M&P 9 mm-yay or nay

Posted: 10/9/2007 12:23:27 PM EDT

Have been looking to pick up another 9 mm pistol. Right now its between the M&P and an XD but with the SW mag promo, now's as good of a time to pick up an M&p as any.

Any reason not to go for the M&P over the XD?

Anyone that has both, please chime in as to which is your favorite and why.

PS: Already have a glock 17.

Posted: 10/9/2007 12:26:43 PM EDT

[#1]

Get the M&P. You won't be disappointed.

Posted: 10/9/2007 1:01:05 PM EDT

[#2]

For me, the M&P is a much better pistol than the XD. Lower bore axis, better ergonomics, etc.

Posted: 10/9/2007 1:15:39 PM EDT

[#3]

Yay.

Posted: 10/9/2007 1:18:14 PM EDT

[#4]

I love my M&P's in 9, 40 & .45.

Posted: 10/9/2007 6:55:47 PM EDT

[#5]

I was shopping recently, after doing what I thought was a lot of research. None of my research included any serious looking at the M&P, until the gunshop guy "made" me check it out. I walked out with one and have been totally satisfied. I got a lot more than I thought I would for $499, it's a great fit in my hand and a real good shooter

Posted: 10/9/2007 7:04:04 PM EDT

[#6]

Fine handgun.

Posted: 10/9/2007 7:09:09 PM EDT

[#7]

I was undecided until reading this. I'll put one on layaway next time I'm in the funshop.

Posted: 10/9/2007 7:14:06 PM EDT

[#8]

i'd say get another glock. the M&P may be a fine gun, but it doesn't have the high quality and inexpensive accessories as the glock has (mags).

Unless you have extra cash that you feel you don't need to use to purchase more important items. I wouldn't mind having one, but it doesn't do anything that my glock doesn't do better. (but i like the glock grip angle)

Posted: 10/9/2007 7:34:30 PM EDT

[#9]

Quoted:
i'd say get another glock. the M&P may be a fine gun, but it doesn't have the high quality and inexpensive accessories as the glock has (mags).

Unless you have extra cash that you feel you don't need to use to purchase more important items. I wouldn't mind having one, but it doesn't do anything that my glock doesn't do better. (but i like the glock grip angle)

Problem is that the Glock wholesales for about $50 more than the S&W. So you can get two extra mags for the difference.

Posted: 10/10/2007 1:27:29 AM EDT

[#10]

Quoted:

Quoted:
i'd say get another glock. the M&P may be a fine gun, but it doesn't have the high quality and inexpensive accessories as the glock has (mags).

Unless you have extra cash that you feel you don't need to use to purchase more important items. I wouldn't mind having one, but it doesn't do anything that my glock doesn't do better. (but i like the glock grip angle)

Problem is that the Glock wholesales for about $50 more than the S&W. So you can get two extra mags for the difference.

SW is giving you 2 free mags if you buy a new M&P by the end of the year and it already comes with 2 mags, so I'm not concerned with the cost of mags.

I'd probably put that money saved toward night sights or a holster. But I do hear you on the inexpensive Glock accessories.

Posted: 10/10/2007 11:22:27 AM EDT

[#11]

Quoted:
But I do hear you on the inexpensive Glock accessories.

Most of the accessories for Glocks are cheap because they are un-needed and arent high quality

Posted: 10/10/2007 11:30:49 AM EDT

[#12]

You will be happy with the M&P--I have the 40 full size and love it.

Posted: 10/10/2007 11:30:53 AM EDT

[#13]

I have both the M&P and XD. I like the way my XD shoots but I like the feel of the M&P better. It would be hard for me to say which is better. They are both great but if I had to choose right now I would say the M&P due to the 3 different grip sizes is comes with.

I can't believe someone hasn't said get both yet!!

B

Posted: 10/10/2007 4:05:05 PM EDT

[#14]

I vote "yay".

Posted: 10/10/2007 5:42:09 PM EDT

[#15]

M&P all the way

Posted: 10/10/2007 5:45:34 PM EDT

[#16]

My G-17 is getting some over due rest since I purchased my M&P-9

Posted: 10/12/2007 3:58:39 PM EDT

[#17]

yes the m@p is nice i have the 9mmc and trying to find a holster for it i have the xs light and laser.

Posted: 10/12/2007 4:06:10 PM EDT

[#18]

have you found a holster for it im looking for one with the 9mmc

Posted: 10/12/2007 7:03:06 PM EDT

[#19]

I had to have Comp-Tac put one together for me. I could not find one anywhere.

Posted: 10/12/2007 7:26:03 PM EDT

[#20]

Yay, I went with the .40

Love it

Posted: 10/12/2007 7:27:26 PM EDT

[#21]

Yay!

Posted: 10/13/2007 6:26:37 AM EDT

[#22]

I've been taking my time deciding on what my first handgun would be. I think it will end up being the M&P.

I think its a good choice.

Posted: 10/13/2007 6:30:01 PM EDT

[#23]

Haven't gotten any first hand experience with the 9. But, if it's anything like my .40 fullsize M&P... Get you one! Ever since picking up my M&P .40 I have left my H&K USP's, 1911's, Sig 220 and others resting in the safe. I'm so impressed with this weapon that I'm trying to find a way to convince the agency I work for to allow me to carry it on duty in place of the issued Sig P220.

