S&W M&P 45acp here soon

[Fun2Shoot]

This was news to me today. The S&W M&P will be available in 45acp in February.

Seems like a good cross of 1911 ergonomics and slide lock with a modern frame material and still in the proven 45acp.

http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/...d=10001&productId=53907&langId=-1&isFirearm=Y

M&P forum:

http://mp-pistol.com/boards/portal.php

 

[Bobo]

If it's anything like the other M&Ps it should be a nice gun. The only thing that I'm bothered by is the ammo capacity of 10+1.

All the competition has a greater capacity:
Glock 21 = 13+1
Springfield XP = 13+1
Taurus 24/7 Pro = 12+1

 

[Gary G23]

The ones I looked at felt very good in my hands. Also the version with the flat dark earth frame has a thumb safety available. It was as easy to manipulate as a 1911 safety.
I believe they kept the capacity at ten to make the gun more ergonomic. You really have to feel one to appreciate it.

 

[cbsbyte]

Looks like a nice 45. Might have to buy one of those when they approved for sale in Mass.

 

[MachIVshooter]

I'll take one. Somehow my 9mm count exceeded my .45's. I need to remedy this and quickly. Looks like S&W has given me an option.

 

[mattf7184]

I can't tell much of a difference between the M&P 45 and M&P9/40 grip wise. They kept the capacity at 10 to keep the grip thin without being overly long. They will offer a 14 round extended magazine in the future I believe.