mdoffroad
Looking to Learn
I saved and bought an M&P .40 as my first and Im SO glad I did, after shooting a dozen or soothers, I LOVE my M&P. There is a certain feel you get fromt he M&P that you dont get from any other sidearm so far for me.
Help out the new guy - Ruger or Smith & Wesson?
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RangerWillrett
Active Member
My first was a p95 and I love it. I would recommend it to anyone.
Magnumite
Ultimate Member
I had a P95. Clunky is the way to characterize it. Had a decent trigger. Not very accurate but would eat anything I fed it. Sold it, didn't care for it. I will definitely be ordering an M&P Pro in about a week. Been inside one in detail. I like some of Ruger's guns a great deal. The M&P9 is a different class pistol. It is worth the extra $$$.
bohman
Active Member
You guys are working hard to make sure I spend more money than I should. 
Braddbdl
Fed up Libertarian
You guys are working hard to make sure I spend more money than I should.
Be careful, eventually you will feel the need to collect them all, the M&Ps are very addicting. My collection:
M&P BB-gun, for shooting in the yard
M&P 22, for fun cheap plinking
M&P 9 standard, my former competition gun now relegated to home defense
M&P 9 pro/long, competition gun
M&P 9 Shield, CCW
Now I need to get my hands on the M&P45. Love me some M&P!
Good luck
Be careful, eventually you will feel the need to collect them all, the M&Ps are very addicting. My collection:
M&P BB-gun, for shooting in the yard
M&P 22, for fun cheap plinking
M&P 9 standard, my former competition gun now relegated to home defense
M&P 9 pro/long, competition gun
M&P 9 Shield, CCW
Now I need to get my hands on the M&P45. Love me some M&P!
Good luck
I think I'm ready to part with my M&P45. I just don't shoot it. I was excited when I got it. I even load for it and the excitement just died. I have four 10 round mags and one 14 rounder. It has 400-450 rounds though it.
Gun and mags for $600
bohman
Active Member
Ok, I think you all helped me make up my mind. Number one, I need to find a range to rent some of these options. Number two, if the M&P feels as good to shoot as it did just to hold in the shop, I'm getting one.
The last choice is, 9mm or .22? That will depend on how fast I can save my pennies over the next few months. Ideally, I'll get the 9mm that I want. If I get hit with other expenses, I'll go .22 and hopefully reap the benefits of having my wife accompany me to the range more frequently. Win/win.
One last question: Does anybody have any comments on ease of maintenance for these guns? When I get home from the range, do I have my work cut out for me to get it cleaned, or is it simple? Bear in mind that my gun maintenance expertise is putting a drop of oil on the pump mechanism on a Crosman 760 when I was a kid, so feel free to dumb it down for me.
The last choice is, 9mm or .22? That will depend on how fast I can save my pennies over the next few months. Ideally, I'll get the 9mm that I want. If I get hit with other expenses, I'll go .22 and hopefully reap the benefits of having my wife accompany me to the range more frequently. Win/win.
One last question: Does anybody have any comments on ease of maintenance for these guns? When I get home from the range, do I have my work cut out for me to get it cleaned, or is it simple? Bear in mind that my gun maintenance expertise is putting a drop of oil on the pump mechanism on a Crosman 760 when I was a kid, so feel free to dumb it down for me.
- Aug 17, 2011
- 26,177
The M&P is very easy to take-down/clean.
It'll vary if you get one with a magazine disconnect - I opted for no disconnect, no thumb safety, no internal key-lock, and .45 ACP goodness.
Remove magazine, verify weapon cleared.
Lock slide back, under the ejector, there's a sear deactivation lever - push it down, ball point pen will work, or the tool in the grip.
Left side of slide, just ahead of the slide-lock, there's a lever - rotate it down.
Grasp slide, push it back off the lock - it slides right off.
If that doesn't make sense, there's always youtube or the manual.
It'll vary if you get one with a magazine disconnect - I opted for no disconnect, no thumb safety, no internal key-lock, and .45 ACP goodness.
Remove magazine, verify weapon cleared.
Lock slide back, under the ejector, there's a sear deactivation lever - push it down, ball point pen will work, or the tool in the grip.
Left side of slide, just ahead of the slide-lock, there's a lever - rotate it down.
Grasp slide, push it back off the lock - it slides right off.
If that doesn't make sense, there's always youtube or the manual.
Braddbdl
Fed up Libertarian
Ok, I think you all helped me make up my mind. Number one, I need to find a range to rent some of these options. Number two, if the M&P feels as good to shoot as it did just to hold in the shop, I'm getting one.
