The Smith & Wesson M&P Compact 9mm
September 6th, 2008 by Syd
Brigid has a good review at Home on the Range
The Smith and Wesson M +P 3. For a female shooter considering something to carry concealed for the first time, it’s a nice alternative to the G-22 and has less recoil due to a low bore axis. Like the G-22 it will stay tight and accurate, but even more so, necessary if you’re using it for self defense.
There are a couple of features that make it worth a look at for a lady (or gentleman) looking for a nice concealed piece. Something going for it that is gaining favor in law enforcement work. It has replaceable backstraps for the grip, and comes with three different sizes. I have pretty big hands, though they’re small boned, and the "small" is too small but would be perfect for the average sized female shooter. Get your dealer to let you try all three, see which one works best. If you found the smaller G22 backstrap did NOT fit your smaller hand, this one will.
