I admit it. I hate my Glock 22. After 5 years, thousands of rounds and 0 malfunctions, I can't get into this gun. I love my G27 and Gen 2 G23. I get along with my G17 just fine. I just can't warm up to the G22. Anyway, I've decided that I am going to begin carrying my M&P 45 on duty. The biggest hang up I had was BUG/Off duty compatibility. Well, I'm over it. Many thousands of men have survived their careers carrying a J frame as a BUG to thier duty weapon. I'll be just fine carrying the G27 as a BUG to the M&P.
Anyway, those of you who carry an M&P 45 on duty (or in general), help me out.
Weapon mounted lights. What's the verdict on these mounted to the M&P 45? Any noted issues? The "frame flex" issue has been well documented in the non-9mm Glocks. I have fired a low number of rounds with a TLR-1 mounted with no issues.
Sights. Known fact: the factory sights on these guns are terrible. My department requires 3 dot tritium's. David Bowie's (Bowie Tactical) AmeriGlo seem to be the only game in town. Any other recommendations?
Duty Holsters. I can't find a Safariland duty holster that fits the M&P 45 with a light mounted. I know Blade-Tech makes one. I would like to mount a Procyon to the M&P. Anyone else? What do you use?
Magazine Holders. Again, for a duty belt. The M&P 45 mags are an odd-ball size. What do you carry your mags in?
For those of you who have carried the M&P 45 for a significant amount of time, what are your thoughts on the platform in general? Any other concerns? I've put just under 1,000 rounds through mine with out any issues. I really like the gun, which has motivated me to promote my M&P 45 from toy to tool.
I hope to be set up and switched over by my Spring qualifier. Thank you for your feedback.
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