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Posted by Fast92lxcoupe (Member # 8221) on :

Just picked it up today (after the 10 day hold). Can't wait to blast off a few rounds.

[ March 26, 2012, 09:01 PM: Message edited by: Fast92lxcoupe ]

Posted by RONIN (Member # 9987) on :

Sold the AR and got the M&P ???

Posted by 97cobra209 (Member # 11376) on :

S&W makes nice guns I just don't like the safety feature in which it takes a certain amount of pressure to pull the trigger. Does make the pull a little harder then other guns!!

Posted by 87coupe510 (Member # 6150) on :

Love 40cal's for some reason!!!!

Posted by Rinna90 (Member # 6850) on :

I have one and love it! Fun little gun.

Posted by 1Sicgt (Member # 714) on :

Let me know how you like it. I own a Sig 229r 40 cal and love it, but looking into a 2nd 40 cal. So for me it's between the Springfield XDm or the S&W M&P.

Posted by RED@7kVERT *8850GT* (Member # 5909) on :

Omg. Been contemplating this purchase for months now. I think I like it better than a glock. A trigger mod and this gun is all you need IMO. Please let me know how you like it.

Posted by Fast92lxcoupe (Member # 8221) on :

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Originally posted by RED@7kVERT *8850GT*:
Omg. Been contemplating this purchase for months now. I think I like it better than a glock. A trigger mod and this gun is all you need IMO. Please let me know how you like it.

Will do. The only feature I'm not crazy about is the safety. There two different types of safety's for this weapon. A small mod and it'll be just what I need. However, it is a little too big for concealing.

Posted by Fast92lxcoupe (Member # 8221) on :

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Originally posted by RONIN:
Sold the AR and got the M&P ???

Never had an AR. [Eek!]

Posted by Fast92lxcoupe (Member # 8221) on :

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Originally posted by 1Sicgt:
Let me know how you like it. I own a Sig 229r 40 cal and love it, but looking into a 2nd 40 cal. So for me it's between the Springfield XDm or the S&W M&P.

The 229 is double the price but I feel it's worth it. Don't get me wrong, I love my MP, but that 229 will give you everything you can get out of this MP and more.

Posted by 1Sicgt (Member # 714) on :

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Originally posted by Fast92lxcoupe:

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Originally posted by 1Sicgt:
Let me know how you like it. I own a Sig 229r 40 cal and love it, but looking into a 2nd 40 cal. So for me it's between the Springfield XDm or the S&W M&P.
The 229 is double the price but I feel it's worth it. Don't get me wrong, I love my MP, but that 229 will give you everything you can get out of this MP and more.

Ya, I know. I'm just looking into a secondary pistol. My 229 will always come first, and as a Primary weapon, I love it. It's extremely reliable, and has never let me down. I've been thinking for a long while about a good secondary, and have been open to something in a little lower price range. Again its a back up option.

Posted by RONIN (Member # 9987) on :

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Originally posted by Fast92lxcoupe:

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Originally posted by RONIN:
Sold the AR and got the M&P ???
Never had an AR.

Oh my bad, had you confused with a different member.

Posted by Fast92lxcoupe (Member # 8221) on :

Even though I JUST got my M&P today. I've been looking at revolvers all day long. Can't go wrong with a nice compact S&W revolver.

Posted by 2T0NE (Member # 4216) on :

P226R 40 BTFO FTW

Posted by gohardgohome (Member # 9803) on :

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Originally posted by 2T0NE:
P226R 40 BTFO FTW

Got one just like it! 226 ftw!!!!!

Posted by 2T0NE (Member # 4216) on :

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Originally posted by gohardgohome:

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Originally posted by 2T0NE:
P226R 40 BTFO FTW

Got one just like it! 226 ftw!!!!!

nice you got a BTFO ? what color are your sites?

[ March 27, 2012, 01:18 AM: Message edited by: 2T0NE ]

Posted by GreatWhiteShark (Member # 5609) on :

Looking to get one myself stopped in guns fishing and other shit in Vacaville today to check some out doesn't seem like they have alot anyone else know any good gun shops?

