S&W Model M/P40 vs. Taurus 24/7

[gypsyman]

I think after reading the posts about the bad service that Taurus has, my question has already been answered. But, what the heck, I'll ask anyhow. I'm considerinng a hi-cap pistol, and was thinking of either the Taurus or the S&W in .40cal. I'm leaning towards the Smith, as I have average to a little shorter fingers. I shot a Glock a few years ago, and it just felt a little to bulky for my hands. I only shot about 50 rds thru it, and if I shot it alot more, I might have gotten use to it.
But with the Smith having 3 different size palm swells, I figure one of them will fit the hand better. I've only handled one, and havn't had a chance to shoot one yet. Just wondering what anybody's experience with either pistol has been? Also with Smith being an American company, HOPEFULLY, my money stays in the states when I buy one.(not sure if S&W outsources for parts, as alot of other companys do) Thanks for any info!!-gypsyman

[Old Griz]

If ya ain't goin' Glock, then I'd say go with the S&W. I've already trashed the South American product enough.

[TxPhantom]

Sounds like you have already made your desicion. I have no experience with the 24/7 which I'm sure is a decent gun but I do own a S & W MP40 and love it. The S & W warranty service is great.
Go for the M & P.

[shilo]

I have a  S&W M&P  in 40cal and like the gun. This is the first semi auto that I've had that isn't a 1911 style gun (other than 22s) and the gun feels very good in the hand. That was what attracted me to the pistol. I was handling one and just really liked how it felt and pointed. One thing that I noticed is that it allows one to get their hand very high on the gun; very close to the barrels centerline. As a result recoil comes almost straight back with very little muzzle flip. Less muzzle flip than anyother plastic gun that I've shot. The interchangeable backstraps allow it to fit almost anyone. I would definately pick the smith over that other one. I've heard rumers that Smith is going to bring a compact version of it out. I'm looking forward to that.

[HuntingGuy]

If ya ain't goin' Glock, then I'd say go with the S&W.

  Amen.  The guys from work had a chance to go to a seminar with S&W a couple months ago and had a chance to shoot them along with the Glock line.  They said they were very impressed with the comfortability and handling of the M&P over Glock.  I'll never go back from black, but if you insist on something other than Glock.. I suppose the M&P is the next best thing out there.