Evergreen
Member
Hi, I am looking to buy a new S&W M&P 9 handgun and I am doing away with my .45. FOr the last 2-3 years, I have been concealing my S&W M&P 45 on my hip with a Comp-Tac Minotaur paddle holster. The gun conceals beautifully with a fleece vest , but is too noticeable with my body frame if I am just wearing t-shirt and shorts. I have gotten use to it, and in Oregon, where I am located, its cold most of the year, so this is not a problem. In summer I Conceal my snubby and just live without the big gun.
Now, I am looking into getting the M&P9, I am stuck in a dilemma between the S&W M&P9 vs M&P9 Pro. I see the M&P Pro comes in 4.25" and 5".
Here are some questions I have:
Since, I am use to concealing the 4.5" M&P 45, would there be any significant difference in concealing the 5" M&P 9 Pro?
Would the extra .75" make a significat difference in the performance/accuracy of this gun at the distances that most self-defense situaitons would occur, lets say 5-20yards?
What advantages are there of the Pro series pistols compared to the regular M&P series pistols? I know the trigger pull is bit lighter and reset is shorter, any other benefits? How significant of a difference would you say the trigger would be?
I like the Tritium night sights on the 4.25" models more than the bulky fiber sights on the 5" models.. This may be another factor. I don't want a handgun without night sights, as there is a good chance I will have to use it in the dark in a SD situation.
Now, I am looking into getting the M&P9, I am stuck in a dilemma between the S&W M&P9 vs M&P9 Pro. I see the M&P Pro comes in 4.25" and 5".
Here are some questions I have:
Since, I am use to concealing the 4.5" M&P 45, would there be any significant difference in concealing the 5" M&P 9 Pro?
Would the extra .75" make a significat difference in the performance/accuracy of this gun at the distances that most self-defense situaitons would occur, lets say 5-20yards?
What advantages are there of the Pro series pistols compared to the regular M&P series pistols? I know the trigger pull is bit lighter and reset is shorter, any other benefits? How significant of a difference would you say the trigger would be?
I like the Tritium night sights on the 4.25" models more than the bulky fiber sights on the 5" models.. This may be another factor. I don't want a handgun without night sights, as there is a good chance I will have to use it in the dark in a SD situation.