I live in California, and the only M&P9 series approved for the roster are the base models and the compacts. I am planning on competing in 3 gun and would like the M&PL or the M&P9 Pro Series C.O.R.E. for the longer sight radius and improved trigger. I know that you can buy the M&P9 and put the slide from a M&PL but it is extremely hard to find the components. Is there a way I can get the M&P9L or the C.O.R.E. through a PPT or possibly through a single shot exemption? Any help would be appreciated. Also I am considering the glock G34 if I can't somehow get the M&P. Any opinions on that would help too, thanks.

www.tarantacticalinnovations.com can help with Glock for sure and probably a Smith...

Look into SSE (Single Shot Exemption) for handguns that are not on the roster. Basically, it just involves having an armorer install a barrel sleeve in it and you're GTG. I'm also a Cali resident and did this same thing with an M&P Shield.

i just purchased my mp9l pro today here in ventura, island view can do the SSE. check them out.