Bullet Point Profiles: Smith & Wesson Military & Police Full Size Pistol

Published on May 24, 2011
Duration: 3:00

This video provides a detailed overview of the Smith & Wesson M&P Full Size pistol, chambered in .40 S&W. It highlights the firearm's construction, including its black Melonite finish, stainless steel slide, and polymer frame with interchangeable grips. Key features such as the manual thumb safety, passive trigger, striker block, and sight configuration are discussed, along with its accessory mounting capabilities via a Picatinny rail.

Quick Summary

The Smith & Wesson M&P Full Size is a .40 caliber, semi-automatic, double-action pistol with a 4.25-inch barrel and a 7.5-inch overall length. It features a black Melonite finish, stainless steel slide, polymer frame with interchangeable grips, manual thumb safety, passive trigger safety, striker block, white dot front sight, low-profile rear sight, and a Picatinny rail for accessories.

Chapters

  1. 00:14Smith & Wesson Law Enforcement History
  2. 00:28M&P Full Size Overview
  3. 00:35Caliber and Action Type
  4. 00:40Finish and Slide Material
  5. 00:46Frame and Grips
  6. 00:51Barrel Length and Overall Dimensions
  7. 00:59Safety Features
  8. 01:04Sights
  9. 01:09Ergonomic Features
  10. 01:14Accessory Rail
  11. 01:16Magazine Capacity
  12. 01:45Concluding Remarks

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key specifications of the Smith & Wesson M&P Full Size pistol?

The Smith & Wesson M&P Full Size is a .40 caliber, semi-automatic, double-action pistol. It features a 4.25-inch barrel, a 7.5-inch overall length, and weighs just over 24 ounces. It includes a black Melonite finish, stainless steel slide, and a polymer frame with interchangeable grips.

What safety features are included on the Smith & Wesson M&P Full Size?

This pistol is equipped with a manual thumb safety for external control. Internally, it has a passive trigger safety that prevents firing unless the trigger is pulled correctly, and a striker block that ensures the striker cannot fall unless the trigger is intentionally engaged.

Does the Smith & Wesson M&P Full Size pistol have accessory mounting capabilities?

Yes, the M&P Full Size features a Picatinny-style rail integrated into the frame. This allows for the easy attachment of various accessories such as tactical lights, lasers, or other optics, enhancing the pistol's versatility for different applications.

What is the magazine capacity of the Smith & Wesson M&P Full Size in .40 S&W?

The Smith & Wesson M&P Full Size pistol, when chambered in .40 S&W, typically comes with two 15-round magazines. This configuration provides a standard capacity of 15 rounds in the magazine plus one in the chamber, for a total of 15+1.

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