New Member. getting an mp9

[HiVolt]

Welcome and good luck.. You can't go wrong at FS.. Are you looking for a full size, or compact?

not sure. do the compact mags. have the finger thing on the bottom?

 

[jenlynn724]

not sure. do the compact mags. have the finger thing on the bottom?

No, but if you call S&W they will send them to you for free, very quickly too..

 

[HiVolt]

i cant wait to go pick it up

 

[Len-2A Training]

G26 will be -- good gun -more money, used, No real warranty.

M&P Brand new, Warranty, ambi controls, less cost, Draw back - you might need a trigger job.

Ford v Chevy

Glocks also have a lifetime warranty. HOWEVER, Glock will not pay shipping so unless you find someone local it will cost you, and it might cost you regardless.

ALL M&Ps need a trigger job! Period! Two of mine were LE models (US standard triggers) and they still sucked. After Greg Derr worked on them, they are a distinct pleasure to shoot. Greg Derr trigger job is $65.00 and he asks for 2 weeks but usually has them done in 1 week.

I own both M&Ps and Glocks. I find the fit of the M&P superior to the Glock in my hand (and my Wife does also) . . . but this is a personal preference thing.

Glock triggers out of the box are a lot better than M&Ps (even the Free America version), hands down.

 

[Len-2A Training]

For someone with big hands and not going to CCW, I would opt for the full size gun, regardless of which gun you buy. G17 or M&P 9 FS.

 

[HiVolt]

where is derr located and does he have a website

 

[HiVolt]

im just gonna keep stocking up on 9mm till i can grab one in a week or so.

 

[Len-2A Training]

Greg Derr Precision Arms
http://www.derrprecision.com/
Marshfield

He sometimes shoots competitively at Sharon F&G and Braintree R&P. I've met him at both places to drop off/pick up my guns.

 

[eisenhow]

where is derr located and does he have a website

Marshfield, derrprecision website, Greg's M&P services

 

[Mass-diver]

For me, personally, there's no way I'd pay a premium of several hundred bucks to get an 11 year old (or older) Glock vs a brand new M&P with full lifetime warranty.

That's why I have three M&Ps from FS and no Glocks.

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I take it you don't care about hi-caps? That's a big plus toward glocks IMO, of course it doesn't matter for the range. But for carry I just think it's a bummer to be stuck with crippled mags.

 

[DozerC6]

how much are the trigger jobs and what is the turn around time?

Dave Santurri at Santurri, LTD in North Attleboro, MA did the trigger on my M&P 9. It's now @ 5.5 LBS. It took only a few days and cost $89. I highly recommend Dave Santurri.

www.santurriltd.com

 

[Titan]

I take it you don't care about hi-caps? That's a big plus toward glocks IMO, of course it doesn't matter for the range. But for carry I just think it's a bummer to be stuck with crippled mags.

I just don't let the idea of 'crippled' mags eat at me. I understand there's a principle involved, but I'm happy to have 10 rounds in my M&Ps. I think 10 rounds in my M&P Compacts is fantastic vs alternatives, and just don't stress out about it in my full size M&Ps, which still exceed the capacity of most 1911s.

I also generally have a spare mag available when I think more rounds might be needed.

I also love my revolvers which only hold only 5,6, or 7 rounds.



I just refuse to let the idea of a 'crippled' mag, and anger at the legislature, deprive me of the enjoyment and utility of the guns.

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[Mike-Mike]

I just don't let the idea of 'crippled' mags eat at me.



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that why I got an M&P40c they are 10 bangers in free states too.

 

[Mass-diver]

I just don't let the idea of 'crippled' mags eat at me. I understand there's a principle involved, but I'm happy to have 10 rounds in my M&Ps. I think 10 rounds in my M&P Compacts is fantastic vs alternatives, and just don't stress out about it in my full size M&Ps, which still exceed the capacity of most 1911s.

I also generally have a spare mag available when I think more rounds might be needed.

I also love my revolvers which only hold only 5,6, or 7 rounds.



I just refuse to let the idea of a 'crippled' mag, and anger at the legislature, deprive me of the enjoyment and utility of the guns.

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I have an M&Pc 9mm that I don't really mind the 10 rounders for....but in terms of fullsize models (for me) the lack of hi-caps is a major turn off. If I'm going to be carrying a fullsize/double stack pistol, I want the "real" mags for it.

I understand where you are coming from, I just feel differently.

 

[Coyote33]

Greg Derr Does it cheaper and he does a great job as well. They are very different trigger jobs.

How different can they be? Not sure what is involved here, and how they can be VERY different. Can Ruger P-series get trigger jobs as well? (I don't particularly dislike it, but better is always...better.)


Reading more, am I correct that a NEW M&P with trigger job is cheaper than a used Glock? Are G36 Glocks available around in Mass? Is there an M&P .45 compact to equate to the G36? Thanks, and sorry for the slight sidetrack.

 

[drgrant]

I just refuse to let the idea of a 'crippled' mag, and anger at the legislature, deprive me of the enjoyment and utility of the guns.

I can't stand the frigging things. I own one gun that needs cripplemags, and it's almost one too many. Having to use something which is intentionally
broken is bad juju, to the extent that I try to avoid subjecting it to myself whenever possible. When you buy a new car, do you ask them to install 4 donut tires on it? That's what this is...

-Mike

 

[Core-Lokt]

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[firecontrol123]

Glock 26

what does a glock 26 go for? is it used? are hi cap readily avail ( i know non are for mo)? i really like the mp though i have held it and am willing to go and get a trigger job on it by one of the gunsmiths. what are the pros adn cons of the 26?

A Glock 26 will set you back about $700.00+ tax. And those are police trade-ins with some holster wear. Sometime you can get lucky and find one on this site in excellent cond. Good luck and be safe

 

[Mass-diver]

Reading more, am I correct that a NEW M&P with trigger job is cheaper than a used Glock? Are G36 Glocks available around in Mass? Is there an M&P .45 compact to equate to the G36? Thanks, and sorry for the slight sidetrack.

A new M&P with a trigger job is probably about the same cost as a used glock, depending on model. For example, you will often see G17 for sale for as little as $450-500.

G36s can be bought legally from private individuals (FTF) in MA. They show up with decent regularity in the NES classified, they usually run around $800 which represents the fact that are one of the rarer glocks in MA. If your brother is a cop or you know a crocked FFL you can also get one legally at free state prices.

The M&P .45 (I believe) is double-stacked so it's more the equivalent of a G30 (the G36 has a single stack mag).

 

[Coyote33]

compact of fullsize ? im a new shooter but have shot before. i am also big 6'5" big hands? should i just try them out?

If you are big, and have big hands, and size is not an issue because of restrictions, I'd say take a close look at the RUGER SR9.

links on NES:
WTS/WTT Ruger SR9

Ruger SR9

s&w m&p 9mm or Ruger sr9

 

[bigbo]

+1 on the M&P vs. Glock, at least in Mass. Full size pistols might be closer in cost, but a M&P9c with a new sear housing block and springs installed by you will be HUNDREDS less than a G26 or even G19. Plus the warranties and known round count advantages previously mentioned.

I understand the argument that a Mass resident wouldn't want a neutered gun, but neither should he consider spending the $hundreds extra premium for glock. IMHO