Picked up the M&P 9 this afternoon

[zibby43]

Like the title says, I was fortunate enough to acquire a S&W M&P 9 today. First M&P for me. Can't wait to take it to the range - the trigger on this thing is something else!

Had to do quite a bit of searching to find one. Thanks to the folks at Beech Grove Firearms for helping me out.

 

[esrice]

Congrats!

 

[zibby43]

Congrats!

Thank you sir! My limited first-hand experience with one a while back, coupled with your write-up here: https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...rms_why_i_jumped_off_the_glock_bandwagon.html, convinced me to pull the trigger on it.

Great write-up, btw.

 

[Txlur]

Congrats. I keep picking them up at the gun store. Need to bump into some INGOer with one at the range one of these days. The grip is very comfortable.

I always feel like there is some dirt or sand in the trigger when I try the pull, though. Gritty. However, this is just some at-the-store opinion.

 

[esrice]

Great write-up, btw.

Thank you sir. I hope you too are able to benefit from the ergonomics of the M&P line.

I always feel like there is some dirt or sand in the trigger when I try the pull, though.

This is the "norm" and a major reason I stayed away from the platform for so long. Now that Apex has trigger parts available that offer a much improved feel, that issue can be solved quickly and easily.

 

[cornfused]

I believe alot of that grittyness is coming from the connector where it engages the firing pin safety because it is a stamped piece. I've been polishing the mating surface and it seems to be helping.

 

[gglass]

Congrats. I keep picking them up at the gun store. Need to bump into some INGOer with one at the range one of these days. The grip is very comfortable.

I always feel like there is some dirt or sand in the trigger when I try the pull, though. Gritty. However, this is just some at-the-store opinion.

The grittiness is simply the new trigger components that have not been worked together enough to slide smoothly against each other. Even folks who do not do trigger jobs or add aftermarket components will tell you that the gritty feel goes away pretty quickly between dry firing and actual firing.

With the addition of a $39.95 Apex Hard Sear and some judicious polishing of contact points on the trigger bar, sear and striker, you can make the trigger scary smooth and light. My M&P40 Pro was smoothed so much that I had to add a double spring under the sear. That brought my trigger from a scary 2.5lbs to a more manageable 3.5lbs.

 

[zibby43]

Congrats. I keep picking them up at the gun store. Need to bump into some INGOer with one at the range one of these days. The grip is very comfortable.

I always feel like there is some dirt or sand in the trigger when I try the pull, though. Gritty. However, this is just some at-the-store opinion.

Thanks! I had heard about the grittiness of the trigger initially, especially prior to break-in. I have not yet encountered one with that gritty feeling.

Thank you sir. I hope you too are able to benefit from the ergonomics of the M&P line.

You're very welcome. From the first time I picked one up, I pretty much fell in love with the grip. Feels better than my P229, to be honest. And I love my P229.

 

[Jdalton765]

I just picked one up too only difference mine came with some holsters

 

[crispy]

M&P owners might want to check out these modified backstraps.

I have bought both and am happy with both.

I recommend the "Milwaukee Grip" for competition as it is really grippy in all weather conditions.

The stippled backstraps add a lesser amount of texture and I think these would be better for daily carry.

WTS: The "Milwaukee Grip" backstrap - MP-Pistol Index

WTS: Stippled Backstraps - MP-Pistol Index

 

[gglass]

That Milwaukee grip is the cat's meow! I know what else I want for Christmas.

 

[zibby43]

I just picked one up too only difference mine came with some holsters

Nice! Range kit I presume?

M&P owners might want to check out these modified backstraps.

I have bought both and am happy with both.

I recommend the "Milwaukee Grip" for competition as it is really grippy in all weather conditions.

The stippled backstraps add a lesser amount of texture and I think these would be better for daily carry.

WTS: The "Milwaukee Grip" backstrap - MP-Pistol Index

WTS: Stippled Backstraps - MP-Pistol Index

Wow, very cool. Thanks for sharing.

 

[sadclownwp]

that is an excellent choice in pistol you have there.

 

[mwg]

congrats.

 

[bullfrog4ever]

Welcome to the m&p club!

I have found the m&p to be very durable and accurate. It is a great weapon platform with (IMHO) a grip that feels much better than a glock, and a simple breakdown. And as stated above, APEX tactical make various parts for the m&p. I'm running the APEX forward set sear and tactical trigger kit and love it.

Congrats!

 

[Deet]

I love the S&W M&P series of pistols. They have a slide stop on both sides, mag release can be switched for left hand shooters, doesn't require you pulling the trigger to clean, and has the best trigger upgrades available. Fantastic weapon, quickly becoming my favorite gun. I like the .45 version.

 

[dingodog]

Congratulations. Good gun. I have the 9 and the 45. I like 'em a lot.

 

[HandK]

Congrats! they are great guns! I own two of them rite now plan on buying another!

 

[derrickgoins]

Congrats on a good choice. I went the M&P route a couple of years ago and haven't looked back.

 

[Oliver]

Congrats on the pickup. And as always, a big +1 to Beech Grove Firearms.