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I’ve always been a fan of the 45ACP and have carried one 7 days a week for the last 8 years although not a S&W it is a full sized 45 and printed to much under my sport coat when going to Church, so I decided to go for something smaller. So even though I’m getting somewhat off subject I just wanted to get this in before this deal runs out, S&W has a rebate deal that runs through the end of June and Palmetto Armory has a real good price with free shipping on the S&W 9MM Shield. I bought one and it runs great. So Hurry!!! Trekker Out
Having also disappointedly owned S&W firearms in the past, I have to say there are better guns out there for less money and better service than what you get with S&W. You are still paying for the name, albeit quite tarnished since the Dirty Harry glory days. Being frugal, I believe in getting my money’s worth. Sadly, I’ve never felt that was the case with S&W, or Colt for that matter. You can do better for less.
Cabelas has been running this gun on sale recently for $395 and if you buy before the end of the month, S&W is offering a $75 mail in rebate.
MR $395 at Cabelas -$75 brings it down to $320 plus shipping. At Palmetto it’s $320 before the rebate and free shipping. Trekker Out.
I will second the sentiment on S&W firearms…over the years…many since I am 68 now…I have had more S&W products in which I was disappointed than any other brand…I just purchased a S&W CORE pistol which is failing to go fully into battery occasionally…am hoping it will cure itself with more break-in. Also bought a S&W M&P 15 piston AR several years ago which is not dependable with about 75% of the ammo I tried which by the way runs just fine in my other AR’s and also Mini 14’s…just food for thought
As always Pat, I’m a fan of your reviews. My only experience with a S&W M&P hand gun was a .40 that I bought from a friend. It was also my first striker fired handgun. Not being use to the trigger pull I became frustrated after a few sessions and sold the gun to my local gun store to replace it with an older Ruger P series .40 caliber. Looking back I regret getting rid of the gun, but not too much. I’ve bought a couple of Ruger striker fired guns and seem to be doing fine with them. I’m still looking to try out a Kahr next. Is an S&W M&P in my future? Not sure, but the review on the compact 45 has me thinking
I use the M&P Compact in 9mm for my EDC. Very pleased. It conceals well enough, is comfortable IWB, and holds 12 rds. with the factory magazine (expandable to 18).
Only trouble I’ve had w/ ejection or stovepipe on a round was some reloaded ammo I made. When running quality factory ammo (none of that walmart junk!), it’s been flawless over more than 2500 rds.
The same S&W that supported the Clinton gun bans
The company was under different leadership back then. In 2001, they came under new leadership which has worked hard to rehabilitate the company. I’ve carried a .40 M&P as a LEO and as a private citizen after leaving the business several years ago. I now carry a.40 Shield as EDC and have never had a problem with either weapon.
I’d like to hear a Pat review on a Kahr, from what my customers are telling me it takes Maximum lubrication to make them work reliably, which makes it a range only gun.
He’s done four (I think) reviews on Kahrs.
I just traded in my beautiful S&W stainless 686 and added $200 to get one of these bad boys for carry. This is an awesome firearm. It was between the H&K Compact .45 or the M&P .45 and for $500 less I’m not one bit disappointed I chose the Smith and Wesson. This is definitely a fine hand gun. Nice article.
I have a S&W Compact in .40cal S&W. Never had any issues with it, although beyond the break in 300 Rd’s have not used it as much as my other pistols. Right now it sits in my bugout backpack with a KelTec Sub 2000 also in .40 cal. Between those 2 weapons I should be able to handle most unwanted confrontations.
Montana Rancher: “I’d like to hear a Pat review on a Kahr”
Here you go – I find that a quick search of Survivalblog with key word Kahr produces several of Pat’s reviews on these guns. https://survivalblog.com//?s=kahr
I, too, have had my experience with a S&W M&P .40cal. It can be finicky with ammo, and extraction/stovepipes. Have not had those issues with my Beretta 96, Springfield XD, or even my Kel-Tec PF9. Reliability is THE only concern for me. If needed it MUST work.
I owned the fullsize M&P45 and I loved it. I shot any and all cheap ammo out of it, including steel cased tula and it shot perfect. It was a very very easy gun to shoot and control. It was also very accurate, i dont shoot for tiny groups but i could eat small targets out to 70 yards no problem.
I sold it to get the compact. So if its anything like the fullsize im sure i will be happy.
I own and carry this weapon. I also own the S&W M&P 45 2.0. I like both very much but as far as a conceal and carry weapon, the 45 compact with a DM Bullard dual carry holster made with Herman Oak leather is my choice. The 45 compact is very dependable with any ammo I’ve shot. Thanks for the article. Any suggestions for a holster for the M&P 45 2.0?
