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Lord. Just when i thought i had it. Am now undecided between an m&p 9mm or a kimber 1911 costing almost twice as much. I like the idea of a 45 with the reliability of a kimber, but i also like the capacity, price of ammo, and price of the gun that a 9mm smith brings. This will be for both carry and idpa.
For idpa, the nine shines. For carry, you cant beat a 45. The 1911 frame is nice and slim. But the m&p isnt bad, either. 8 rounds vs 17. 124 grains vs 230. Cheaper ammo vs more expensive ammo. 500 bucks vs 925. I have a SIG 229 E2 in 40 thats a good carry gun. I guess what i need to hear from the m&p guys is that all the horror stories i have heard about the smith have been worked out. I have owned a kimber in the past and know what i get with one. But i have never owned a poly frame gun, have heard that the trigger needs some help, and have have heard that the m&p is a bit on the questionable side for reliability. The kimber is set to go right out of the box. As it better be for that price. But i can get the smith, the trigger kit, an alessi holster, and plenty of ammo for less than the 1911. I dunno. Whatever i get, i will wish i had gotten the other. Let me know what you think.
For idpa, the nine shines. For carry, you cant beat a 45. The 1911 frame is nice and slim. But the m&p isnt bad, either. 8 rounds vs 17. 124 grains vs 230. Cheaper ammo vs more expensive ammo. 500 bucks vs 925. I have a SIG 229 E2 in 40 thats a good carry gun. I guess what i need to hear from the m&p guys is that all the horror stories i have heard about the smith have been worked out. I have owned a kimber in the past and know what i get with one. But i have never owned a poly frame gun, have heard that the trigger needs some help, and have have heard that the m&p is a bit on the questionable side for reliability. The kimber is set to go right out of the box. As it better be for that price. But i can get the smith, the trigger kit, an alessi holster, and plenty of ammo for less than the 1911. I dunno. Whatever i get, i will wish i had gotten the other. Let me know what you think.