Hey Deaj, I wanted to say thank you for the truly outstanding thread! You’re honest and open evaluation sets a new standard here on M4C. Thanks bro!
Thanks. I’m glad to be posting something of interest. I often feel like I’m a bit long winded. 
So far I like the magazine extension baseplates. I’m taking my M&P-9 out to the range for the first time today so I’ll be able to provide more feedback afterward. I ordered them with extended length springs (they’re said to work with stock mag springs but some have reported inconsistent performance engaging the slide catch on an empty magazine). I am able to load 22 rounds by hand. A mag loader is needed to load the 23rd round. Both magazines cycle properly (manually with snap caps) so far and I don’t expect any issues cycling in practical use. The extensions don’t have much texture in the finish (though not completly smooth either. While I see no need to stipple the pistol’s grip I may as some light stippling to the sides of the extensions for a more positive grip. I’ve had no trouble drilling reloads so far but there’s no stress in a drill.
I’ll post Any further observation after my trip to the range today (should be fun today - shooting my M&P-9 for the first time and zero’ing a new Eotech 512 on my M&P15T).
Welcome to the M&P family! Its a great gun, but like any firearm it gets better with a ton of perfect practice. I would highly suggest you go to the site www.speedshooterspecialties.com they have many products that will enhance your M&P or M&P experience. Personally I also own an M&P airsoft pistol, and have steel targets in my basement (little ones) and practice with my airsoft pistol at least 2 times a week for an hour each.
The M&P goes great with any apex part, and I would highly suggest you check out your extractor and see if you have an old MIMd part or a newer milled extractor. I can provide a picture of the two if you need help in that department =)
Enjoy your pistol! There is a reason why its on the DEA personnel owned weapons list. It also surprassed the testing that the glock went through (same test).
Thanks for the info on the extractor. I checked into it and mine is the new milled part. Also, thanks for the link - saved in bookmarks. 
I took the M&P9 to the range for the first time today and sent 100 rounds downrange. I really enjoyed shooting this pistol!! I’m shooting pretty well with it so far. All shooting was done at 15 yards. I shot some with hands rested on the bench to see if the sights are centered - they are. I also zero’d the CTC LaserGrip while shooting from the bench. The rest was shot two handed standing.
The pistol performed flawlessly - no failures. The 23 round extended magazines fed flawlessly. I like the trigger more after todays range visit than before. I will be installing the Apex carry/duty kit after a few more trips to the range but not for any dislike of the stock trigger (what’s not to like about an improved trigger?).
Here’s my last target from today:
This is an 8" target with 10 rounds fired. The two farthest apart are exactly 5" center-to-center. The 7 shots inside the 9-ring are in a 1-5/8" size group. I need a little more trigger time to become consistent with it but I’m happy with the results from today!
Here are a couple of pics with the CTC laser installed:
So far I like this pistol almost as much as I like my S&W 4506! That’s saying something - the 4506 is easily my favorite handgun of any I’ve owned, including the 1911’s. The M&P-9 is a joy to shoot! It’s also more economical to shoot than a .45ACP. With a little improvement in the trigger this could easily edge out my 4506 as my favorite range pistol.
I’m very pleased with every aspect of this purchase (including the accessories) and really happy with my S&W experience altogether (I own three S&W’s now - a 4506 3rd gen. DA/SA, a M&P-15T built in-house at S&W, and a M&P-9). All have performed flawlessly to date and all are very enjoyable to shoot Color me happy!
Do you have different sights on it?
I thought the newest M&P models came with different style sights now
The model I bought (# 209301) comes with Novak low profile 3-dot sights. I like the sight picture!
I thought the newer models came with these sights
I missed that one. Looks like S&W is using a stepped version of the Novak rear sight. I like it!
Apex Tactical duty/carry action enhancement kit ordered.
If you like the gun now, you will love it with some Apex Tactical parts
heh, Ive had my Apex parts since they were released, no gun to put them onto though
I’m still waiting for the Bar-Sto barrel, bomb proof striker and trigger bar to be released so i can send it back to get them all installed