M&p 340

[hornblower]

Magic

There is a little switch on the bottom of the grip that is a "master switch".

[jfh]

The CT-305 and CT-405 grips have master on-off switches on the bottom. The CT-105 does not.

For more information about the CT-grips on j-frames (including and M&P 340), see this post.

FWIW, I carry my 340 in a Mika pocket holster, either a square or round cut, and I have ceased using the master switch on the bottom.

Jim H.

[DAdams]

Leave the master switch on at all times. Change the batteries on the CT when you change your smoke alarm battteries. Everyone stays safe on multiple fronts.

When I grip it I want it lit up for defensive purposes. Except perhaps when at the range and want to have some fun with the night sites and want the laser out of the picture.

[1/7GRUNT]

Just wondering if anyone knows some good prices online for the 340M%P. LGS here has one for 850 without CT grips. I dont need CT grips so any help would be great. thanks

[Gary C]

1/7GRUNT,
I just bought my M&P 340 from gunbroker.com.
The seller was Shooters of Jacksonville. I'm pleased
with the price and the seller is top notch.
He has another 340 up for bid:

http://gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewIte...Item=101586554


Gary C

[FranklyTodd]

Havn't had time to post much for a while, thought I'd give my $.02 on some of the recent questions.

Just wondering if anyone knows some good prices online for the 340

Here's $579. They've had w/CT for $750 in the past, but looks like none in stock right now. https://shop.vanceoutdoors.com/16307...l-p-16121.html

I've driven to them and had a good experience in person, but never bought online. They are huge, and high volume, but nice guys.

The [CT] grips add practically nothing to the width of the grip.

They seem to be made of hard plastic, not rubber, but I can't be sure.

I'll go one step further, the CT405s are slimmer than stock and easier to conceal/draw. They add a rubber air pocket along the top of the backstrap, but this does not detract from concealability. The width of the grip feels narrower than stock, and it is a combination of rubber and hard plastic (plastic being on the sides). I find it less tacky and easier to draw than stock.

It seems like certain holsters could activate the laser while carrying.

I've never had an issue with a pocket holster, and I would think any IWB or OWB would likewise not cause a problem. I usually turn it off at the switch when I (occasionally) use my SmartCarry. That cloth does seem like it could trigger the laser and wear down the battery.

Anyone know an online distributer who has the 357 GDHP SB IN STOCK?

Never bought here, but they look to be in stock at the time of this posting. It seems they come in waves. Just keep checking... I found none for 3 months, then bought 3 boxes when they finally became available, now they are gone again...
http://www.wholesalehunter.net/outdo...e-Handgun.html

I am about ready to buy a M&P 340, but can't decide if I want the CT grips or not.

Just a couple comments. If you can swing the $$$, the lasers are fantastic. They really add a lot of real world capability to an already great gun. It also allows for pretty great practice! Firing on snap caps w/o the laser is still good, but having the laser on, and concentrating on keeping it on target while firing really helps teach trigger control. Another thing to do at the range is to leave 1 chamber empty (or with snap cap), then spin it and close it without looking - kind of like reverse russian roulette. You'll really see how bad you flinch when the hammer falls on that empty.

Also, don't let some of the last couple dozen posts scare you away. There's been a lot of talk about the trigger not being great, and that one has to shoot thousands of rounds or workout to be able to shoot it well, etc.

There's a lot of good info there, a thread of all 340 utopia would be useless, but don't overthink it. You don't need to shoot thousands of rounds to become proficient, nor do you need a special workout. I'm not saying these things are bad, just not strictly necessary.

Any pistol should be a small fraction of your overall plan to keep safe (alive). If I thought I needed to work that hard to use this gun as part of my SD scheme, I would run away and buy something else immediately!

The 340 brings a lot of power to a situation and is pretty easy to carry. It shoots great, reliable, but stings your hand to shoot. If that sounds like something you are interested in, there's not a better gun out there.

[magic]

FranklyTodd,

Thanks for wrapping everything up like that. I am definitely going to pick it up with the CT. I'm a little worried that I might like it so much I'm gonna want to put a lasermax on my G27. I've never shot anything with a laser....sounds like a great advantage though.

