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Customer Reviews for Smith & Wesson M&P 40 40 S&W 4.25" 15+1 Black Armornite Stainless Steel Interchangeable Backstrap Grip


Smith & Wesson M&P 40 40 S&W 4.25 15+1 Black Armornite Stainless Steel Interchangeable Backstrap Grip Buy Now

60 Reviews. 4.8 out of 5 Stars!
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Ja C on 03/28/2023
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

My go-to for an out-of-the-box competition 9mm; I have added no custom features and it serves me well. Easy to use. Reliable; I don't think I've ever had a malfunction. Trigger is a good feel. Ergonomic, the mag release is just where my thumb hits it. The grip just feels "right" in my hand. The interchangeable backstrap is a nice feature to customize it to the shooter's hand.

Edward C on 09/12/2020
Rating:   4 of 5 Stars!

Very good pistol at a decent price. Better than the Glockenspiel

Mike O on 03/12/2019
Rating:   4 of 5 Stars!

Built well and cycles great but has a long and hard trigger. I'm giving it 4 stars as they resolved this in the 2.0. I just installed the Apex 100-026 duty and carry trigger kit and looking forward to a lighter and shorter pull.

Christopher M on 03/01/2019
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

This is such a great gun. Deadly accurate with a good amount of ammo in the magazine. Field strip is very simple. I couldn't be happier.

Clenton R on 02/12/2019
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

After paying off my M&P 40 which i had put on lawaway, I picked it up at my FFL dealer in just three days. Fantastic service and shipping from Bud"s. This pistol is ready to go right out of the box. Very accurate and no FTE or FTF after 200 rounds. This pistol shot any ammo i fed it. After 38 years in law enforcement and now working as a hospital security officer, I feel confident that this pistol will do the job should i ever have to use it. The trigger pull is not quiet as crisp as my M&P9c but only takes a little practice to manage. If you are considering this pistol, do not hesitate to purchase.I have carried several pistols on duty, Glocks, Sigs,and Colts included and the M&P is my favorite hands down. Thank you Buds for another pain free purchase, You guys are great, I have not purchased a firearm from anyone else for several years. and will only buy from Bud's in the future.

Rodney M on 12/05/2018
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I’ve shot 15 rounds of brass cased and 15 rounds of aluminum cased ammo through it without any problems. I definitely recommend the gun

Jason L on 06/12/2018
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Great gun and love it I love doing business with you guys

Ronald E. S on 04/08/2018
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I love this gun! Buds did an amazing job getting it to me in a MORE reasonable amount time. I ordered it Friday night, it was at the FFL Tuesday morning. I am very impressed with this gun. Its crazy accurate! I made a 50 yrd BULLSEYE first shot out of the box....and trust me I know that's hard to believe with all the liars these days, buts its the truth. Only two issues I had with this particular pistol. 1) I thought I was getting the stainless one. Only because I didn't know they made one that wasn't stainless.( Totally My Fault ) Turns out the stainless one is around $30 more. 2) The trigger is hard to get used to. I was able to use it without any problems. On the other hand my cousin couldn't hit anything. 100% because of the trigger. Considering there is no safety on this fire arm, the trigger is necessary. I give this pistol a 10. all day!

Lawrence S on 04/03/2018
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

What a great gun, I've put 200 rounds through it with no issues. Buds communication and shipping process was a pleasure as always.

Jordan T on 03/23/2018
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Good price, quality gun, and a lifetime warranty. Plus it is shipped with 2 mags and a pistol lock in a s&w shipping case.

David B on 03/21/2018
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Very good price for the merchandise I received, very quick shipping, and very good communication between the merchandiser and my self. Will highly recommend Buds to all my friends

Joseph H on 03/07/2018
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Everything went well I would recommend them

Miguel C on 02/23/2018
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Luv it...best firearm haved purchase Can't wait to try it out At the range...giving it more than 5 star's

Kelsey K on 02/06/2018
Rating:   4 of 5 Stars!

it fires clean. the recoil is manageable. and it breaks down nicely... I've put over 500 rounds of CCI Blazer through it without a single issue. no FTF or FTE... nice balance and fits the hand nicely... feels more like a 1911, has a sloppy trigger if you have an improper trigger hold.... which i do. minimal lube job after purchase and put 200 through it gladly... fells crisp. trigger is a bit spongy but its more of personal preference than anything.... No Safety is a bonus in my book. clean design without the safety is a plus in my book

Ben W on 01/17/2018
Rating:   4 of 5 Stars!

