I think I made a mistake with the M&P - Page 5

maclean3 · September 30th, 2008, 09:00 AM

I had my Glock 19 on layaway when I first handled a M&P 9c. It was really tempting to swap them out. I thought the G19 felt good in my hand but the M&P was even better. I decided to stick with what I'd already decided on mainly because, at the time, the M&P was still fairly new on the market and I was considering spare mags, new leather and other accessories.

If I had to do it all over again, I might very well go with the M&P Compact. It's just too sweet in the hand. I think you'd be well served with either the Glock or the S&W and either choice will likely give you a trouble free experience out of the box. If you handled both the G26 and the M&P 9c and liked the M&P better, then I'd recommend sticking with that decision.

Let us know what you decide ... and post some pics when you get it home.
Jack

imatt · September 30th, 2008, 04:31 PM

I own both.

A police trade-in full size Glock 22 and a new M&P 9c.

Both have been flawless for me. Easily 1K through the Glock and over 500 through the M&P.

Full size, I do like the Glock grip, but it didn't work well in my hand when the grip was chopped short, which was my reasoning for going with the M&P.

Siafu · September 30th, 2008, 05:31 PM

My M&P .40 sucked big time. I purchased a Walther PPS 9mm with the proceeds from the trade-in. PPS is a GREAT gun. Easy to conceal, and a real tack driver. I filled the .40 void with an XD .40 SC and a Glock 36 in .45 for when the 9mm just feels a little small.

packin45 · September 30th, 2008, 05:45 PM

I was getting some range time with my XD45 4" Service, and the guy next to me had a brand new M&P 40 (whatever the service sized model is called). We ended up exchanging guns for a few minutes, and I was really shocked by how terrible the trigger was on the M&P (and that was compared to the XD, which feels like it's got about a 2" travel). The M&P guy returned my gun with a huge grin, saying he loved the trigger compared to the M&P.

That experience, in addition to the corrosion and other issues I've read about online, has steered me away from that particular gun.

B52 · September 30th, 2008, 11:10 PM

I did the same thing and a year later sold it for a Glock26. Mine had the mag drop issues and feeding issues. I sent it to S&W, but the problems returned after about 500+ rounds. I sent it to the facory again and the person I sold it to has never had a problem with it, but he has only shot about 250 rounds through it. The MP9C is an awesome handling gun, but I could never trust my life with the one I owned. My Glock by the way has never given me a problem...

clarkston_cz · September 30th, 2008, 11:35 PM

MY FREE M&P mags arrived shortly after a month of waiting.

I consioder them the cicing on the M&P cake.

Cheaper than a Glock, better ergonomics than a Glock.

Equally as reliable as a Glock or CZ, Beretta in the short time with it
so far.

My only mistake with the M&P series is that I didn't buy one earlier.

Siafu · September 30th, 2008, 11:42 PM

I got my free two M&P pinky extended mags AND the $50 rebate. I still traded it in for a Walther PPS. It never made the kind of impression on me that I was willing to bet my life on.

sbebenelli · September 30th, 2008, 11:45 PM

I want to thank everyone for the comments. There was enough comments about problems with the M&P I feel it isn't for me. I ended up getting a H&K P2000sk. It's the one I wanted to begin with but I was to tight to spend the extra.

maclean3 · October 1st, 2008, 12:32 AM

Glad you've got a gun you're happy with, no point buying one you're not 100% confident in. Have you been to the range yet? How'd it handle?
Jack

dialM4murder · October 1st, 2008, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sbebenelli

I'm going to be receiving my CCW and went to buy a Glock 26. After getting to the store I saw a S&W M&P compact 9mm. I compared the two and liked the M&P better so I ended up putting it on lay-a-way. After getting home I did some research on the M&P and see some problems. Just looking at mp-pistol.com and reading the subjects it's easy to find all sorts of posts about problems. It seems that people have no problems and they love the gun or the gun has problems for others.

It seems like you just don't read problems about the 26. Am I missing something? I feel like I want to exchange the M&P for the 26.

I never dreamed trying to figure out what gun to carry would be so stressful.

Two year old gun vs 13 year old gun. Glock has had time to work the bugs out.

Make sure your M&P has an 2008 manufacturer date and you should be good to go. Expect a new to the market gun to have some teething issues initially. Smith has been outstanding in their CS by the way for the guns that were having issues.

