M&P 9mm Reliability Test: Military Arms Channel Gauntlet Response Video

Published on October 1, 2016
Duration: 10:59

Honest Outlaw conducts a rigorous reliability test on his Smith & Wesson M&P 9mm, directly responding to a less favorable test by Military Arms Channel. The video details a 'gauntlet' of water, sand, and mud submersion tests, evaluating the M&P's performance with Freedom Munitions and an Apex trigger modification. The instructor, demonstrating experienced handling, concludes his M&P performed significantly better than the one tested by MAC.

Quick Summary

Honest Outlaw's modified Smith & Wesson M&P 9mm demonstrated impressive reliability during a rigorous gauntlet test involving water, sand, and mud submersion. The firearm, equipped with an Apex Competition trigger kit and using Freedom Munitions 147-grain ammo, successfully cycled and fired multiple rounds after each adverse condition, outperforming a previously tested M&P 9mm from Military Arms Channel.

Chapters

  1. 00:10Intro & MAC Video Reference
  2. 00:22Personal M&P Use & Home Defense Setup
  3. 00:32MAC's M&P Test Results Analysis
  4. 00:43Decision to Replicate MAC's Test
  5. 00:54Test Setup Overview & M&P Modifications
  6. 01:21Pre-Test Preparation & Lubrication
  7. 01:40Ammunition Choice: Freedom Munitions
  8. 02:27Safety Gear & Water Test Initiation
  9. 02:53Water Test Execution & Initial Cycling
  10. 03:26Sand Test Execution & First Malfunction
  11. 03:58Sand Test Malfunction Analysis
  12. 04:19Dirt Test Execution & Performance Assessment
  13. 04:55Test Interruption: Reloading Magazines
  14. 05:16Reloading in Cold Weather Conditions
  15. 06:07Mud Test Preparation & Mud Consistency
  16. 07:37Resuming Test: Mud Gauntlet Phase
  17. 07:44Mud Test Execution & Performance
  18. 08:32Post-Mud Cleaning & Gauntlet Plan
  19. 08:56Full Gauntlet Run: Water, Sand, Dirt, Mud
  20. 09:49Conclusion: M&P Performance vs. MAC
  21. 10:29Call to Action & Future Test Tease

Frequently Asked Questions

How did the Honest Outlaw's Smith & Wesson M&P 9mm perform in a reliability test?

Honest Outlaw's modified M&P 9mm performed exceptionally well in a gauntlet test involving water, sand, and mud submersion. It successfully fired multiple rounds after each adverse condition, demonstrating superior reliability compared to a previous test by Military Arms Channel.

What modifications were made to the M&P 9mm tested by Honest Outlaw?

The Smith & Wesson M&P 9mm tested by Honest Outlaw featured an Apex Competition trigger kit. It was also noted that the firearm is used for home defense with a SureFire X300 weaponlight attached.

What ammunition was used in the M&P 9mm reliability test?

Honest Outlaw used 147-grain Freedom Munitions ammunition for his reliability test of the Smith & Wesson M&P 9mm. This was stated as his most commonly used ammunition.

What were the conditions of the reliability test performed by Honest Outlaw?

The test involved submerging the Smith & Wesson M&P 9mm in tubs of clean water, sand, and mud/dirt. The firearm was then fired after each submersion, and a full 'gauntlet' sequence was performed, firing multiple rounds after each medium.

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