M&P9 should I do it?

[moooooo]

This gun feels the best out of the many I have shot and held. Is this a gun anyone here would recommend as a first gun or should I go another route?
I was hoping to get my hands on the cz75bd but it's rather hard to come by so it's going to have to wait.

[Ricky-Ray]

I have one and love it. If it feels good in your hands and you like it go for it.

[sjm9877]

Don't do it!!!!

Save your money and buy a real gun.

Just kidding, althoug I would not buy one. If it feels good go for it.

[FX-05 Xiuhcoatl]

Why not m&p40 and get a 9mm conversion barrel.

[mysak]

People are going to suggest what ever they are invested in. You won't go wrong with an M&P its my personal favorite polymer pistol and American made to boot.

[scootle]

a better question... why wouldn't you?

[DSB]

I really like the M&P.

[Milsurps]

This gun feels the best out of the many I have shot and held. Is this a gun anyone here would recommend as a first gun or should I go another route?
I was hoping to get my hands on the cz75bd but it's rather hard to come by so it's going to have to wait.

The Wife and I both have M&P9's.
I also have a G19 that I also love... She hates it. LoL
M&P9 is good choice. Be sure to try Glock17&19 as well.

[Bug Splat]

M&P makes a good gun. Much better than there old Sigma line. S&W really did their homework and took the best parts of the Glock and made an ergonomic pistol. I dislike their mag disconnect and take-down lever but its super easy to remove all that junk.

[moooooo]

Why not m&p40 and get a 9mm conversion barrel.

Is the barrel the only thing you need for this?
What's the difference between the 9 and the 40 other than the caliber?

[BajaJames83]

Is the barrel the only thing you need for this?
What's the difference between the 9 and the 40 other than the caliber?

the factory barrel works great and you can use the .40 mags but the 9mm ones work a little better.

check out midway.

and DO IT...
get the M&P I love both of mine and want to add the Shield as soon as I can find one.

[G60]

Try to get one manufactured within the last month or so. They've improved the trigger group and supposedly worked out some of the accuracy problems the m&p 9s were having.

Don't get a .40 and a conversion barrel. Waste of money.

[CrippledPidgeon]

Is the barrel the only thing you need for this?
What's the difference between the 9 and the 40 other than the caliber?

Possibly the ejector (placed farther off-center for .40 than 9) and the recoil spring (heavier for .40 than 9 to keep the slide from beating up the frame). I don't know much about M&Ps, but that's what Glocks require.

[BajaJames83]

Possibly the ejector (placed farther off-center for .40 than 9) and the recoil spring (heavier for .40 than 9 to keep the slide from beating up the frame). I don't know much about M&Ps, but that's what Glocks require.

none of that is needed. the recoil spring/ rod assembly are the same for the .40 and 9mm

but if you dont want .40 just get the 9mm and call it a day.

[MalC]

I prefer the ergonomics of the Glock 19, but you should go with whatever works best for YOU. Don't let anyone tell you that you're better off with _______, if you shoot the M&P9 better than other 9mms you've tried, go for it.

When I tried out the M&P 9 I noticed the trigger looked/felt very fragile and cheap. I would be worried about the thing breaking off if the gun was tossed around a bit in the trunk/case... I know this is highly unlikely but I just couldn't get over how cheap the trigger looked. It's also kinda small, I like to have a little more surface area for the pad of my finger to rest on. I've heard great things about the gun from people who own one though.