Smith and Wesson M&P 45
 

Just as quick note. We had S&W here at FLETC and I got to put a lot of rounds thru a lot their newer weapons systems. I lost all faith in S&W after they sold out to the Brits years ago, but they are back. The M&P 45 functioned much smother than their 1911 Thunder Ranch Special. And I am a 1911 guy, never lked the "plastic" guns. They have incorperated a stainless steel internal rail and the trigger set up was awsom. Their version of the M-4 was pretty sweet also.
I will be transfering over to Fire Arms Division in Jan so I will attempt to post stuff as I get it. The vendors spend much more time here than I very got to see at Bragg.

My carry weapon is an M&P 9mm, and I absolutely love it.

Yep. I have the 9mm compact and full-size models, and sold my other plastic pistols because I like the ergonomics, accuracy, ambi controls, and build quality on these so much better. Also plan to get the new .45 compact, which will be out in the next couple months.

Specs on the 45c are in this catalog on the S&W site:

http://www.smith-wesson.com/wcsstore...alog_PartI.pdf

My preferred carry pistols are the M&P9c, or the Sig P226. I absolutely love the trigger on the M&P and am very comfortable with the way it carries, its accuracy, and reloading/malfunction drills.

S&W has definitely put out a quality product with the M&P lineup of pistols - can't say anything for the rifles though, they could just be "another EBR". I also have a S&W 617 revolver, which has one of the nicest single action triggers I've ever had the pleasure of shooting. To top this all off, every person with whom I have spoken about S&W's Customer Service has had great things to say. Can't beat a good gun, from a good company which backs its customers fully.