The 3rd Gen Smiths are clunky, but they're tanks. I very much don't like the mag disconnect and its usually the first thing I check for in a gun (dry-fire without the mag in the gun to see if it will shoot that way or not).
The alloy models with stainless slides are almost indestructible and they seem reliable enough to be carried with confidence. I prefer metal guns to plastic guns, but I've got no problems with an M&P, Glock, etc...
If you're carrying it - an alloy-framed compact Smith 3rd gen is definitely a good deal for the money (and its not like there aren't enough accessories, holsters, etc... out there for them).
They're the Chevy 350 of the gun world - you can't spit without hitting something that has to do with them.
The alloy models with stainless slides are almost indestructible and they seem reliable enough to be carried with confidence. I prefer metal guns to plastic guns, but I've got no problems with an M&P, Glock, etc...
If you're carrying it - an alloy-framed compact Smith 3rd gen is definitely a good deal for the money (and its not like there aren't enough accessories, holsters, etc... out there for them).
They're the Chevy 350 of the gun world - you can't spit without hitting something that has to do with them.
