Is the Smith & Wesson M&P Durable? | M&P 1.0 Range Rental Report

[@Murphy82nd]

The Shield can be found for $250 at PSA pretty regularly. It's a pretty crazy deal.

[@thedefinitive6296]

Yes! Just do yourself a favor and buy 2 lol

[@kingbaldwiniv5409]

Wow, I had no idea that they were that reliable under the rental counter!

[@kingbaldwiniv5409]

@@IronsitePistols, so could you substantiate some of what you are saying? What do you think that I am trying to say? I gave a positive comment to S&W M&Ps, do you understand what I wrote?

[@kingbaldwiniv5409]

@@IronsitePistols, 1- it was a compliment because rental pistols are treated like rented mules. If M&Ps are doing well in that environment, then that speaks volumes. 2- why are you jumping to bazaar conclusions about somebody that you thought you disagreed with on gun preferences? 3- what is "IdahoSnek 9mm"? I don't get the reference.

[@TacticalTerry]

@@kingbaldwiniv5409 Agreed on the rental mule analogy. I've seen some rentals so dirty and so worn that I was surprised when they functioned. Feels like the car rental places that fill up the radiator reservoir half way with coolant and leave nails in the tire lol.

[@rotort]

My 2010 Built M&P9L has got at least 70000 round thru it. I say at least because I have loaded over 70 boxes of 1000 projectiles. My reloads are 138 IPSC Power factor so they are not light loads. It has had an apex trigger in it for roughly 4 years on and off. It has only had the slide lock lever changed and roughly 60000 Rounds everything else is original. Accuracy has not changed from new, reliability is like new and its barely worn anywhere. I have slight holder where in the scallops on front of slide and finger wear on the slide cuts at the rear. Truly my favorite gun, an unbelievable firearm that never lets me Down

[@tymoore8198]

I have one in .40 S&W I shot for 4 years in USPSA limited class. 60,000 rounds later it still runs like a champ and I absolutely abused that gun. Nothing broke and it never failed to function. I recommend M&Ps to anyone looking to buy a pistol.

[@tymoore8198]

@Euge Garmendia Arteabaro Clearly...Thank you internet gun genius for clarifying the ignorance I have for my own gun...if you are referring to the pressure of .40 being hard on the gun causing wear and/or failures, remember I said USPSA...I am shooting loads that are way below SAAMI specs for pressure at the 168 power factor mark...but clearly I can't compare with your vast experience and knowledge about my gun. Thank you for enlightening me.

[@KnifeCursed]

I really enjoy these videos with real world round counts and failure documentation. Very good information.

[@toddk1377]

I had my M&P for over 4 years now. Over 10,000 rounds from then to now..not one failure other than a bad magazine here and there. Very reliable pistol.

[@fisher7897]

I have an M&P 1.0 9mm full-size and compact with thousands of rounds through them. Shoot the full-size in IDPA and change the barrel to a Silencerco to shoot suppressed (which I have no issues with at all). Both guns have had no issues so far. Thanks for the video.

[@gearbarrel6237]

Heck of a flowing report. Good on you Smith and Wesson!!

[@beardoggin8963]

*Nolatac* makes video on impressive M&P reliability. *Internet* loses their mind over a gun with suppressor without having suppressor height sights. *Sounds about right*

[@beardoggin8963]

NOLATAC I don’t own a can, yet, but I do have several M&Ps and love them. Like you said the trigger reach is much better and they point more naturally for me. Enjoyed the video and screw the haters lol

[@treyh007]

Luv this type video actually showing us hard data on round counts. Hoping to see more popular firearm manufactures and their results! Great idea! 👍🏻👍🏻❤️

[@Foxhound_J]

Team m&p stand up!!!

[@nvkulk]

Team Lorcin stand tall!!

[@504Trey]

Glock better

[@kevskatesNM73]

Love mine

[@motorcycleguy73]

Thanks for the good down-to-earth honest review. I have all the models of the M&P in 9 and 40 in 1.0 plus the Bodyguard 380. Love them all they feel like they were made for me. I don't have the number of rounds you have through yours but I've had ultimate reliability.

[@Florida_War_Tribe]

I like these videos it’s cool to see documented numbers because some people nerd out like that.

