They were introduced in 2005, so really not that new.
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YOU COULD NOT BE MORE WRONG!!
You need to take a look at the guns the M&P is going up against in ISPC.
glock.....30 years old
smith&wesson N frame revolvers...90 years old
colt 1911.....100 years old
springfield(a copy of the colt 1911)
kimber(a copy of the colt 1911)
sti(a copy of the colt 1911)
wilson combat(a copy of the colt 1911)
svi (a copy of the colt 1911)
beretta 92.....40 years old
CZ 75........35 years old
The M&P is a fetus. considering your statement, sounds like you are too.
Thanks - nice talking with you too. /sarc