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01-31-2012, 09:20 PM
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M&P single stack
Anyone attend SHOT and receive any type of feedback why Smith did not release a single stack? Seen on other forums about the infamous trademark for the "M&P backup." Smith has also been reported to be saying they have a big announcement in a couple of months.
For all we know, this could be a new type of .38 revolver and not the single stack the Smith fans have been waiting for.
On their Facebook page, one of the Smith reps replied to a similar post "If I had a dollar every time I read this request."
So, does anyone have credible info on what direction Smith is moving and why they screwed the pooch and not release the product we've been waiting for?
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01-31-2012, 09:44 PM
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Why do people want a single stack? A reduction in width?
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01-31-2012, 10:01 PM
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Why do people want a single stack? A reduction in width?
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No..... so I can get rid of this LC 9...
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01-31-2012, 10:09 PM
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Have you heard of the XDS? Its a small, 6 shot single stack .45 based on the XD and the XDM.
Springfield XDS (SHOT Show 2012) - YouTube
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01-31-2012, 11:31 PM
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People with small hands such as myself sometimes prefer the thinner grip.
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01-31-2012, 11:38 PM
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5+1 rounds with that massive, tall XD-style slide. What a joke.
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02-01-2012, 02:31 PM
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Not really a fan of the XD or XDm... just didn't fit me well when I fired a friends. Do not like the LC9 trigger at all. The Kel-Tec just doesn't feel like a gun. Have never handled a Kahr.
My winter carry is a SW99 40c. For summer carry, I have a BG380... after break-in (and some graphite powder rub over polished areas), the trigger is clean and crisp.
Have shot and wore a PPS (which I absolutely love) but was just hoping for a BG9 or sub-compact during the summer months. I absolutely love Smith's customer service. They have outperformed every other manufacturer I have dealt with (Ruger, Springfield, Kel-Tec, Taurus, etc). Granted, Smith has never been an issue when needing service for a Walther regardless of how long I've owned it.
So, the PPS is still on short list, but before I drop $450+ on it, I wanted to see if anyone knew if something is still planned on the pipeline. Unfortunately, I am only "allowed" to buy one new toy a year... so I need to make it count.
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02-01-2012, 02:34 PM
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And before brought up... the Glock's just feel too boxy in my small hands... even the 26. But then, they will probably never release a single stack regardless of what their customer base wants though.
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02-01-2012, 03:27 PM
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No..... so I can get rid of this LC 9...
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Okay, that made me chuckle. Thanks, I needed that this morning.
Nothing new that I've heard from anyone, BTW. S&W has been getting better about keeping their R&D projects under wraps, though.
It would be nice if they came out with something that replaced their single column Chiefs Special series.
I've been wondering when a diminutive 'major defensive caliber' pistol would surface in their M&P or Bodyguard line, myself ...
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02-02-2012, 12:28 PM
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And before brought up... the Glock's just feel too boxy in my small hands... even the 26. But then, they will probably never release a single stack regardless of what their customer base wants though.
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You mean like the single-stack G36?
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02-03-2012, 04:45 PM
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You mean like the single-stack G36?
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No... the "Baby Glock" 26... 9mm. It's still a double stack but the boxy feeling just doesn't feel right in my hands.
Have held the 36 and it is definately slimmer... but not looking for a .45 at this time.
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