M & P .40

Consort · July 10, 2015, 08:40 PM

Bud's has some never fired M & P .40 calliber police trades for what seems like a decent price. I've been contemplating stepping into that caliber platform. I'm an admiited Glock fanboy, but i can grab one of these for more than $ 100.00 less. What are your thoughts? The deal includes night sights & three 15 rd magazines.

Uncle Malice · July 10, 2015, 08:55 PM

I picked up one of the USED ones they had about a year ago. A small amount of holster wear on the high spots of the slide but that was it. The frame was in great condition. The night sights were a little dim. The magazine springs were pretty worn out, but I replaced all 3 for cheap. Of course I put the Apex Tactical trigger in it and it was flawless.

Consort · July 10, 2015, 09:02 PM

These are advertised as "unissued" & never fired. I'm reading it as essentially a new pistol.

Uncle Malice · July 10, 2015, 09:16 PM

I'm sure they are. I'm just saying the batch the had last year were definitely used, but still in great condition. If they're unissued, then I'm sure they are indeed in perfect shape. If you like 40, no reason not to get one. It's a great platform for the caliber.

seeker_two · July 10, 2015, 09:59 PM

Buy one and spend the $100 you save on a 9mm barrel.....two guns in one!

dyl · July 11, 2015, 10:31 AM

I would totally do that deal if I weren't more into 9mm at this point... And if I didn't have enough gun projects to keep me buys. But I do (for now)

I've had a M&P40c that's great and always wondered how different the full size M&P feels.
Some great third party aftermarket parts at Apex Tactical.
Also some factory parts available (last I checked) at G&R Tactical but they have funny minimum purchase requirements. You probably wouldn't need all the doodads feel they need.

I think Trijicon will replace nite site lamps inside for cheap, just need to send the slide in.

July 10, 2015, 08:40 PM	#1
Consort Senior Member Join Date: April 20, 2011 Posts: 134	M & P .40 Bud's has some never fired M & P .40 calliber police trades for what seems like a decent price. I've been contemplating stepping into that caliber platform. I'm an admiited Glock fanboy, but i can grab one of these for more than $ 100.00 less. What are your thoughts? The deal includes night sights & three 15 rd magazines. Last edited by Consort; July 10, 2015 at 08:48 PM.

July 10, 2015, 08:55 PM	#2
Uncle Malice Senior Member Join Date: May 11, 2009 Location: Phoenix Posts: 4,580	I picked up one of the USED ones they had about a year ago. A small amount of holster wear on the high spots of the slide but that was it. The frame was in great condition. The night sights were a little dim. The magazine springs were pretty worn out, but I replaced all 3 for cheap. Of course I put the Apex Tactical trigger in it and it was flawless. __________________ Handguns: 2x Glock 19.4 \| Glock 26.4 \| HK USP 9 \| HK P2000 \| HK VP9 SK \| HK P30 \| CZ Shadow 2 \| CZ P-10 C \| CZ P-07 \| CZP-01 \| S&W 360PD Rifles: DDM4 \| SGL 21 \| SAM7K \| Draco \| PSA PDW SBR \| ASA Side-Charger SBR \| CZ Scorpion K SBR \| Aero M4E1 9" 300blk SBR \| Angstadt Jack9 SBR \| Savage Mark II FV-SR Shotguns: Mossberg 590A1 20" SP \| Mossberg Shockwave

July 10, 2015, 09:16 PM	#4
Uncle Malice Senior Member Join Date: May 11, 2009 Location: Phoenix Posts: 4,580	I'm sure they are. I'm just saying the batch the had last year were definitely used, but still in great condition. If they're unissued, then I'm sure they are indeed in perfect shape. If you like 40, no reason not to get one. It's a great platform for the caliber. __________________ Handguns: 2x Glock 19.4 \| Glock 26.4 \| HK USP 9 \| HK P2000 \| HK VP9 SK \| HK P30 \| CZ Shadow 2 \| CZ P-10 C \| CZ P-07 \| CZP-01 \| S&W 360PD Rifles: DDM4 \| SGL 21 \| SAM7K \| Draco \| PSA PDW SBR \| ASA Side-Charger SBR \| CZ Scorpion K SBR \| Aero M4E1 9" 300blk SBR \| Angstadt Jack9 SBR \| Savage Mark II FV-SR Shotguns: Mossberg 590A1 20" SP \| Mossberg Shockwave

July 10, 2015, 09:02 PM	#3
Consort Senior Member Join Date: April 20, 2011 Posts: 134	These are advertised as "unissued" & never fired. I'm reading it as essentially a new pistol.

July 10, 2015, 09:59 PM	#5
seeker_two Senior Member Join Date: August 31, 2002 Location: Deep in the Heart of the Lone Star State (TX) Posts: 2,169	Buy one and spend the $100 you save on a 9mm barrel.....two guns in one!

July 11, 2015, 10:31 AM	#6
dyl Senior Member Join Date: October 31, 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,310	I would totally do that deal if I weren't more into 9mm at this point... And if I didn't have enough gun projects to keep me buys. But I do (for now) I've had a M&P40c that's great and always wondered how different the full size M&P feels. Some great third party aftermarket parts at Apex Tactical. Also some factory parts available (last I checked) at G&R Tactical but they have funny minimum purchase requirements. You probably wouldn't need all the doodads feel they need. I think Trijicon will replace nite site lamps inside for cheap, just need to send the slide in.