I have a 6906. I really like it. I like semi autos with safeties and mag disconnects. But I sometimes do not carry it. It's light to the touch, but sometimes it digs into my side a bit (I carry IWB), and it is not as comfortable as I would like. I see the M&P compact is about 4 ounces lighter. Anyone ever carry them both care to give me their impression of it? I had a 642 once, and it was light to carry, but I hated shooting it.

May I recommend you consider other holster options. I have had IWB's that were just plain uncomfortable and others where I could carry a gun shaped spool of barbed wire and be comfortable. The 6906 is an awesome gun. Also, the 3913 would be lighter and may carry easier.

What would you recommend? I carry in a nylon Desantis holster. I'm sure there are better options out there. I sold a 3913 to buy the 6906. Never felt the difference while carrying it. Maybe the holster is the problem. It's a generic nylon. I can put other guns in there, too.

They are so close in size and shape that they both carry about the same. I do see the M&P grip as shorter in height to where it doesn't stick out quite as far as a 6900 when holstered. The weight difference to me isn't noticeable between the two. Both can have the mag and manual safeties on them, but when I do carry the 6900 I carry it decocked and off safety so that it is simply pull and shoot if needed.

You might take a look at UBG Holsters. I just got a UBG Canute for my 6946 (DAO version of 6906) and it's very comfortable. You can see it in this thread.

New Holster for the 6946

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How much was the holster? The leather against your skin doesn't bug you?

It was around $65 and is of very high quality. I find a good leather IWB holster to be very comfortable. It may take a bit of getting use to but when you wear it for a while it's like a good pair of shoes. It just fits to your body.

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