Talk me into a M&P 9c

[Tanners Owner]

9C fits very well in my hand and shoots extremely well. No complaints about it's performance. Sure you can compare it to other comparable handguns. You also have a lifetime warranty with S&W, should anything go wrong. Some of the others only offer 1 year. Before purchasing a 9C, I used a 39-2.

I don't think you'll be disappointed.

Exactly my thinking- as stated originally, I have a M&P 9 FS, love the gun, served me well in IDPA before I got on the Revolver kick (Won the State match in my div/classification w/ my 625)

So will fondle and compare the 9C w/ the G19 tonight. Will report back later w/ what I decide to do.

Thanks for all the replies & feedback!

 

[micocyco]

You said talk you into it. OK, if you DON'T buy a 9c we will all think/know you are a dummy and we won't talk to you anymore, you dog will run away from home, and your relatives will all exclude you from their wills. Howzat?
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LOL- feeling the love (kids already think I'm a dummy, dog died, and relatives have no money) so guess I'll look at the MP9C.

In fact going to the local gun dealer to see what we can hammer out. Need to play w/ both 9c and Glock 19, but leaning 9c for many reasons stated here

Thanks for all the feedback- really appreciate it

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Don't you have a range close that rents guns ? Go shoot one it will sell it's self. We rented both the 9c & 40c I had to talk the wife down from the 40 to the 9.

 

[walkin' trails]

I've had one for about a year. Also have the FS 9 and 45. This gun replaced a G26 and 640 as backup/off-the-click gun. I prefer the ergonomics s of the M&P over the Glocks, and the capacity & sights over the 640. The M&P may be slightly bigger in profile and about as wide as the Glock, but it is less brick-like and seems to conceal and carry better for me. Accuracy is good - about the same as the baby Glock. It may not be perfect, but it is an authorized weapon by my employer, while the Shield or the G43 is not. The 9c has been around long enough that there should be fee surprises, and it there are, there is always the factory warranty.

 

[Badkarma 1]

It's a neat piece one I have shoots better than its big brother which seems to be a theme with Smith compact autos.
Mine replaced a G19 as its close to being a 19 but smaller thus making it a better mid size carry piece.
Dale

 

[Tanners Owner]

Traded it for a M&P compact today, the gun arrives from the disturber hopefully on Friday. Looking forward to getting it.

Thanks for the feedback

 

[Mcwsky09]

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[A.J. Stoner]

"The gun is good." -- Zardoz

 

[Capt_Destro]

I'd just go with the 9c. Switching to 40S&W isn't really worth the increase in recoil,noise, recovery between shots, and ammo price. Not to mention modern self defense ammo has bridged the gap considerably.

Unless you need the 40 S&W for barrier penetration it's kinda moot. The caliber seems to work best in full size guns as well.

The M&P9FS is a soft shooter and feels great for rapid fire. The 9c might have a bit more kick, but is very control-able.

This coming from a guy who had the 40 FS and sold it to get the 9 FS.

IMO the M&P9c is close to perfect in size, capacity, and felt recoil for a smaller double stack gun. The ergos of the 45c have it beat however.


9mm can be cheap, soft shooting. Yet very hot self defense ammo exists.

Round Type Weight Muzzle Energy ft·lb Muzzle Velocity ft/sec.

Buffalo Bore
9mm +P JHP 115 431 1300
9mm +P JHP 124 413 1225
9mm +P FMJ-FN 124 465 1300
9mm +P+ JHP 115 500 1400
9mm +P+ JHP 124 461 1300
9mm +P+ JHP 147 451 1175

Buffalo Bore

40 SW +P HP 155 582 1300
40 SW +P HP 180 484 1100
40 SW +P TMJ FN 180 484 1100

Pick what you are comfortable with. As for me I prefer 9mm. The +p+ stuff comes very close to +p 40 S&W loads. Not to mention that +p comes very close to standard 40 S&W defense loads.

The money you waste on a conversion barrel can be improved sights, an apex sear/ultimate striker block ,or ammo.

If you absolutely want fire power in a semi-auto pistol. Get a 10mm.
Sadly you are limited to Glock, CZ, EAA, Sig, and older S&W autos.

 

[99savage308]

I have read all of the comments above. I have read and handled a few 9c's and like 'em. I plan to buy a 9c in a few months.

 

[Warren Sear]

Don't do it! Get an old 457 instead.

 

[lhump1961]

I have the 9, 40 and 357 in M&P compacts...love 'em. Minnesota is trying to pass legislation for suppressors so I have a Storm Lake threaded barrel for the 9 in anticipation! I hand load so mid range loads in 124g or 147g 9mm will be well within subsonic territory out of a 3.5" barrel.

Sorry, didn't mean to drift. The M&P compacts are a great choice and I prefer them over the Shields.

 

[cbr6864]

Honestly the 9c is pretty damn heavy for what it is, hell my carry 1911 is 39oz vs 9c at 21.7oz. I can see why the 9c and 40c are almost exactly the same for manufacturing cost savings. I really love the feel of my 40c and would have gotten the 9c but it's almost the exact same weight. Much lighter 9mms out there for carry.

I love the m&p line but some things just don't make sense like the 45 mag capacity. At only a 2 round difference than my 1911 I carry my 1911 over my m&p45. Main reason is those 2 rounds don't out weigh thickness of the m&p when compared to the 1911 or the trigger on the 1911.

 

[Tanners Owner]

Had the chance to shoot my new 9c today in an IDPA classifier. I classified & while not as good as I had wanted, was pleased in that it was thee first time I shot the gun. Overall am very pleased with it.

 

[AGoyette]

Honestly the 9c is pretty damn heavy for what it is, hell my carry 1911 is 39oz vs 9c at 21.7oz. I can see why the 9c and 40c are almost exactly the same for manufacturing cost savings. I really love the feel of my 40c and would have gotten the 9c but it's almost the exact same weight. Much lighter 9mms out there for carry.

I love the m&p line but some things just don't make sense like the 45 mag capacity. At only a 2 round difference than my 1911 I carry my 1911 over my m&p45. Main reason is those 2 rounds don't out weigh thickness of the m&p when compared to the 1911 or the trigger on the 1911.

I weighed my 9c loaded 12 + 1 on the digital postal scale and mine came in at 1 lbs. 15.2 oz (31.2 oz.). Definately heavier than your 21.7 oz.

 

[cbr6864]

I weighed my 9c loaded 12 + 1 on the digital postal scale and mine came in at 1 lbs. 15.2 oz (31.2 oz.). Definately heavier than your 21.7 oz.

I gave empty weights as 9mm 40 and 45 rounds all weigh differnt amounts