M&P .45... do you have one?

[DasBoost]

bought an m&p45c first...loved it so much, i bought it's big brother 6 months later.
the trigger doesn't matter to me, it's not a target pistol, it hits where i aim, with the exception of the compact, it shoots a little low, still have to figure that one out.

45C is on my list as next pistol!

[zod]

45C is on my list as next pistol!

Saw one in the case at Valkyrie Arms in Milpitas last night.

[77bawls]

I bought the 45 a couple years ago. I have my LTC so it was a little big for that. I started the 10 day wait on a 9c today.

[Jason_2111]

The one that started it all for me was a 40c that a buddy sold to me for cheap. He had bought it and not told his wife, who promptly freaked out. He had to sell it fast, so I bought it. I was blown away by how accurate that little sucker was, so I ended up getting the full size.

I'll stick a picture of the new girl up here when she gets out of jail.

It never occurred to me to take out that sear disconnector too... that's a leftover from requirements that some LE organizations had. One less part.

[Shenaniguns]

Glocks are hype especially people who buy it because others say so...They fit like crap in my hand and I was far more accurate with the M&P than the glock when I tried out handguns.

The hate will begin but the M&P 45 is worth having.

I love my M&P's but I hate when this guy repeats this nonsense about Glocks. Glocks have already proven themselves in every market successfully the past 20 plus years, Smith & Wesson has a ways to go with the M&P, especially with quality control that's hit or miss.

[Striker]

Glocks are hype especially people who buy it because others say so...They fit like crap in my hand and I was far more accurate with the M&P than the glock when I tried out handguns.

The hate will begin but the M&P 45 is worth having.

Glock 9mms have worked in s-holes around the world for years. That's hardly hype. I get they don't work for you, but they do work for some.

OP; the M&P .45 is a fine weapon. Throw a full Apex duty or FSS trigger on it, stipple the grip or get a grip sleeve and you'll have a very nice .45. Have fun with it.

[LBDamned]

^^ I agree with the "glocks work for some"... but those "some" often praise that pistol as the say all end all. Personally I'm not a fan.

I think most of the anti-Glock users are not so much glock-bashers as much as eye-rollers at the glock fanbois.

That's my feeling anyway. And yes, Glock feels significantly unworthy to me.

Of course opinions are like gluteus maximus holes, we all have one and they all stink (it's just that M&P holes stink less than glock holes )

[JohnGibson]

Great thread. I'm actually buying one soon. My dilemma is if I want or should get the 4" barrel or the 4.5" barrel. Also with thumb safety or none. Any insight on this would be helpful.

Thanks

[LBDamned]

^^^ depends on use... imo, bedside = 4.5" - better accuracy and less recoil...

Thumb safety is personal preference... anti's tend to insist its worthless because safety is between your ears. I agree with the "safety mindset" but think it's foolish to insist against manual safety (if the use is not determined). I chose thumb safeties on all my go to guns because they are located in in areas that I feel more comfortable having the added security.

If you choose the thumb safety (for your specif needs - dont let others determine for you); you might consider shaving the right tab off (it is cumbersome, nuisance and not advantages imo) - yes, I know some will say that of the safety in general... again, base on your needs, comfort and desire. The dude that says you dont need a safety isnt going to use your pistol).

[JohnGibson]

^^^ depends on use... imo, bedside = 4.5" - better accuracy and less recoil...

Thumb safety is personal preference... anti's tend to insist its worthless because safety is between your ears. I agree with the "safety mindset" but think it's foolish to insist against manual safety (if the use is not determined). I chose thumb safeties on all my go to guns because they are located in in areas that I feel more comfortable having the added security.

If you choose the thumb safety (for your specif needs - dont let others determine for you); you might consider shaving the right tab off (it is cumbersome, nuisance and not advantages imo) - yes, I know some will say that of the safety in general... again, base on your needs, comfort and desire. The dude that says you dont need a safety isnt going to use your pistol).

Thanks for the input on the safety and you have good points. I was thinking the MP45 will be a all purpose or general gun. Maybe I just want the 4" more because it's an offer roster gun that and I think it looks better and more easy to store.

[Ksmash01]

Actually... removing that magazine disconnector safety is trivial. Takes about 5 minutes, and costs about 2 bucks.

If you google for it, you'll find instructions with pictures. You basically use half of a magazine release spring from a 1911 to take the place of the mag disconnector lever. Piece of cake.

It costs nothing if you purchased the Apex kit, and your sear assembly has the large diameter plunger set up. You can use your old(factory) sear spring to keep the sear deactivation lever in place when you remove the mag disconnect. Works perfectly.

I've done it with a shortened bic pen spring, purchased the $4 spring from Speed Shooter Specialties, and used the sear spring. There's no difference in the way they do the job.

[DasBoost]

sadly mine has both

I plan to remove mag disconnect - just havent taken the time to do it.

I thought it was one or the other... I like having the manual safety and no mag-nanny.

Saw one in the case at Valkyrie Arms in Milpitas last night.

The future does not look good for my wallet....

^^^ depends on use... imo, bedside = 4.5" - better accuracy and less recoil...

Thumb safety is personal preference... anti's tend to insist its worthless because safety is between your ears. I agree with the "safety mindset" but think it's foolish to insist against manual safety (if the use is not determined). I chose thumb safeties on all my go to guns because they are located in in areas that I feel more comfortable having the added security.

If you choose the thumb safety (for your specif needs - dont let others determine for you); you might consider shaving the right tab off (it is cumbersome, nuisance and not advantages imo) - yes, I know some will say that of the safety in general... again, base on your needs, comfort and desire. The dude that says you dont need a safety isnt going to use your pistol).

I like the 4.5"; it looks better for some reason. As for the thumb safety: It's the perfect size for me where it is easy enough to use without moving thumb all that much but small enough it doesn't get get hit accidentally . Also, you may want to keep the right side if you're a lefty like I am lol.

[Jason_2111]

People do get pretty rabid about choosing one over another. (Glock vs. M&P)
It's all preference... if someone says that one works better for them, or the ergonomics is better for them, or the trigger feels more appealing to them... you can't possibly argue with that.
Saying outright that one is better than the other as an absolute statement is just a way to start an argument and bring out the trolls/fanbois.

I never really thought though, about the difference between the 4" and the 4.5" models. Besides that roster thing being just plain silly, is there really that much difference in how they handle? For you guys that have shot both, how different are they? (The one I bought is a 4.5", but I might just have to pick up a 4" model as well. )

[Jason_2111]

Actually.. when it comes to the thumb safety for me, I know that I definitely don't want it as a matter of preference. With the exception of an old match 1911 that sits in the safe waiting to be rubbed with a diaper every month, none of my handguns have the thumb safety. Call it a training scar, but I've trained so much with guns that don't have it, I naturally assume it's just not there.
For battery of arms, I like all my girls to feel the same.

Thanks for the info on the hard sear spring! I've got an extra sitting right here, and I'll be changing that out on the new one when she gets out of jail.

[Jason_2111]

Great thread. I'm actually buying one soon. My dilemma is if I want or should get the 4" barrel or the 4.5" barrel. Also with thumb safety or none. Any insight on this would be helpful.

Thanks

Wait a sec... is it just me, or is there no difference in the frame between these two models??

I could just pick up a second slide/barrel/guide rod/spring. Pricey, but less so than buying a second gun. Especially being off-roster, meaning just-more-pricey.

I'll pop an email off to S&W and see what they say about any diff's.