I have an M&P 9 with no locks or safeties. IMO, the internal lock is stupid. You need a "key" to operate it. I have a trigger lock on mine at home and it takes 2 seconds to take off with no tools. The manual safety is a trickier question. Some like it, some don't. Some are used to 1911s and feel naked without a manual safety, some believe in the DAO concept and heavier trigger and feel no need for the safety. Get what you prefer as far as the manual safety but I would skip the internal lock.

Just my opinion, can't go wrong with the M&P though! Congrats!

Thanks Jon, Its kinda confusing how they list the M&Ps Trying to find my way threw it all, I think there is about 6 sku numbers in that model. You don't happen to know which one you have? or any thing else you can tell me about this model? Its kinda a bitch to order on line.

I actually got mine with the Carry & Range kit. But I believe its #209301

Product: Smith & Wesson M&P 9mm - No Thumb Safety

With my S&W has a key lock, which is good for transporting and storage. But for a bedside defensive gun, no bueno. I also have Taurus 247, it has an internal and thumb safety, I like that a lot. I switch between the two. I do have an iwb holster from white hat and I like that I can switch easily between the two from day to day.

OK,ordering my S$W tomorrow morning, what can a guy expect for the number of break in rounds? Mike

i've heard 500 for the trigger to smooth out. I'm up to 450 but I didn't have a problem with the trigger at all. Benefits of being inexperienced and not having lots of guns to compare to!