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I’ve always been a fan of the 45ACP and have carried one 7 days a week for the last 8 years although not a S&W it is a full sized 45 and printed to much under my sport coat when going to Church, so I decided to go for something smaller. So even though I’m getting somewhat off subject I just wanted to get this in before this deal runs out, S&W has a rebate deal that runs through the end of June and Palmetto Armory has a real good price with free shipping on the S&W 9MM Shield. I bought one and it runs great. So Hurry!!! Trekker Out
Having also disappointedly owned S&W firearms in the past, I have to say there are better guns out there for less money and better service than what you get with S&W. You are still paying for the name, albeit quite tarnished since the Dirty Harry glory days. Being frugal, I believe in getting my money’s worth. Sadly, I’ve never felt that was the case with S&W, or Colt for that matter. You can do better for less.
Cabelas has been running this gun on sale recently for $395 and if you buy before the end of the month, S&W is offering a $75 mail in rebate.
MR $395 at Cabelas -$75 brings it down to $320 plus shipping. At Palmetto it’s $320 before the rebate and free shipping. Trekker Out.
I will second the sentiment on S&W firearms…over the years…many since I am 68 now…I have had more S&W products in which I was disappointed than any other brand…I just purchased a S&W CORE pistol which is failing to go fully into battery occasionally…am hoping it will cure itself with more break-in. Also bought a S&W M&P 15 piston AR several years ago which is not dependable with about 75% of the ammo I tried which by the way runs just fine in my other AR’s and also Mini 14’s…just food for thought
As always Pat, I’m a fan of your reviews. My only experience with a S&W M&P hand gun was a .40 that I bought from a friend. It was also my first striker fired handgun. Not being use to the trigger pull I became frustrated after a few sessions and sold the gun to my local gun store to replace it with an older Ruger P series .40 caliber. Looking back I regret getting rid of the gun, but not too much. I’ve bought a couple of Ruger striker fired guns and seem to be doing fine with them. I’m still looking to try out a Kahr next. Is an S&W M&P in my future? Not sure, but the review on the compact 45 has me thinking
I use the M&P Compact in 9mm for my EDC. Very pleased. It conceals well enough, is comfortable IWB, and holds 12 rds. with the factory magazine (expandable to 18).
Only trouble I’ve had w/ ejection or stovepipe on a round was some reloaded ammo I made. When running quality factory ammo (none of that walmart junk!), it’s been flawless over more than 2500 rds.
The same S&W that supported the Clinton gun bans
The company was under different leadership back then. In 2001, they came under new leadership which has worked hard to rehabilitate the company. I’ve carried a .40 M&P as a LEO and as a private citizen after leaving the business several years ago. I now carry a.40 Shield as EDC and have never had a problem with either weapon.
I’d like to hear a Pat review on a Kahr, from what my customers are telling me it takes Maximum lubrication to make them work reliably, which makes it a range only gun.
He’s done four (I think) reviews on Kahrs.
I just traded in my beautiful S&W stainless 686 and added $200 to get one of these bad boys for carry. This is an awesome firearm. It was between the H&K Compact .45 or the M&P .45 and for $500 less I’m not one bit disappointed I chose the Smith and Wesson. This is definitely a fine hand gun. Nice article.
I have a S&W Compact in .40cal S&W. Never had any issues with it, although beyond the break in 300 Rd’s have not used it as much as my other pistols. Right now it sits in my bugout backpack with a KelTec Sub 2000 also in .40 cal. Between those 2 weapons I should be able to handle most unwanted confrontations.
Montana Rancher: “I’d like to hear a Pat review on a Kahr”
Here you go – I find that a quick search of Survivalblog with key word Kahr produces several of Pat’s reviews on these guns.
https://survivalblog.com//?s=kahr
I, too, have had my experience with a S&W M&P .40cal. It can be finicky with ammo, and extraction/stovepipes. Have not had those issues with my Beretta 96, Springfield XD, or even my Kel-Tec PF9. Reliability is THE only concern for me. If needed it MUST work.
I owned the fullsize M&P45 and I loved it. I shot any and all cheap ammo out of it, including steel cased tula and it shot perfect. It was a very very easy gun to shoot and control. It was also very accurate, i dont shoot for tiny groups but i could eat small targets out to 70 yards no problem.
I sold it to get the compact. So if its anything like the fullsize im sure i will be happy.
I own and carry this weapon. I also own the S&W M&P 45 2.0. I like both very much but as far as a conceal and carry weapon, the 45 compact with a DM Bullard dual carry holster made with Herman Oak leather is my choice. The 45 compact is very dependable with any ammo I’ve shot. Thanks for the article. Any suggestions for a holster for the M&P 45 2.0?