SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Smith & Wesson Corp. announced that after eight months of endurance testing conducted by Professional Instructor Todd Louis Green at pistol-training.com, the full-size M&P9 pistol successfully recorded 50,000 rounds. Throughout the testing, the M&P9 was used by more than 50 people and received only limited maintenance during the evaluation process.
During the testing process, which has been documented by Green on the www.Pistol-Training.com website, the M&P received limited maintenance during the testing period. In his commentary, Green writes that it was not uncommon for the pistol to go over 5,000 rounds between cleanings.
Accuracy tests were conducted at predetermined intervals and involved a 5-shot group at 25 yards from a seated position on a bench. Initial groups at the beginning of the testing measured an average of 1.46 inches and at the conclusion of the endurance testing had only opened up by 1/4 of an inch. Over the course of 50,000 rounds, the M&P9 recorded only two stoppages, both attributed to improper maintenance during the stringent testing as well as two minor part breakages.
In all, the M&P9 amassed 104 total range trips with an average of 559.4 rounds fired during each session. The only changes made to the M&P9 while in Green’s possession included the addition of a Performance Center sear, Warren Tactical 2-dot night sights and Crimson Trace Lasergrips.
