Inside the Factory: Smith & Wesson M&P Handguns
Inside the Factory: Smith & Wesson M&P Handguns
This week on ARTV, we look at the factory production of Smith & Wesson M&P pistols. American Rifleman’s Joe Kurtenbach provides an inside look at how these popular polymer-frame guns are constructed and how Smith & Wesson continues to be on the cutting-edge of industry innovation.
interesting! but why is jan’s nose so red?
Don’t forget the M&P 340 J frame, also part of the M&P family.
Is there a semi auto pistol that shoots 17 hmr?
There’s no better bang for the buck than a Smith & Wesson M&P
Hey S.&W. companies, can you please make the 12 Rd mags for the 2.0 .45 acp flush fit of course, and make a more flush fit safety lever, new one sticks out too far from the frame and hangs up on holsters. Something like the G2c by Taruas. Only complaints I have, and I love the full frame. 45 acp it is just AWSOME. GREAT job .
Soon to be in tennessee. Nice job running away good jobs from your state morons
As an owner of several S&W products, I wanted to see MANUFACTURING; the actual making of weapons not a long dissertation of what guns are made. I already know that, but how are guns made. Gees. . .
Made in USA
The m&p is one of the best values in firearms today. I have a 45 shield and m&p15 that have both been fantastic and utterly reliable. I also had a m&p9 first generation that was a great gun that I traded for something else years ago. My m&p experience has been great.
Always liked the M&P handguns. The M2.0 has made me love them. The are my prefered striker fired handguns and work best for me. I have tried striker fired handguns Glock, FN, P320, Walther and HK. The M&P just workes best for me. Now I prefer DA/SA and CZ is my go to brand for that. For EDC my Shield 9 has served me perfectly sicne I got it in 2014. Well done Smith & Wesson. My current M&P s are M2.0 5 inch 9mm FDE, M2.0 Compact 9mm, Shield 9, Shield 9 2.0 and 45 Sheild.
This year I bought both the 380EZ and the 9EZ, both great guns…
Is there a document of the development of the M&P? I’d love to hear the challenges designing the pistol after lessons learned from the Sigma.
I just purchased the M&P 2.0 in 9MM.
I like the M&P 2.0 line, but I have 2 gripes – the no thumb safety models have a spot on the frame that cosmetically looks out of place. I know it’s kind of petty and definitely not a deal breaker for me, just saying. I’m still not a fan of the hinge style trigger, it’s better than their previous models though.
Love the INSIDE the Factory vids!
Why don’t Smith & Wesson move to a gun friendly state ?
Better than Glock.
Best polymer pistol I’ve ever handled. In my opinion it’s the best there is to date.
Even after all that quality checks by S&W and other manufactures lemons still get through to customers ! Like the frame inserts on the M&P 2.0, however some have reported frame inserts get really hot from extended shooting ?
Love my 2.0 compact . 40 4"
Do they test every pistol that is sold?
I worked there before and put together some of those pistols and I have to say, besides the obvious that it’s firearms so it’s already strict as is but Smith and Wesson was a great place to work and the quality and design of their firearms is amazing. There was a couple downsides of the job but for the most part was awesome, and 10/10 would work there again
Bit of a letdown. I was anticipating a video “inside the factory” instead got a sales pitch with a few clips from inside the factory.
M&P with built-in green or red Crimson Trace is a deal maker for me. What a great idea!!!
I have the M&P Bodyguard .38 Revolver.
The M&P 1.0 wasn’t worthy of duty use in my opinion. My department. (10,000+ strong) recalled them ALL and went with the 2.0. Ahhhh, much better quality. I think the M&P 1.0 design was just rushed to get a product on the market and that poor quality definatley showed with the 1.0’s.