[@Phantom096]

S&W really did an excellent job designing the 1.0’s then they started getting fancy with 2.0 and charging more money. Pointless because the 1.0 are solid guns. The M&P9 C 1.0 is very accurate for a smaller gun. Great video 👍

[@hughjanus8872]

I’d like to point out there is a video documenting the Glocks used at this range… With more pistols and more rounds averaged in the Glocks had way more parts breakages or part replacement in them than the M&P’s in less rounds than these M&P examples

[@BrianMcKinny]

I love my M&Ps! Both mine are M2.0 pistols and I have nowhere near the rounds through mine that your rentals have through them, but I've not experienced a single failure of any parts, and have somewhere around 3k rounds through my 9mm 4" Compact, and twice that many through my .45 Shield, and no failures that weren't ammo related. I love my M&P pistols, how they feel in the hand, how they shoot, and their reliability. My .45 Shield is my EDC, and the 9mm is my home defense pistol.

[@robertsauceda4757]

That kinda supports Yeager's old vid where he stated his Shield has about 15k thru it (at the time) and he hasn't changed anything. My own M and P 9c has only 1k and has never malfunctioned thanks for the vid !

[@johnlangdon4080]

@Fui Gebhardt1 sounds like someone has a problem being told the truth about stuff just bc he's hard about it

[@theimmortal4718]

It's a very good line of guns. I've shot tens of thousands through my 2 stock m&ps with no issues

[@DavidLLambertmobile]

Do NOT 🚫 use Pro Mag after market M&P magazines. They are ⬇️. They feed & cycle but may not fire every round then leave the M&P slide locked open 🙄. Stick with S&W factory mags for police duty or CCW. 😎

[@tonytripp1112]

About a month ago I did some soul searching. At the time I had Glock full size in .40 gen4 and a newer G19 gen 5. Having an M&P full size 1.0, 9c and a Shield .40 with Hogue grip sleeve plus a few other brands . Put them all out on the bed and grabbed each using different grips and either hand. Although I like Glocks I ended up selling both and keeping the rest. M&P just felt better in terms of grip and balance. The "others", a 2.0 compact in .40 , a Springfield EMP4 and a Sig 1911 in .45.

[@speedzy95]

Used a m&p 2.0 through the academy, and through multiple courses including my swat tryouts with a total of around 7-8k through the gun so far I've had no issues and only 2 malfunctions I can think of mainly due to ammo inconsistency. Love this gun and wish I could turn in my glock at work for it.

[@jtec99]

Umm, if you went too the academy and did SWAT tryouts, why were you using a non issued S&W instead of the Glock? Or am I missing something?

[@speedzy95]

@@jtec99 in Pa you can qualify and use a sidearm of your choice as long as it fits within PSP specs. I would obviously be issued a duty weapon by our cert team if I'm selected just as I've been issued my duty weapon. I use the glock on duty but I prefer to do any extra curricular activities with my M and P

[@jtec99]

@@speedzy95 Ok, basically the same thing in my state, but we had to carry our issued duty weapon in the academy. Can qual with whatever after graduation though. Thanks for filling me in bro.

[@speedzy95]

@@jtec99 no problem man state to state shit is goofy af.

[@AlphaRomeoOneFive]

I'm really enjoying this series of videos so far. Thanks TFB and Brannon

[@rickyhogan2749]

Great Upload, very helpful. I am very pleased with my M&P Firearms, never had an issue with them. Keep them clean and shoot.

[@1DavidMarshall]

More of this. Great way to test reliability of guns.

[@batickell]

Would love to see more videos like these!

[@prodextron]

I used an M&P 9n as a cop (gen 1) loved it! Bought my own 9, then 45... then 40. They're great guns out of my collection. BTW, I'm biased.

[@matta3712]

Hey bro. Same here, when I was on my local sheriff dept we were issued the m&p 40. Now I iwb the shield 40. Awesome guns

[@cathompson58]

Own an M&P Shield and 2 Glocks .. carry the Shield more and used it to defend myself once in a burglary at my home.. I like all of them.. some preference for the M&P Shield because it has a safety (I work in a hospital and must arm/disarm in my car a lot since we cannot carry in the hospital.. IWB holsters are scary in cars so I like the added protection of the safety) .. no issues except the Shield slide is harder to rack..

[@oldcop18]

I was issued a Glock 23 during my career but never warmed up to it. I purchased the M&P 2.0 Compact after retirement in ‘97 and never looked back.

[@Longrangetargets]

traded my 1.0 for a 2.0. Love the texturing but wish it still had the beaver tail for the cool factor

[@dirtracingfan8742]

Same.

[@NicoEl119]

Finally a guy who loves M&Ps just as much as I do. My go to's...1. M&P 2. Canik.

