FT's $.02
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/163072-mp340-centennial-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/outdoor_sports/CCI/CCI-23917-Centerfire-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.