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  1. I can tell you that the new M&P Shield I handled has a much different feel than the trigger on the M&P. I hope this is a sign of things to come.
  2. Just made a first purchase from 44 mag.com. Great first impression.
  3. I have a 2012 produced M&P9. I had an earlier M&P9 that had some issues--none that would prevent it from firing--but issues just the same. I looked at several of these 2012 production 9s before I purchased this one. None of them exihibited the "flaws" that the earlier run had. My 2012 production 9 is very well machined. YMMV 4-Fun
  4. I really like the sights, especially the front. The fiber optic looks like it is cradeld by the steel. Are those Dawson sights?
  5. You think those 10,000 rounds might have just made you a better shooter overall?
  6. I have a good load for 9mm using Accuarate No.7. I want to use it in my 40 S&W with 165gr. copper FMJs. Anyone use No. 7 in 40 S&W?
  7. I'm new to M&P. I went to Wall Mart for the cheapest ammo they sold. They had a run of 100 round packs of Federl 180s (40 cal.) for $25.99. I bought 500 rounds. As a previous poster suggested, switching from the Glock trigger and its positive resest was an adjustment for me. However, after a couple of range sessions, I began to feel more comfortable with the trigger. My accuracy is improving, which in my case, tells me that it is the shooter that needs some tweeking, not the ammo or the firearm. I have never shot tula ammo, however, I have always found that the Federal 180gr.FMJ or the Winchest White Box 165gr. ammo shot better than my abilities in every 40 caliber I've owned. That ammo is relatively inexpensive, and give me a good source of brass for reloading. Over the years, I've made it a practice to hold judgement on a handgun until after 1000 rounds. A real problem will usually show up before the 1000 round mark. "Issues" are usually worked out by ammo change, load developement, or technique adjustments before that mark.
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    New M&P

    Rademacher, do I undestand that your Pro models exhibited sloppy slide to frame fit also? Does this seem to be the norm for the M&P?
  9. 4-Fun

    New M&P

    Please do. Dave For those interested, I got the 9 back from Smith and Wesson on Thursday. The note simply read, "within specs." I am not surprised. I am dissapointed. There is absolutely no reason for this level of fit in a modern firearm. I have seen Glock with 10s of thousands of rounds with a tighter lock up than this. I decided not to sell the gun. I shot it Saturday, and it shot surprisingly well. I plan to shoot it untill it fails, or looses acceptable accuracy. It will be treated as it is...a redheaded step child. I will see for myself how much duty this duty weapon will endure. I believe the M&P to be an improvement in polymer pistol design, however, in my opinion, those improvements are made null by poor fit.
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    New M&P

    I called S&W and described the slide play. I told them the thing rattled like a WWII 1911 (it really does). They're sending me a shipping label. I'll keep the post updated.
  11. That is their intent. Can you reccommend a club or association (IDPA or USPSA) close to me? Membership dues would be the limiting factor for me. I have a 2 year old, and only want to spend one Saturday a month away from her.
  12. I've pulled up the web-site for the new facility in Blakley, it looks like it is going to be "world class".
  13. Thanks Braxton. Good explanation. I've been wanting to get into some type shooting association. I just didn't know what to look for. I've been shooting at paper in a fixed position for so long that I am seeing no real improvement. I want to do something that will improve my defensive skills, not my bullseye skills.
  14. I'm in the Albany area. Columbus GA on Saturdays is doable for me. I'll show my ignorance and ask the question, "What is the differance between IDPA and USPSA?
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    New M&P

    Hello all, This is my first post so please excuse me if this has been discussed before. I just purchased my first M&P in 9mm. The pistol feels great in the hand, however, I am really troubled with the frame to slide fit. There is approx. 1/16" of lateral movement. The slide will move to either side enough to touch the frame. In fact, if the side of the frame did not serve as a stop, it would move more than that. This pistol "rattles" like a WWII era 1911. Coming to M&P from Glock, I'm not used to this. Is this much side to side movement normal??? 4-Fun
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