[@deamcn6548]

Dude I just lucked out a couple weeks ago at my local gun shop. My buddy works there and they were trying to get rid of a bunch of pawns that were never picked up, and I bought a 40 caliber shield for 150 bucks! I still can't believe it lol.

[@504Trey]

Glock better

[@TetrisTodd]

@@504Trey😂 🤡

[@moobutt]

@@504Trey- 🙄 sure

[@NekoWinters]

The performance center upgrades make a hell of a difference on the shield keeping the muzzle flip minimal and even on the 1.0 the trigger is like when a oiled well fitted deadbolt that just happens to only have 4mm of travel

[@clapton924]

I came to the same conclusions and bought all S&W. Equal if not better quality than Glock for much less money. I'd love to see a video like this on SIG.

[@zrx4me1]

have a first gen M&P 9mm.one of the first available,and it have never given me one issue.Nothing.even with old crappy range ammo.

[@TheDUGGAN36]

Awesome report man, just what I was looking for

[@totalnewb123]

Just bought my m&p 2.0 9mm full size. Can’t wait for tax season I’m going to get the m&p 1.0 in 40 full size. These are great firearms.

[@mikedillon6233]

Thank you for the info! You can tell you know what you're talking about, and you understand the quality of the weapons thank you.

[@njohnson3331]

Thanks for the information. As a consumer I want to know that my money is well spent, and that my hardware will last.

[@fourthhorseman4531]

All of the audio on the left channel. Well done.

[@fourthhorseman4531]

@@NOLATAC Sorry for being snarky.

[@MrLKW]

In love with this series #tftb

[@Coconutscott]

I'm gonna go give my Shield a hug...

[@unforgivensoldier]

My left ear loved this video

[@freedomfirst5420]

The ergonomics are better than a Glock, for sure!

[@jtec99]

And frankly, they're better looking. But I still carry Glock lol

[@JM-ct9lg]

My left ear likes this video

[@SilverJ56]

Great video! I have a Shield 1.0. Happy with it so far, but only have 200 rounds through it...

[@cerberus7.625]

I love the M&P 1.0 line, good to know it’s a good Armadillo defensive weapon.

[@john-paulsilke893]

I have a Gen 1 full sized .45 well worn and owned by an avid shooter so mine second hand. I keep pretty decent records since I reload. Two failures due to deep primers on reloads so no fault of the gun and a bit more then 4,800rds without any other failures. (A couple poorly seated magazines when I first got it though). I’m actually looking at a gem 2.0 in 9mm or even .40 since I complete and they are pretty cheap with loads of available parts that make the trigger amazing but at a significant cost increase. (My .45 came with night sights but is otherwise stock).

[@michaeljordon704]

my left ear liked this video

[@wizardofahhhs759]

DAMN! That's a lot of lead down the barrel. I only have 750 rounds through mine since Thanksgiving when I bought it, not one single issue whatsoever. Glad to know these guns run forever.

[@ryanjofre]

Check out the M*Carbo spring kit for your pistol and the polishing kit. You won’t regret it, makes a HUGE difference with the trigger.

[@finck2208]

Love this series. Keep me coming

[@lucky-rowe2623]

I have a 1.0 Shield in 9 and have ran 7000+ rounds with zero problems.

[@williamryan9195]

I had a recoil spring separate on the end. It happened early. No issues since then.

[@hey12345gta]

I love when you said “Nothing, nothing.”

[@thefilipinoknight6617]

If I lived in the US I would 100% be an M&P guy (especially the 2.0). More ergonomic than Glocks, cheaper, and with the Apex trigger kit is light years better to shoot than a Glock. It’s also the one line that stands toe to toe with Glock in terms of weight, size, and reliability for the cost (other equally or more reliable guns also cost much more than both). It’s also quite a bit cheaper. Though it loses in aftermarket support and parts, it can hold its own. Unfortunately in my country M&Ps actually cost much more than the equivalent Glock and doesn’t have nearly as much aftermarket support.

[@Genesis23OPB]

fully agreed.

[@UnforgivingDemon]

Would like to see the Walther PPQ next.

[@mackgmoney1515]

Gen1 .40 still strong after 20 yrs

[@Mark-uh4zd]

Gen 1 9mm still good since 2014. Great little carry gun

[@leecline5759]

TFB what's the deal with Brannon's audio? You made me think I ruined my earbuds Edit:Name spelling.

[@leecline5759]

@@NOLATAC Sorry about misspelling your name. I understand if you're just getting the hang of video editing. I had no other issue with the video than that audio hiccup. Keep up the good work.

