M&P9 Fullsize pistol problems ?

tercel89 · August 1st, 2012, 11:53 AM

Are there any problems with the fullsize M&P9 pistols ? I have heard of some problems with them not going into battery . Is this correct and are there any problems at all ?
I have a NIB G17 that I am about to trade even for a NIB M&P9 Fullsize. I like both platforms so I am just wondering ? The only thing I dont like about the M&P is the roll pins .

JeffWard · August 1st, 2012, 12:13 PM

A few VERY minor issues all resolved in early models. A very small percentage have suffered from "early unlocking" issues with the barrel, which causes a "stringing effect" with accuracy, which a barrel swap-out fixes. The reliability is awesome, and in the rare instance of issues, S&WCS is world class. It'll be addressed, free and quickly.

There has always been a complaint about ALL of the M&Ps with trigger grittiness, and I think it's almost in part due to the EXISTENCE of the Apex Tactical drop-in trigger parts that make it go away day-1. I've personally found that the grittiness is easy to remedy with a few hundred rounds down range and some good grease.

Glock still has the advantage of heritage and volume with its G17... but the balance of quality, and "shootability" is steadily tipping in the favor of the M&P.

Jeff

stepheninaz · August 1st, 2012, 12:21 PM

As a fellow Glock owner, and having owned Glocks for 25 years--you'll be very happy with the M&P. Just picked up a new M&P9 a few days ago (my second one), and just a good cleaning/lube and some minimal dry-firing has reduced the grittyness significantly. Shooting will help even more. After 500rds or so down range you may have no desire to do anything further to your M&P. Enjoy.

After a couple days of dry firing, I'm already questioning my need for the apex sear purchase I just made (not here yet).

tercel89 · August 1st, 2012, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeffWard

A few VERY minor issues all resolved in early models. A very small percentage have suffered from "early unlocking" issues with the barrel, which causes a "stringing effect" with accuracy, which a barrel swap-out fixes. The reliability is awesome, and in the rare instance of issues, S&WCS is world class. It'll be addressed, free and quickly.

There has always been a complaint about ALL of the M&Ps with trigger grittiness, and I think it's almost in part due to the EXISTENCE of the Apex Tactical drop-in trigger parts that make it go away day-1. I've personally found that the grittiness is easy to remedy with a few hundred rounds down range and some good grease.

Glock still has the advantage of heritage and volume with its G17... but the balance of quality, and "shootability" is steadily tipping in the favor of the M&P.

Jeff

Thanks so much Jeff. I am a big Glock fan but I am still open minded to other guns . I may just give it a try .
Any other information is appreciated .

jasonuscg · August 1st, 2012, 05:51 PM

The pins are inexpensive.

stepheninaz · August 2nd, 2012, 09:43 AM

The motto I live by: "There isn't a problem, until there's a problem."

tercel89 · August 2nd, 2012, 05:40 PM

Hey I have just made the big leap and traded for a New in Box M&P9 Fullsize !
I am happy ! It was so cool because the guy had an unfired new in box M&P9 Fullsize and I had an unfired G17 new in box. We both traded even .
I am a big and I mean big Glock fan but I am open to new things . I had an M&P40 before but never an M&P9 . SO it all worked out great .
Thanks to the members that helped me with the information on the M&P9

tercel89 · August 3rd, 2012, 11:44 AM

Here is my M&P9 with my other 2 most reliable pistols that I ever owned : My CZ P-01 and my Glock 17 Gen 2 . These are most 2 most reliable pistols I have ever owned. Hopefully the M&P9 will be next !

August 1st, 2012, 11:53 AM	#1
tercel89 Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 92	M&P9 Fullsize pistol problems ? Are there any problems with the fullsize M&P9 pistols ? I have heard of some problems with them not going into battery . Is this correct and are there any problems at all ? I have a NIB G17 that I am about to trade even for a NIB M&P9 Fullsize. I like both platforms so I am just wondering ? The only thing I dont like about the M&P is the roll pins . Last edited by tercel89; August 1st, 2012 at 12:07 PM.

August 1st, 2012, 12:21 PM	#3
stepheninaz Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Arizona Posts: 52	As a fellow Glock owner, and having owned Glocks for 25 years--you'll be very happy with the M&P. Just picked up a new M&P9 a few days ago (my second one), and just a good cleaning/lube and some minimal dry-firing has reduced the grittyness significantly. Shooting will help even more. After 500rds or so down range you may have no desire to do anything further to your M&P. Enjoy. After a couple days of dry firing, I'm already questioning my need for the apex sear purchase I just made (not here yet). Last edited by stepheninaz; August 1st, 2012 at 12:24 PM.

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August 1st, 2012, 12:13 PM	#2
JeffWard Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: St Petersburg, FL Posts: 2,667	A few VERY minor issues all resolved in early models. A very small percentage have suffered from "early unlocking" issues with the barrel, which causes a "stringing effect" with accuracy, which a barrel swap-out fixes. The reliability is awesome, and in the rare instance of issues, S&WCS is world class. It'll be addressed, free and quickly. There has always been a complaint about ALL of the M&Ps with trigger grittiness, and I think it's almost in part due to the EXISTENCE of the Apex Tactical drop-in trigger parts that make it go away day-1. I've personally found that the grittiness is easy to remedy with a few hundred rounds down range and some good grease. Glock still has the advantage of heritage and volume with its G17... but the balance of quality, and "shootability" is steadily tipping in the favor of the M&P. Jeff

August 1st, 2012, 05:51 PM	#5
jasonuscg Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Salish Sea Posts: 3,344	The pins are inexpensive.

August 2nd, 2012, 09:43 AM	#6
stepheninaz Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Arizona Posts: 52	The motto I live by: "There isn't a problem, until there's a problem."

August 2nd, 2012, 05:40 PM	#7
tercel89 Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 92	Hey I have just made the big leap and traded for a New in Box M&P9 Fullsize ! I am happy ! It was so cool because the guy had an unfired new in box M&P9 Fullsize and I had an unfired G17 new in box. We both traded even . I am a big and I mean big Glock fan but I am open to new things . I had an M&P40 before but never an M&P9 . SO it all worked out great . Thanks to the members that helped me with the information on the M&P9

August 3rd, 2012, 11:44 AM	#8
tercel89 Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 92	Here is my M&P9 with my other 2 most reliable pistols that I ever owned : My CZ P-01 and my Glock 17 Gen 2 . These are most 2 most reliable pistols I have ever owned. Hopefully the M&P9 will be next !