I rented an airlite at the range and shot one cylinder of 357 and 100 rounds of 38. My hand was sore for about 4 days. Next time, I just shot one box of 38 and not sore at all. I also noticed my accuracy was half as good after one box. So, as long as practice is consistent and short, I am not worried. I didn't find the trigger to be to bad at all on the range gun that had obviously been fired a lot. This thing wasn't very smooth anywhere either. The cylinder barely turned. So, I can assume a new or clean 340 is gonna work better. I know I'll be happy.

Now I just have to figure out how to get my wife to shoot if without being scared after the first round! Any ideas?

So, all I can say is......."SOLD!"


magic

[DAdams]

You can try

http://www.randyshuntingcenter.com/

That's where I purchased mine. At the time they had them with CT and w/o.

These guys have been a good source. Usually at $625 w/o CT when in stock.

http://www.shootersjax.com/c-197-revolvers.aspx

Bud's has them for $672 in stock and delivered w/o CTs.

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/i...cPath/21_39_72

I have bought one firearm from Bud's. No problems.

[magic]

It's done, I just ordered the 340 CT from Shooters....it should be here in a few days!

[colt1903]

Changed from the Walnut Excaliber:


To the Silver & Black Altamont:



I liked the looks of the Excaliber but the Altamont has room for my pinky finger and a nice, full palm swell to hold onto.

[DAdams]

Colt those are beautiful grips. Much better color coordination compliment first of all and then a full swell with a place for that last digit has to be a premium feel.

It would be nice if they would custom notch them for the M&P logo. Do you think that might be too much to ask. Dremel anyone?

You have taken the 34o to the next level of aesthetics.
How much and where to order.

[colt1903]

$50.00 from http://www.shop.dandjgunrepair.com/main.sc

I have been ordering from them for several years. Most anything you order arrives in less than a week. They also keep a fairly good supply of Tyler T-Grip adapters on hand; just picked up a couple for my model 40 and my Lawman:



Dusty at D and J keeps their website pretty up to date with what's in stock and what is sold out. Good people to do business with.

[FranklyTodd]

Gone

[WildWeasel]

Put some money down on a new revolver the other day. I was having a tough decision to make bettween getting an MP 340 or a 340PD, so I left the shop and told the owner I would call in a day or two and let him know what to order.

I'm still somewhat undecided but after finding this site and this group I'm steering more towards the M&P 340. I think the space age metals are great and I know the titanium plating is used on A-10 Warthog aircraft to protect the pilot but something inside keeps telling me to stay with a stainless steel cylinder. The funky billboarding on the 340PD (atomic looking ,sci/fi ray gun symbol) reminds me of one of my childrens toy guns.

So I guess what I need is a little push from the experts as to why other than weight reduction, would someone chose the 340PD over the M&P 340?

Thanks for your help, and again I'm glad I found this thread. I hope to be welcomed as a 340 owner in the near future.

Happy Fathers Day to all the Dad's

Regards,
John

[DAdams]

Welcome.

I have never fired the 340PD. I have held one.

I am a big fan of lighter is better when pocket carrying (until firing) hence carry often shoot little I suspect would hold true for the PD.
If you don't plan on pocket carry then the extra weight makes little difference.

The weight range in S&W snubs is 19 ounces to 12 nominal. Each ounce of reduction comes with a cost of felt recoil.

Aesthetically I agree. I don't work for the Atomic Energy Commission so the molecular representation of whatever it is, I forget, does nothing for me.

A big plus for me are the sights on the M&P. I think you need to see them in action vs the PD to see what you prefer.

[Gary C]

I have finally found my perfect setup for carry and practice. I had been practicing
with my 642-2 until I came upon this M&P 340 thread. It didn't take long for me to
to buy and be convinced that the 340 was the perfect gun for me. I took the CT 305
grips off of the 642 and installed them on the 340. What a difference it makes in shooting
the 340. The smaller 405 grips from the M&P went onto the 642 and the 642 has
become my wifes bedside gun.

