That didn't take as long as I thought it would.

This is how it is supposed to look


Looking at this picture again, you can see how far out of place the barrel and return spring guide really are




The M&P (Military and Police) models come with 3 Interchangeable Palmswell Grip Sizes. It comes with the medium Palmswell installed, but I changed to the small.


More pictures to come. Hopefully, we'll be able to get to the range soon and I'll probably take some pictures there too.

I chose the one with a thumb safety. I overheard someone in at a gun show telling his buddy that buying a gun with a safety was a waste of money. He went on to say the best safety is your finger. Yes, the suggested retail price of this gun is $20.00 more than the same gun without a thumb safety, but I'm okay with that.

(From Smith and Wesson)

Model: M&P45
Caliber: .45ACP
Capacity: 10+1 Rounds
Barrel Length: 4.5"

Front Sight: White Dot Dovetail
Rear Sight: Steel Low Profile Carry
(ETA) My gun came with front and rear Night Sights.

Trigger Pull: 7 lbs.
Trigger Travel: Rest to Fire .300
Trigger Reset: Approx. .140"
Frame: Large
Finish: Slide and Barrel Black Melonite®, 68HRc
Material: Zytel Polymer Frame, Stainless Steel Barrel/Slide and Structural Components
Overall Length: 8.05"
Weight Empty (No Mag): 29.6 oz
Overall Height: 5.5" / 13.9 cm
Width: 1.2"
Sight Radius: 6.8"