Texas DPS going to 9mm M&P.

[JBP55]

Texas DPS switching service pistols for troopers
Posted: Dec 23, 2013 7:39 AM CST Updated: Dec 23, 2013 8:28 AM CST


AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - New Texas troopers will be issued lighter pistols that experts say have less recoil and can carry more ammunition.

Department of Public Safety spokesman Tom Vinger said Smith & Wesson M&P 9 mm handguns will be issued to troopers finishing their training in January. Current troopers will be allowed to carry their .357-caliber SIG Sauer pistols while DPS expands availability of the new handgun.

The Austin American-Statesman (http://bit.ly/1hyGxOO ) reported Sunday that the Smith & Wesson handgun can carry 17 rounds, plus one in the chamber. The SIG Sauer carries up to 15 rounds. The Smith & Wesson weighs 24 ounces, compared to 34 ounces for the SIG Sauer.

Sgt. Gary Chandler, who's president of the Department of Public Safety Officers Association, says the Smith & Wesson is a great gun.

[Mitchell, Esq.]

Did S&W address that accuracy issue yet?

[JonInWA]

Perhaps that's why theyr're touting the increased magazine capacity...

Yeah, give me cheap lines-I'll take 'em!

Best, Jon

[SecondsCount]

Perhaps that's why theyr're touting the increased magazine capacity...

Yeah, give me cheap lines-I'll take 'em!

Best, Jon

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[gruntjim]

Any word on what ammo they plan to use?

And has Smith ever announced changing the 18.75 rifling twist on the 9mm barrels?

[KeeFus]

Did S&W address that accuracy issue yet?

Combat accurate...

[Dos Cylindros]

Any word on what ammo they plan to use?

And has Smith ever announced changing the 18.75 rifling twist on the 9mm barrels?

Yes, they switched to a faster twist rate earlier in the year. I'm pretty sure it's 1:10 twist now. By most accounts, the accuracy issues have been resolved.

[Comedian]

Did S&W address that accuracy issue yet?

They did on my sample. Its a late 2012 M&P FS 9mm. More accurate than my Glock's 17 & 19 and P30. The trigger is sweet as well. Very smooth, with a short pronounced reset. I love it.

[jlw]

Yes, they switched to a faster twist rate earlier in the year. I'm pretty sure it's 1:10 twist now. By most accounts, the accuracy issues have been resolved.

They did on my sample. Its a late 2012 M&P FS 9mm. More accurate than my Glock's 17 & 19 and P30. The trigger is sweet as well. Very smooth, with a short pronounced reset. I love it.

I hope that holds true. I would like one of the 5" models.

[Nephrology]

But-but-but WHAT ABOUT THE STOPPING POWER!? .357 SIG!!! Dead right there thunderbolt magic round of doom!