Pulled the trigger on my first handgun....

**bighornjd** · November 16th, 2008, 10:44 PM

Well not literally but I broke down and made a purchase today on my first handgun. I haven't had the chance to shoot it yet but I can't wait! I did some extensive research on here and fondled a few at some local shops. I was very interested in the Sigma series but I couldn't get past all the mixed reviews. So I figured I'd drop the extra coin and ended up with an S&W M&P.40. As soon as I picked it up I loved the way it felt. I had not planned on spending this much but I just sold another toy and had the cash so I figured what better way to spend some of it

. For some reason I have not been able to force myself to get into a Glock but was thinking I might have to try. This wasn't any more money and holding the two back-to-back in the shop I definately felt more comfortable with the M&P. Hope to break it in this week sometime. Ended up getting it at Gander Mountain in York. Service was great and prices seemed very reasonable to me. $529.00 - S&W $50.00 or 2 mag mail-in-rebate. Glock in similiar frame and same caliber was the same price. They seemed to have a nice selection also. Free trigger lock and cleaning mat too - woohoo!
Let me know what you all think, sorry the pics aren't to great...

**gunga** · November 16th, 2008, 10:53 PM

The best handgun is the one that feels 'right' in your hand. Sounds like you made a good choice

**ShakeyDad** · November 16th, 2008, 10:55 PM

Congratulations on your purchase !! You're gonna love it !

I have the M&P9c, and I think it's one of the best guns I've ever owned.

I never got into Glocks either, don't know why, I'm just an S&W kinda guy.

Not that there is anything wrong with Glocks, just my preference
(tries to avoid a flaming from the Glock owners

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**bripro** · November 16th, 2008, 11:14 PM

First of all congratulations. I know its too late but did you price the gun at Freedom Armory? Better yet Stoney Brook Outfitters. They are both within 15 minutes of G.M. in York. Keep them in mind for your next purchase. IMO you got a decent deal. Not good not bad but decent which is fine. I own A M&P40 and think its a great gun. I also have some very similiar pistols like a Glock 22 for example. I like the S&W just as much as the others. I dont think it has ever misfired or jammed ever. It needs very little lube and maintenence and takes down very simply. You have a good gun there. I think you are much better off with that than the Sigma. Good luck.

**bighornjd** · November 16th, 2008, 11:26 PM

I considered going to Freedom Armory but from what i read on here and heard from some others was that they tend to be a bit on the steep side. Should have probably checked anyway for myself but sometimes shopping without buying gets old after awhile!

**Emptymag** · November 16th, 2008, 11:35 PM

I don't see a photo, but congrats nonetheless!

**Bladerunner** · November 17th, 2008, 03:13 AM

Major Congrats on your first pistol choice. And guess what? You'll be just as excited when you purchase your second and third and fourth, fifth, six.......

It's a sickness. I need help. Really!

**crakkajakka15** · November 17th, 2008, 04:16 AM

Ahh my son welcome to the M&P brotherhood....here you will learn many things....... like how to trade in Glocks for more M&P's and how to handle Glock ninja's with your superior M&P intellect

Sincerely,
M&P NINJA!

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