brianr34 Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 I recently saw a M&P Pro 9mm 5" with a stainless slide. Apparently it came that way from the factory. I was not aware that Smith & Wesson made any with stainless. Does anyone have experience with the stainless version? How is the finish quality? Would this version be legal for IDPA, since it is a limited production? Also, would the stainless color slide be an issue during shooting, with light reflecting off of the slide? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpeltier Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 They are all stainless, with a black finish. I have shot many stainless slides in the white, and glare was never an issue. The limited production Pro with the natural silver slide is pretty cool looking. If I did not already have a basic black pro I would not hesitate to get the two tone model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianr34 Posted January 2, 2011 Author Share Posted January 2, 2011 Yes, the one I saw is the limited production silver slide. Just curious since it is limited production, if it is legal for IDPA. I believe the rule is 2000 has to be made. Since it is only a slide color and nothing is different functionally about the gun, I am guessing it is OK for IDPA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waktasz Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 Refinishing (or de-finishing) are legal. Here's mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradthegunmaniac Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 Waktasz i like that Pro do you have any more pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waktasz Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 Just this one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffWard Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 That's even blingier than mine! Mine is after-market hard chrome for $87. Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waktasz Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 Mine is just a high polish on the bare slide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Vigilante Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 Is the M&P 9 Pro legal for both ESP and SSP in IDPA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waktasz Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 Yes. All SSP guns are ESP legal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robzilla Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 Waktasz: Your gun looks great. How did you do the polish job? Any problems with the slide being slippery? Also, what kind of sights are u running? Height of front sight, width, notch etc... Thanks, Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waktasz Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 They are Dawson adjustables. The front is .305 high I think...which looks enormous on the gun, but I love them. The front blade is thinner than the stock M&P Pro sights and the POI isn't behind the dot anymore, but right on top of the blade, which is how I like it. I had issues with my rear dovetail not wanting to accept the Dawson rear, so I sent it to someone from the M&P forum and he did the polish job and installed the sights. No issues with slipperyness or glare when shooting outside, but I have to be sure to take better care of it now than I would with a coated slide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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