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What do you think of the S&W m&p 9mm?

Posted on 08/06/2009 7:37:20 AM PDT by Feline_AIDS

What do you Freepers think of the S&W m&p 9mm?

I've been hearing some really good things, but a few people have had nothing but trouble. I'm inclined to think that any gun could potentially be a lemon, and that people are more likely to tell about a bad experience than a good one. Still, I want your opinions if you have one.

Thanks as always,

FA


TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Hobbies; Miscellaneous
KEYWORDS: 2ammendment; banglist; guncontrol; guns; smithandwesson
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1 posted on 08/06/2009 7:37:21 AM PDT by Feline_AIDS
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To: Feline_AIDS

Sorry guys, I accidently hit the % instead of the &.

SMITH AND WESSON M AND P 9mm


2 posted on 08/06/2009 7:38:15 AM PDT by Feline_AIDS (Boop boop hoop yeah!)
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To: Feline_AIDS

Do you mean the sigma? I own that, and I like it pretty well for my first handgun.


3 posted on 08/06/2009 7:38:42 AM PDT by domenad (In all things, in all ways, at all times, let honor guide me.)
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To: Feline_AIDS

S&W has never been know for semi auto pistols. Go for a SIGARMS


4 posted on 08/06/2009 7:39:39 AM PDT by mosaicwolf (Strength and Honor)
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To: Feline_AIDS

If you live in MA, forget the S&W M&P line unless you intend to get a trigger job right off the bat. The MA-compliant triggers on M&Ps sucks. I’ve heard free-state M&Ps have much better triggers.

For 9mm, I’m a big fan of the Beretta 92fs


5 posted on 08/06/2009 7:40:12 AM PDT by Zeddicus
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To: Feline_AIDS

Any pistol is better than no pistol at all.


6 posted on 08/06/2009 7:40:38 AM PDT by tgusa (Gun control: deep breath, sight alignment, squeeze the trigger ....)
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To: domenad

I think the Sigma is different. This one is from the “military and police” line.


7 posted on 08/06/2009 7:40:46 AM PDT by Feline_AIDS (Boop boop hoop yeah!)
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To: Feline_AIDS

Why buy the M&P when you can buy a tried and true weapon that is the standard for ruggedness and reliability? Buy a Glock, especially when you can buy police trade-ins for $300.


8 posted on 08/06/2009 7:40:58 AM PDT by Hacklehead (Liberalism is the art of taking what works, breaking it, and then blaming conservatives.)
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To: Feline_AIDS

Smith makes a fine revolver, am skeptical about the autos. If you are a new gun user, I don’t recommend Glock, but go with something that has an external safety and hammer: Sig, Beretta, Taurus, etc.

Also, what is the purpose of said weapon? If you are looking for personal defense, get something bigger than a 9. Go with a .40 or a .45. If you want a revolver, get a .357. A 9mm is small and does not have real stopping power. You can get lighter loads in the other three that will have plenty of knockdown, but not that much knockback.

That said, find something that will be comfortable in YOUR hand and YOUR personal feelings.

Am always interested to hear how things work out, so Freepmail me when you make your decision.


9 posted on 08/06/2009 7:41:41 AM PDT by shag377 (Illegitimis nil carborundum sunt!)
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To: Feline_AIDS

I shot a buddy’s a few weeks back. Great grip. Accurate. He’s not had any trouble with his whatsoever.


10 posted on 08/06/2009 7:41:51 AM PDT by Malsua
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To: Feline_AIDS
"What do you think of the S%W m%p 9mm?"

Well, I think its &$#)ip(@^! !!!

11 posted on 08/06/2009 7:42:28 AM PDT by Mad Dawgg (will work for bailout bonus.... Twitter: maddawggmorgan)
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“I think the Sigma is different. This one is from the “military and police” line.”

The sigma was a blatant copy of the Glock with a very bad trigger. They had to stop making them when S&W got sued for patent infringement.


12 posted on 08/06/2009 7:42:50 AM PDT by Hacklehead (Liberalism is the art of taking what works, breaking it, and then blaming conservatives.)
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To: Hacklehead

Agree. Go with a Glock.


13 posted on 08/06/2009 7:43:08 AM PDT by Eric in the Ozarks
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To: Feline_AIDS
Stick with what works, Sig Sauer, H&K superior arms both but to be honest nothing says:

STOP
or
OH NO YOU DON"T

like a .45! just to make sure that there is no question that your safe.

14 posted on 08/06/2009 7:47:24 AM PDT by SERE_DOC (My Rice Krispies told me to stay home & clean my weapons! How does one clean a phase 4 plasma rifle)
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To: shag377
A 9mm is small and does not have real stopping power.

Oh brother, not this again. So would you be willing to take a couple 9's to center mass to demonstrate its lack of stopping power?

A miss with a .45 is no more effective than a miss with 9mm. IMO training and practice are more important than caliber.

15 posted on 08/06/2009 7:48:53 AM PDT by Zeddicus
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To: Feline_AIDS

I have a S&W 40. No problems with it, it is accurate and rugged. It is a basic auto. If you plan on going to war, opt for better pistol. If you want home / personal protection, the S&W is fine.

Keep it clean!


16 posted on 08/06/2009 7:49:42 AM PDT by Islander7 (If you want to anger conservatives, lie to them. If you want to anger liberals, tell them the truth.)
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To: Zeddicus

Touche. You are correct about the misses and the training.

I know the Florida Highway Patrol is taught to double tap with the Beretta 92F because of the small caliber.

While a 9mm should stop someone if you hit center of mass, the way training will teach you, I still believe that a .45 will do the damage much better than a 9mm.

Btw, I have a 9mm, and I love it. I also have 3 .45’s and a .40.:)


17 posted on 08/06/2009 7:55:13 AM PDT by shag377 (Illegitimis nil carborundum sunt!)
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To: Hacklehead

Is a police trade in going to be reliable?


18 posted on 08/06/2009 7:55:14 AM PDT by Feline_AIDS (Boop boop hoop yeah!)
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To: shag377

“A 9mm is small and does not have real stopping power.”

That may have been true for FMJ bullets, but not with modern expanding ammunition. Technology has greatly increased the stopping power of the 9.


19 posted on 08/06/2009 7:55:40 AM PDT by Hacklehead (Liberalism is the art of taking what works, breaking it, and then blaming conservatives.)
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To: shag377

I agree about the external safety. Doesn’t the Walther P99 have one?

As far as use goes: home defense, eventual CCW. I know it’s big. I’ve got a S&W 442 for CC.


20 posted on 08/06/2009 7:57:30 AM PDT by Feline_AIDS (Boop boop hoop yeah!)
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