Littlelebowski
11-28-09, 09:41
Yet another agency does not adopt the XD :D
Reuters article (http://www.reuters.com/article/press...09+PRN20091015)
Washington State Patrol Converts to Smith & Wesson M&P Pistols
Company Also Completes Shipments to Washington State Department of Corrections
SPRINGFIELD, Mass., Oct. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation (Nasdaq: SWHC), parent company of Smith & Wesson Corp., the legendary 157-year old company in the global business of safety, security, protection and sport, announced today that the Washington State Patrol (WSP) has selected firearms from the company's Military & Police (M&P) Pistol Series for duty use. The Smith & Wesson M&P40, which is made in the United States, will be issued to each officer of the Washington State Patrol to replace firearms supplied by a European-based manufacturer that had previously served as the primary duty sidearm. The Washington State Patrol has ordered 1,400 M&P40 pistols. The company has also recently completed shipments of 1,300 M&P pistols to be used by the Washington State Department of Corrections (DOC).
The WSP selected the M&P pistol after an extensive testing and evaluation
process, which included various competitors. State Patrol evaluators indicated
that the M&P pistol incorporated several key features including enhanced
ergonomics and ambidextrous controls that are valuable for their officers.
The evaluators added that the polymer pistol's interchangeable grip sizes,
ease of maintenance and level of support offered by Smith & Wesson were all
primary factors in their recommendation that the WSP acquire the M&P pistol.
In addition to the State Patrol's high remarks on the performance of the M&P
pistol during testing, officials at Washington State DOC commended Smith &
Wesson for its customer service, product warranty and armorer's training
conducted by the company.
"Contracts from departments such as the Washington State Patrol and other
various organizations within the Washington State DOC, demonstrate the
diversity of the M&P pistol series as well as the ability of the M&P product
line to meet a broad range of applications and requirements," said Leland
Nichols, Smith & Wesson's Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. "The
recent orders from the multiple state agencies within Washington include
contracts for not only the M&P40 but also for the M&P9 and M&P45 pistol. Our
ability to supply each of these agencies with duty firearms that meet their
individual needs reflects our continuing commitment to provide law enforcement personnel with the most advanced and innovative products in the marketplace."
Divisions within the Washington DOC that have converted to the M&P pistol
include the Correctional Facility, Women's Correction Facility and the
Washington State Penitentiary along with several other state institutions.
The M&P pistol features a Zytel® polymer frame reinforced with a rigid
stainless steel chassis and a through-hardened black Melonite® finished
stainless steel barrel and slide for durability; a passive trigger safety to
prevent the pistol from firing if dropped; and a sear release lever that
eliminates the need to press the trigger in order to disassemble the firearm.
A loaded chamber indicator is located on top of the slide. The firearm also
features an ambidextrous slide stop and a reversible magazine release, as well
as an enlarged trigger guard designed to accommodate gloves. The M&P40 has a15 + 1 capacity and the Smith & Wesson lifetime service policy is standard with each pistol. The M&P pistol series is available in 9mm, .40S&W, .357SIG,and .45ACP calibers. Compact versions of the M&P pistol are also available for concealed carry and back-up use.
Reuters article (http://www.reuters.com/article/press...09+PRN20091015)
Washington State Patrol Converts to Smith & Wesson M&P Pistols
Company Also Completes Shipments to Washington State Department of Corrections
SPRINGFIELD, Mass., Oct. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation (Nasdaq: SWHC), parent company of Smith & Wesson Corp., the legendary 157-year old company in the global business of safety, security, protection and sport, announced today that the Washington State Patrol (WSP) has selected firearms from the company's Military & Police (M&P) Pistol Series for duty use. The Smith & Wesson M&P40, which is made in the United States, will be issued to each officer of the Washington State Patrol to replace firearms supplied by a European-based manufacturer that had previously served as the primary duty sidearm. The Washington State Patrol has ordered 1,400 M&P40 pistols. The company has also recently completed shipments of 1,300 M&P pistols to be used by the Washington State Department of Corrections (DOC).
The WSP selected the M&P pistol after an extensive testing and evaluation
process, which included various competitors. State Patrol evaluators indicated
that the M&P pistol incorporated several key features including enhanced
ergonomics and ambidextrous controls that are valuable for their officers.
The evaluators added that the polymer pistol's interchangeable grip sizes,
ease of maintenance and level of support offered by Smith & Wesson were all
primary factors in their recommendation that the WSP acquire the M&P pistol.
In addition to the State Patrol's high remarks on the performance of the M&P
pistol during testing, officials at Washington State DOC commended Smith &
Wesson for its customer service, product warranty and armorer's training
conducted by the company.
"Contracts from departments such as the Washington State Patrol and other
various organizations within the Washington State DOC, demonstrate the
diversity of the M&P pistol series as well as the ability of the M&P product
line to meet a broad range of applications and requirements," said Leland
Nichols, Smith & Wesson's Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. "The
recent orders from the multiple state agencies within Washington include
contracts for not only the M&P40 but also for the M&P9 and M&P45 pistol. Our
ability to supply each of these agencies with duty firearms that meet their
individual needs reflects our continuing commitment to provide law enforcement personnel with the most advanced and innovative products in the marketplace."
Divisions within the Washington DOC that have converted to the M&P pistol
include the Correctional Facility, Women's Correction Facility and the
Washington State Penitentiary along with several other state institutions.
The M&P pistol features a Zytel® polymer frame reinforced with a rigid
stainless steel chassis and a through-hardened black Melonite® finished
stainless steel barrel and slide for durability; a passive trigger safety to
prevent the pistol from firing if dropped; and a sear release lever that
eliminates the need to press the trigger in order to disassemble the firearm.
A loaded chamber indicator is located on top of the slide. The firearm also
features an ambidextrous slide stop and a reversible magazine release, as well
as an enlarged trigger guard designed to accommodate gloves. The M&P40 has a15 + 1 capacity and the Smith & Wesson lifetime service policy is standard with each pistol. The M&P pistol series is available in 9mm, .40S&W, .357SIG,and .45ACP calibers. Compact versions of the M&P pistol are also available for concealed carry and back-up use.