S&W releases new SD handguns...

[Glock 'em down]

A pretty good rule of thumb when trying to calculate a "right" price, is subtract about 30% (+/-) from the MSRP.

 

[Glocktogo]

Dealer cost is about 60% of MSRP, so these will be found for around $375-425 street price most likely. The VTAC M&P is the one I'm most interested in (mainly for the sights):

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http://gunnuts.net/2010/05/21/smith-wesson-mp-vtac-pistols/

I just wish it came with a threaded barrel.

 

[Go_Ordnance]

"Textured finger locator"?

 

[NikatKimber]

I'm going with GED, glorified Sigma. Now, if this glorification involves Sigma with the M&P trigger, that plus the night sights and pic style rail would make it a pretty good deal for a brand new quality gun.

I'm going to say I like it, at least well enough to shoot one.

 

[okie98]

The Sigma always worked for me. They are not target pistols and the groups are somewhat large at times

 

[Martialartsblackbelt]

The Sigma always worked for me. They are not target pistols and the groups are somewhat large at times

i agree, its my 2nd go to carry gun

 

[1911GI]

I am going to get Olyeller to sue!! It was my idea and he put those "Textured finger pads" on my M&P!!!

 

[TallPrairie]

This is not the worst idea. A Sigma upgraded with a front night sight (all you need, really), different trigger and a rail for a weapon light. Anyone notice any other differences?

I bet you'll be able to pick one up for $400 on sale or when S&W has a seasonal special.

That is smart for S&W because, in my experience, new shooters who just want a nightstand gun for home D often draw their budget line at $400. I tell them, "If you are willing to bump that up to $500 or $550 you will open up a lot of excellent options," like Glock, XD, M&P, but some won't or can't do it.

Viewed another way, new shooter with $500 to spend could pick up one of these and tack on a couple hundred rounds of ammo and some range fees, and thus get needed practice.

I predict these will start showing up in CCW and training classes with some regularity. Hope they prove to be decent pistols.

 

[onwmed]

Dealer cost is about 60% of MSRP, so these will be found for around $375-425 street price most likely. The VTAC M&P is the one I'm most interested in (mainly for the sights):

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http://gunnuts.net/2010/05/21/smith-wesson-mp-vtac-pistols/

I just wish it came with a threaded barrel.

I'm gonna need at least two of those.

 

[Ignored Member]

I guess I'm the only person in this thread that has had bad luck with Sigmas.

I had a .40 as my first pistol and it was a jam-o-matic. I'll never get another Sigma, updated or not.