Howdy folks:
Well, the other day I went to buy an Uplula loader and an M&P9 Range Kit ended up following me home.
I did end up with an Uplula loader, so I guess
it's mission accomplished. I've had an M&P40 since 2007/2008ish and I've always been curious about how well the M&P9 would run. Everything I've seen on the
internet would seem to indicate that the S&W M&P9 is an outstanding pistol - I'm soon to find out first hand. Differences that I have noted, now that I have
it home, between my older (I guess the 1st generation) M&P40 and the new M&P9 are not many, but there are a few. Most notable would, of course, be the
trigger: oddly enough the trigger pull is actually heavier (initially 8 lbs), but it seems to have a crisper break and there is less over travel (about 1/8th of an inch)
and a much more pronounced (and tactile) trigger reset at about 1/4 inches. The M&P9 had the same initial grittiness as I experienced with the M&P40, but I soon
remedied that by polishing the bits that rubbed with a bit of emery cloth - a trick that "enefgee" put me onto and thank you by the way. Now the grittiness is gone
and the trigger pull is about 7 lbs. Overall I'm very pleased with the new trigger and I think I'll give the M&P9 a little range time to let it break in before I decide
whether, or not, I should try to get it down the same 5 lbs trigger as the M&P40 (also the result of polishing the bits that rubbed), which I find to be about
perfect. The only other difference I noted was the strength of the mag springs: holy freakin moelly are those mag springs ever strong. My M&P40 mags are a breeze to
load compared to the M&P9; I can see why they provide the Uplula loader.
Anyway, I'm very happy with my new M&P9 and I look forward to breaking it in. If you are wondering why two S&W M&P's, it's simply the best fitting most comfortable pistol
I've ever held and when Smith & Wesson attached the M&P moniker to it, I knew they were going to do their utmost to make it an outstanding gun: too much history and
reputation at stake.
P.S. I picked it up at Wild West in Edmonton (site sponsor) for $640, which is the best price I've seen for the M&P9 range Kit.
Well, the other day I went to buy an Uplula loader and an M&P9 Range Kit ended up following me home.
I did end up with an Uplula loader, so I guessit's mission accomplished. I've had an M&P40 since 2007/2008ish and I've always been curious about how well the M&P9 would run. Everything I've seen on the
internet would seem to indicate that the S&W M&P9 is an outstanding pistol - I'm soon to find out first hand. Differences that I have noted, now that I have
it home, between my older (I guess the 1st generation) M&P40 and the new M&P9 are not many, but there are a few. Most notable would, of course, be the
trigger: oddly enough the trigger pull is actually heavier (initially 8 lbs), but it seems to have a crisper break and there is less over travel (about 1/8th of an inch)
and a much more pronounced (and tactile) trigger reset at about 1/4 inches. The M&P9 had the same initial grittiness as I experienced with the M&P40, but I soon
remedied that by polishing the bits that rubbed with a bit of emery cloth - a trick that "enefgee" put me onto and thank you by the way. Now the grittiness is gone
and the trigger pull is about 7 lbs. Overall I'm very pleased with the new trigger and I think I'll give the M&P9 a little range time to let it break in before I decide
whether, or not, I should try to get it down the same 5 lbs trigger as the M&P40 (also the result of polishing the bits that rubbed), which I find to be about
perfect. The only other difference I noted was the strength of the mag springs: holy freakin moelly are those mag springs ever strong. My M&P40 mags are a breeze to
load compared to the M&P9; I can see why they provide the Uplula loader.
Anyway, I'm very happy with my new M&P9 and I look forward to breaking it in. If you are wondering why two S&W M&P's, it's simply the best fitting most comfortable pistol
I've ever held and when Smith & Wesson attached the M&P moniker to it, I knew they were going to do their utmost to make it an outstanding gun: too much history and
reputation at stake.
P.S. I picked it up at Wild West in Edmonton (site sponsor) for $640, which is the best price I've seen for the M&P9 range Kit.
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