Smith & Wesson M&P 45: Range review

Published on March 25, 2013
Duration: 36:20

This guide details the field stripping process for the Smith & Wesson M&P 45, as demonstrated by Justin Opinion. It covers the essential steps for safely disassembling the pistol for cleaning and maintenance, emphasizing the importance of confirming the firearm is unloaded. The review highlights the pistol's ergonomics, trigger characteristics, and build quality, offering practical insights for owners and potential buyers.

Quick Summary

The Smith & Wesson M&P 45 is a reliable .45 ACP pistol featuring a durable Black Melonite finish, Zytel Polymer frame, and Novak Lo-Mount Carry sights. It offers excellent accuracy, achieving 1-inch groups at defensive distances, and demonstrated zero failures to feed during testing. The trigger pull is subjectively felt around 7+ lbs with a tactile reset.

Chapters

  1. 01:00Introduction
  2. 02:55Ergonomics and Grip
  3. 06:53Magazine Release
  4. 08:23Trigger Assessment
  5. 11:37Ambidextrous Controls
  6. 14:48Sights and Sight Radius
  7. 17:41Build Quality and Finish
  8. 19:58Field Stripping
  9. 21:41Range Performance

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key features of the Smith & Wesson M&P 45?

The Smith & Wesson M&P 45 features a Black Melonite finish on its slide and barrel, a Zytel Polymer frame, Novak Lo-Mount Carry sights, and an ambidextrous slide release. It is chambered in .45 ACP and has a capacity of 10+1 rounds.

How is the trigger on the Smith & Wesson M&P 45?

The trigger on the M&P 45 has a decent amount of take-up and a crisp break. While S&W specs it at 6.5 lbs, the reviewer felt it was closer to 7+ lbs, with a tactile but not very audible reset.

What is the build quality and finish of the M&P 45?

The M&P 45 boasts high-quality stampings and a durable Black Melonite finish (68HRc) on the slide and barrel, paired with a Black Zytel Polymer Frame. The 'fish scale' slide serrations enhance grip.

How does the Smith & Wesson M&P 45 perform at the range?

At the range, the M&P 45 demonstrated excellent reliability with zero failures to feed across various ammunition types. Sight re-acquisition was noted as extremely fast, and accuracy was excellent, with the reviewer achieving 1-inch groups at defensive distances.

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