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nickbeam775

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I was just wondering if anyone had any imput on the smith &wesson mp40 good or bad just wanting some input the gun just feels really good in my hand and I am thinking of getting one for oc use
 
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nickbeam775 wrote:
I was just wondering if anyone had any imput on the smith &wesson mp40 good or bad just wanting some input the gun just feels really good in my hand and I am thinking of getting one for oc use
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I don't have any experience with the MP series, but I LOVE S&W. I have owned my sigma for PROBABLY 5,000-ish rounds now, and only thing that has worn was the extractor. Called S&W, they sent me a pre-paid postage box and instructions on how to send my gun in an get it fixed...FOR FREE! Lifetime warranty, I am sure other gun manufacturers do this as well: but i give kudos to S&W customer service.
 
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nickbeam775 wrote:
I was just wondering if anyone had any imput on the smith &wesson mp40....
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hey bud-

I was searching for reviews and i came across this: http://www.policelink.com/products/products/368-smith-wesson-mp-40

seems to be some good input from MP40 owners.

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Model: M&P Caliber: .40S&W Capacity: 15+1 Rounds Barrel Length: 4.25" Front Sight: Steel Ramp Dovetail Mount - Tritium Sights Optional Rear Sight: Steel Novak® Lo-Mount Carry - Tritium Sights Optional Trigger Pull: 6.5 lbs. Trigger Travel: Rest to Fire .300 in. Trigger Reset: Approx. .140 in. Frame: Large Finish: Slide and Barrel Black Melonite®, 68HRc Overall Length: 7.5" Material: Zytel Polymer Frame, Stainless Steel Barrel/Slide and Structural Components Weight Empty (No Mag): 24.25 oz. Overall Height: 5.5" Width: 1.2" Sight Length: 6.4"
 
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My buddy has an M&P9 (Same basic gun as the .40) and I have an XD9. I have shot both many times. They are both great guns. Never any problems. The reason I went with the XD9 was because the grip fit me better, even after trying all 3 of the M&P's back straps. I would at minimum hold both, and even have the store let you try the different back straps for the M&P. Shoot both preferably. I would not hesitate to buy an M&P, if it fit me better. My XD has been flawless also, I just feel like I can get a better grip on it.
 
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I'd go Glock 23 if you need a .40... otherwise get a Glock 19

Guns don't need to be pretty, they need to work. Do you go to a harware store and think... well, this hammer looks prettier than that one... NO! You get the functional reliable one.
 
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true but the glock just feels like crap in my hand it does not fit me well at all i know that they make a great gun but from all i have been told the S&w is also a gun that can take a beating and when you need it it will be there and work have i been told wrong?
 
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nickbeam775 wrote:
...S&w is also a gun that can take a beating...?
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Phew-you got that right. See, i haven't ALWAYS been a responsible gun handler, lol.

My S&W has been:
dropped
buried<---(I have witnesses to this one...)
thrown
wet, muddy
i've charged it with more sand and grit in the action than i could stand
fired all sorts of ammo through it
have shot/carried it in a variety of climates

Im still rockin' the origonal magazines and the rifling!


....just cleaned it after every experience, no rust! and YES, it still asks for more!
 
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