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So I have finally settled on a Smith and Wesson M&P for my first hand gun
Posted on 4/16/13 at 12:00 pm
Posted on 4/16/13 at 12:00 pm
went out with a friend last weekend and got to shoot a M&P and a glock 17, and the M&P just felt much more comfortable in my hands.
which is what i really want for a pistol that I am purchasing for home defense, because if i have to grab it in a hurry i want it to feel right, if that makes any sense. (it does to me at least)
so the one i shot was a 9mm M&P and was wondering if I should go with the 9mm or the .40.
im going to get the 5" barel just because i like the way it looks, i dont particularly like the compact look, and i wont be using it as a CC so no need for it.
so what do yall suggest? 9mm or 40?
also where do you suggest i make the purchase? i do not want to purchase it online.
and what specific ammo do you suggest? for target practice and HD?
TIA
ETA: any accessories you recommend for it?
which is what i really want for a pistol that I am purchasing for home defense, because if i have to grab it in a hurry i want it to feel right, if that makes any sense. (it does to me at least)
so the one i shot was a 9mm M&P and was wondering if I should go with the 9mm or the .40.
im going to get the 5" barel just because i like the way it looks, i dont particularly like the compact look, and i wont be using it as a CC so no need for it.
so what do yall suggest? 9mm or 40?
also where do you suggest i make the purchase? i do not want to purchase it online.
and what specific ammo do you suggest? for target practice and HD?
TIA
ETA: any accessories you recommend for it?
This post was edited on 4/16/13 at 12:19 pm
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Posted on 4/16/13 at 12:15 pm to Wooly
The M&P was originally designed to be a 40 if I'm not mistaken. I know the early M&P 9's had some issues but they should all be GTG now.
Posted on 4/16/13 at 12:17 pm to Wooly
9mm, and great choice 
Look into the APEX trigger as soon as you can
Look into the APEX trigger as soon as you can
Posted on 4/16/13 at 12:18 pm to Wooly
Buy from where ever you can find it. I got my ruger from cabelas cause it was within $50 of anything online. After FFL and everything just wasn't worth the hassle online.
I got a 9mm cause ammo was cheap and i wanted to shoot it plenty. Maybe not the case as much now.
I got a 9mm cause ammo was cheap and i wanted to shoot it plenty. Maybe not the case as much now.
Posted on 4/16/13 at 12:20 pm to Wooly
Solid choice.
Good luck finding mags though.
Good luck finding mags though.
Posted on 4/16/13 at 12:21 pm to DrTyger
Good luck finding one
Posted on 4/16/13 at 12:25 pm to DrTyger
is 9mm ammo hard to come by right now?
i thought it was just riffle ammo
i thought it was just riffle ammo
This post was edited on 4/16/13 at 12:26 pm
Posted on 4/16/13 at 12:25 pm to Wooly
You can find it. The same as 40 most likely. Just got to keep looking.
Posted on 4/16/13 at 12:27 pm to Wooly
Get the .45. I shot all three before I decided. .40 is way snappier, although still a nice piece. At least shoot the .45 before deciding. I love mine!
This post was edited on 4/16/13 at 12:28 pm
Posted on 4/16/13 at 12:27 pm to Wooly
quote:
is 9mm ammo hard to come by right now?
quote:
i thought it was just riffle ammo
Posted on 4/16/13 at 12:27 pm to Nodust
Everything is hard to find, especially handgun ammo
Posted on 4/16/13 at 12:30 pm to Wooly
It would be hard to find pellets for my damn Benjamin pump. 
Posted on 4/16/13 at 12:32 pm to DrTyger
well shite, am i going to buy this gun then have to hunt for ammo for like 3 months?
they should at least guarantee a box of ammo with a gun.
thanks obama
also what type of 9mm ammo should i look for? specifically?
they should at least guarantee a box of ammo with a gun.
thanks obama
also what type of 9mm ammo should i look for? specifically?
This post was edited on 4/16/13 at 12:35 pm
Posted on 4/16/13 at 12:34 pm to Wooly
Stay on gunbot. I got 600rds of 9coming next week.
Posted on 4/16/13 at 12:39 pm to Wooly
I've got some extra if I might be willing to sell ya.
Posted on 4/16/13 at 12:46 pm to Wooly
quote:
they should at least guarantee a box of ammo with a gun.
you get a coupon for 5 bullets a year
Posted on 4/16/13 at 12:47 pm to Wooly
It's not as pretty as my OD glock 19 I just got!!
ETA: sorry for the troll.
Posted on 4/16/13 at 12:50 pm to Wooly
quote:
ETA: any accessories you recommend for it?
duct tape to a tomahawk.
Posted on 4/16/13 at 12:55 pm to mommas boy
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OD glock 19
Which looks like a bag of dicks next to my HK.
quote:
ETA: sorry for the troll.
x2
This post was edited on 4/16/13 at 1:02 pm
Posted on 4/16/13 at 1:01 pm to Wooly
good choice
get apex trigger
get apex trigger
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