My First Pistol Has Arrived!!!!

[TheBeej418]

As some of you know, I looked at and shot a lot of different guns. It ended up coming down to the Sig P226 or S&W M&P9. For me, there were really only a couple fine details of difference. Thankfully there's a pretty decent aftermarket for both and it's kind of like cars (my primary hobby)... it's more fun if you can play with it a bit. With that in mind, I chose the Smith & Wesson M&P9 Carry and Range Kit! I swear I bought the last kit in the country (the kit comes with an extra magazine, speed loader, and other goodies). Without further ado...

 

 

 

 

 

My biggest problem with this gun was the trigger. In comes Apex Tactical. Everyone who has experienced the Apex trigger swears it makes it just as smooth as the Sig. So, I picked up the trigger kit and TruGlo Trillium/Fiber Optic night sights. I wanted a cleaning mat and from what you see, I even found one that I thought was kind of cool, shows a full break down of the gun on it. 

 

 

 

This kit  came with the UpLULA speed loader and this thing is bad ass! Any speed loader is better than doing it by hand but this one is amazing. The only downside would be if you're out in the field and didn't have a table or something to load on. Kind of relies on the mag being set on something.

 

Once again, thanks to D&T for handling the transfer and many of you for your input and recommendations!

 

[Chadastrophic]

I got the range and carry kit for the 40. Did you get the DCAEK? I did, but left out the trigger spring so it'd be around low 4lb pull.

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[mikegideon]

Good choice, and the BEST mag loader in the world.

[xRUSTYx]

This kit  came with the UpLULA speed loader and this thing is bad ass! Any speed loader is better than doing it by hand but this one is amazing. The only downside would be if you're out in the field and didn't have a table or something to load on. Kind of relies on the mag being set on something.

 

Once again, thanks to D&T for handling the transfer and many of you for your input and recommendations!

 

Congrats on the pickup! 

 

I almost never use a table and just use my stomach with the uplula :)  Give it a shot :)

[Luke E.]

Congrats! I think you will be quite pleased with your choice.

[tartanphantom]

Congrats on the pickup! 

 

I almost never use a table and just use my stomach with the uplula :)  Give it a shot :)

 

Same here-- my belly works as good as a table.

[BigK]

Nice kit! I didn't even know they bundled all that stuff together like that. 

 

Excellent choice of sights too! Those are my favorites by a LONG shot. I just wish they offered them for CZs too.

[RichardR]

Congrats on your new pistol, M&P's are darn-fine handguns, I'd own a couple myself if the trigger had been designed differently, I just can't get used to how "squishy" they feel.

[NoBanStan]

I love my Maglula Uplula, I even bought myself a Maglula Lula for the AR. Lulalulalulalula.... lula

[mikegideon]

I love my Maglula Uplula, I even bought myself a Maglula Lula for the AR. Lulalulalulalula.... lula

 

I use Strip Lulas for the AR and Mini 14. Fast!

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLCRJka3CN0

[Smith]

As a fellow M&P9 fan, I'm pretty sure you got every accessory that I like on those guns. :) The TFO's are awesome. Enjoy.

[NoBanStan]

I use Strip Lulas for the AR and Mini 14. Fast!

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLCRJka3CN0

 

I bought the Lula at Dicks (I know.. I know) for $20 and then later saw the StripLula. I thought about getting one but I've already got the other. But i'm sure i'll wind up buying one sometime soon :)

[hlb14]

Congrats on the M&P!

[TheBeej418]

I'm really excited to finally have it. It's been a LOT of reading and research prior to making the decision. Honestly, I think I have more fun prior to buying than after buying. Yeah, I'm weird like that.

 

I'm going to take it to the range next week stock to make sure it shoots ok. Then I'll have the sights put on and install the Apex DCAEK trigger kit.

[Chadastrophic]

Dcaek install was a breeze. You have to watch a bunch of the videos to get all the info, but well worth it.

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[Grand Torino]

You've got a great little package there. I have several M&P's and haven't been dissapointed. Good luck with it.

[Spiffy]

Gratz! I wish more spare mags for the 9 would get outta the factory for us lol

[RED333]

Congrats on you first, So what is the next one, as they HATE to be alone.

[NRA]

Gotta love the M&P :up:

[Trekbike]

You done good.   Congrats.   You'll like the DCAEK kit.   Hopefully your rear sight is a little easier to get off to install the USB than mine was.   From what I read the older models (which is what I have) were much harder to drift off than newer models.  

[smithra89]

Nice Gun! I'm sure you will really enjoy it! Give us an update when you get the trigger installed....

 

 

You've got a great little package there.

 

that's what she said :rofl: .....sorry, couldn't resist! :up:

[LawVol]

Good call on the range kit. If nothing else, it's worth it for the extra mag, which otherwise would be unobtainable right now.

[jumprun13k]

Great choice! And now you have the gear you need for IDPA! :)

BTW, you will love the feel of the trigger once you get it broken in and the DCAEK installed.

[The Average Joe]

I'd be a car guy, if I had a really good place to keep a car...

But, then again, if I had a really good place to keep a car, I'd probably put all my guns there... :D

Good choice on your pistol. :up:

[Chadastrophic]

What kind of cars?

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