Smith and Wesson M&P

[Rums]

http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=11101&storeId=10001&productId=27806&langId=-1&parent_category_rn=15711&isFirearm=Y

S&W is the only gun maker whom I have not heard a single complaint about. So far I've been really looking into getting a Beretta, but it would appear they have certain parts that easily break, so I'm starting to move away from them. I shot a Sig today and it was nice but they run pretty expensive. Then I decided to have a look at what Smith and Wesson had and found that M&P on their site. Anyone have any experience with this gun? No better way to learn about it then hear from the owners.

[CalNRA]

I saw one at Antioch and it felt pretty decent in my hand. I am however waiting for a 9mm version. not a big fan of the 40SW

[GTKrockeTT]

http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/w...11&isFirearm=Y

S&W is the only gun maker whom I have not heard a single complaint about. So far I've been really looking into getting a Beretta, but it would appear they have certain parts that easily break, so I'm starting to move away from them. I shot a Sig today and it was nice but they run pretty expensive. Then I decided to have a look at what Smith and Wesson had and found that M&P on their site. Anyone have any experience with this gun? No better way to learn about it then hear from the owners.

then you need to listen a little bit better.

[kantstudien]

I might get one if it does not have an internal lock nor a magazine disconnect.

[Rums]

I saw one at Antioch and it felt pretty decent in my hand. I am however waiting for a 9mm version. not a big fan of the 40SW

They have a 9mm already.

[kantstudien]

They have a 9mm already.

Yes, but not "Kalifornia-approved."

I am waiting for the .45 ACP version, he he he...

[Rums]

Wow, its not allowed in CA? I guess that rules that out, cause I really want a 9mm. Maybe I'll go with a ruger P Series.

[CalNRA]

um, stay away from those Rugers. they feel cheap for some reason whenever I shoot them.

[asintado]

not to mention, bill ruger is reason why we have 10 rnd. capacity limits in CA. so why patronize the b@st@rd.

[Rums]

Ok, fine, M&P isn't allowed, Ruger is no good, Beretta's break, Sig and Kimber are too expensive. What handgun should I get then?

[Rums]

I shot a Sig yesterday (P229 I think) and I really liked the gun. But the price is killing me. What about Springfield? I've never shot an XD before.

http://www.springfield-armory.com/prod-xdpstl-long.shtml

[Inoxmark]

Berettas break no more often than any other gun, probably less.

M&P is on the approved list but only in 40SW for now. I bet 9mm will get approved soon, at least SW catalog lists part numbers for M&Ps in 3 calibers with 10rd mags. I've read some rumors about SW releasing a compact version next year, should be nice.

[Rums]

Those M&Ps fit the bill for what I'm after. My goal is to keep it under 700 dollars if possible. My real worry is realiablity. I don't want a gun that has a main purpose of personal protection and then have it not fire when I need it to, which is why I've been looking at military and police pistols.

Supposedly Beretta has some weak pins that break in the slide that makes the gun unshootable.

[GTKrockeTT]

Have you considered a CZ P-01 or a SP-01?

[Rums]

My dad has a CZ75B. Its a nice gun but I don't know anything about their long term durability. And the trigger on that gun drives me nuts.