Smith & Wesson M & P (Military & Police) .40 cal.

specialed43 · 07-14-2006, 10:15 AM

I would like to hear comments on this pistol. I am thinking of getting one and would like to hear from those in the know their thoughts.

Thank you,

Ed

uncle matt · 07-14-2006, 10:30 AM

IMO there isn't a down side to the pistols. I'm thinking of getting one myself.

I like the fact that the slide is beefy and through hardened which produces hardness all the way through. Most every gun is case hardened which is basically surface hardening. Should make for long service life.

It's a simple design and I also like pistols that have been atleast somewhat rounded for smooth draw/holstering and it's got that along with the different grip inserts to custom-fit your particular hand.

My guy tells me he can get me one for 700 + tax w/ the nite sights.

specialed43 · 07-14-2006, 10:36 AM

Where abouts in Will County are you from? I was pretty much raised in Bolingbrook and moved out West some 27 years ago.

Small world!

Ed

AmericanPioneer · 07-14-2006, 03:22 PM

Saw one tested on American Rifleman show if im correct. Some of the well known writers and pistol shooters really liked its performance. Had no malfunctions of any type.

HighDesertWolf · 07-16-2006, 12:32 AM

I sure do hope its better then that turd called the sigma. the sigma was a total joke. it was supposed to rival the glock, it couldnt even be considered a rival to a bersa.

USMC PMI · 08-02-2006, 06:55 AM

I second that Sigma opinion, I was talked into buying one about 14 years ago and it was a real POS.

MarinePride · 08-05-2006, 09:48 PM

The only bad thing about the Sigma is the heavy trigger pull. Other than that, which is a deal killer for me[:@], its a great gun.

reddog132 · 08-05-2006, 10:00 PM

I had a chance to shoot both the 9 and 40 a couple of weeks ago and I believe S/W hit a home run with this gun. Very comfortable fit in your hand and very accurate. I have years of experience shooting the Glock and shoot it well, but the feel and trigger on this gun is exceptional compared to the Glock. I can see many L.E. agencies changing their duty sidearms to the M&P in the future.

Num8ber2003 · 12-27-2010, 03:50 AM

Some 1st generation sigma pistols made in 90's had problems.
Smith & Wesson's 2nd generation sigma's although having a heavy
trigger pull are fine pistols. Accuracy can be improved by staging
trigger.....

Big Uncle · 12-27-2010, 04:36 AM

I have an M&P. There are some pistols that are just as good, but none better. The M&P is currently my favorite pistol.