Posted: 11/7/2014 10:27:12 AM EDT
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I am in a bit of a dilemma. I know I want the M&P for my first handgun. Im stuck between either the M&P9 or the M&P40. I have already looked into the difference in calibers, etc and that alone isnt the selling point. I am leaning toward the M&P40 because you can get a drop-in 9mm barrel and you now have both the M&P40 and M&P9 for a lot less than buying both guns separately. However, for practical purposes of a all around handgun and money, is it better to get one over the other? Either way I will be buying through Quantico Tactical because they have the best prices and they have a store decently close.
M&P9: http://quanticotactical.com/asp/itemDetail.asp?dispItemNum=2863&type=M&CMN=Smith%20and%20Wesson&CMNum=142&CMSNum=579&CMSN=M&P%20Pistols M&P40: http://quanticotactical.com/asp/itemDetail.asp?dispItemNum=2866&type=M&CMN=Smith%20and%20Wesson&CMNum=142&CMSNum=579&CMSN=M&P%20Pistols |
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I just picked up an M&P40. I had an M&P9 years ago and I liked it alot. I went with 40 because I like the round and I already have a Glock 19 for 9mm duty. While I have no qualms about using a 9mm for SD, finding good SD ammo is problematic. I shoot my SD ammo regularly so I need to be able to replenish my stock. Also, 40 FMJ only costs me about $400 a year more to shoot.
Honestly, if you truly don't have a caliber preference, get whichever one you find cheaper. |
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I just picked up an M&P40. I had an M&P9 years ago and I liked it alot. I went with 40 because I like the round and I already have a Glock 19 for 9mm duty. While I have no qualms about using a 9mm for SD, finding good SD ammo is problematic. I shoot my SD ammo regularly so I need to be able to replenish my stock. Also, 40 FMJ only costs me about $400 a year more to shoot. Honestly, if you truly don't have a caliber preference, get whichever one you find cheaper. Grab a .357Sig barrel and a 9mm conversion barrel for it. Get some 9mm mags too. Then run any of the three calibers whenever you find the better deal on ammo. Win-win! |
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First gun, cheaper ammo, lower recoil, more capacity, just as lethal as .40. Definitely go with the 9mm. This. I recently downsized my carry gun from .45 (carried 15 years) to nine. I love my full-size .45s, and still shoot them for fun. But to save my life, I can shoot a compact nine faster and more accurately. An awful lot of people out there are over-gunned and don't know it. What will a .40 do that a nine won't? |
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I'll agree with most here that 9mm is better for most purposes, but I also agree with this:
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m&p is better in 40 imo .40 S&W is the native caliber of the M&P. The unlocking / accuracy issues I've heard of with the early guns seem to be centered around the 9mm guns, but I've never seen it personally. My S&W semiautos are all .40s, but 9mm is my primary handgun caliber. |
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I'd get the M&P40 and then get a 9mm barrel and mags and you can have two calibers in one gun. Three calibers if you get a .357 SIG barrel. This. And as for the .40 is "too snappy" crowd; the M&P .40 is actually a very soft shooting pistol that holds a respectable 16 rounds in the gun. 16 rounds of .40 is somehow insufficient whereas 8 rounds of 9mm in a Shield is enough. 
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This. And as for the .40 is "too snappy" crowd; the M&P .40 is actually a very soft shooting pistol that holds a respectable 16 rounds in the gun. 16 rounds of .40 is somehow insufficient whereas 8 rounds of 9mm in a Shield is enough. Quoted:
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I'd get the M&P40 and then get a 9mm barrel and mags and you can have two calibers in one gun. Three calibers if you get a .357 SIG barrel. This. And as for the .40 is "too snappy" crowd; the M&P .40 is actually a very soft shooting pistol that holds a respectable 16 rounds in the gun. 16 rounds of .40 is somehow insufficient whereas 8 rounds of 9mm in a Shield is enough. Agree 100%. The M&P was designed around the .40 S&W unlike other designs and as a result the recoil is very pleasant. I'm actually not a fan of the .40 at all but the full-size M&P is the ONLY handgun I'd own in that caliber. |