Back in May I reported that the Tampa, FL Police Department appeared to be ready to purchase the Smith & Wesson M&P 40 pistols. It looks like this purchase is definite, but delayed.
Speaking to one of the Tampa PD firearms instructors, I found out that budget cuts have pushed the purchase of the new pistols back to “around January” of 2010. The instructor also told me that the department has already taken delivery of the new holsters for the M&P, and have sent their armorers to the S&W armorer school.
So, it would seem that the deal is almost certain at this point, just the timing has been thrown off due to the city’s budget woes.
The move to the M&P 40 is away from the 9mm series of Glock pistols.
Other articles that will amaze you:
- Tampa PD to Trade Glocks for the M&P?
- Smith and Wesson Gives Away Two Free Magazines With M&P Purchase
- Smith & Wesson Rebates on M&P Pistols, Sigma Pistols, M&P15 Rifles, i-Bolt Rifles, 1000 Series Shotguns, and SW1911 Pistols
- Smith and Wesson M&P Pistols Adopted by 276 Police Departments: Thousands of M&P9, M&P357, M&P40, and M&P45 Ordered by Atlanta Police, Colorado State Police, and Other Departments
- Tampa Bay Area Shooting Ranges – Brass Question