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Re: Smith & Wesson M&P 9mm?
Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2009 4:32 pm
by MechAg94
I used to own an M&P 40. I thought the grip felt really good, but it didn't feel so great while shooting. After 50 or 100 rounds, it just wasn't any fun to shoot anymore. The accuracy and reliability were fine, but I didn't care for the recoil. I sold it to a friend who shot it and thought it was fine so it may just be me.
I got a pre-owned Sig P229 since then and it feels great in the hand while shooting. I might consider an M&P 9mm or 45, but now right now.
Re: Smith & Wesson M&P 9mm?
Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2009 4:43 pm
by Rockrz
What did you get for it when you sold it, if I'm not out of line for asking...
Re: Smith & Wesson M&P 9mm?
Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2009 5:38 pm
by Dirt Dauber
Tax,title, and drive out I paid around $580 for my 9c NIB. I've seen online as cheap as $500 to over $600. Bought mine local at a little gun shop
that I frequently go to.
About 150 rounds only down range, but I like it for the fit,accuracy, and pointability...just a great all around gun. The wife loves it so I betting
we will be back soon for another.
DD
Re: Smith & Wesson M&P 9mm?
Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2009 8:37 pm
by Chemist45
Just got the Cabella's add in the mail.
They have 9mm S&W M&P for $550.
Re: Smith & Wesson M&P 9mm?
Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2009 9:10 pm
by Rockrz
Well I picked mine up today from a nice gentleman who
let me have it for $480, and it has been sent to the
factory for the $100 "Action Job" which apparently
makes it easier/smoother to shoot.
Haven't been to the range yet, but I think I'll
make that trip this weekend. It's a very nice
looking pistol, and I'm sure it shoots nice as well.
Re: Smith & Wesson M&P 9mm?
Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2009 10:13 pm
by GeekwithaGun
I finally got to a range with my new, unfired M&P 9c. Put 62 rounds down range (50 monarch ball and 12 winchester jhp). I didn't have a lot of time, took a long lunch just to get out of the office for a while
No problems with the gun whatsoever, but I do need a LOT more time at the range, I kept pulling to the left and low. Gotta keep the hand from moving when pulling the trigger
I love it...
Re: Smith & Wesson M&P 9mm?
Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2009 10:19 pm
by Rockrz
Are you shooting free handed, or resting on top of something?
I guess it takes alot of practice to shoot accurately when just standing there shooting free handed
Re: Smith & Wesson M&P 9mm?
Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2009 10:27 pm
by GeekwithaGun
free handed. I need a lot of practice
Re: Smith & Wesson M&P 9mm?
Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2009 10:32 pm
by joe817
geekwagun wrote:free handed. I need a lot of practice
You and me both! I'm a lefty & I shoot from the 3:00 to the 5:30 position. It's in my grip I know...just something to concentrate on.
Re: Smith & Wesson M&P 9mm?
Posted: Tue Jun 23, 2009 2:22 pm
by Greybeard
Quote: "I kept pulling to the left and low"
Maybe a little too much or too little trigger finger. Those M&Ps do have adjustable backstraps that also impact where the trigger finger falls ya know.
Or possibly some sympathetic "pull" with other 3 fingers as index finger presses - combined with a little subconscious anticipation of what's coming next.
Virtually, impossible to do, but
try to hold sight picture
through the recoil. It'll let the bullet get clear of the short barrel without the flinch and put you back on target quicker for the next shot.
Re: Smith & Wesson M&P 9mm?
Posted: Tue Jun 23, 2009 2:34 pm
by DoubleJ
Drewthetexan wrote:I left it with her as a consolation prize...
But I did take all the ammo!
sounds familiar. I lost a Springfield XD40 (4") in a split-up.
I still came out better off, in the end...
Re: Smith & Wesson M&P 9mm?
Posted: Tue Jun 23, 2009 3:17 pm
by Rockrz
mmm, when splitting up with a woman...leaving her upset....is it really a good idea to leaver her with any firearms at all???
Just asking
Re: Smith & Wesson M&P 9mm?
Posted: Tue Jun 23, 2009 3:22 pm
by GeekwithaGun
GreyBeard,
Maybe a little too much or too little trigger finger. Those M&Ps do have adjustable backstraps that also impact where the trigger finger falls ya know.
Or possibly some sympathetic "pull" with other 3 fingers as index finger presses - combined with a little subconscious anticipation of what's coming next. Virtually, impossible to do, but try to hold sight picture through the recoil. It'll let the bullet get clear of the short barrel without the flinch and put you back on target quicker for the next shot.
You told me the same thing during the practice session/lesson before I tested for my CHL. I am trying to remember everything, and working on the "anticipation flinch"
Re: Smith & Wesson M&P 9mm?
Posted: Tue Jun 23, 2009 3:25 pm
by DoubleJ
Rockrz wrote:mmm, when splitting up with a woman...leaving her upset....is it really a good idea to leaver her with any firearms at all???
Just asking
Funny thing is, she pawned it immediately afterward...
Re: Smith & Wesson M&P 9mm?
Posted: Tue Jun 23, 2009 3:36 pm
by Rockrz
DoubleJ wrote:
Funny thing is, she pawned it immediately afterward...
Thank God for that!
I was always concerned about dating women that knew
how to shoot...can't never tell who they might shoot
once every 30 days, and then throw a break-up in
on top of that...
Scary stuff, man!