S&W M&P40 .40 NO THUMB SAFETY

[VVho Cares]

New to the game.. does the gun still have a safety?  Or does this just mean it's not next to the thumb? 

[Patton]

No safety generally means it does not have a manual, mechanical safety.  With an M&P it just means this is the model without the thumb safety; think like a Glock. Most modern firearms are going to modern internal safeties to prevent a firearm firing unless the trigger is pulled.  This M&P will have a firing pin safety and the hinge safety trigger.  

Edited April 28, 2023 by Patton

[Moped]

Welcome to the game! And don't be shy about asking questions.  

[pop pop]

I am a fan of 40 caliber. I am carrying a MP 9MM compact 2.0 at the time, but really wish I would have gone with the 40 cal. At the time I went 9MM I was having arthritis problems in my hands. The nine was easier to shoot. I have a Glock mdl 23 in 40 cal ad like it. Enjoy your Journey "VVho."

[VVho Cares]

Thanks for the replies.  I ended up with the MP Shield 40/9 w thumb safety.  Now looking for a 9mm barrel for cheaper ammo at the range