matt7184 Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Competition Pistols in 9mm and .40S&W Now Available with Ported Barrel and Adjustable Trigger Stop Smith & Wesson Corp. announced today that the master gunsmiths of its renowned Performance Center® have added four new competition-ready models to the M&P® pistol line with the availability of the M&P Performance Center Ported series. The new models, which expand the Company’s line of M&P firearms, offer discerning shooters premium features including a factory ported barrel and slide as well as a user adjustable trigger stop. Chambered in 9mm and .40 S&W and available in both a 4.25-and 5-inch barrel configuration, the M&P Performance Center Ported pistols have been skillfully engineered with the competition shooter in mind. Open class members and action pistol competitors will appreciate the pistol’s precision cut ports which aid in reducing muzzle flip and improve the ability to remain on target after firing. The new M&P pistols have been further enhanced with a user adjustable trigger stop, allowing owners to personalize their competition rigs. “The two biggest advantages of running a ported gun in competition involve reduced muzzle rise and less perceived recoil,” said Jerry Miculek, Smith & Wesson Champion Shooter. “When added to an already accurate platform, these features combined with the M&P’s low-bore axis, result in an enhanced competition gun that’s ready to hit the range. This combination of features is also going to help with shorter split times and more rounds on target, which are two things every competitor wants.” Additional competition specific features include an integral mounting platform on top of the slide for the easy addition of accessory optics. Removable mounting brackets allow shooters to simply install the corresponding mounting screws to achieve the precise fit and height required for their favorite red-dot sight. Designed to work in conjunction with the Trijicon RMR®, C-More STS, Leupold® DeltaPoint™, Doctor, Insight® MRDS™ and JPoint™, the integral platform affords quick and custom sight installation that can be achieved without the assistance of a professional armorer. For improved handling the M&P Performance Center Ported models feature a textured interchangeable back strap with aggressive stippling. Three patented palmswell grips are also supplied with each pistol, providing shooters the ability to tailor the grip size to their individual preference. Accuracy and precise shot placement during competition benefit from the addition of a Performance Center sear. The specialized sear allows for a crisp 4.5 pound trigger pull along with a fast, defined reset in between shots. Smith & Wesson has added higher sights on top of the slide that can be used in concordance with the mounted optic. Other exterior and internal features of the new pistols remain consistent with the original and highly popular M&P design. The 9mm pistol is standard with a 17+1 round magazine capacity and the .40 S&W variant features a 15+1 round capacity. The M&P Performance Center Ported pistols have an MSRP of $812 and ship complete with two magazines. For more information on the newest Performance Center models, visit www.smith-wesson.com orhttp://www.youtube.com/user/SmithWessonCorp for exciting new videos on all of the latest products. http://www.juliegolob.com/performance-center-by-smith-wesson-introduces-new-mp-ported-pistols?fb_action_ids=10205228670183152&fb_action_types=news.publishes&fb_ref=pub-standard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMike Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 It is interesting that they went with only dual ports on both the 4.25 and 5 inch models. Miculek started all this with his Mag-Na-Port Quad porting on his M&P 9mm Pro CORE pistol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quack Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ZackJones Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 This is what I want Santa to bring me for Christmas or get mine magnaported. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thermobollocks Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 So...will they take 9 major? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwx40x40 Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 This is what I want Santa to bring me for Christmas or get mine magnaported. I would opt for Magnport Quad Port. 4 vs 2 ports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZackJones Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 I would opt for Magnport Quad Port. 4 vs 2 ports. That would be cheaper than a new gun that's for sure. I guess I'll go check into the magnaporting a little more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bthoefer Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 The new over travel stop looks like it would interfere with some of the apex triggers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSwift Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Good to see S&W trying to stay on top competition shooting. I hope this ends up catching on and being as much of a hit as the pro cores. I'm surprised that other companies aren't trying to stay competitive... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colbyjack Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 I had my 4.25 magnaported. They said 2 ports work best on 4.25 and 4 on 5". They also said they won't quad port anything under 5". The magnaport on my 4.25 is sweet. At 135 power factor. The dot just wiggles on the target. From stock to magnaport I lost 3 power factor on same load. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonF Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Colbyjack, what powder were you using? fast or slow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhangla Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 I don't think IDPA allows ported barrels. So these new models are only catering USPSA open, looks like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodsk Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 I really don't understand why they went with 2 ports on the 5 inch, I think that some one looking to build and open gun out of one of these will not see the value in a pistol that only has 2 ports Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy3guns Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Honestly I look at this gun as a 3 gun open gun not as a uspsa/ipsc open gun Guys that shoot single gun are going to use they're STI Guys that shoot 3 gun this maybe a good idea as major power factor isn't a issue in 3 gun but then again why do you need a compensated 9 mm if your not shooting major powerfactor? This is just a sales tactic for people to buy NEW gun I'll sick with my 'limited division" CORE in 40 sw no optic When I move to open 3 gun i'll buy a 9mm core with a Cmore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colbyjack Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 The powder was autocomp. 147 coated and 4.0 gr gave me like 134 PF. Tried a minor load I had. And it was 2.8 tightgroup with 147. Went from 126 to 123PF after the mangenaport. Going to try clays and 115 and autocomp and 115 soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mahlsan Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 The shop I work at part time got one in, afro interfering with an Apex trigger install, the tiger is really nice and I doubt that you will want to install one. I do wish that they would have put four ports on the 40, maybe they didn't so that they can stay at a major PF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colbyjack Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Magnaport told me 2 ports for under 5" works the best. And 4 ports on 5" works the best. They said 4 on the 4.25 doesn't have enough pressure. To blow gas to make it work. Even on 125 pf it works in the 135 range the magnaport works really well. With tightgroup or autocomp. Trying clays next with 115 to get more velocity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thermobollocks Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 afro interfering with an Apex trigger install Maybe use a hairnet? Magnaport told me 2 ports for under 5" works the best. And 4 ports on 5" works the best. They said 4 on the 4.25 doesn't have enough pressure. To blow gas to make it work. Even on 125 pf it works in the 135 range the magnaport works really well. With tightgroup or autocomp. Trying clays next with 115 to get more velocity. That's a little odd considering a 4" barrel would have to have higher pressure at the ports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mahlsan Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 I meant to say as for not Afro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtwashingtonhunter Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Found a 5" in .40 at a shop in North Carolina...awaiting shipment. The 9mm is impossible to find, but I'm looking for it too if anyone knows of one in stock under $700? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hallz Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 The new over travel stop looks like it would interfere with some of the apex triggers. Nope,..you can back it down to clear. BUT,...it does push the triger saftey out a bit if you try to use it. Also, the performance center sear and the Apex feel almost identical!!! The comp spring kit and eithher the factory trigger or the Apex if I do another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hallz Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Found a 5" in .40 at a shop in North Carolina...awaiting shipment. The 9mm is impossible to find, but I'm looking for it too if anyone knows of one in stock under $700? Thanks I just picked up a 40L today! In CA I doubt anyone will see them new under $750, good luck in NC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtwashingtonhunter Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Purchased my .40 for $691 at sfarmoryinc.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtwashingtonhunter Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 They still have the 4.25, but I bought the 5" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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