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<blockquote data-quote="Punisher" data-source="post: 1036603" data-attributes="member: 11133"><p>First off let me thank you guys for putting up with me resurrecting a year and a half old thread, <a href="http://www.okshooters.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38611" target="_blank">http://www.okshooters.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38611</a></p><p></p><p>Your feedback was helpful.</p><p></p><p>But now I'm back with thinking out loud. Your feedback is welcomed.</p><p></p><p>Well, I just dont know any more. Im new to all this, so bare with me. </p><p></p><p>This is my first gun, and my knowledge is very basic. I carried a 1911 back in the day while an MP in the Army. But that was very different then. Now I plan on concealing it. I have shot a 357 magnum snub nose, 38 special, 9mm and of course 45, but not the 40cal. Plus I am still waiting for the county to issue my license. So I have time to figure things out.</p><p></p><p>Last month, I went to a gun convention and handled many different guns. The one that fit my hand like a glove was a police used stainless 40cal. I dont even know what model. But it looks like the 4003. It was silver stainless, black de-cocking lever on both sides, (Im a lefty) slide lock and sights. I dont recall seeing anything that said TSW or even tactical. But when I gripped that gun, it felt great! And the price was great too. </p><p></p><p>But just today, I went snooping at the local gun shop, and now I just dont know.</p><p></p><p>I really like the silver stainless!! And they had a 9mm stainless similar to the 40cal I want to buy. BUT, they also had the new M&P models just sittin there. I asked if it was possible to change the mag release on the silver to the other side. They said no. its a different mag and the frame isnt designed this way. One guy in the shop struck up a conversation with me, and we discussed the new M&P and some of the features. </p><p></p><p>The mag lock CAN be changed to the other side, the slide lock is on both sides. This is great for us south-paws! He took it out of the case, and let me take a look at it. It didnt feel as good in my hand like the silver one did. The grip on the compact model really needs to be a round or two longer. Plus its all black. And I personally do not like polymers. For me, some things just arent meant to be made from plastic. So I left the shop thinking </p><p></p><p>On the way home, I stopped at Gander Mountain to see if they had the middle size M&P as the shop only had the compact and full frame. Gander didnt, however, they did have a TSW that was the full stainless version. DAMN that thing was heavy!! Not like the one from the gun show.</p><p></p><p>In a nut shell, </p><p>Silver model</p><p>Pros: Silver stainless black accents and grips, Fits hand like a glove.</p><p>Cons: Older model, Used, made for right handers.</p><p></p><p>M&P</p><p>Pros: Convertible for lefty, New model,</p><p>Cons: Black all over, Plastic frame. Compact didnt fit like a glove.</p><p></p><p>So there ya go guys, whatcha think??</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Punisher, post: 1036603, member: 11133"] First off let me thank you guys for putting up with me resurrecting a year and a half old thread, [url]http://www.okshooters.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38611[/url] Your feedback was helpful. But now I'm back with thinking out loud. Your feedback is welcomed. Well, I just dont know any more. Im new to all this, so bare with me. This is my first gun, and my knowledge is very basic. I carried a 1911 back in the day while an MP in the Army. But that was very different then. Now I plan on concealing it. I have shot a 357 magnum snub nose, 38 special, 9mm and of course 45, but not the 40cal. Plus I am still waiting for the county to issue my license. So I have time to figure things out. Last month, I went to a gun convention and handled many different guns. The one that fit my hand like a glove was a police used stainless 40cal. I dont even know what model. But it looks like the 4003. It was silver stainless, black de-cocking lever on both sides, (Im a lefty) slide lock and sights. I dont recall seeing anything that said TSW or even tactical. But when I gripped that gun, it felt great! And the price was great too. But just today, I went snooping at the local gun shop, and now I just dont know. I really like the silver stainless!! And they had a 9mm stainless similar to the 40cal I want to buy. BUT, they also had the new M&P models just sittin there. I asked if it was possible to change the mag release on the silver to the other side. They said no. its a different mag and the frame isnt designed this way. One guy in the shop struck up a conversation with me, and we discussed the new M&P and some of the features. The mag lock CAN be changed to the other side, the slide lock is on both sides. This is great for us south-paws! He took it out of the case, and let me take a look at it. It didnt feel as good in my hand like the silver one did. The grip on the compact model really needs to be a round or two longer. Plus its all black. And I personally do not like polymers. For me, some things just arent meant to be made from plastic. So I left the shop thinking On the way home, I stopped at Gander Mountain to see if they had the middle size M&P as the shop only had the compact and full frame. Gander didnt, however, they did have a TSW that was the full stainless version. DAMN that thing was heavy!! Not like the one from the gun show. In a nut shell, Silver model Pros: Silver stainless black accents and grips, Fits hand like a glove. Cons: Older model, Used, made for right handers. M&P Pros: Convertible for lefty, New model, Cons: Black all over, Plastic frame. Compact didnt fit like a glove. So there ya go guys, whatcha think?? [/QUOTE]
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