Posted by 2T0NE (Member # 4216) on :

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Originally posted by GreatWhiteShark:
Looking to get one myself stopped in guns fishing and other shit in Vacaville today to check some out doesn't seem like they have alot anyone else know any good gun shops?

hell yea you in the seven oh sav..go to TRIPLE AS SPORTING GOODS IN THE VALLEJO,VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE TALK TO HERM HE KNOWS HIS SHIT,TALKED ME OUTTA BUYING AN HK USP 40 FOR THE SIG ,SOLID WEAPON..THATS WHERE I GOT MY SIG AND PROBABLY WHERE IM GETTING MY AR-15

[ March 27, 2012, 01:22 AM: Message edited by: 2T0NE ]

Posted by 1Sicgt (Member # 714) on :

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Originally posted by 2T0NE:
P226R 40 BTFO FTW

You got the Siglite night sights? Your gun is the big version of mine.

Posted by 2T0NE (Member # 4216) on :

yup 2 rear night sites with the green front site.. is yours the 229r 40 btfo? my boy just got tge 229r 40 hes in fuckin love.

EDIT:Rear Night Sight Fiber Optic Front Sight Black Nitron Finish

[ March 27, 2012, 01:41 AM: Message edited by: 2T0NE ]

Posted by autumnstang97 (Member # 6111) on :

I have the M&P .40, Sig P226R .40, a S&W Sigma .40, a Glock 22 and 23 .40s. Those are all my .40s. Out of these my fav is the 226. Hands down my Springfield 1911 TRP is my all time fav [patriot]

Posted by 2T0NE (Member # 4216) on :

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Originally posted by autumnstang97:
I have the M&P .40, Sig P226R .40, a S&W Sigma .40, a Glock 22 and 23 .40s. Those are all my .40s. Out of these my fav is the 226. Hands down my Springfield 1911 TRP is my all time fav

awsome..i was going to go kimber tle/rl but 9 month waiting list,i said fuck it ,probably buy a ar-15 for the same amount

Posted by 1Sicgt (Member # 714) on :

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Originally posted by 2T0NE:
yup 2 rear night sites with the green front site.. is yours the 229r 40 btfo? my boy just got tge 229r 40 hes in fuckin love.

EDIT:Rear Night Sight Fiber Optic Front Sight Black Nitron Finish

No, mine is a 229r with the serrations on the front of slide, Siglite night sights all around, 12rd clips. Basically the 229r Elite Dark, but no aluminum grip, its plastic.

Posted by Fast92lxcoupe (Member # 8221) on :

Posted by MachYou (Member # 7934) on :

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Originally posted by 2T0NE:
P226R 40 BTFO FTW

Balllllin

Posted by fredfifty (Member # 10320) on :

nice sig, but you gots to hide your serial number son!

Posted by phil a (Member # 6951) on :

I like the .40 - I feel like it's a good round, a good compromise between stopping power based on velocity & mass, and also the ability to be able to afford to shoot it, unlike some of the .45s that're costing ~$25/box of 50rds

Heres my P229, light trigger work, Ceramahide coated, Meprolight (or Trijicon, can't remember) night sights. Great shooter, very accurate, not much recoil. It's FS as well..... [Wink]

Posted by GreatWhiteShark (Member # 5609) on :

^^ how much ?

Posted by phil a (Member # 6951) on :

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Originally posted by GreatWhiteShark:
^^ how much ?

PM sent

Posted by 2T0NE (Member # 4216) on :

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Originally posted by fredfifty:
nice sig, but you gots to hide your serial number son!

serial # thiefs.lol

Posted by 2T0NE (Member # 4216) on :

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Originally posted by phil a:
I like the .40 - I feel like it's a good round, a good compromise between stopping power based on velocity & mass, and also the ability to be able to afford to shoot it, unlike some of the .45s that're costing ~$25/box of 50rds

Heres my P229, light trigger work, Ceramahide coated, Meprolight (or Trijicon, can't remember) night sights. Great shooter, very accurate, not much recoil. It's FS as well.....

nice strap

Posted by kingdavid (Member # 11179) on :

I love my P229R primary carry gun when reliabily counts.

