New S&W M&P

[skosh69]

http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2...esson-mp-m2-0/


It seems the major updates are:

1- Different grip texture.

2- Removed the beavertail from the fullsize models.

3- 1911 style flared ejection port.

4- Forward cocking serrations.

5- Serial numbers have been moved forward to those little boxes and QR Code added.

Too bad we'll never see them here in California

[Pirate]

Don't think I will be picking one of these up.... Love my M&P 9C, but my Glock 26 has been my go to carry gun for quite a while now.

[BlackKnight]

I used to think that the S&W M&P would break the hold Glock had on the market, but apparently I was wrong. I had M&P 45 and I sold it within 6 months of owning it.
In addition, I think they just did a real disservice by adding that safety lever on the newer model.

[Gatorade]

Originally Posted by BlackKnight

I used to think that the S&W M&P would break the hold Glock had on the market, but apparently I was wrong. I had M&P 45 and I sold it within 6 months of owning it.
In addition, I think they just did a real disservice by adding that safety lever on the newer model.

Why did you sell your .45? Do you carry other .45's or was it the design?

The safety may be optional when they do the full roll out.

[BlackKnight]

Originally Posted by Gatorade

Why did you sell your .45? Do you carry other .45's or was it the design?

Because they did a piss poor job of copying Glock. I initially though that since they improved on what most people hated about Glock, i.e blockish grip feel, grip angle, trigger pull, that it would give them a run for their money. Well, they failed, imo. Also, the local county Sheriff's Department went to them (approx. 700 officers) and they've had issues with them from the beginning. That's why I initially brought it as I was on the SWAT Team at the time and is what they carry. The guy I sold it to is now on the team and he switched back to our duty carry (G19).
I like something I keep it no matter how many I have. I've only sold three guns in my lifetime including that one. The other's being the G23 and G27, but that's another story.
I only carry my G19, either personal or duty, or my G43 when I'm wearing sweats or something.
Btw, I also own a G21sf. Beats their M&P .45 by a mile, imo.

[Gatorade]

Originally Posted by BlackKnight

Because they did a piss poor job of copying Glock. I initially though that since they improved on what most people hated about Glock, i.e blockish grip feel, grip angle, trigger pull, that it would give them a run for their money. Well, they failed, imo. Also, the local county Sheriff's Department went to them (approx. 700 officers) and they've had issues with them from the beginning. That's why I initially brought it as I was on the SWAT Team at the time and is what they carry. The guy I sold it to is now on the team and he switched back to our duty carry (G19).
I like something I keep it no matter how many I have. I've only sold three guns in my lifetime including that one. The other's being the G23 and G27, but that's another story.
I only carry my G19, either personal or duty, or my G43 when I'm wearing sweats or something.
Btw, I also own a G21sf. Beats their M&P .45 by a mile, imo.

Thanks for the input. I have an M&P40C and have the barrel for 9mm. I have been pleased but have never shot a Glock so I don't have a comparison. I have been thinking of putting the 9mm barrel through the wringer and if it runs the same as the .40 then switching to 9mm. Being able to swap calibers is pretty big for me but I believe you just swap the slide and the ejector for the Glock and you can swap calibers as well so that is a wash.

[RKP]

"To each their own" - but ........ it's not for me.

[Caleb]

Hmm interesting.... I like the look but, my V1 seems to do the job just fine. Don't get me wrong, I'm a M&P fan boy so maybe down the line I'll pick one up. But, for now I'll hold off. Plus, there are two other new pistols coming out that have my attention.