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Raisin
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Me too but I can't carry a machine gun and ammo box.
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14 round M&P Compact magazine
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Me too but I can't carry a machine gun and ammo box.
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I like the idea. Glock does the same thing with their +2 mag extension. It makes the mag the same length as a finger extension only. I'd buy one
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I got the Mec-Gar extension from Cheaper Than Dirt for $9.97 pluse $6.68 shipping. It was easy to modify to fit my Compact gun.
Mec-Gar, "Plus-2" Adapter Magazine Extension, Polymer, Black - F42099 - 765595510173
Mec-Gar, "Plus-2" Adapter Magazine Extension, Polymer, Black - F42099 - 765595510173
CBStuard
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Raisin, thank you very much. I have two extensions on the way.
Rowlette
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The probability you will never be in a "bad guys maybe coming after you", this mentality is not sensible and self defense is exactly what it means.
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Raisin
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You will need to fill the front of the Mec-Gar extension with something (epoxy, JB Weld, etc) if you file down the front of it to match your grip like I did. See the attached photo below.
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Easy enough. Thanks again.
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Another one is all done. Note that I had to file down the top of the extension before the magazine would seat with the extension on it. The S&W magazine base plate retainer is not used with the Mec-Gar extension. Replace the M&P base plate retainer with the one provided with the Mec-Gar extension,.
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Neat to see you bring your idea to fruition. Not something I would do, but I admire people who have an idea and follow it to its end.
If they only shoot once or twice a year to qualify I don't consider them trained people. I shoot 4-8 times a month, usually more than 300 rounds a session.
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I didn't really add the extension because I thought I needed more rounds. I added it because the pinky extension on a 12 round magazine is the same size as the 14 round magazine with the Mec-Gar extension and I doesn't print any worse. So why not carry the two extra rounds in the same size gun?
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if you want 14 rounds look at the Beretta PX- 4 Sub Compact its 13+1 .. or when I carry my S&W Compact in 40 which is 10+1 .. I carry an extra magazine for what ever I am carrying and a 3rd mag in my center console of my Jeep and one in my wife's Jeep's console .. so am covered when driving her Jeep ..
Both cases I carry an extra magazine in the summer and in the winter carry the larger extended magazines with out printing .. and could probably carry the extended mags in the summer with out printing too .. just dress appropriately ..
When you carry no tight fitting clothing if you don't want to print ..
I wouldn't trust something that was cut down anywhere other then the range .. Its just not worth the chance of a malfunction ..
Both cases I carry an extra magazine in the summer and in the winter carry the larger extended magazines with out printing .. and could probably carry the extended mags in the summer with out printing too .. just dress appropriately ..
When you carry no tight fitting clothing if you don't want to print ..
I wouldn't trust something that was cut down anywhere other then the range .. Its just not worth the chance of a malfunction ..
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I don't feel the need to spend another $600 or so for another gun. With the +2 mag extension I now have 14 +1 and I am good with that.
At only 5' 3" it's hard to hide anything.
I don't believe there is any risk with just adding the Mec-Gar extension. Using the Pro-Mag that I modified will only be used at the range.
Clete Torres
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Better to have and not need than need and not have. I ALWAYS carry a full spare mag.
Not sure how I missed this thread, but you are dead on that the M&P 9C should have been an actual compact and not a subcompact. The G19 is not the best selling gun in the entire Austrian company's line because no one wants a full grip on their gun. The same reason the Shield is S&W's number one selling auto. I have tried a few different solutions as I wait for Hyve to make a +2, one of my better attempts was taking a file and a dremel to a +2 extension for an XD9. It holds 14 rounds and works okay, about as "okay" as the MecGar extension work. They are reliable but neither fit as tightly as I would have hoped. I am working on modifying the base plate from another gun's +2 to try that. Will report back if it works.
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If you have 13 in the 9c and 12 with a spare mag, you have 25 rounds on board. If you need more than that you need a different weapon or you need to rethink the places you are hanging out at.
No one has an idea what they need or when they will need it. It's all just a matter of personal preference and your chosen level of preparedness. Sometimes I carry a 5 shot snubby and call it good. Sometimes I am wearing a 17+1 round M&P with two 19 round spare mags, an LCP in my pocket, and an SBR'd AR15 behind the seat. It all depends on where I am going, what I am doing, and if I feel like carrying more or less. I would like to have a backpack mounted vulcan gun with a red flyer wagon full of ammo to pull behind me, but that's not always an option.
CBStuard
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Let's quit this ridiculous bickering about how many rounds one needs to carry. I have made my decision and, quite frankly, I don't give a **** what anyone else's opinion is.
Now back to the reason for this thread. A technical thread. I have just now used Raisin's technique and can say I am very happy w/ the result. Thanks Raisin!
Now back to the reason for this thread. A technical thread. I have just now used Raisin's technique and can say I am very happy w/ the result. Thanks Raisin!
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Raisin
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What model extension is it pictured that you modified?
