cmann

Ok, I've got about 400 rounds through a M&P 9mm and am having a real problem hitting my target. I am sure it is me, but wanted to get any feed back from anyone that has an M&P or anyone with input on shooting a polymer slide gun. I am new to shooting a semi auto and am having a hard time getting on target. I am used to my revolvers. I have a hard time getting past the plastic.

jbstratman

Check out MP-Pistol Index forum . . .

actionexpress

Pick up a pack of "Snap Caps." They're dummy rounds that will give your firing pin a break from dry firing. I can appreciate the difference between revolvers and semi-autos but you should be able to hit targets pretty well.

When you load your mags, put a snap in there randomly between a few rounds and catch yourself flinching. The make good training tools.

GPaddict

I would also just recommend dry fire practice.

It could be the gun, maybe I'm bias and don't like tupperware, but a few of my friends have M&P's and a couple of them have triggers that'll "clunk" 3-4 times before you actually fire, everyone else's are smooth as baby's bottom.

Marine Division Two

M&Ps are very accurate,Lik;ey that for some reason your intimidate by it because you shoot revolver so well,Practice.

CDRGlock

Trigger control is critical. Just like your principles for shooting double action revolvers, the same thing applies. Practice dry firing to get used to the trigger.

I shoot all types of guns: Glock, XDM, revolvers, snubbies, 1911s, Beretta, Sig, etc. Start with the same basics. Then you can shoot anything in your hand, whether it is polymer, titanium, stainless or whatever.

Trigger control and a high grip, just like any other gun.

Use a bore sight to see if your sights are set correctly. Sometimes, sights can be off. You also have to get accustomed to different sights. I prefer tritium on all Semiautos rather than 3 white dots. The XS Big Dot is decent, but not my favorite. I have Truglo fiber optic, XS Big dots, or Meprolights on all Semiautos.

JGshooter

My department just went to the M&P .40, Before we carried our own side arms. I had been using my Kimber 1911 for years as my duty weapon, so I too had some accuracy issues when taking the transition course that was put on by my dept. during the course we shot groups at short range using the different size grip inserts. I hot best with the medium insert. So try grouping with the different inserts may help. We must of shot over 500 rounds during this 5 hour course, by the end my accuracy was getting much better, not as good as my Kimber, but close. so it may just take some practice as you get use to this weapon..

gglass

I'm sure that you will get used to the new platform, and as others have recommended, you really should dry-fire a lot. By watching your front sight against a point on a high contrast area like a painted wall, you will discover any deficiencies in your trigger control.

All of my M&P's are very accurate, and this is an example:






I will admit that I am slightly more accurate with my custom 1911, but not enough to make a difference in a self defense situation. :-)

firescout

It's interesting to me over the years how LE agencies select their handgun models and calibers and change them periodically. There's a list I found on the StoppingPower.net forums of the handguns of state police/patrol/highway patrol agencies in the nation. A few 9mm, quite a few .40 S&W, some .45 ACP and .357 Sig, and increasing number of .45 GAP.

With the recent improvement in 9mm loadings (124 gr +P JHP, for example), the 9mm seems to again be an ideal LE handgun round due to magazine capacity,*shootability*, and ammo cost.

In my area, the .40 S&W caliber is the most prevalent, with the .357 Sig close behind.

jbstratman

From what I have gleaned from the M&P Forum, the M&P line is often referred to there as a 'battle' pistol, that is, designed to shoot any ammo and work under adverse circumstances. In fact, there was one post there of a torture test M&P that had over 17,000 rounds fired without a malfunction and it was N E V E R cleaned!

That being said, it seems that the full size 9's are not as accurate as some of the other calibers. Perhaps handloads could cure that, I don't know but I can get 2" groups at 21' with my 9c. Good enough for me . . .