High Velocity 0 Posted May 31, 2014 Well... My latest batch of permits came in this week. My current handgun inventory includes, a Ruger GP100 revolver, a Ruger P85 MKII and several Glocks. I must confess that I've become rather addicted to the durability and low maintenance demands of polymer framed, striker fired pistols but I decided I wanted to get something other than another Glock this time. I'd been considering either the M&P or the XDM. Had a chance to shoot an XD (not XDM) and liked it. No prior experience with the M&P. My shop didn't have any XDM's so I spent some time this evening at the counter holding and comparing the M&P to the XD. Both pistols seem to be quality pieces for the money and obviously either one would be a good choice for that "type" of pistol in that price range. Both seemed to feel good in my hands with perhaps a very slight preference towards the M&P. I've purchased a few guns in the past without ever shooting them but this time I really wanted to "shoot it" before making a decision. I didn't even have to ask. Salesman offered to let me shoot one of the M&P's that they had in their rental inventory. Wow! Very impressed. I was worried that the grip seemed a little slick to me compared to the aggressive texture and finger grooves of the Gen 4 Glocks but it didn't seem to make it difficult to Hang on to under recoil. The trigger wasn't as bad as I was expecting either based on what I've read. The Take-up is different than say the glock and takes a little getting used to but the trigger break, atleast in my opinion, wasn't bad at all. The ambidextrous controls are a nice feature for a lefty like myself. It was nice to be able to drop the slide with my left thumb for a change. To sum it up, I found it to be a really soft shooting, accurate and enjoyable pistol to shoot. It just really seemed to fit me. I'm also really surprised at how well I shot with a gun I've never shot before. Looking forward to my next trip to the range. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blake 50 Posted May 31, 2014 Congrats! I have a few M&P's and I really like the ergonomics of them. As you said, they are soft shooting and I just seem to naturally shoot more accurately with them than most other pistols (the only exception is Sig, I shoot best with my 226). Between myself & my gf we now have a CORE in 40 & 9, a 9c, and a Shield in 9. I own or have owned Glock, HK, IWI, Ruger, FN etc but the only one who I find more natural in 9mm to shoot than the M&P is my Sig. They really make a great gun in a well priced package. Enjoy! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DC-Sportsman 0 Posted June 5, 2014 Huge XDM fan but recently shot the M&P 40 and it shoots laser beams.. Took 1 home that day.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HavocMan 13 Posted June 5, 2014 If you think the trigger is ok now, you'll be blown away if you install the APEX trigger. I tried one in my full size 9 first. I now have them in my 9c, Shield and both .45's. Adding the APEX trigger system and 10-8 sights really transforms these guns. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lalo 13 Posted June 6, 2014 Haven't been disappointed with the M&P line of pistols yet. Now you can get some bling for it! http://www.magplates.com/MAGAZINE-PLATES-FOR-SW-MP-s/1818.htm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
High Velocity 0 Posted June 7, 2014 I'm already thinking about buying another one and really hope to find a M&P 9 Pro Series with the 5.00 inch barrel. Too bad they seem really hard to come by around here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seamusSU 0 Posted June 7, 2014 RTSP has a 5" M&P 9 CORE not sure if that's what you want Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
High Velocity 0 Posted June 7, 2014 RTSP has a 5" M&P 9 CORE not sure if that's what you want Thanks for the "heads up." Those seem popular but I wasn't too concerned about being able to add an optic. I found a couple of pro series with 5 inch barrels in 40 cal. near me but would prefer 9mm due it being cheaper to shoot. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SW9racer 262 Posted June 7, 2014 I love my M&P 9 Pro (5"). I started with uspsa production division, then saw all the cool mods for it, now its my open division racer. I first put a Trijicon RMR on it using a SSS dovetail mount. I tried both the Deltapoint and RMR, and kept the RMR. I went with the Carver comp and KKM barrel, which runs fine with factory ammo and a 11lb spring. Next was the Apex parts and trigger. Then I sent it out to get the slide carved up, lightened, and the RMR melted in by DP Customworks. Finished it off with a sss magwell and SP mag bases. I use it for steel and uspsa. ( I still have the sss-dovetail mount if anyone is interested and wants to play with a dot on a non-core for $28 shipped). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barms 98 Posted June 7, 2014 Haven't been disappointed with the M&P line of pistols yet. Now you can get some bling for it! http://www.magplates.com/MAGAZINE-PLATES-FOR-SW-MP-s/1818.htm Are these harder material plates so they can withstand magazine drops too or just same material as factory mag? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites