Razorhunter
05-23-09, 20:12
So I finally found the model M&P45 that I wanted. S&W sku# 109307, which is the shorter 4" bbl, but it still has the 10+1rd capacity, no mag safety lock (which is THE most ridiculous option I've EVER heard of), and no thumb safety, in BLACK.
Anyhow, I DO wish they made this exact model in FDE, but they don't. The FDE models, which are this size, either have the mag safety feature, OR the thumb safety, both of which I do not care for. I wonder if S&W would make me up one just like I have now, but with the FDE frame as the only modification?
Anyhow, here are my questions for now, with more to come:
1. Who owns the Burwell "Sharkskin" grip panel, and how do you like it? I always wind up desiring more grip/tackiness where the lower part of my palm/pad touches the grip on most handguns. Are these things worth $32 each?
2. Could someone recommend some good 4" M&P45 holsters? Maybe a typical FBI Cant type holster, and some other designs would be fine too. I've never been a kydex/polymer/etc kind of guy, but if you know of something really great, I'll consider it.
I usually tend to prefer LEATHER. BLACK leather in this case. However, by all means, NO thumbreak/retention devices. I can't stand them and don't really need them. What are YOU guys using? Whether it be polymer or leather? I'm interested.
3. Could someone briefly explain to me what is done to the triggers, when a trigger job is performed on the M&P's? I mean, is there ANY type of polishing/stoning of contact surfaces at all, (as there is on a 1911), OR is there absolutely none of this at all on these striker fired guns? I'm just trying to get a basic working knowledge of how these things work, and the more I break it down and look at it, the more I realize, but talking to others really helps that much more.
4. What spare parts should be kept on hand for these striker fired guns? The striker itself? Other partrs? ETC???
I'm just trying to determine what parts might need to be kept on hand, and also what the life expectancy is on some of these parts...
Anyhow, I DO wish they made this exact model in FDE, but they don't. The FDE models, which are this size, either have the mag safety feature, OR the thumb safety, both of which I do not care for. I wonder if S&W would make me up one just like I have now, but with the FDE frame as the only modification?
Anyhow, here are my questions for now, with more to come:
1. Who owns the Burwell "Sharkskin" grip panel, and how do you like it? I always wind up desiring more grip/tackiness where the lower part of my palm/pad touches the grip on most handguns. Are these things worth $32 each?
2. Could someone recommend some good 4" M&P45 holsters? Maybe a typical FBI Cant type holster, and some other designs would be fine too. I've never been a kydex/polymer/etc kind of guy, but if you know of something really great, I'll consider it.
I usually tend to prefer LEATHER. BLACK leather in this case. However, by all means, NO thumbreak/retention devices. I can't stand them and don't really need them. What are YOU guys using? Whether it be polymer or leather? I'm interested.
3. Could someone briefly explain to me what is done to the triggers, when a trigger job is performed on the M&P's? I mean, is there ANY type of polishing/stoning of contact surfaces at all, (as there is on a 1911), OR is there absolutely none of this at all on these striker fired guns? I'm just trying to get a basic working knowledge of how these things work, and the more I break it down and look at it, the more I realize, but talking to others really helps that much more.
4. What spare parts should be kept on hand for these striker fired guns? The striker itself? Other partrs? ETC???
I'm just trying to determine what parts might need to be kept on hand, and also what the life expectancy is on some of these parts...