ugaarguy
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So, I traded into a LNIB S&W M&P 40 today. I really like the gun, but the trigger leaves much to be desired. This is a current production pistol with the ledge rear sight, and square notch mag floor plates. An M&P armorer (friend at a different shop) confirmed that it has the most recent rolling changes he's seen to date.
I also recently acquired a Ruger SR9c. As many of you know, Ruger's greatly improved triggers for the SR series introduction coincided with the introduction of the SR9c. I remember the original SR9 triggers, which were bad in comparison to the S&W M&P line.
Side by side, the SR9c has a superior trigger. It breaks more cleanly, is firmer, and has a far shorter reset. The M&P has an annoying false reset, as 9mm Epiphany calls it, and the term fits.
The M&P 40 I picked up is a manual safety model; which I like since I mostly shoot 1911s. I like the shape of the M&P's grip safeties better than the SR's, but the SR grip safeties engage & disengage more positively. The engagement / disengagement thing is hard core nitpicking though.
As for the grips, I like the texture on the M&P much better. The molded checkering on the front strap of the SR is so sharp / rough that I've put a piece of OD green duct tape over front strap - and I run Simonich Gunner Grips on of my 1911s. Oddly, the same side panel checkering on the SR feels great. I also like that the M&P backstraps don't require a tool to change like the SR's insert does.
The SR has Ruger's new Nitrodox Pro finish, which is supposed to be a ferritic nitrocarburizing finish like Melonite. I do like the steel sights on the M&P better, but again that's nitpicking.
I also recently acquired a Ruger SR9c. As many of you know, Ruger's greatly improved triggers for the SR series introduction coincided with the introduction of the SR9c. I remember the original SR9 triggers, which were bad in comparison to the S&W M&P line.
Side by side, the SR9c has a superior trigger. It breaks more cleanly, is firmer, and has a far shorter reset. The M&P has an annoying false reset, as 9mm Epiphany calls it, and the term fits.
The M&P 40 I picked up is a manual safety model; which I like since I mostly shoot 1911s. I like the shape of the M&P's grip safeties better than the SR's, but the SR grip safeties engage & disengage more positively. The engagement / disengagement thing is hard core nitpicking though.
As for the grips, I like the texture on the M&P much better. The molded checkering on the front strap of the SR is so sharp / rough that I've put a piece of OD green duct tape over front strap - and I run Simonich Gunner Grips on of my 1911s. Oddly, the same side panel checkering on the SR feels great. I also like that the M&P backstraps don't require a tool to change like the SR's insert does.
The SR has Ruger's new Nitrodox Pro finish, which is supposed to be a ferritic nitrocarburizing finish like Melonite. I do like the steel sights on the M&P better, but again that's nitpicking.