[@donaldwortham2409]

James Yeager said he had over 15000 through his flawless

[@giovannim5101]

GOOD video and info.

[@Themoody2005]

Do this for 2.0! Love m and p

[@AC-pm7sn]

Once you go M&P it's hard to go back to $500 guns with plastic sights and guide rods that only offer 1 caliber. **cough** Glock... **cough**

[@rhubarbpie2027]

I just want an M&P 2.0 in 10mm.

[@AC-pm7sn]

Rhubarb Pie that would be sweet.

[@johnaranjo2059]

Glock offers a variety of calibers and i prefer the glock over my shield

[@masoncampos7043]

It's hard to go back to my 1911 too!

[@MrPYool]

Keep it up. If you have any PX4s in your shop, it would be great to see whether or not they can live up to Berettas claims.

[@Uncle05Sam]

Check out Ernest Langdon's PX4 video from a couple years ago, I believe he's up to 65k on one now.

[@MrPYool]

@@Uncle05Sam I know about that one but I'm looking for an independent review(I love Ernest but he's very closely affiliated to Beretta).

[@Uncle05Sam]

@@MrPYool For sure. Check out the PX4 group on FB and ask around. The group creator has a 45 ACP PX4 with something like 85k through it.

[@MrPYool]

@@Uncle05Sam thanks for this man. I'll check it out

[@DavidLLambertmobile]

I liked my 2009 era Beretta PX4 9mm C format pistol. The problem was the PX4 series never got very popular. The M&P, Glock, HK guns were bigger sellers.

[@commonsense7057]

I have a couple thousand rounds through my M&P 2.0 compact without a single issue. They are great guns.

[@mchlcordell]

I sold my glock for a M&P 9 shield 2.0 no regrets great gun.

[@matta3712]

Same here bro. Had a g19 , 26 and 48. S&W wins

[@504Trey]

Worst decision u ever made 💀

[@emanuelhoyos1030]

@@504Trey Garand Thumb’s ice and mud test would disagree; I’m a Glock fan but the m&p is the superior handgun.

[@samue1991]

Love this series

[@muddbros.studios4207]

I love my M&P. The best part about it to me is that it is a 45. 😎

[@eddiet204]

I’ve carried all of them over my 27 years as a LEO. M&P line (M&P15T/M&P15-22/40/9/Shield/Bodyguard/9 Pro) is the only gun that has never failed on me-ever!

[@masoncampos7043]

The M&P's grip interchangeability is also more ergonomic for larger hands. The changeable palm swells are a much better design than just backstraps. One gun fits both my wife's and my hands perfectly. It just feels like home while popping off 45 ACP!

[@andrew8248]

Would love to see one of these on the XD / XDM line. See if the hate is valid regarding the grip safety.

[@andrew8248]

I can see that happening, and I have read issues with the grip safety but haven’t been able to find any larger documented info on their failures.

[@silentbob267]

@@andrew8248 I bought one used around 10ish years ago and had problems with the grip safety. I tend to turn the pistol slightly in my hand sometimes when dropping and seating a mag or operating the slide and about every other time it'd be enough to lock the slide up on me. I let a buddy shoot it and he didn't have a problem with it so I sold it to him. I haven't bought another one since and probably won't because there are so many other pistols that are as good as or better that don't have a grip safety. Even if they dropped the grip safety I'm not sure I would buy anything from Springfield Armory after that political back stabbing stunt they pulled a few years ago.

[@orbitarc8055]

This video gave my stereo a bad case mono

[@bbmw9029]

Do you have any 2.0s as rentals? If so, are they holding up similarly?

[@NicoEl119]

Good video...I have yet to hear anyone say M&P is not comparable to the Glock. I say M&P is better. Better Trigger, better grip, better sights, better mitigated recoil. Slimmer profile. What more can you ask for? Unless you just like the way the word "Glock" sounds? Glooooock Gloooock 🐔

[@MattiasTheMerc]

@Brian Daley fire control also drops from Glocks with pins…. Striker fired, polymer frame, 4.5ish pound trigger….. am i missing something?

[@MattiasTheMerc]

@Brian Daley cops having NDs sadly isn’t shocking. If you cannot remove ammo and check the chamber before pulling the trigger to disassemble, that’s a you problem.

[@larryjohnson1966]

Very good report. Thank You.

