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Originally Posted by rbuzz
I can't help you with your holsters questions, but as far as your choice to get a 40c, I think you made a wise move.
My 40c is probably my favorite M&P. It is my home defense choice. I have mine set up with TruGlo night sights, a Viridian rail mounted light and the Crimson Trace laser grips. That combined with a full size magazine gives me a 40c capable of holding 15+1 rounds, has a rail mounted light if the situation warrants, and a CT laser for those low light conditions. I think it is the perfect choice.
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That's a sharp looking 40c! Unfortunately I live in NY state, so I can't go any higher than 10 rounds. Which is one of the (many) reasons I like the 40c a lot... SR40c, Glock 27, XD40 compact and all the other competitors hold 9 in their standard mags while the 40c holds 10. I do plan to buy two of the full size 10 round .40 mags and use the x-grip adapter with them as shown in your picture. I like how it makes the grip feel very close in size to my FS M&P 9 with the extension. To be honest, a video on YouTube by a fellow named MixFlip called something like "S&W M&P 40 compact - Glock Killer?" was what first really turned me on to the 40c... and then when I held and shot my friend's 40c, I knew I wanted to get one as soon as I could afford it.
As for lasers, I know some folks like them, some don't. I can see both sides of the issue. I will say this... a family friend who was a former Ranger and worked for local SWAT once told me that a weapon-mounted laser shining on the chest of a bad guy in the dark is a "great deterrent." I hope that I don't ever have to find out, but his logic makes sense. I don't think it's a horrible idea to have the option if you want it. I actually almost ordered the 40c that came with the Crimson Trace laser grip (that model was $200 more) but I held one of them recently at my LGS and found it very difficult to grip the pistol without actuating the laser due to the switch being on the rear of the grip
(instead of the the front, like it is with the J-frame CT grip... so you can back the pressure off with your finger if you want). I like the idea of having a rail mounted laser that I can actuate with my finger either for momentary on or constant on. I've heard it said that you don't want your laser constantly on if you're going to check on a noise at night or the intruder might "see" you coming long before you enter the room. On the flip side, I saw a vid online where the guy used his index finger along the slide to cover/block out the laser from the CT grip on his M&P until he put his finger on the trigger, allowing it to shine towards the intended target.
I've thought about night sights, but I can't afford $150 tritiums at the moment. Just springing the $380 for the 40c was a stretch for my budget right now. Are there any decently priced night sights out there? I'll have to look at the TruGlos.
What about the option of just putting 1 tritium sight on the front instead of doing both front and rear?