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Customer Reviews for Smith & Wesson M&P 45 Compact 45 ACP 4" 8+1 Black Stainless Steel Interchangeable Backstrap Grip


Smith & Wesson M&P 45 Compact 45 ACP 4 8+1 Black Stainless Steel Interchangeable Backstrap Grip Buy Now

33 Reviews. 4.9 out of 5 Stars!
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Alexander L on 10/14/2022
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

This is s nice pistol. I haven't used it a lot. However, it is accurate, had a good finish and fit. The trigger is predictable and the recoil as expected from a compact 45 pistol. The take down and cleaning are easy like any other S&W striker fire pistol. Most upgrades are ready to do.

Eric M on 03/31/2022
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I have had this gun for a number of years now and I have never had a failure to feed. It eats up the ammo without any issues! I love the M&P line because I am a lefty and this gun is awesome for left handers. Great gun from a great company! Regarding BudsGunShop, they delivered a beautiful gun and arrived quickly to my FFL dealer. Thanks Buds!

James S on 03/30/2022
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Real nice accurate gun, great for concealed carry. Bud's was great to work with. The item shipped quickly at an affordable price.

Leonard P on 03/30/2022
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Powerful pistol and very accurate at any range

Michael K on 03/30/2022
Rating:   4 of 5 Stars!

Even for a CC type firearm this is a bit bulky and a tad heavy when loaded. My primary is .45 1911 with a 5" barrel and in all honesty that is much easier to carry. I keep this in my office as a hide away and it is very good for that. Only reason to rate it down is the size and weight. The action is great, superior striker fire weapon, handles great and have not had any problems with it at all. It will take any type of . 45 ACP and just keep firing.

Richard A on 10/04/2018
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Love the M&P 45C. It's my EDC, IWB and OWB. I love to shoot it, it's my #1 at the range also. Doesn't jam, doesn't care about the ammo, just shoots, and the 4+ inch barrel makes it very accurate. Nothing needs to be said about the caliber, 45 is AWESOME! Bud's makes it possible, always.

Rene L on 06/07/2017
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

This was my first purchase from Bud's. I was a bit skeptical about buying a firearm online but the worries quickly went away once I realized how great the customer service, shipping times, and condition of the firearm was. The firearm itself works like a dream. It does not kick like you would expect a 45 in a compact size to do. It's more of a push into your body than a snap. Very controllable shot. The only con about the firearm imo would be the trigger. It's a bit spongy. An Apex trigger would definitely take that away. Other than that I have no complaints. I use this as my carry gun in a Trex-Arms Sidecar appendix rig and there's times I forget it's there. I have already put close to 400 rounds downrange and not on single mishap. Overall great experience with Bud's as well as the firearm. Will definitely be doing business with Bud's from here on out!

Francis R F on 03/29/2017
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I am very satisfied with my S&W MP45c from Bud's. It is my third M&P having previously acquired a full sized MP40 and an MP40c. The workmanship on the 45c is standard S&W quality, I am a longtime S&W fan. The sights are dead on for me and I have had no failures of any kind, it shoots whatever I put in it. The trigger takes some getting used to compared to a single action like a 1911 but it is easy to master. I am glad I listened to all the recommendations from other users who said 'try it, you'll like it.' I did and I do. You will too.

Ian P on 03/08/2017
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I have been wanting an M&P45c for some time. I've had a couple of the full size 4.5 inch models, and they have been my all time favorite 45 caliber handgun. While they sacrifice some capacity compared to comparable full size 45 handguns, they more than make up for it with the slimmer frame dimensions, which are very similar if not identical to the 9mm/40 caliber guns. I have handled 45 Glocks and XDm's and found them too portly for comfortable firing. The M&P45 fits the hand exceptionally well though, and they are the softest shooting 45's I've ever fired. In any case, I finally picked up a compact model for somewhat easier carry. I don't think these models are big sellers, as I've never seen one for sale in any of my local gunshops, even the big box places like Cabelas, Academy, and Gander Mt, so I went with Bud's. Size wise they are just about identical to a Glock 19. Though the capacity is only 8 rounds compared to a similarly sized 9mm that holds twice as many rounds, if you consider it compared to a full size 1911 with the same capacity its not bad at all. Carries well IWB. Trigger is so-so at best, but for a carry gun I have no particular interest in doing anything to it. As with my full size models it has been totally reliable with whatever ammo I've put through it. Recoil is a bit more stout compared to the full size models, but still pretty manageable for a 45 in this size. Would highly recommend this if you're looking for a mid sized 45, particularly if you like to carry IWB!

