S&w M&p

[StormTrooper]

I wanted to see if anyone has seen any of the new S&W M&P autos in shops yet. I am still looking for a new handgun and the full ambi controls on the new M&P are very intincing for me as I am completely lefthanded. I want to check them out but can not find them yet anywhere. I read a nice article in Guns and Ammo about this pistol and it has my interest now. I am in N. Texas so if anyone knows of any shops carrying these please let me know.


Thanks.

[9mm1033]

Don't feel bad. The shopowners of the stores I visit here in Ohio said they will arrive in December. Getting close to January and I haven't seen one.

[Tim Burke]

They are starting to get to dealers. I know one dealer in WV that just got 4 this morning. He had sold 2 by 3PM.

[Apple a Day]

Tim,
How much were they going for?

[taz-2005]

On Smith & Wesson's website they have a price now, MSRP is $695.00 which I think was the same as my SW99.

[StormTrooper]

I have gained an interest in this pistol most notably for the all abidextrious control layout as I am left handed. I have called around the local shops and still cant find one but have been told they should be rolling out here just after the new year. I was hoping for a Christmas special price break....no luck there. I have been waiting to get the right one, have narrowed down to three choices so far but this is very well a fourth to consider. I'm told they are only coming out in .40 cal at first, that could be wrong too. .40 or 9mm will be the way I go.

[Tim Burke]

They are only shipping 40s at this time. I believe the 9mm will be next, but I'm not sure of the time frame. I'm expecting it in 2006 sometime.

[abelew]

If you want ambi controls, concider a HK LEM p2000. No safety/decock. Slide release is ambi (if i recall correctly), and the mag release is ambi (it's odd at first for those who are used to the push button, but after you use it, it works well). Just a thought. I've been eyeing the M&P, but won't buy it because I HATE magazine disconnects.