Hey M&P fans, does their accuracy suck?

[BravoMike]

I was hitting a torso or smaller sized steel target about 2 weeks ago with my m&p40 full size from 100 or more yards. I didn't hit it everytime but i didnt expect to hit it everytime either!

Oh yeah, I forgot I did that too with my 9c. I was hitting the 100 yard steel gong at MCF&G. I'd have to say that the gun is accurate and any misses are all on me!

 

[RetDep310]

I've had my 9c for a little over a year, after trading a G19 for it. Done a couple of LEOSA/retired qualifications with it, and kept all but a couple of shots in the 8-9-X rings. Must have been lucky, because my trigger is good with a felt and audible reset. Not looking to any Apex parts for now.

 

[Sgtusmc]

I have a VTAC 9 that has about 400 rounds through it. The trigger is grainy or scratchy towards the break and the reset is barely noticeable with the stock trigger. My VTAC has the Viking Tactical sights which I've come to realize I'm not much a fan of. I love the gun nonetheless and plan on making the necessary mods needed to make it awesome for me.

 

[Maximinus Thrax]

I own the 9C and have noticed that I am not as accurate with it as I am with my Sig but I attribute that to me not being completely used to the gun yet.

 

[ttrimcobra]

Also just realized it today but apex tactical now has their aftermarket trigger in a polymer version for 40.00!!! going to be ordering one of those soon! just couldn't justify the 80.00 for the alum machined one but i could handle 40!!!

 

[ryan3030]

+1 for 'mine shoots just fine'.

 

[DBH]

My full size .40 is great and a laser for me while target shooting. The gun is much better than me any given day.

 

[Hohn]

I've found it's mostly the shooter and not the gun..

Isn't this pretty much always the case? I mean, you'd have to be the most amazing pistol marksman ever or have a truly terrible pistol for the actual, bench-fixed accuracy of the pistol to be more significant than the shooter's skill.

 

[RobbyMaQ]

On some of the older M&P FS 9's there's a lockup issue that can cause accuracy probs (consistency).
I'm convinced I have one because I am more accurate (consistently) with my 9c and 9 pro compared to the 4.25" FS.
That is to say, every 5 rounds or so, I get one flyer like 2" off (@12 yds).
Trigger kits help. But even then, my 9c is completely stock, and I can still outshoot the 9 FS (with it's apex kit).
This lockup issue was supposedly resolved in 2012.
Others claim 147gr shoots better than 115. ymmv

 

[TheUziButton]

Excellent accuracy out of this gun...

This shield has exceptional accuracy for a compact...

 

[cedartop]

Isn't this pretty much always the case? I mean, you'd have to be the most amazing pistol marksman ever or have a truly terrible pistol for the actual, bench-fixed accuracy of the pistol to be more significant than the shooter's skill.

That is what we tell new shooters or those having issues with trigger manipulation. The truth is there are plenty of shooters out there who are good enough to see accuracy differences in different pistols. Is it as easy to see or as common as with rifles? No, but it is reality. Now will the amount of deviation we are talking about actually matter in a gunfight, probably not.

 

[cedartop]

Uzibutton, that is some wicked stipling on that backstrap.

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

Former owner of a 9c...current owner of 2x 9FS

They're no different, accuracy-wise, than any of the myriad other pistols I've owned in my life.

With all of them - if I do MY PART - the bullets go where they're pointed.

MY issue with the platform was with the 9c and the short sight radius. That, coupled with glasses having "skinny" lenses + safety eyewear would generally mean I'd hit left of center-of-my-aiming-point. I suspect, however, this was also coupled with some "overgripping", if you will, as well.

-J-

 

[Sgtusmc]

That is what we tell new shooters or those having issues with trigger manipulation. The truth is there are plenty of shooters out there who are good enough to see accuracy differences in different pistols. Is it as easy to see or as common as with rifles? No, but it is reality. Now will the amount of deviation we are talking about actually matter in a gunfight, probably not.

After several range trips with my VTAC, I kept telling myself that I am most likely the problem. Then I bought a FN57 and tried it out at the range. Every round went dead center. I stopped being so hard on myself.

 

[Hohn]

UZIButton-- SWEET M&P-- certainly the coolest I've ever seen.

Nice, man.

 

[TheUziButton]

UZIButton-- SWEET M&P-- certainly the coolest I've ever seen.

Nice, man.

Thank you! :-)
Here it is in action...
[video=youtube;_09hrNhgvvk]http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=_09hrNhgvvk[/video]

 

[jayhawk]

Here is a link with some info on an early barrel vs a new production and a couple of aftermarket barrels: 10-8 Performance: S&W M&P Barrels, An Informal Test

ETA: I love my 9c. I shoot it as well as many full size guns. And though I haven't formally tested it on a bench or anything, I haven't experienced any accuracy problems.

ETA2: Damn UziButton...just damn. I want that.

 

[averagejoe46048]

I've owned a full size M&P40 and my current carry gun is a mid size M&P45 and I've never had any issues with either.

 

[mammynun]

Uzibutton, that is some wicked stipling on that backstrap.

A2 Stippling (http://www.a2stippling.com/), I have it on my M&P 40. To get back on topic, both my M&P 40 and the 45 are very accurate for my skill level. But I'm not Kyle Lamb.

 

[Lonewolf]

I would like to know what 1911 he is talking about. If he is comparing the M&P against a $3k custom 1911, I am not shocked its not as accurate, and the trigger is not as good; I dont think any factory gun would be as good. Either way, I still like Kyle, and I enjoy reading what he has to say.