Captain33036
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Hi Everyone
I have been thinking about getting a S&W M&P 9, full size, for a range toy for some time. But....have some issues and would like your input.
I have a SIG 229 and SIG 226, to shoot with. Love them, they are tack drivers. But, have been thinking about an M&P 9 because of the ergonomics and the lighter weight. [I also have a Shield...which I really like a lot ...but it is not really a range toy)
The issue is...I would want it to be a tack driver as well...and know that the stock gun just won't be.
Two options:
1. Wait until I can get an M&P Pro 9 Core, and put a min red dot on it. $730. Gun comes with a trigger upgrade, new barrels are supposed to be better and having a red dot can be a good range aid. I have a mini red dot that I may be able to use ...a Burris Fastfire III.
2. Get a stock M&P 9 ($500-$550), then add a Storm Lake barrel ($140), Apex sear ($40) and 10-8 sights (probably the brass front) ($85). So, a total of $815, $675 w/o the storm lake barrel.
A couple notes about me:
I am at the age at which I cannot see iron sights and the target. I wear reading glasses that are 1.0 diopters to accomodate.
I have a Springfield RO with the black blade rear sight that I shoot very well with and like the sight set up a lot. The 10-8 sights would be similar. I DO seem to do well and like this sight set up.
My SIG 226 has a Burris Fastfire III on it. Shooting it is fine, though that red dot sits pretty high up on the gun. Not sure it really makes a difference until I am shooting 25 yards free hand. And still not sure how much more I like it compared with iron sights.
A red dot seems easier to view, but wearing reading glasses is not all that inconvenient (you have to wear some safety glasses, of course), until distances past 50 ft.
So, the main option would be either wait for the Core series and use a mini red dot. Or...get a stock gun, use the lower price to add a Storm lake barrel and 10-8 sights. Looking for accuracy and ease of sighting.
Thanks
I have been thinking about getting a S&W M&P 9, full size, for a range toy for some time. But....have some issues and would like your input.
I have a SIG 229 and SIG 226, to shoot with. Love them, they are tack drivers. But, have been thinking about an M&P 9 because of the ergonomics and the lighter weight. [I also have a Shield...which I really like a lot ...but it is not really a range toy)
The issue is...I would want it to be a tack driver as well...and know that the stock gun just won't be.
Two options:
1. Wait until I can get an M&P Pro 9 Core, and put a min red dot on it. $730. Gun comes with a trigger upgrade, new barrels are supposed to be better and having a red dot can be a good range aid. I have a mini red dot that I may be able to use ...a Burris Fastfire III.
2. Get a stock M&P 9 ($500-$550), then add a Storm Lake barrel ($140), Apex sear ($40) and 10-8 sights (probably the brass front) ($85). So, a total of $815, $675 w/o the storm lake barrel.
A couple notes about me:
I am at the age at which I cannot see iron sights and the target. I wear reading glasses that are 1.0 diopters to accomodate.
I have a Springfield RO with the black blade rear sight that I shoot very well with and like the sight set up a lot. The 10-8 sights would be similar. I DO seem to do well and like this sight set up.
My SIG 226 has a Burris Fastfire III on it. Shooting it is fine, though that red dot sits pretty high up on the gun. Not sure it really makes a difference until I am shooting 25 yards free hand. And still not sure how much more I like it compared with iron sights.
A red dot seems easier to view, but wearing reading glasses is not all that inconvenient (you have to wear some safety glasses, of course), until distances past 50 ft.
So, the main option would be either wait for the Core series and use a mini red dot. Or...get a stock gun, use the lower price to add a Storm lake barrel and 10-8 sights. Looking for accuracy and ease of sighting.
Thanks