I was very surprised how light this firearm is compared to my other full-size pistols. Due to its lighter weight, it is a little more snappy, but the recoil is very manageable. The ergonomics are fantastic; it fits very well in my hand and I like the stippling on the grip. While it is not the best trigger, I don't even notice it when running drills. Takedown is simple and the controls are very easy to access and use, with the exception of the slide release which is still very stiff and takes significant effort to release with my thumb. Initially I struggled with accuracy beyond 7 yards, but quickly realized it was the shooter and not the gun. Didn't take long to make the necessary adjustments and start shooting it very accurately. With about 300 rds through it, operation has been flawless and I feel very confident carrying this pistol.

Gary L on 09/10/2017
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

After having for a couple of years, I've had no issues whatsoever. Perfect function. For me, the trigger doesn't work as crisp as I would like. I compare all triggers to the Walther PPQ and that might not be fair but trigger pull is longer than I would like and a little heavy. But it shoots well and is accurate once you figure out the trigger.

Kristofer M on 02/03/2016
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Most comfortable handgun I have ever held. Shoots great.

Dzenis S on 09/21/2015
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Great pistol. Good brand comes with a lifetime warranty from s&2

Elijah V on 11/09/2014
Rating:   1 of 5 Stars!

Very disapointed with S&W Quality Control. I received the firearm and immediately noticed it shot very low(about 8" low). After I started cleaning up my brass, I realized it was also damaging ejected shells. I contacted S&W and they tell me to send it in. several weeks go by and i finally receive my firearm. They did absolutely nothing to fix the problem. Go the the range, same exact issues. Contact them again, take more pictures and circle the problem areas. I also suggest changing out the slide. I noticed that the barrel was sitting very low in the slide wich could cause the low POI. Also noticed the shells were hitting the slide causing the damage on ejection. Send it back to S&W. Several weeks go by. Receive my firearm. They stated on work form they changed the slide and barrel. Noticed immediately the barrel wasn't sitting as low in the slide. Still looked a little off. took it to the range. Still shoots low, though not nearly as low. Instead of 8" low it now shoots 2" low. Still damaging ejected shells. Contacted S&W again and told them I'd like a refund. Now they want me to send it in on my dime to be looked at by a "gunsmith" for consideration for a refund. Very dissapointed with my purchase. The only thing I can say. is despite these issues. the firearm had no FTE or FTF, but for how long? Should I have to compensate for low POI? Do you think that a firearm damaging shells is tolerable. What if you reload. Things to consider when buying from S&W.

Douglas C on 11/02/2014
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

This was my first gun purchased from buds, the process was quick and easy, Very happy with the fit and finish of the firearm it looks great and was exactly as described. looking forward to getting it out on the range

Chris S on 09/10/2014
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

First time purchasing via an internet dealer and chose Bud's because of all the great reviews. Excellent process and communication! Will definitely buy from again. As for the S&W M&P 40 that I bought- brand new, excellent quality, and no problems at all. Just another reason to buy from Bud's again.

Steve S on 05/21/2014
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Obviously everybody loves this pistol. Me too. For reference, I have a Beretta 92FS, and in my opinion, it's the perfect pistol. I much prefer a true double action, and a true single action, with a real hammer. And a real trigger, hinged in one place! However, for a modern striker-action pistol, the S&W M&P is pretty good. The only faults are inherent to the design. Otherwise it is accurate, recoil is mild, and it feels really good and natural in my long, skinny hands. I'm using the large grip. If I was richer, I'd probably get a Sig Sauer. All in all though, this is a really good pistol, and a great value, and I'm very happy with it.

Jeffrey S on 03/20/2014
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Great gun looking forward to taking it out to the range and putting some rounds through it. Buds did a great job getting it to me one my payment method cleared it took a few days to get to my ffl. But overall great product can't foo wrong with an M&P and I will also be dealing with buds again for my next purchase.

Damon L on 10/09/2013
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I bought my M&P40 back in March, but I wanted to put plenty of rounds through it before my review. I've always been a fan of Smith & Wesson's products and the M&P is no exception. It functions even better than it looks. I've easily put a thousand (good and not so good) rounds through it with zero malfunctions. My buddy has a Glock 22 that he uses when we shoot pistols and they are very similar. After doing a full tear down and cleaning the internals there is very little difference, the biggest one being that the M&P is ambidextrous and It's a little easier to tear down. So need less to say, I am very happy with my purchase from Bud's and look forward to buying the 9mm barrel conversion for it as well.

Robert W on 04/29/2013
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I am a first time buyer and handgun user. I absolutely love this gun, I did so much research on it and was a little worried what I'd gotten myself into. I was pleasantly surprised on how easy it is to use and shoot. My son and I shot only about 50 rounds through it (all reloads), but plan on shooting 100's more. Bud's is awesome too, put it on layaway with no issues.

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