SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Smith & Wesson Corp. announced that it has filled orders from three state agencies for duty firearms for its Military & Police (M&P) Pistol Series.
Smith & Wesson has filled an order from the Washington Department of Corrections for 500 M&P pistols chambered in 9mm. In addition, the company also shipped 555 M&P357 pistols to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Services, as well as 100 M&P45 pistols to the Wisconsin Department of Criminal Investigations.
Each of the three agencies converted to the M&P pistols from non-Smith & Wesson firearms.
Officials at the agencies indicated that the M&P pistol was selected for a variety of reasons, including its polymer frame construction, external safety, and striker fired design. It was also noted that the polymer pistol’s interchangeable grip sizes, ease of maintenance and ability to disassemble the firearm without pressing the trigger were all factors in their decision-making process. At all three agencies, the M&P pistol will serve as the primary duty sidearm.
