The Real Reason Why Half of S&W M&P 10mm’s are Duds
BY Herschel Smith
1 year, 1 month ago
I have several remarks before you watch this video.
First, I’m neither a S&W fan nor a detractor. I don’t like the gap between the M&P frame and slide, and never have, so I don’t have any. Next, I don’t know the real reason their 10mm models are duds, nor even if they are. I will say, however, that the first video of someone shooting one shows him firing it limp wristed. In fact, he is using almost “cup and saucer,” which will never cycle the firearm correctly, or at least, it reduces the likelihood that it will.
Then finally I’ll observe that I’ve never heard any complaints about the Springfield Armory 10mm handguns, despite how much grief they take over Reddit/Firearms and Reddit/Guns. I simply don’t get why the grief – the only one I ever had was a fine, well-functioning machine. I just don’t use striker-fired pistols. If Springfield Armory sold a hammer-fired option I might consider it. In fact, I think they do in the 1911 model.
But I don’t have a 10mm handgun anyway. I just don’t see the point because it would be so redundant with 450 SMC and .44 magnum.
On November 14, 2023 at 9:55 am, PGF said:
Smith is now local to my area. I sure do hope quality in attention to detail improves as they ramp up to full staffing and production. Certainly the personnel required for this are here if Smith & Wesson will provide proper retention incentives.
On November 14, 2023 at 10:37 pm, Gardone VT said:
Does everything have to be an ugly Glock knockoff with no hammer?
No hammer or you can see through it equals crap.