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xd-shawn · 03-24-2008, 09:27 AM

i'm thinking about picking up a S&W M&P "service" length pistol in .357sig, i've wanted a .357sig caliber handgun for a pretty long time, i've already got a .380, 9mm, .40, and a .45acp, this wouldn't be a gun that i go plinking with or anything considering ammo is about $20/50rds, i've always liked the caliber and it's dammage factor, my local shop just happens to have some for $399 w/ 4 15rd mags

, i'm thinking about stoping by this weekend....

what do you guys think?

Palmguy · 03-24-2008, 09:36 AM

Is the price and mag count before or after rebate? S&W is running a rebate right now on new M&Ps, you get $50 back and 2 extra mags via mail. If the price is pre-rebate, it's a really smokin' deal ($349 for the gun and 6 mags).

xd-shawn · 03-24-2008, 09:44 AM

no that's $400 after the rebate

zac07 · 03-24-2008, 09:56 AM

I dont know about the SC but another option to get the 357sig is just buy a new barrel for your 40. I have been thinking about picking one up because for $125 you have a new caliber, and the mags are the same too.

xd-shawn · 03-24-2008, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zac07

I dont know about the SC but another option to get the 357sig is just buy a new barrel for your 40. I have been thinking about picking one up because for $125 you have a new caliber, and the mags are the same too.

i dont think they make a conversion barrel for the SC

Palmguy · 03-24-2008, 10:26 AM

Even at $400, it's still a great deal. M&Ps are good shooters and should serve you well. I'm about to pick up a full-size 9.

**nikon777** · 03-24-2008, 10:37 AM

Brickboy240 · 03-24-2008, 11:42 AM

The Steyr MA-1 is available in 357SIG and CDNN sells them for around 339 bucks. Have you tried this pistol yet? It might surprise you. For the money, the MA-1 is a very good deal.

- Brickboy240

chauncey · 03-24-2008, 09:14 PM

I think M&P's are a great gun, that for some reason, I can't shoot worth a crap. also, my thumb seems to always hit the mag release. no one else seems to have this problem, it's just me.

oh well, back to the Glocks.

avgjoe3 · 03-25-2008, 05:16 AM

I have a 9 compact and a 45. I love the ergonomics of the pistols, feel perfect in the hand and point natural... only thing I dislike is the triggers--they feel almost creepy. I really like my glock triggers and the xd trigger. That is my only complaint. I have a crimson trace on my 45 and love how it replaces the backstrap. Buds had the full size 9mm mp for cheap at the last show I was at.

03-24-2008, 09:27 AM	#1
xd-shawn XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: OH Posts: 201	thinking about a M&P, opinions? i'm thinking about picking up a S&W M&P "service" length pistol in .357sig, i've wanted a .357sig caliber handgun for a pretty long time, i've already got a .380, 9mm, .40, and a .45acp, this wouldn't be a gun that i go plinking with or anything considering ammo is about $20/50rds, i've always liked the caliber and it's dammage factor, my local shop just happens to have some for $399 w/ 4 15rd mags, i'm thinking about stoping by this weekend.... what do you guys think? __________________ XD-9 service XD-40 SC

03-24-2008, 09:36 AM	#2
Palmguy XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lower Alabama Posts: 1,488	Is the price and mag count before or after rebate? S&W is running a rebate right now on new M&Ps, you get $50 back and 2 extra mags via mail. If the price is pre-rebate, it's a really smokin' deal ($349 for the gun and 6 mags). __________________

03-24-2008, 09:44 AM	#3
xd-shawn XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: OH Posts: 201	no that's $400 after the rebate __________________ XD-9 service XD-40 SC

03-24-2008, 10:26 AM	#6
Palmguy XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lower Alabama Posts: 1,488	Even at $400, it's still a great deal. M&Ps are good shooters and should serve you well. I'm about to pick up a full-size 9. __________________

03-24-2008, 10:37 AM	#7
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03-24-2008, 09:56 AM	#4
zac07 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: West Texas Posts: 1,117	I dont know about the SC but another option to get the 357sig is just buy a new barrel for your 40. I have been thinking about picking one up because for $125 you have a new caliber, and the mags are the same too.

03-24-2008, 11:42 AM	#8
Brickboy240 XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Houston, TX, USA Posts: 9,264	The Steyr MA-1 is available in 357SIG and CDNN sells them for around 339 bucks. Have you tried this pistol yet? It might surprise you. For the money, the MA-1 is a very good deal. - Brickboy240 __________________ The top 25% of wage earners in America pay 86% of all federal income taxes collected. (according to 2007 IRS website data) Es mejor morir a pie que vivir arrodillado Volvo...the Swedish Brick!

03-24-2008, 09:14 PM	#9
chauncey XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 27	I think M&P's are a great gun, that for some reason, I can't shoot worth a crap. also, my thumb seems to always hit the mag release. no one else seems to have this problem, it's just me. oh well, back to the Glocks.

03-25-2008, 05:16 AM	#10
avgjoe3 XDTalk Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Florence, KY Posts: 60	I have a 9 compact and a 45. I love the ergonomics of the pistols, feel perfect in the hand and point natural... only thing I dislike is the triggers--they feel almost creepy. I really like my glock triggers and the xd trigger. That is my only complaint. I have a crimson trace on my 45 and love how it replaces the backstrap. Buds had the full size 9mm mp for cheap at the last show I was at.

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