S&W M&P40 - The Firearms Forum

bob1010 · 03-31-2010, 01:00 PM

I just bought a M&P40. I have not yet had a chance to take it to the range but can't wait. It has a great feel and the sight picture is so easy to get holding it. The grips feel great. Everything looks to be of very high quality but you should expect it from a Smith & Wesson. Of course I got the 40S&W caliber. Better performance over the 9mms and who can argue with 15+1 of 180 grain .40 caliber JHPs coming at you???

Like I said, I have not had a chance to shoot it yet. Who has and how did you like it??

E-Rez · 03-31-2010, 03:58 PM

I'm looking into getting one 'cause I like the ambidextous slide catch and mag release on it. Plan on having the girly friend keep it on her side of the bed (she's a lefty).

mcw120566 · 04-01-2010, 05:14 PM

Bob,
I just purchased my third M&P, I have a full size .40 and just bought a 40c to carry. I cant say enough good about them!!! Im quite sure you will be more than happy. Im off to the range this weekend to try out the new compact.

Enclosed is a photo of my latest addition to our family!

bob1010 · 02-21-2013, 01:56 AM

Yes I have really liked mine. Can't hardly beat a good S&W

RunningOnMT · 02-21-2013, 04:37 AM

Not a huge fan of poly frames here but I have to agree with you all, M&P's are great shooters. In my opinion much more preferable than either Glock or Springfield Armory. I owned an M&P 45c that I sold in order to buy a high capacity 1911 but it was hard to let it go. I may own an M&P yet again.

Helix_FR · 02-21-2013, 07:48 AM

Good running gun. Never see problems with them.

jerry52 · 02-21-2013, 01:32 PM

My wife has Smith &Wesson M&P 40C picked it out her self and loves it.
At 4 ft 11 in she runs it like a pro. She was shooting between 2 deputy's when I was at the range and they were amazed at her groups. Man I love that woman!
I think it has the best trigger in the industry . Just a little better than my XDM 40 and my Glock 27.
Good luck with it

bob1010 · 02-21-2013, 11:09 PM

I am just surprised that they haven't been adopted by more agencies around the country. I know agencies in my area are still using Sigs and Glocks.

Pier23 · 02-22-2013, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by bob1010

I am just surprised that they haven't been adopted by more agencies around the country. I know agencies in my area are still using Sigs and Glocks.

Don't know about Sig, but cop shops get VERY good deals on Glocks simply for the advertising. It was estimated by Barrett that Glocks cost $80-$90 to produce, so Gaston can cut some nice deals and still turn a profit.

I would be surprised if SW can cut the same deals.

bob1010 · 02-22-2013, 09:08 PM

$80-90? That seems like that wouldn't be right. Less than $100 to make and sells them for $500+. That's a very good deal for somebody. I am sure PD discounts are better than what civi's can get them. Sigs are almost twice as much but they are still popular. Local PD here carry the Sig228 and the SD carry G22.

03-31-2010, 01:00 PM	#1
bob1010 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 80	S&W M&P40 I just bought a M&P40. I have not yet had a chance to take it to the range but can't wait. It has a great feel and the sight picture is so easy to get holding it. The grips feel great. Everything looks to be of very high quality but you should expect it from a Smith & Wesson. Of course I got the 40S&W caliber. Better performance over the 9mms and who can argue with 15+1 of 180 grain .40 caliber JHPs coming at you??? Like I said, I have not had a chance to shoot it yet. Who has and how did you like it?? __________________ "If you try to shoot me, I will have to shoot you back, and I promise I won't miss!" Jack Bauer-24 NRA Life Member/BASSMASTER Life Member/Front Sight Ambassador -->

03-31-2010, 03:58 PM	#2
E-Rez V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NW Wisconny Posts: 155	Re: S&W M&P40 I'm looking into getting one 'cause I like the ambidextous slide catch and mag release on it. Plan on having the girly friend keep it on her side of the bed (she's a lefty).

04-01-2010, 05:14 PM	#3
mcw120566 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: W. Knoxville, TN Posts: 126	Re: S&W M&P40 Bob, I just purchased my third M&P, I have a full size .40 and just bought a 40c to carry. I cant say enough good about them!!! Im quite sure you will be more than happy. Im off to the range this weekend to try out the new compact. Enclosed is a photo of my latest addition to our family! Attached Images __________________ NRA Member GOA Member IDPA Member 'No arsenal, or no weapon in the arsenals of the world, is as formidable as the will and moral courage of free men and women.' Ronald Reagan 'The most terrifying words in the English language are: I'm from the government and I'm here to help.' Ronald Reagan

02-21-2013, 01:56 AM	#4
bob1010 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 80	Re: S&W M&P40 Yes I have really liked mine. Can't hardly beat a good S&W __________________ "If you try to shoot me, I will have to shoot you back, and I promise I won't miss!" Jack Bauer-24 NRA Life Member/BASSMASTER Life Member/Front Sight Ambassador

02-21-2013, 04:37 AM	#5
RunningOnMT Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Akron, Ohio Contributor Posts: 4,720	Re: S&W M&P40 Not a huge fan of poly frames here but I have to agree with you all, M&P's are great shooters. In my opinion much more preferable than either Glock or Springfield Armory. I owned an M&P 45c that I sold in order to buy a high capacity 1911 but it was hard to let it go. I may own an M&P yet again. __________________ "Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death!"

02-21-2013, 07:48 AM	#6
Helix_FR TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Imperial, MO Posts: 3,669	Re: S&W M&P40 Good running gun. Never see problems with them. __________________ Only cowards shoot with their eyes closed.... helixgunsmith.com

02-21-2013, 01:32 PM	#7
jerry52 Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 111	Re: S&W M&P40 My wife has Smith &Wesson M&P 40C picked it out her self and loves it. At 4 ft 11 in she runs it like a pro. She was shooting between 2 deputy's when I was at the range and they were amazed at her groups. Man I love that woman! I think it has the best trigger in the industry . Just a little better than my XDM 40 and my Glock 27. Good luck with it

02-21-2013, 11:09 PM	#8
bob1010 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 80	Re: S&W M&P40 I am just surprised that they haven't been adopted by more agencies around the country. I know agencies in my area are still using Sigs and Glocks. __________________ "If you try to shoot me, I will have to shoot you back, and I promise I won't miss!" Jack Bauer-24 NRA Life Member/BASSMASTER Life Member/Front Sight Ambassador

02-22-2013, 09:08 PM	#10
bob1010 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 80	Re: S&W M&P40 $80-90? That seems like that wouldn't be right. Less than $100 to make and sells them for $500+. That's a very good deal for somebody. I am sure PD discounts are better than what civi's can get them. Sigs are almost twice as much but they are still popular. Local PD here carry the Sig228 and the SD carry G22. __________________ "If you try to shoot me, I will have to shoot you back, and I promise I won't miss!" Jack Bauer-24 NRA Life Member/BASSMASTER Life Member/Front Sight Ambassador