4” vs 3.6” barrel 2.0 9c

[spirit4earth]

What difference does .4” of barrel length make? Taking carrying comfort out of the equation, why choose one over the other?
Thanks for your input.

 

[SoCalDep]

If it's going to be your only gun then I'd go with the 4". If you have one of the larger versions and are looking for something more compact/easier to carry, I'd go with the 3.6".

I have the 4" and I handled the 3.6" last week. I like mine (my only personal M&P right now) but I also really liked the 3.6" and see how it fills a need.

 

[GKC]

I bought a 4.0" 2.0 9mm Compact and THEN (of course) I found out that S&W was releasing a 3.6" model. I would have preferred the 3.6" barrel model, but I'm not going to try to sell/trade to get one...and lose money in the process. I still haven't seen one in the stores around here anyway. I console myself with the fact that 0.4" just isn't that much of a difference, which it really isn't. It's just plain aggravating, is what it is.

 

[Dpris]

Hasn't this already been covered & over-covered?
The shorter you go, the more concealable you go.
With a side benefit of a slight weight loss.

If you don't agree, don't buy one.
Srsly- the question is getting very old.
Denis

 

[Well Armed]

Hasn't this already been covered & over-covered?
The shorter you go, the more concealable you go.
With a side benefit of a slight weight loss.

If you don't agree, don't buy one.
Srsly- the question is getting very old.
Denis

Then why waste your time clicking on the thread or responding....

 

[00 buck]

I'm not a S&W guy
But ....I really like this 3.6 bbl pistol
It seems balanced just right....grip texture is the best out of my 10 or so pistols...the best.
I find myself carrying and shooting it a lot...
It is that good

 

[lhump1961]

Hasn't this already been covered & over-covered?
The shorter you go, the more concealable you go.
With a side benefit of a slight weight loss.

If you don't agree, don't buy one.
Srsly- the question is getting very old.
Denis

As was already said...if you don't like the question then move on. Your post wasn't helpful or necessary.

As to the OP's question...I bought the 4" and love it. Haven't handled the 3.6 but I already have a 1.0 9c. Taking carry out of the equation then the 4" would be my choice. Can't go wrong either way. IMHO there isn't a noticeable difference in performance for most shooters.

 

[Ransom]

The longer barrel gives a longer sight radius for increased accuracy as well as higher bullet velocity. I'm very happy with my 4" model.

 

[HardlyAble2]

Not to mention that the 4" is about 75$ cheaper....

 

[rch27834]

Hasn't this already been covered & over-covered?
The shorter you go, the more concealable you go.
With a side benefit of a slight weight loss.

If you don't agree, don't buy one.
Srsly- the question is getting very old.
Denis

Then move on and ignore the thread. I for one tried searching for a particular topic and I assume was unable to find it due to the way I worded it. I ended up posting something that had been discussed. I received some good opinions based on experiences of others and appreciated it. But there was that one guy that had to be a smart A and respond negatively. So try searching a topic and see if you always find what you're looking for on here.
"Seriously."


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[rch27834]

What difference does .4” of barrel length make? Taking carrying comfort out of the equation, why choose one over the other?

Thanks for your input.

I know how you feel.


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[spirit4earth]

Hasn't this already been covered & over-covered?
The shorter you go, the more concealable you go.
With a side benefit of a slight weight loss.

If you don't agree, don't buy one.
Srsly- the question is getting very old.
Denis

Just so you know, there are people on the forum who aren’t gun experts (real or imagined). If you don’t like the question, just ignore the thread.

 

[spirit4earth]

Thank you to all who posted helpful replies. I think 4” is the way to go. If I carry, it’ll most likely be owb anyway.

 

[photoman]

Seems easier to find holsters for the 4" gun.

 

[Dpris]

Or possibly the OP could have taken the time to look farther down the same page & notice the other thread on the same subject.

Getting to be like the Glock 19X, with all of the "Why" questions.
Denis

 

[rch27834]

Or possibly the OP could have taken the time to look farther down the same page & notice the other thread on the same subject.

Getting to be like the Glock 19X, with all of the "Why" questions.
Denis

Or possibly you could ignore it, move on and not seize the opportunity to be that guy.


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[rch27834]

Thank you to all who posted helpful replies. I think 4” is the way to go. If I carry, it’ll most likely be owb anyway.

But...the 3.6 would be a little easier to conceal. You know what they say... That 4/10ths of an inch is alot in some things.


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[GKC]

But...the 3.6 would be a little easier to conceal. You know what they say... That 4/10ths of an inch is alot in some things.

Isn't it grip length that makes the difference? In terms of being easier to conceal? Both models have the same grip length, so if that's the case, neither one should have an advantage when it comes to being easier to conceal.

 

[rch27834]

Isn't it grip length that makes the difference? In terms of being easier to conceal? Both models have the same grip length, so if that's the case, neither one should have an advantage when it comes to being easier to conceal.

It's all relative. But yes..grip plays a huge part. Kind of like having a .38 snubby but putting giant .44 Magnum grips on it. They'd make it difficult to conceal. Overall dimensions are important. The longer the barrel / slide it could protrude from under your cover garment. Also some people would prefer a shorter slide for IWB carry. Just depends on what you as the individual wants and how you plan to carry it. Personally I'd go for the 3.6. Every little bit counts.


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[GKC]

Just depends on what you as the individual wants and how you plan to carry it. Personally I'd go for the 3.6.

While I don't carry my SR1911 CMD, I prefer it to a full size 1911. I've always liked the commander length (4.25") over the full size (5.0") because I like the feel and handling better...and the grip length is the same on both.

If the 3.6" model had been available when I bought my 2.0 9mm I would have bought it...and I may end up buying one someday...but for now, I'm going to stay with my 4" model.