC use production - recoils rearward into your elbows - DT's are comfortable, but need practice

enjoy
 
Sinasta said:
I've been looking at the pro series as well. Do you guys know if it has the mag disconnect safety? Any mods that be done to get rid of it?
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My M&P9 has the mag. safety, my Pro Series does not. But I suspect that either is available either way.
It is no big deal to delete the mag. safety, but you better check the rules if you are competing.
 
Like It

I actually won my M&P 9mm at a Gun Dealer and though I am a .45 ACP guy, I enjoy really liked the way the M&P shot right out of the box, good groups and a great feel. Having pu a fairly large number of rounds through it at this point, it also appears to be very reliable. And best of all thys make it in .45 ACP now.
 
tiriaq said:
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M&P9 Pro Series and M&P9. First 10 shots out of the Pro Series.
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Hmm, I wonder if the front sight of the Pro will get caught on the bottom of the Safariland holsters.

Where and how much did you pick up your Pro if you dont mind me asking?
 
Sinasta said:
Hmm, I wonder if the front sight of the Pro will get caught on the bottom of the Safariland holsters.

Where and how much did you pick up your Pro if you dont mind me asking?
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Don't know about the Safariland, but the Itar holster from Questar works just fine. M&P is flush with the end, Pro Series projects, but the sight track is such that the sight does not contact the holster.
Pro Series 9s are listed by some of the sponsoring dealers for $800. I got a bit of a break on mine, at $740 plus tax, pickup, no delivery.
 
Hmmm... I'm now over 9,000 rounds (been shooting it a lot lately) on this M&P9 and over 1,000 rounds on my M&P45 and previously I put 1,500 or so through my first M&P9 (the only gun I've regretted getting rid of since they invented 12.6). 99.9% of what I've shot through them has been lead reloads (hence the high round counts) but I've used everything from factory premium defensive loads (Hydra Shocks and Rangers) to surplus CF from the '70s. I have yet to experience a single FTF, FTE or FT anything else for that matter. I generally keep them clean, but on the occasions when I haven't they still worked fine. I did change the recoil spring at 5,000 rounds, but I always do that anyway. I'd say get one and run it hard, the worst thing that's happened to mine over time is that the mag well has some scratches inside from all the mag changes. The one thing that really stands out to me about the M&P is how easy it is to get hits at high speed, you can put double taps, and triples into very tight groups at incredible (to me) speed.
 
This thread answered my questions about the M&P 9mm.... I was looking to buy new semi auto and I was planning on a Norinco sig clone but figured may as well spend the extra 300 and get a Glock 17 or M&P. Looks like the M&P is a go as it is a lot prettier than the Glock.
 
ikanu2 said:
I was wondering about which would be a better buy. Glock 17 or M&P 9..? anyone have both?
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Ergonomics goes to the mp. Reliability I would give the glock a slight edge. Accuracy about equal. Cost also pretty close. Replacement parts and aftermarket parts goes to the glock. Looks is subjective. Get the one that feels and shoots best for you.
 
polizeifritz said:
This thread answered my questions about the M&P 9mm.... I was looking to buy new semi auto and I was planning on a Norinco sig clone but figured may as well spend the extra 300 and get a Glock 17 or M&P. Looks like the M&P is a go as it is a lot prettier than the Glock.
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A friend had a Norinco Sig clone in .40. It was quite accurate. Shot well enough. DA pull was awful; single was OK.
I have a couple of Norinco pistols, and have had a lot of fun with them.
But a Norinco Sig clone vs a M&P is absolutely no contest. Spend the extra. You'll not look back.
 
Caution: Capable of firing with magazine removed

cumminsdsl said:
looking at getting a smith & wesson M&P 9mm, any pros cons on the gun.
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The only caveat that I would point out is to beware of the magazine disconnecter safety that is found on most of the M&P9 pistols in this country. I would never choose to have a magazine disconnect, and - for me - this is a deal-breaker. The M&P9 JG and the M&P9 PRO, for example, are two models that do not have a magazine disconnect.

Unless the pistol has factory markings on the right side of the slide that says: "CAUTION: CAPABLE OF FIRING WITH MAGAZINE REMOVED", I would not buy it. Period.
 
S&W also makes the M&P without the magazine disconnect. Those versions have the markings on the right side of the slide that say:
CAUTION: CAPABLE OF FIRING WITH MAGAZINE REMOVED
 
Look at the photo I posted. You can see the lettering on the slide of the Pro Series. That is the warning that the pistol can be fired with the magazine removed. The M&P9 in the photo has a magazine safety.
The magazine safety can be easily deleted if desired, but check the rules of the sponsoring organization if you are doing any competitive shooting. It may not be acceptable to delete any factory safety device.
I am sure that Wendell has reasons that make the absence of a magazine safety important to him.
There are two circumstances that I have found where the magazine safety could be an issue. 1) If you fail to seat the magazine, the pistol isn't going to fire. 2) It is common for there to be a range command after clearing a pistol to ease springs, drop the hammer, etc, before holstering. It is necessary to insert, and then remove, an empty magazine to do this.
Of course, if you are using the pistol as a weapon, it might be a problem if the round in the chamber cannot be fired because a magazine is not in place.
For me, the magazine safety is not an issue.
 
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