Lance L on 08/08/2015
Rating:   4 of 5 Stars!

The M&P 45c came exactly as described and arrived at my FFL within 4 days. I shoot alot of Glocks and bought this to try because it is very friendly for left handed people. The gun has an ambi slide catch which I really appreciate, however it is to hard to use as a slide release so I still have to slingshot the slide. (and I am a large/tall person). I tried reversing the mag release and found the release was too far away from my thumb to use reliably. I use the large backstrap so you may have better luck with the medium or small one. The M&P shoots well. I put 200 rounds consisting of 230gr fmj, 230gr hp, and 230 grain fmj reloads. I had zero failures regardless of whether I slow fired ot did a mag dump. The gun was zeroed perfectly out of the box and hit where it was aimed. It is roughly the size of my G19 and has excellent ergonomics. For a 45acp it is a very soft shooter. The trigger is not very good, mine has a heavy gritty pull. This gun was test fired 07-2015 so it is very new stock, but according to the S&W forums the 45 compact still uses the old nasty triggers, the 9mm's get the new good ones. I will be putting an Apex trigger in it soon. If the trigger wasn't marginal I would have given it 5 stars.

Tim H on 08/05/2015
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Finally shot this M&P 45c,I was impressed in it's performance. No trouble at all. I personally don't know why people complain about the trigger, since it went "bang" every time. Very controllable, fits my hand great, and has a great caliber...45ACP!

Herb C on 04/10/2015
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Just received my new M&P45c from Bud's last night. It was shipped to my FFL guy in a timely fashion and I received constant updates via e-mail as to my order status. More than satisfied with the experience and will most likely use Bud's again.Now we're off to the range!

Herb C on 04/10/2015
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Just received my new M&P45c from Bud's last night. It was shipped to my FFL guy in a timely fashion and I received constant updates via e-mail as to my order status. More than satisfied with the experience and will most likely use Bud's again.Now we're off to the range!

Wayne D on 01/29/2015
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Arrived exactly as advertised, in excellent condition. Fired about 50 rounds the following day, no issues. Extremely pleased, my first shot (30') bulls eye, then a very tight group. I noticed the slide to frame fit is not as tight as my Glock, but obviously doesn't affect its performance. I'm a big guy with large hands, surprised I was comfortable using any of the backstraps, ended up using the middle one, finger to trigger seemed the best. I've read the trigger complaints on the M&Ps but I am satisfied with the stock trigger. Reset is not as pronounced as my glock but still OK. Not gritty as some have complained. Certainly no reason to change. Took turns firing it and my Glock 23 (40 cal), similar sized guns. The M&P is definitely my choice for target practice, less sting/recoil (as expected) than the 40, but I think a lot has to do with the grip angle and shape of the backstrap. Just fits my hand better, so its easier to shoot. Definitely a keeper.

Craig B on 06/23/2014
Rating:   4 of 5 Stars!

Trigger leaves so much to be desired. out of the box was around 9.5 pounds. with a almost non existent noticeable reset.(no audible click or feeling in the trigger finger). I was really hoping that smith had reworked their triggers on the M&P line to match what they have done with the shield. Buds price was good enough that Ill be getting the apex kit soon to fix that problem. other than that the gun is typical S&W quality. Mags come tarnished and need a good polishing. Size of the 45C is almost exactly the same as the Glock 19 so carrying is no problem. being able to changing back straps is a very big plus for me , and on the M&P its very easy to do. I am however going to add a set of talons for better grip. The polymer can get slick on this gun when sweating. Gave this gun 4 stars instead of 3 because it has been reliable out of the box so far with 500 rounds down the pipe.

Dan F on 06/17/2014
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I really like the MP format and got the 45C for camping and hiking. It really doesnt conceal very well on me and although its about the same size of my Glock 23, it seems to print more than the glock. For what it is and does this is an awesome compact 45. I wasnt willing to give up mag capacity and go with a XDS, so this gun fell into a mid size category for me and im very happy with it. No malfunctions at all. Shoots great right out the box and is 100% reliable. If you own any other MP's you will notice this trigger is the worst of all of them. I have yet to decide on the apex addition, but there is no real reset on this trigger and having shot the 40c and shield so much, I find my self timing my shots/reset to their reset and not actually resetting the trigger. You may want to consider this when pricing out the gun (if you plan to upgrade the trigger). If reset isnt that important to you, this gun is hard to beat.

