Smith & Wesson M&P Holsters

Smith & Wesson M&P holsters can be divided into four categories by use: Duty holsters (worn by police uniformed officers and security), Tactical holsters (worn by military, security and law enforcement), Concealment holsters (worn by peace officers, private persons) and Sporting holsters (worn for shooting sports, hunting). Choosing the proper Smith & Wesson M&P holster for your handgun is just as important as choosing the right handgun to fit your needs. Now is not time to get cheap, your Smith & Wesson M&P is only as good as the ability to bring it into action when necessary. Just as in handguns, all Smith & Wesson M&P holsters will not fit every need or situation that may come up.

Smith & Wesson M&P holsters are manufactured in a variety of materials including leather, nylon, kydex and in a variety of combinations. Carrying on the strong side hip is considered to tactically be the best way to carry your handgun. Carrying strong side on the outside although is the fastest to acquire it may not be as concealable as an IWB (in the waistband) strong side carry. Other popular choices of Smith & Wesson M&P holster are: shoulder holster, ankle holster, small of the back, fanny packs and other off-body carry options. It is also advied to check available holster options when you plan to purchase a new handgun. No matter what kind of Smith & Wesson M&P holster you are looking for, we will help you find it in best quality and reliable price here.

Smith & Wesson M&P Information

This particular model from Smith & Wesson comes in three calibers, 9 mm, .40 S&W, and 357 SIG. So aside from the performance and recoil differences between the three calibers, most of the physical aspects of the M&P 40 are identical to that of the M&P9 and M&P 357. The M&P handgun factory magazines used by the M&P 40 are stamped for the 357 SIG model as well. The Smith & Wesson M&P handgun model naming convention is based on the caliber that the handgun is chambered in (M&P9 = 9mm, M&P40 + .40S&W, M&P45 + .45ACP) Since there is hardly any difference in outward appearances between the 9 mm, .40S&W, and .357SIG models the top of the barrel is stamped with the caliber used by the handgun. The M&P40 clearly demonstrates why other gun manufacturers should pay attention to the ergonomics of their products. The release and levers are large and easy to use. This pistol's edges are rounded, minimized, and trimmed to present a clear looking profile. Straight out of the box, the M&P40, with its ambidextrous controls, are drawn favor from both left-handed or right-handed shooters alike. The magazine release button mostly comes set for a right-handed shooter, but the manual shows how easy is to reverse the magazine release to accommodate a left-handed shooter. Because of the ambidextrous nature of the M&P40, releasing the magazine and reloading this weapon can be done without having to switch hands in the process. The magazines slide in and out of the M&P40 without a fuss. Another plus feature is the ability to swap out the back strap with a different size to better fit the grip of the handgun to your hand. Smith & Wesson's attention to detail extends beyond the ambidextrous features. The angled wave design grip else on the back of the M&P's slide is a unique feature I haven't. There are two safety features, loaded chamber indicator and integrated trigger safety. The first safety feature is a loaded chamber indicator located behind the caliber stamp on the barrel. The loaded chamber indicator is a hole in the top of the handgun. If a round is loaded in the chamber, there is a visible the brass or silver –colored rim of the bullet. The second safety feature is the integrated trigger safety. Smith & Wesson's trigger safety literally takes up half of the trigger. This safety feature forces the shooter to slide a finger down then in to fire the handgun.