I just got my new 3.6” 2.0 9C this week. I love it so far but have yet to get to the range.

Anyhow included with the lackage was two 15 round mags, and two grip extensions I believe are for converting the use of full size 17 round mags.

I want to buy very soon at least one more mag. I am debating between another 15 round mag as that is how I would carry the 9c. I may as well train the way I would carry.

On the other hand, it might be nice to have the 17 round mag for home nightstand use and also at the range.

I know people will say get bith, but I’ve tapped into the budget already to buy the gun and also still need to buy a holster. So I really would like to only buy one mag for now.

What would you donand why?

Where is the best price for either the 15 or 17 round mags?

I WANT TO SAY MAG COMMANDER, 17 round. MHO

Planning on missing a lot, hoping to get lucky with two extra rounds?

If so, get the 17 round mag. Or, spend the money on ammo to reduce misses.

17 rounders can be had for $22-$25. 15 rounders currently cost around $40... I'm stocking up on 17 rounders until the 15 rounders are more reasonably priced.

I EDC with the 15 rounders in the gun, and carry one or two 17 rounds on the weak side. Brownells have a 3 pack of 17 round mags on sale for around $60 shipped... That's what I brought.

Using that logic, he should get 10 rounders then... Better yet, just get a revolver...

With my calibrated hands the 15 rounders feel more balanced in my 3.6" compact. .

I’m a die hard 9c 1.0 guy. I love my 9c 2.0 as well. Having said that. Go for the 17 round mag first. It’ll give you a chance to test out the included mag adapter.

Magcommander
$23.49 in stock
17 round
Smith & Wesson M&P 9mm 17 Round Magazine – Mag Com

Great price on 15 round but out of stock
$23.99
Smith & Wesson M&P M2.0 Compact 9mm 15 Round Magazine – Mag Com

Gun mag warehouse has 15 round I think aluminum mags for $30. They show 15 round steel at $40 as well as steel 17 round for $40

Since the range and SD class I go to has comcrete floors and we drop the mags, I would prefer steel.

The difference in price of $25 versus $40 is not even 2 boxes of ammo. Not a lot of extra practice the way I see it. But th n again. Shooting 75 rounds is more fun than looking at a sheet metal box with a spring in it!

Get the 17 rounder. It's more affordable, and gives you the option of a larger grip. Although my hands fit the 15 rounder, there is a different feel with a full-size mag - I do have a better grip with it. You don't have CCW with it, but it makes sense as a spare/range mag. YMMV.

Greg Cote has the 15s in stock for $27.95

SMITH & WESSON M&P9 M2.0 COMPACT (MID SIZE) 9MM 15 RD 3008590 [S&W M2.0 COMPACT 3008590] - $27.95 : Greg Cote, LLC

Also in stock are 17s. Bulk pack OEM are $23.95. ACT mags are 18.95.

Great service, fast shipping. I'm a happy customer.

I just ordered 6 of the 17 round magazines, since the 15 round are pricey and/or out of stock.

Botach has free shipping $25 for 1, $22 for 3-5, $19.95 for 6+

https://www.botach.com/smith-wesson-...tol-magazines/

I bought the 3 Pack of 17 round mags. At the time, nobody had 15 round mags, and the price for the 3 pack was pretty darned good.

As far as feel or balance, there really isn't a lot of difference. And two extra rounds for a lower price seemed to be a good deal.

If it ever happens, nobody knows ahead of time how many rounds will be needed. I'm an old timer, but a guy older than me said it was "One more than you need."

Not helpful.