S&W M&P 360 revolver: Hard Kickin' Featherweight

If you can manage the recoil, you will love it. Weighing only 11.4 oz with its titanium cylinder and scandium frame, the little S&W Model 360 M&P is a joy to carry on a daily basis. Both officers and civilian "sheepdogs" give glowing reports on how comfortable the gun is to tote around. In my "Mobility vs Firepower" philosophy vids (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z50PFup95F8), the 360 personifies the option of Mobility and the attendant security of always having something to answer a lethal force encounter. But as with all lightweight full-size caliber guns, there are several pricetags for this portability and comfort in carry. First off, it's downright expensive... about double the price of similar lightweight revolvers like Taurus offerings. Secondly, its recoil is stout especially with .357 Magnum or .38 Special +P loads. Get ready to man up shooting this gun... it is not pleasant. But with some practice and good technique it is manageable and this is a gun designed for carry and not plinking. Thirdly, this little revolver has very limited firepower at just five rounds. Just about every semi-auto option will beat that and they will offer greater slimness in carry (as shown). You'll have to take some speed loaders with you and even then you better make your shots count. Understand these limitations, train for them, and you find the 360 to be an outstanding backup piece or primary lightweight carry option. With its super quality fit and finish, high viz fiber optic sights (on this model, Tritium dot available), good grips and ergonomics, a smooth trigger pull (single action fire capable as well), ability to fire within large pockets, and adequate accuracy, the Model 360 M&P remains a smart choice in a 24/7 carry gun. /////////////Nutnfancy Likeability Scale: 8 of 10

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[Thetruejarodavick]

five 357 mags or, eight 9mm rounds umm idk about that one might take the mag

i love revolvers even tho they are thick they dont really print

[tangodown475]

have you seen that they are bringing back some j frame no internal lock models hope to see a table top review.

[maxrocks19]

hey nutnfancy and veri, which speedloader brands would you recommend?

[STONEPOWERS600]

What do i need to do tp obtine a firearm?

[threelittleniglets]

@Defender78 that's what a speed-loader is for

[wmwickert]

Nice video but you need to get your facts straight.

The Florida shootout with the FBI brought in the 9mm pistol (high capacity) however in the shoot out the guns were model 13 S&W .357 mag. A MUCH more capable round. In fact Sig produced the 357 Sig for their automatic to duplicate to performance of the 125gr .357 Magnum.

Marksmanship is more important then the number of rounds carried. 1 shot 1 kill

[drgrowalot]

The M&P model is 13.3 oz. The one you have here seems to be the airweight model. Therefore, the M&P may be slightly more comfortable to shoot, yet still brutal. Either way, it would be difficult to practice often with this gun.

[billsbulletsandbeans]

SOLD!!! Im a disabled shooter with limited hand mobility this revolver was the only one able to fit in my hands. sclerodactly sucks!!

[Standard4130]

@SuperRip7 It's not really hat bad......Fun to shoot actually.

[SuperRip7]

For all intent and purpose, I will stick to the .38 revolver. That thing can break my hand.