Yankee~SPARTA~ Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 Smith and Wesson M&P .40 4.25" barrel 15+1 capacity Put 1000 rounds through it today, not a single jam, stovepipe, or misfire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durka-Durka~SPARTA~ Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 Nice. How much does 1k rounds put you out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GySgt~SPARTA~ Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 Sexy!!! Beeeeee - oo-tch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaiSan Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 Very nice mate, Just a little jealous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yankee~SPARTA~ Posted July 17, 2011 Author Share Posted July 17, 2011 Nice. How much does 1k rounds put you out? Almost as much as the gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durka-Durka~SPARTA~ Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 lol that's what I thought. That's a vacation in some parts of the country! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yankee~SPARTA~ Posted July 17, 2011 Author Share Posted July 17, 2011 Thats what happens when someone gives me 800 dollar cabellas gift card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GySgt~SPARTA~ Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 (edited) talking about new toys i was out at my friends house and he pulled out his new 223 with its new scope..and ooooooh boy!!!!! Drewl..well anyway he lives in the hills so he has his very own shooting range targets are from 100 to 500 yards...for me this is a challenge since i have not fired a weapon in two years LOL RIght..........well to suprize my friend i hit every target on the first and second shot.... and the targets are man size Go Figure.and lol being drunk and trying to hit targets Is WOW hard.. Edited July 18, 2011 by GySgt~SPARTA~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedicSN6 Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 Welcome to the M&P club. I've had the same pistol for about a year now and it is amazing. Enjoy that bad boy. Mine shoots MPC Bronze quite well. I have also shot Federal HydraShock and Federal HST through it without problems. A tip though, for me, the slightly higher tang (than the glock and 1911) was difficult to get used to and I had to shoot a lot of rounds to retrain myself. Not that I am comfortable with it, it's a dream. Just so you don't think I am messing with ya... Yeah, this is the same video I posted in Durka's SHTF/Bugout post. But it's proof! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yankee~SPARTA~ Posted July 18, 2011 Author Share Posted July 18, 2011 Welcome to the M&P club. I've had the same pistol for about a year now and it is amazing. Enjoy that bad boy. Mine shoots MPC Bronze quite well. I have also shot Federal HydraShock and Federal HST through it without problems. A tip though, for me, the slightly higher tang (than the glock and 1911) was difficult to get used to and I had to shoot a lot of rounds to retrain myself. Not that I am comfortable with it, it's a dream. Just so you don't think I am messing with ya... Yeah, this is the same video I posted in Durka's SHTF/Bugout post. But it's proof! I have federal hydrashock's in the clips for home defense now. Just have to go back and get a digital keypad safe (no messing with key's). With any pistol, especially a new make or model, it takes time and repetition to get used to. My wife was plinking targets within minutes and I very much happy with the .40 i chose. It has knock down power and my wife is comfortable handling it. We went out to the range a month ago and she could barely keep the .45 ACP steady let alone accurately fire it. Ill need more time before I swear by the 40 S&W. For now though, things are looking good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedicSN6 Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 The other thing about this pistol, is that it is sort of a two in one. It comes with the .40 S&W barrel but it can be swapped out with a .357 barrel. The mags will hold both rounds because the chambering is the same for both the .40 and the .357. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yankee~SPARTA~ Posted July 18, 2011 Author Share Posted July 18, 2011 The other thing about this pistol, is that it is sort of a two in one. It comes with the .40 S&W barrel but it can be swapped out with a .357 barrel. The mags will hold both rounds because the chambering is the same for both the .40 and the .357. Interesting, I was not aware of this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elvis~SPARTA~ Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 Interesting, I was not aware of this. So can the Sig... Congratulations, mate, on a fine purchase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halli~SPARTA~ Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Nice piece bud. I 've been eyeing a .357 sig just waiting for the right time and cash flow. p.s. Gunny Shhhh yer scareing the folks across the water......haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchman~SPARTA~ Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 p.s. Gunny Shhhh yer scareing the folks across the water......haha. No, you're just making us jealous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yankee~SPARTA~ Posted July 19, 2011 Author Share Posted July 19, 2011 (edited) I know the pain of those across the pond having lived the majority of my life in New York; the land where the 2nd amendment doesn't exist. However, now that I live in Texas I felt it was only customary to buy a pistol with a child on the way. I think I might start a tradition. Also, I still can't believe I never looked into getting a drop in barrel for 357 sig ammo. I knew it was possible just never even thought about it. My only complaint on the piece so far is the tool to break it down is a pain in the ass to get out of the grip since its still new and tight. Once opened, the thing is easy as pie to clean and oil. Edited July 19, 2011 by Yankee~SPARTA~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
custard~SPARTA~ Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Excuse ignorance whats the advantage of a different barrel size, cheaper ammo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durka-Durka~SPARTA~ Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Excuse ignorance whats the advantage of a different barrel size, cheaper ammo? Not necessarily cheaper, but it's nice to have different barrels in case your current ammo becomes unavailable. That, and if you want more or less power depending on what you are shooting. The more modable/flexible a weapon is, the better because instead of replacing an entire gun, you're just replacing parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yankee~SPARTA~ Posted July 19, 2011 Author Share Posted July 19, 2011 Excuse ignorance whats the advantage of a different barrel size, cheaper ammo? The 357 sig and 40 S&W rounds are different. The 357 sig typically has better penetration and is louder than the 40. However, the 357 sig ammo is not as widely available as the 40 ammo so tends to be a bit more pricey. I think the ability to field change a barrel just adds to the fun factor in this case and not necessarily the practical factor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoshi Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Do any of our friends from across the pond own firearms? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durka-Durka~SPARTA~ Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 That's a good question. I think Zeno is/was a member of a firearms club, right? Don't they keep the firearms at the clubs? I once saw a video of a farmer in the UK who owned his own Trebuche, though. If I could have one, i'd set it up at the entrance to my neighborhood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeno~SPARTA~ Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 I dont live in the UK, I visited gun clubs in Switzerland. France and Switzerland have more relaxed gun laws than the UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
custard~SPARTA~ Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 My Dad still has two .22 rifles and 6 shotguns, He has his own land to shoot the rifles on and runs the odd clay shoot (sometimes for the local constabulary). I gave up my shotgun licence cos I got bored with rough shooting and I can't stand shooting clays. I'd like a rifle for target shooting but I don't have a good enough reason (under the law) to own one a clubs out of the question I don't have the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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