[@jaredplayer7]

My left ear enjoyed this video

[@kevinwise1997]

I dont think I have ever heard it called "the social finger" that's amusing

[@jackmehoff6302]

Sheriff buddy of kine said they put 50,000 rounds through a mp 9mm and didnt change a thing. Also minimal cleaning and he said he never oiled it

[@fredtippett670]

Thanks for a great video on the reliability of M&P's. Fast forward to 2024, any chance of an update with issues and round counts??? Thx

[@nopenope134]

You mentioned the possibility of a coyote or armadillo going "bump" in the night. I think it's worth telling people, don't shoot an armadillo. I recall there being a documented case where someone shot one, and it ricochet off and hit the shooter. Also, is an armadillo that much of a threat? They are mostly blind, and at most, just make noise rustling around in the dry leaves...

[@jander9820]

Great video. I didn't even notice any audio problems. Some people just can't be pleased. I look forward to more content from you. Keep it up

[@wp4586]

4:45 I was a bit offended by the suck it gesture, as I am a Glock loverboy 😂😂😂

[@balancedfordaylight1]

My personal shield has 7000 rounds throught it a few boggles but no major parts breakge of any kind glad to see yours are also holding up well \

[@michaelmeyer1384]

Love my 9c

[@DeAthWaGer]

Right when the 2 was announced the 1 was on sale for under 250 after rebate, damn that was a STEAL. Love it.

[@charliehotelromeo284]

2.0 has more suppot from the steel chasis and armornite finish.

[@cerberus6988]

Watch out for those Armadillos' they are bad ass thugs

[@gsb5w291]

Good video. I watched your Glock video and if I remember correctly there were a lot more parts changed out on those including some cracked slides. Hmmm.

[@TonberryShuffle]

Any more followups with other brands?

[@spd579]

Any chance of doing a range rental report on the MP15's, both Gen 1 and Gen 2 carbines in 5.56?

[@spd579]

@@NOLATAC Outstanding! I hope the round count is up there and how well the melonite barrels have lasted.

[@silentbob267]

I am interested to hear this as well.

[@woodchuckcider1]

Yes, I particularly am interested in a 20,000+ round count report for the MP15 sport 2 and how they hold up after that much use. Pretty much any video out there on the MP15 is pretty much "100 rounds down range it's GTG"

[@honorlost84]

He has a social finger. I'm dead 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@desk-kun]

Why no right audio tho

[@desk-kun]

@@NOLATAC thank you and good luck for future videos

[@hvymtal8566]

Left ear loved it again

[@Nitsua1201]

hvymtal Was about to comment the same!

[@starlinsims2969]

Great vid.

[@michaelcacciatore-tt3tr]

I own the 2.0, 9 mil the 2.0 9mil ez the first gen 40 Cal the the first gen 40 cal shield two first gen 45 acp's and the 2.0 10 mil great firearms.

[@andy366919]

Love these

[@jamesphipps4273]

💕 S&W!

[@shayglass]

I have a S&W Performance center core. I've put well over 5k through it and never had a malfunction. I shoot 147 grain brass cased ammo only. I don't mess with steel ammo. Never have, never will unless it is a Russian-type gun and Russian-type ammo.

[@shayglass]

@@NOLATAC Sad!

[@BigTex65]

NOLATAC stop being butthurt because other people can’t afford it.

[@briankeithwood]

Is there any early predictions on the 2.0 series? And I bought the 40c - any idea if the extra 'abuse' from the 40 will significantly alter its reliability?

[@briankeithwood]

@@NOLATAC Thanks. I assumed the 40 was less used... but it probably has more rounds than the one I bought 1 month ago [about 200 rounds so far].

[@82lowe36id]

I would think the 40 models hold up good since the M&P was designed for the 40 round originally.

[@o2wow]

Customers may be showing some of their own ammunition too.

[@NonyaDamnbusiness]

OH MAH GERD! I'VE DONE GONE DEAF IN MY RIGHT EAR!

[@NekoWinters]

This is about as predictable as saying oranges are, well ORANGE!! Still a good vid though!

[@davop4919]

I've heard some reports of shield slide lock springs popping off and jamming slides......Anyone have any input on this???

[@twolip]

Please do a CZ video

[@82lowe36id]

@@NOLATAC How about the P320?

[@thomasjefferson2934]

This information is so valuable. Thank you

[@kyvmp]

Only left-side audio

[@user-ud2ij7ro5c]

How would the M&P 1.0 .45acp hold up to 30,000 plus rounds?

[@masoncampos7043]

I might be halfway there on mine, and no issues at all

[@jcphreak]

will the Arredondo extension work on the 2.0 mags?

[@Cosaco-il1sq]

Yes they will work fine , 2.0 and the first generation use the same magazines .