The last choice is, 9mm or .22? That will depend on how fast I can save my pennies over the next few months. Ideally, I'll get the 9mm that I want. If I get hit with other expenses, I'll go .22 and hopefully reap the benefits of having my wife accompany me to the range more frequently. Win/win.
One last question: Does anybody have any comments on ease of maintenance for these guns? When I get home from the range, do I have my work cut out for me to get it cleaned, or is it simple? Bear in mind that my gun maintenance expertise is putting a drop of oil on the pump mechanism on a Crosman 760 when I was a kid, so feel free to dumb it down for me.
As Brad said, the M&P is very easy to work on or clean. The M&P22 is a completely different firearm though, made by Walther. It has a completely different internals, and the slide is aluminum, etc. Don't get me wrong, the 22 is a fun shooter, but it is no M&P.
marylandgrdnr
Member
+1 for M&P
Magnumite
Ultimate Member
No lube on the striker channel nor on the striker. Of course, none in the mag also.
A drop on each frame rail lug is good. You can put a drop in the sear assembly if you like.
A drop on each frame rail lug is good. You can put a drop in the sear assembly if you like.
Maryland Hunter
Ultimate Member
- Feb 1, 2008
- 3,194
Two SR9's here. They are very easy to clean.
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mrozowjj
Ultimate Member
Absolutely the M&P. If you know a dealer near you that will do transfers you can get a M&P 9 for $425
http://www.gandrtactical.com/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi?preadd=action&key=209301
http://www.gandrtactical.com/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi?preadd=action&key=209301
xd40c
Business Owner-Gun Toter
I'm carrying an M&P .40 right now...
I bought a P89 9mm years ago. All metal so it was a little heavier. But the extra weight made it a breeze to shoot.
I bought a P89 9mm years ago. All metal so it was a little heavier. But the extra weight made it a breeze to shoot.
Johnthetoolguy
Ultimate Member
I bought a used M&P 9 from one of our IP's last year. I love the gun so much, I went out and bought a M&P 22. So much fun to shoot!
I think the next thing on my list is a M&P pro- 45.
I think the next thing on my list is a M&P pro- 45.
WaltherWhite
Heisenberg
- Aug 3, 2012
- 7
My SR9 is an amazing gun everyone who has picked it up shoots extremely well, my girlfriend picked it up (the first non .22 she has ever shot) first shot was a center bulls eye, finished off the clip and put another 2 bulls eyes in the head. My fathers a big Ruger fanboy, me not so much, I enjoy shooting all our Rugers just not a fan of the looks.
What Im trying to say is if your trying for the eco gun buy the P95,
BUT I personally would suggest the M&P9, spoil yourself and get the gun you want
I always do, and Id put the Ruger as a strong second choice if you dont think your worth it :p
What Im trying to say is if your trying for the eco gun buy the P95,
BUT I personally would suggest the M&P9, spoil yourself and get the gun you want
I always do, and Id put the Ruger as a strong second choice if you dont think your worth it :p
ezracer
Certified Gun Nut
I know your preference is Ruger OR S&W but.....you owe it to yourself to check out
the the Springfield XD9mm. Absolutely great with a 4lbs. trigger. Check out Continental Arms in Timonium, Md. They have LOTSA rentals. They probably have a XD9. Call first.
If you can test fire a gun before you buy.....DEFINITELY DO IT !!
It's like test driving a car. You may or may not like it . IMHO.
the the Springfield XD9mm. Absolutely great with a 4lbs. trigger. Check out Continental Arms in Timonium, Md. They have LOTSA rentals. They probably have a XD9. Call first.
If you can test fire a gun before you buy.....DEFINITELY DO IT !!
It's like test driving a car. You may or may not like it . IMHO.
bohman
Active Member
Wow, I forgot that I started this thread. Lots of good advice here, thank you to everyone that responded. I wound up buying an SR9. I'm now experiencing the joy of waiting for the MSP to allow me to claim what is mine. I'm guessing I have at least 6 more weeks to go.
In the meantime, I've got no ammo and it's time to fix that problem. My question to all the SR9 owners out there: Is there any particular brand or type that your gun prefers? Anything that is likely to cause FTE, or will it shoot anything you put in it?
I could ask who has anything in stock, but there's plenty of threads devoted to that problem already.
I'll just figure out what I'm looking for first.
In the meantime, I've got no ammo and it's time to fix that problem. My question to all the SR9 owners out there: Is there any particular brand or type that your gun prefers? Anything that is likely to cause FTE, or will it shoot anything you put in it?
I could ask who has anything in stock, but there's plenty of threads devoted to that problem already.
I'll just figure out what I'm looking for first.yournamehere
Active Member
M&P 40 was my first handgun, picked up on 4/11 and I love it. Now trying to decide between the 9 or 22 for my next.
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