New S&W M&P to be released 12/12/12 SHIELD YOUR SELF........leaked photo

[Clay]

im with holding my opinion until I get more info........ that said Im an M&P whore looking for a small carry gun (ala P938 or Solo)

 

[__Doc_]

if this gun gets any smaller they might as well start selling single shot zip guns

 

[tgmorris99]

For what it's worth, here's a combined picture with the M&P9 Shield and a Ruger LC9 overlaid for reference. For lack of reference points I lined up the bottom of the slides.

 

[lovemachine]

As big of an M&P whore as I am, I probably wont buy this.
I have too many Whys

Can someone give a valid reason why this pistol exists and why it has a special name?

>smaller
>thinner

not valid reasons

if this gun gets any smaller they might as well start selling single shot zip guns

Not a fan of smaller guns?

 

[awilson82]

This might have to replace my Bersa BP9CC when it comes out.

 

[Caleb]

Thank you so much for pointing that out. It really added depth to the topic

Four pages of nobody saying anything about it, so I felt compelled to put a stop to it.

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

This might have to replace my Bersa BP9CC when it comes out.

Can you please, pretty please, tell me about your experience with the Bersa?

Both good and bad?

thank you kindly!

-J-

 

[Fordtough25]

Well Springfield and S&W have these coming out now, wonder when Glock will unveil one. I don't dig tiny guns too much but if you don't already have a sub compact or j frame this could be a good carry gun.

 

[U.S. Patriot]

I'll stick with my Kahr

 

[ike1018]

I put a few rounds down a 9c last Friday for the first time, it was nice. I've been a glock guy but I like to ergonomics of the M&P a little better. I don't think I would ever get rid of my glocks, but I could see me swapping out my Kahr CM9 if this M&P is simliar in size and weight. It would be a very tough call though as my CM9 is a great little shooter.

 

[Capt. Jeff]

looks like a sweet gun! i want!!

 

[Newbomb92]

I think the date should say 4/12/12....

 

[HICKMAN]

GLOCK WHERE ARE YOU??

No Glock carbine, no Glock single-stack 9mm. . . . .

yes, because 21 guns in 7 different calibers isn't good enough...

 

[HICKMAN]

For all you Yeager haters, he'll be releasing a video review of this gun on the 12th.

 

[awilson82]

Can you please, pretty please, tell me about your experience with the Bersa?

Both good and bad?

thank you kindly!

-J-

No problem buddy

Ive been planning to make a indepth review thread but just havent had time etc. Dont wanna hijack this thread but Ill give a quick rundown. Put about 300 rds through it so far.

Good-
Super nice to carry, light, thin
Relatively accurate at the very least its as good as I am and for a small 9mm its probably better than you expect
Feels nice in the hand

Bad-
Finish on the slide is so-so
extra mags are crazy expensive
Needs cleaned thoroughly when new as its packed with grease which prevents corrosion but offers little lube
Trigger is gritty but improving with use.

Other-
Has been pretty reliable but have had one FTF but I hadnt cleaned it yet and it was about the 10th round through it and it hasnt done it again
Front sight is pretty wide but for up close thats not a bad thing
Have to hold you mouth right when reassembling it to get it back together
I kinda wish it had a safety or the trigger was just a bit heavier its pretty light for a carry gun but thats a preference thing

 

[awilson82]

^^^Forgot to add the prices have been going up and that kinda sucks bc at the $330+tax I paid its a steal.

 

[esrice]

yes, because 21 guns in 7 different calibers isn't good enough...

I'm not saying its not. I was just pointing out that Glock's innovation has stalled and died. Even recent attempts have been lackluster and ill-received. End-users have been clamoring for a single stack 9mm for YEARS, to no avail.

I expect more from the company that set the standard for modern fighting pistols 25 years ago.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

End-users have been clamoring for a single stack 9mm for YEARS, to no avail.

If you look you will see a letter to the editor in American Handgunner from circa '91 of me requesting a thin stocked Glock M19 in .45acp.

Oh, well, I tried.

You guys do realize that we are not supposed to talk about this until Smith unveils it at the NRA Meeting?

Oh, heck, if a moderator is posting then I will too.

It is a puffed up .380.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

I expect more from the company that set the standard for modern fighting pistols 25 years ago.

Oh, la dee dah! Who are you, mere mortal? You are just the customer.

I don't know how to say this in Austrian but . . . oh, wait, I know how to say it in German.

Meine Waffe ist vollkommen! Halten die Schnauze, Landarbeiter!

 

[Fordtough25]

I'm not saying its not. I was just pointing out that Glock's innovation has stalled and died. Even recent attempts have been lackluster and ill-received. End-users have been clamoring for a single stack 9mm for YEARS, to no avail.

I expect more from the company that set the standard for modern fighting pistols 25 years ago.

I am still waiting on Glock to come out with a slim 9mm, I could use a small pocket gun. The wait continues, surely they will come out with something fresh this year.