The Official M&P picture thread.

[Palmguy]

Well, I must say, I am......just amazed, really.

Took along the G19 and shot it actually first. Several rounds at an IDPA target, double-taps, etc......OK, yeah -- I know what that's like.

Then shot the M&P, and what a difference ! ! !

I had always just accepted that the G19 was a little snappy. After all, it's a lightweight plastic gun, and at least this particular model in 9mm is less severe than the .40 or .45 models.

But the M&P was actually smooth to the point of being nearly effortless. I don't think I've handled a gun with this kind of feel since my Beretta VERTEC, a much bulkier and heavier design. The difference of the M&P from the G19 reminded me of when you get a brand-new set of really good radial tires on your vehicle.

And I'm really not sure what accounts for such a big difference. Size is no more than 5% greater than the G19, and weight no more than 7%. Can only figure that the superior fit to the hand transfers the force of the shot a lot more efficiently.

Regarding the latter topic, I've got some pics coming that I'll post in a separate thread, hopefully tomorrow.

In the meantime, consider me officially "IN".

I just put the first 250 down the pipe of my M&P9 yesterday, and I completely agree with your assessment. If I had to use one word to describe the feel of the gun it would be smooth.

[usaffarmer]

well i went and bought myself a christmas toy. I needed a 45 so i went out and bought a m&p 45. she looks nice beside the 40 in the safe. I think i have a problem.

I only wish it was more than 10 in the mag. But oh well...

[dialM4murder]

There's supposedly a 14 rounder in the pipe.

[Robb Jensen]

There's supposedly a 14 rounder in the pipe.

It's like using a Wilson 10 rounder is a Gov't model.

[SuicideHz]

I hope not.

But, look closely at your case and you will see the foam is scored for much longer mags.

This is unfortunate...

[nickdrak]

From everything that has been put out there on the high(er) capacity M&P45 magazines, They are gonna hold between 12-14 rounds, and it appears that they will indeed be basically an extended mag that extends further fron the bottom of the grip. There is no other way to achieve the higher capacity for the M&P45. You cant jam more rounds into the mags, hell you can barely fit 10 in 'em now.

[M4arc]

This sounds like a discussion that should have it's own thread.

[usaffarmer]

Im not real fond of the mag extending beyond the gun. I guess 10 will do.

when they extend below the frame they look like a squirt gun.

[SuicideHz]

I am just fine with 10. If I wanted a ton of rounds I would have gotten an H&K with a jet funnel but I sure as heck didn't.

Look at our pretty M&Ps with 10 versus a 1911 with a 10 round CMC mag!

We lucked out and still have more options.

Pay close attention to your case- there's more foam that can be removed in the mag spots. I may have already said there here... Don't mind me. I have AADD.

[usaffarmer]

im happy with 10 if i need more I guess thats why we carry more mags. or carry the m&p 40 thats hold 15+1. I just really wanted another 45 and the m&p fit the bill as far as tuppaware that fit my hand.