Koblenz
Member
I went to the range today and tried out a .40 caliber S&W 4006 that I bought a couple of weeks ago. It was used police surplus and only cost $299 at a gun shop in Smyrna, Georgia.
I am absolutely delighted with it. I fired it at the range along with my Glock 23 and a S&W M&P .40 that I rented. The heavier all steel 4006 absorbed the recoil of the .40 cartridge much better than either of the two plastic framed pistols. I couldn't discern any difference in handling between the M&P and the Glock 23, but the 4006 was definitely superior. It has enough weight to tame the recoil of the .40 cartridge, even with hot +P loads. In addition, the trigger pull was light and smooth in both single and double action.
I am absolutely delighted with it. I fired it at the range along with my Glock 23 and a S&W M&P .40 that I rented. The heavier all steel 4006 absorbed the recoil of the .40 cartridge much better than either of the two plastic framed pistols. I couldn't discern any difference in handling between the M&P and the Glock 23, but the 4006 was definitely superior. It has enough weight to tame the recoil of the .40 cartridge, even with hot +P loads. In addition, the trigger pull was light and smooth in both single and double action.