I am getting interested in a M&P 9mm but I would like some info from those that have them. I am looking to use this in USPSA Production most likely or/and SSP IDPA. All the guns I have used in competition have had 5 inch barrels. I see that there are only two options for the M&P 9 with a 5 inch barrel and they are next to impossible to find and when you can are at a premium. So do most of the guys using the M&P in USPSA use the 5 or the 4.25 inch model? I also see that there are two models one says striker fired double action only and the other says striker fired I am not sure what the difference is so if anyone can explain that that would help maybe. Do you think the 3/4 of an inch makes much of a difference in competition?

 

I know people recommend the Apex kit for the trigger and I am used to a Glock34 with a 2.5-3lbs trigger so will this kit make the trigger the gun much better? Any other info you could offer about this pistol would be great. The model that I am looking at is 209301 it's the no thumb safety mags fixed at 10

Many people here rave about the Apex triggers.. it made mine lighter and crisper.. i did both the sear and the USB. there's lots more you can do..

 

regarding your DA/SA questions.. i asked that question about a year ago before i bought mine.. please, i am not an M&P expert but i bet what you are reading is the descriptions of different models on their site or the catalog. I "think" there really isnt a difference at all.. all the striker mechanism is the same, but the pull weights are different for the state compliant rules. Again, i'm not positive, but i think they are just coming up with fancy terms to meet the state requirements. I'm not positive but wanted to help out since nobody chimed in yet. I think you just want to key in to make sure you are not buying a model number that is designed for a state that has a minimum pull.

They are all Striker Fired DA pistols.... never knew what the meant in the catalog.

 

I use the 4.25" in USPSA. All my M&P's have the Duty Apex Kit in them, and I love them. I had a Burwell job done on my 1st M&P.... but switched it to the APEX sear..... I cant feel the difference.

 

Make sure you get once without the Mag Safety also.....