The target in the photo is five rounds into a three inch "Shoot-N-C" shot at 10 yards using a two
handed bench rest stance. The ammo I am using is my reload loaded to emulate 38+P.
I am using a 125 gr Winchester JHP with 6.5 gr of Unique loaded into a 357 MAG case.

I love this gun. Shoots great and dare I say... It's damn sexy.

Gary C

[DAdams]

Welcome and nice setup with the 340 and 305 grips. Do you pocket carry, IWB, OWB? I have found the 305s provide to much pocket exposure, but if I carried OWB they would be my first choice too.

You are such a thoughtful guy to provide your wife with a 642 and 405 combo. I think it is the ultimate womans' bedside setup. I don't want my wife to hurt herself with unnecessary felt recoil.

Nice shooting btw.

I am going to begin loading/reloading when the weather turns inclement this winter and am looking forward to acquiring a new skill set.

[Gary C]

90% of the time I carry OWB, 10 % pocket.
I have had to buy a whole new wardrobe since I got my CCL.

I found it interesting that the 340, without grips, weighs 12.0 oz.
The 642 without grips weighs 12.9 oz.
the 305 grips weigh 2.6 oz while the 405's weigh 1.4oz.

The lighter weight of the M&P 340 was just a small part of the reason
I purchased the gun. The sights, the finish, and the dual cartridge
capability round out the major features for me.

Gary C

[WildWeasel]

picked up my NIB 340 tonight $690 plus sales tax, total out the door $749

[Nematocyst]

I am going to begin loading/reloading when the weather turns inclement this winter ...

Do you know yet which reloading gear you're going to get or already got?

[DAdams]

Congrats. Hope you like it! Don't forget pictures, range reports, and impressions.

Where did you get it?

[WildWeasel]

Thank you

My local GS

I'm planning on starting out with 38 Specials.

By the way, for OWB carry what holster would you recommend. I never pocket carry as I'm used to having my keys in my right pocket and could never get used to having them in the left pocket.

Any suggestions on holsters and ammo would be appreciated. This is my first carry firearm.

I also have 4" 686, a Model 108282 1911, and a Glock 19 in the safe.

[DAdams]

no holster expert by any means. I typically pocket carry and I now carry my keys in my lefthand pocket (still twitching with the change).

The first one I purchased was a nylon holster to try out OWB and IWB concepts. They can be had at your local gun shop for under $20.

The second one is a Blackhawk Speed Classic (leather).

http://www.opticsplanet.net/leather-...rame-left.html

I like this as it is minimalist but must be threaded to the belt. It is a great deal for the money and you don't have to wait months for a $100 holster you don't know if you are going to like.



You will need a good strong leather belt with the SC as it utilizes expandable rubber as the gripping methodology to secure.

My next will be something OWB with snaps I can put on and remove quasi quickly without belt removal.



I'm sure you will get many good opinions as to what they use.

[Bockscar]

I was going to buy a 442, but after reading this entire thread I ordered a new MP340. $610 OTD. I got a decent deal, but it was still over 50% more than a 442 would've been. I hate gun boards.

[magic]

June 10th, 2008 12:33 PM
magic It's done, I just ordered the 340 CT from Shooters....it should be here in a few days!

I finally went and picked it up.....love at first sight.

Then, it got even better. I took it to the range, and first cylinder fired was around 7 yds. All shots were in a silver dollar group. I surprised myself considering I had never shot the thing before, and I'm no expert marksman to begin with. I shot about half a box then I started to develop a tiny sore area either where the CT grip drops off into the lanyard area, or where the grip turns to plastic. I can't really tell, but it's a nice little bruise. Maybe thinking about gloves for range practice. But overall, I love it!

I was shooting a little high and right, very consistently. I wasn't able to overcome this no matter how focused I was. At the end of the trigger pull, the thing really "clicks". Every shot it causes me to shoot high and right. Anyone else have that problem? I'm sure I will train myself to shoot it better, just need a little more range time and dry fire practice I guess.