Posted: 10/13/2007 6:36:00 PM EDT

[#24]

Quoted:
Haven't gotten any first hand experience with the 9. But, if it's anything like my .40 fullsize M&P... Get you one! Ever since picking up my M&P .40 I have left my H&K USP's, 1911's, Sig 220 and others resting in the safe. I'm so impressed with this weapon that I'm trying to find a way to convince the agency I work for to allow me to carry it on duty in place of the issued Sig P220.

The rest of the arsenal is getting a break since the M&P came to live with me. I am not a domestic gun lover, I go German, But I tried the S&W 9 at the range one day and decided right there that it was for me. 5k rounds later, it is still my favorite.

Posted: 10/14/2007 4:47:23 AM EDT

[#25]

yay m&p

Posted: 10/15/2007 4:35:38 PM EDT

[#26]

One thing to keep in mind.............
S&W purchases helps our economy.
Glock purchases sends our money overseas!!!!!!!

I got the details for doing a trigger job on the 9mm M&P off
the internet and it was the easiest TJ I have ever done.
Don't discount the M&P because of the trigger.
Mine is better now than my G36 or my G17 both with 3lb connectors.
Breaks clean like a 5lb 1911 with no overtravel.

The M&P has a much better machined slide with some style.
Novak dovetail sights, Loaded chamber port, and a USA imprent.

Posted: 10/16/2007 12:17:40 PM EDT

[#27]

Thanks for all the input...

The biggest common concern I see is the trigger. Theres a DIY fix online that lloks simple enough.

I placed an order for one yesturday. Should be here in a few days, but have the RI 7 day waiting period.

Posted: 10/16/2007 1:01:03 PM EDT

[#28]

DO NOT do any trigger work on your M&P until you have AT LEAST 500-1000 rounds through it. Preferably closer to 1000. You may find that you dont have to do a thing to it. Stock M&P triggers are not as bad as some make out. Out of the 6 that I have had, none of them have what I consider to be a bad trigger at all out of the box, and expecially not after having a few rounds through them.

Posted: 10/24/2007 5:24:06 PM EDT

[#29]

The problem I had with M&P is the tapered grip.
Fat in back by your palms and narrow up front by your fingers.
I have long fingers so the tapper does not work for me but might work just fine for you.

The XD is even sized grip.

Posted: 10/24/2007 5:30:39 PM EDT

[#30]

Trigger sucks, and cannot be made to unsuck.

Posted: 10/24/2007 5:49:49 PM EDT

[#31]

Quoted:
Trigger sucks, and cannot be made to unsuck.

Obviously you havent felt any of the trigger work done by guys like Burwell, Bowie, and Benedict.

Posted: 10/24/2007 7:32:37 PM EDT

[#32]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Trigger sucks, and cannot be made to unsuck.

Obviously you havent felt any of the trigger work done by guys likeBurwell, Bowie, and Benedict .

That sounds like a good name for a law firm!

Posted: 10/26/2007 7:15:41 AM EDT

[#33]

Yay. M&P polymer frame is reinforced with fiberglass making it stiffer than Glock and XD's; comes with 3 grip inserts and is made in the USA unlike Glock from Austria or the XD which is made in Croatia

Posted: 10/26/2007 7:22:46 AM EDT

[#34]

Quoted:
One thing to keep in mind.............
S&W purchases helps our economy.
Glock purchases sends our money overseas!!!!!!!

I got the details for doing a trigger job on the 9mm M&P off
the internet and it was the easiest TJ I have ever done.
Don't discount the M&P because of the trigger.
Mine is better now than my G36 or my G17 both with 3lb connectors.
Breaks clean like a 5lb 1911 with no overtravel.

The M&P has a much better machined slide with some style.
Novak dovetail sights, Loaded chamber port, and a USA imprent.

What about the trigger reset, did the trigger job improve that as well?

Posted: 10/26/2007 7:29:56 AM EDT

[#35]

Quoted:
What about the trigger reset, did the trigger job improve that as well?

I don't know if the Burwell's original trigger job improves the reset but here's a post that discusses a more positive and pronounced reset: Perfect Trigger

Apparently using a MA compliant spring and a trigger job does the trick.

Posted: 11/4/2007 1:29:30 PM EDT

[#36]

Quoted:

Quoted:
i'd say get another glock. the M&P may be a fine gun, but it doesn't have the high quality and inexpensive accessories as the glock has (mags).

Unless you have extra cash that you feel you don't need to use to purchase more important items. I wouldn't mind having one, but it doesn't do anything that my glock doesn't do better. (but i like the glock grip angle)

Problem is that the Glock wholesales for about $50 more than the S&W. So you can get two extra mags for the difference.

I hear you. If you want a new 9, then it is certainly an option. One I have been thinking about, but it's a hard sell, being that since I already have 6 g17 mags, and if I bought a g17, g19, etc, then I could use my g17 mags. That being said, the m&p9 does look like a good gun.

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