Eric G on 03/28/2014
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Great deal, great firearm. Came with a case, two mags, even a cable lock. You wont get all that from a store like Bass Pro. Very pleased with my purchase.

Matt A on 02/18/2014
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

First off Bud's was perfect. Second after owning a variety of .45's I can honestly say that this M&P is my favorite. I own the following Sig P220, RIA 1911, Glock 21, & Glock 36. The M&P beats them all. Ergonomics are perfect, sights are excellent, 1000 rounds with no ftf or fte, it carrys comfortably, is very accurate, & the trigger isn't near as bad as other reviews say. If this gun did have a down side it is the trigger but with a dao with no safety you really don't want the trigger to be like a 1911, but it would be nice if it were a little smoother. So if i had to pick one of my .45's to keep and the others had to go it would be the M&P without question. How the gun feels in my hand is very important to me and thats where it really stands out above the others I'n my opinion.

Timothy B on 12/15/2013
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Originally purchased a RIA Tactical 1911 as my first 45 caliber pistol and was severely disappointed by the number of failure to feeds I experienced so I decided to give this M&P a shot seeing as how I own many other from the line and have had no issues with them. I must say I absolutely LOVE this pistol! The size is comparable to a G19 and gives me the perfect balance of size and concealability. I have fed hundreds of rounds through the gun so far with no failures of any kind. As far as recoil and muzzle flip - this gun actually shoots softer than the RIA 1911 I purchased early despite being significantly lighter. If you're looking for a good 45 for concealed carry but don't care for those super compact pistols out there (like me) then this is definitely worth checking out.

Sherisha H on 04/26/2013
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Perfect! Smith & Wesson is top of the line in my opinion and purchasing from BudsGunShop.com is for certain the best BANG for my bucks. Thanks queensheri

Michael L on 01/22/2013
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Great experience as this was my first purchase from Buds, after I ordered it it was sitting at my FFL 5 business days later. The 45c is a great gun although the trigger is a bit gritty. I have had it since April and after putting several hundred rounds down the pipe and lots of dry fire practice it has really smoothed out. It shares time on my hip with my 9c during the cooler months.

Anthony V on 11/04/2012
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Great gun, S&W quality Thanks Buds

Jesse H on 04/09/2012
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

This review is on the Smith and Wesson M&P 45 compact I purchased a couple weeks ago. Took it to the range the other day for my initial outing with the pistol. A total of 250 rounds of Remington and CCI 230 grain hardball ammo was fired. Two magazines of 230 grain hollow point ammo was fired as well. The pistol fed, fired, and ejected 100%. Recoil was quite manageable although the HP's recoil was more noticeable since they are loaded to a higher velocity than hardball. Good sight picture with the standard 3-dot sights. At 10 yards the POA/POI was center mass. Groups were in the 3 to 4 inch range. At 25 yards the groups opened up a bit, but pretty much hit center mass. Of the 3 grip panels included with the pistol, I found the small panel best fit my hand. Buds service is what I've come to expect........awesome!!! The transaction was smooth with emails to keep me informed during the purchase process. A tracking number allows one to keep updated as to the shipping location of one's purchase. Prompt shipping and arrival at my dealer's location is a big plus as well. I am a satisfied repeat customer!

Anthony D on 02/17/2012
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Very pleased with my purchase of the M&P 45c from Smith and Wesson. I have previously only owned Glocks, but wanted to purchase a Smith and Wesson for various reasons. I've only been able to put 50 rounds through it so far because of weather and work schedule, but I love this gun. It fits my hand much better than my Glock 23, 27, or 21. Two things I really like: (1) The interchangeable grips really let me customize this gun to my hand (2) The finish on this Smith and Wesson appears really well done. I bought this gun for concealed carry and home defense purposes and i think it will be perfect for both. It is a midsize gun, but will be an excellent choice for concealed carry during months where a overskirt or jacket can be worn to conceal the gun better. Highly recommend this product, hope I can eventually get the 9mm compact version. Oh, BTW, can't say enough about Bud's price, product availability, order tracking, and speed. I placed this order around 10:00 a.m. on a Saturday morning and it was at my dealer's shop by Wednesday. Bud's has won another customer for life!

Jorge Y U on 12/19/2011
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

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