Posted by 92LxHatch (Member # 11387) on :

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Originally posted by Fast92lxcoupe:

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Originally posted by 1Sicgt:
Let me know how you like it. I own a Sig 229r 40 cal and love it, but looking into a 2nd 40 cal. So for me it's between the Springfield XDm or the S&W M&P.
The 229 is double the price but I feel it's worth it. Don't get me wrong, I love my MP, but that 229 will give you everything you can get out of this MP and more.

awsome gun brother,not bad for a cheap gun.too bad this thread turned into a sig sauer thread [patriot]

Posted by JUNKYARD5.0 (Member # 10398) on :

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Originally posted by 2T0NE:

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Originally posted by GreatWhiteShark:
Looking to get one myself stopped in guns fishing and other shit in Vacaville today to check some out doesn't seem like they have alot anyone else know any good gun shops?
hell yea you in the seven oh sav..go to TRIPLE AS SPORTING GOODS IN THE VALLEJO,VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE TALK TO HERM HE KNOWS HIS SHIT,TALKED ME OUTTA BUYING AN HK USP 40 FOR THE SIG ,SOLID WEAPON..THATS WHERE I GOT MY SIG AND PROBABLY WHERE IM GETTING MY AR-15

Triple A's [worship]

Posted by illwill510 (Member # 3788) on :

I just got my xd40 back from getting Trijicon HD night sights installed. I like how the rear sight is longer. http://www.xd-hs2000.com/xd-hs2000/Trijicon_HD_Yellow.html

Posted by *BlownMach1* (Member # 5400) on :

Wow this post got taken over, back to the OP! The M&P 40 cal is a super nice gun. I have owned 2 of them so far! One got stolen in a house robbery I had!!! So I went and bought the same gun!!! The sig are nice but way over priced!!! For a gun that does the same thing!! In the medium market pistols, price wise u have the XD, M&P, Glock are your top guns. I have owned them all and M&P is the best in it's class! As far as smoothness and comfort with being super reliable!!

People can argue all day with what's "the best" but with guns it's mostly your personal preference and what your looking to use it for!! So I say great choice and have fun with it!!

Posted by Fast92lxcoupe (Member # 8221) on :

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Originally posted by *BlownMach1*:
Wow this post got taken over, back to the OP! The M&P 40 cal is a super nice gun. I have owned 2 of them so far! One got stolen in a house robbery I had!!! So I went and bought the same gun!!! The sig are nice but way over priced!!! For a gun that does the same thing!! In the medium market pistols, price wise u have the XD, M&P, Glock are your top guns. I have owned them all and M&P is the best in it's class! As far as smoothness and comfort with being super reliable!!

People can argue all day with what's "the best" but with guns it's mostly your personal preference and what your looking to use it for!! So I say great choice and have fun with it!!

Thanks. Finally some more feedback on the M&P. I haven't shot it yet. But I will this weekend. The only thing I'm not liking about it is the safety (or lack there of). Because the M&P with the thumb safety isn't sold in Cali.

Posted by 4.6 EATIN GM'S (Member # 1633) on :

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Originally posted by 2T0NE:

quote:
Originally posted by GreatWhiteShark:
Looking to get one myself stopped in guns fishing and other shit in Vacaville today to check some out doesn't seem like they have alot anyone else know any good gun shops?
hell yea you in the seven oh sav..go to TRIPLE AS SPORTING GOODS IN THE VALLEJO,VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE TALK TO HERM HE KNOWS HIS SHIT,TALKED ME OUTTA BUYING AN HK USP 40 FOR THE SIG ,SOLID WEAPON..THATS WHERE I GOT MY SIG AND PROBABLY WHERE IM GETTING MY AR-15

i only buy from tripple a's and i live in pittsburg. real nice guys there and they know their shit and their not a bunch of dicks

Posted by SnakeBit (Member # 8871) on :

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Originally posted by 92LxHatch:

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Originally posted by Fast92lxcoupe:

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Originally posted by 1Sicgt:
Let me know how you like it. I own a Sig 229r 40 cal and love it, but looking into a 2nd 40 cal. So for me it's between the Springfield XDm or the S&W M&P.
The 229 is double the price but I feel it's worth it. Don't get me wrong, I love my MP, but that 229 will give you everything you can get out of this MP and more.
awsome gun brother,not bad for a cheap gun.too bad this thread turned into a sig sauer thread

Ahh what the hell. lol, here is mine.

[ March 28, 2012, 11:30 PM: Message edited by: SnakeBit ]

Posted by RODRIGUEZ (Member # 9104) on :

Nice. But im a GLOCK guy. Ive owned 3 different Glock .40's and love them in every way. 3rd gen and 4th gen and the compensated model.

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