I bought an M&P 9c 1.0, years ago.... It will be on my hip til I can't cary anymore...love the M&P's, not a fan of the .40, but you do you, I commend you on the choice of the Smith... I like the ergonomics of the M&P's, better than the Brick....ah Glock....JMHO
I currently carry an HK VP9 with DP Pro in a T1C appendix holster. I have had just about every common carry pistol and like the HK the most. I need to stay away from the M&P Metal....