Range Test: M&P 45

[11Z50]

I took my new M&P 45 to the indoor range for the break-in shoot. 200 rounds, zero malfunctions. This gun shoots alot like my SW9G (go figure). The M&P is a bit more accurate, and handles better.

It's not quite as accurate as my Ruger P345 or my 1911's, but I've been told the M&P tends to settle in and accuracy gets better after a few hundred rounds. I noted it tends to shoot to the left just a bit, but that could be me not being used to the trigger.

Overall, the M&P handles well and feels good in my hand. Accuracy is good enough right out of the box. I like the 10-rd capacity. Sights are excellent, ergonomics good, reliability is outstanding. Disassembly and cleaning are very easy. I really like the light weight, even fully loaded. After a few more hundred rounds of break-in, the M&P 45 will most likely get added to the CCW.

[Glock_XXI]

Great write-up, been considering picking up one. Especially since they are on sale on Turner's and the S&W rebate.

[bwiese]

Tobe,

Yup, your findings match mine.

From a practical standpoint, the minute accuracy differentials btwn the M&P and other guns are moot. I find the gun "systemically accurate" in that its pointability for unaimed snap shots is superb - that is, the 'mental picture' of the gun in your hand matches where the bbl points.

I also think when the trigger cleans up a bit (Burwell trigger job) that some of that may minimize.

I like it so much I'm getting rid of my Glock 21.

I know there are gonna be some aftermarket bbls coming out in the next 3-ish months.