September 30th, 2008, 09:00 AM	#41
maclean3 VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 2,876	I had my Glock 19 on layaway when I first handled a M&P 9c. It was really tempting to swap them out. I thought the G19 felt good in my hand but the M&P was even better. I decided to stick with what I'd already decided on mainly because, at the time, the M&P was still fairly new on the market and I was considering spare mags, new leather and other accessories. If I had to do it all over again, I might very well go with the M&P Compact. It's just too sweet in the hand. I think you'd be well served with either the Glock or the S&W and either choice will likely give you a trouble free experience out of the box. If you handled both the G26 and the M&P 9c and liked the M&P better, then I'd recommend sticking with that decision. Let us know what you decide ... and post some pics when you get it home. Jack __________________ "The sheep are everywhere. We are raising up a nation of cannon fodder types and we are screwed." HotGuns

September 30th, 2008, 04:31 PM	#42
imatt Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NC Posts: 257	I own both. A police trade-in full size Glock 22 and a new M&P 9c. Both have been flawless for me. Easily 1K through the Glock and over 500 through the M&P. Full size, I do like the Glock grip, but it didn't work well in my hand when the grip was chopped short, which was my reasoning for going with the M&P. __________________ ~Matt imatt.us Track HR 1022

September 30th, 2008, 05:31 PM	#43
Siafu Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Western NY Posts: 288	My M&P .40 sucked big time. I purchased a Walther PPS 9mm with the proceeds from the trade-in. PPS is a GREAT gun. Easy to conceal, and a real tack driver. I filled the .40 void with an XD .40 SC and a Glock 36 in .45 for when the 9mm just feels a little small. __________________ Walther PPS 9MM / Glock G36 .45 / M4A1 EBR Springfield XD40SC / Bersa Thunder .380 / Romy WASR-10 Ruger LCP .380 / Walther P22 / Mossberg 500 Presa Canario from D&G Kennels

September 30th, 2008, 05:45 PM	#44
packin45 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 275	I was getting some range time with my XD45 4" Service, and the guy next to me had a brand new M&P 40 (whatever the service sized model is called). We ended up exchanging guns for a few minutes, and I was really shocked by how terrible the trigger was on the M&P (and that was compared to the XD, which feels like it's got about a 2" travel). The M&P guy returned my gun with a huge grin, saying he loved the trigger compared to the M&P. That experience, in addition to the corrosion and other issues I've read about online, has steered me away from that particular gun. __________________ G17, G21, Beretta 92F Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil...

September 30th, 2008, 11:35 PM	#46
clarkston_cz Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Lewis-Clark Valley Posts: 230	MY FREE M&P mags arrived shortly after a month of waiting. I consioder them the cicing on the M&P cake. Cheaper than a Glock, better ergonomics than a Glock. Equally as reliable as a Glock or CZ, Beretta in the short time with it so far. My only mistake with the M&P series is that I didn't buy one earlier. __________________ FOR ALL OF YOUR CZ NEEDS! Holsters, Posters, & More! www.czforum.com www.cz-zone.com "CZimply The Best!" Not just a slogan, but a Tradition!

September 30th, 2008, 11:10 PM	#45
B52 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 539	I did the same thing and a year later sold it for a Glock26. Mine had the mag drop issues and feeding issues. I sent it to S&W, but the problems returned after about 500+ rounds. I sent it to the facory again and the person I sold it to has never had a problem with it, but he has only shot about 250 rounds through it. The MP9C is an awesome handling gun, but I could never trust my life with the one I owned. My Glock by the way has never given me a problem...

September 30th, 2008, 11:42 PM	#47
Siafu Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Western NY Posts: 288	I got my free two M&P pinky extended mags AND the $50 rebate. I still traded it in for a Walther PPS. It never made the kind of impression on me that I was willing to bet my life on. __________________ Walther PPS 9MM / Glock G36 .45 / M4A1 EBR Springfield XD40SC / Bersa Thunder .380 / Romy WASR-10 Ruger LCP .380 / Walther P22 / Mossberg 500 Presa Canario from D&G Kennels

September 30th, 2008, 11:45 PM	#48
sbebenelli Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Iowa Posts: 37	I want to thank everyone for the comments. There was enough comments about problems with the M&P I feel it isn't for me. I ended up getting a H&K P2000sk. It's the one I wanted to begin with but I was to tight to spend the extra.

October 1st, 2008, 12:32 AM	#49
maclean3 VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 2,876	Glad you've got a gun you're happy with, no point buying one you're not 100% confident in. Have you been to the range yet? How'd it handle? Jack __________________ "The sheep are everywhere. We are raising up a nation of cannon fodder types and we are screwed." HotGuns

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