? About the M+P 9C

[Strike 3]

A person selling this pistol states it has illuminated sights.Is it safe to say factory night sights ? Also,how can I tell (via photo) if it does or does not have a mag safety? Seller says it is all factory stock pistol and not sure about the MS ,nothing added by anyone.What about the SKU # on box? would that tell anything ? Thanks

 

[youseemym&p]

yes i would say factory night sights, or aftermarket.

the easiest way to see if it has a magazine safety is the slide. it should say "this weapon is capable of being fired with the magazine removed" also you could send the seller a message and outright ask them.

The SKU usually wont tell much except a ship date. if it comes with all the original paperwork it should have a small envilope with it with the test fire shell inside. which will tell you the test fire and ship date which will let you know when it was made.

hope this helps

 

[Lost Lake]

If the seller can pull the mag out and the gun still goes click, it has no mag safety. Also as youseemym&p says, the slide will have a big ugly warning etched into the slide if it has no mag safety. I bought my 40 with the mag safety then removed it just so I won't have the ugly writing on it.

Illuminated sights could mean almost anything. Typical is radioactive sights like night sights, but some call fiber optic sights illuminated.

 

[Thiokol]

I have a 9C with the factory luminous sights and they are not true night sights. In sunlight they're really bright and will stay bright for a little while. Indoors, in the dark, they are nothing more than standard sights if they haven't been exposed to light beforehand.

 

[Lost Lake]

I have a 9C with luminous sights and they are not true night sights. In sunlight they're really bright and will stay bright for a little while. Indoors, in the dark, they are nothing more than standard sights if they haven't been exposed to light beforehand.

Those would be fiber optic.

Night sights create their own light from radiation.

 

[GKC]

There are also some sights that are called luminous, and glow for a short time after exposure to light. I've never understood this concept...if I am awakened in the middle of the night, I don't want to have to "charge" my night sights before I can use them. If I want night sights on a pistol, I'll have the tritium or other true night sights (glow in the dark without charging) installed...otherwise, they might as well just be white dots IMO.

 

[Thiokol]

Those would be fiber optic.

Night sights create their own light from radiation.

They aren't fiber optic. They are white dot sights with a luminous paint.

These are fiber optics on my full size M&P9.

 

[youseemym&p]

Those would be fiber optic.

Night sights create their own light from radiation.

oh great now im going to get buttcheek cancer. thanks

 

[GKC]

oh great now im going to get buttcheek cancer. thanks

You carry your gun in your butt? Man, that is REALLY concealed carry!

 

[youseemym&p]

You carry your gun in your butt? Man, that is REALLY concealed carry!

only way it not gonna get stolen! haha i prefer to call it IWB. but thats my OP haha

 

[vista461]

I have a 9C with the factory luminous sights and they are not true night sights. In sunlight they're really bright and will stay bright for a little while. Indoors, in the dark, they are nothing more than standard sights if they haven't been exposed to light beforehand.

Never heard of those from the factory. Both my M&P's have factory Trijicons.

 

[youseemym&p]

Never heard of those from the factory. Both my M&P's have factory Trijicons.

i wish mine had triji's! i got the factory white dot mumbo jumbo. need to upgrade lol

 

[Thiokol]

Never heard of those from the factory. Both my M&P's have factory Trijicons.

The SKU is 15118. It was a limited run of pistols with a thumb safety but without the key lock or the magazine safety. Google the SKU and this is one of the things that you'll find:

Description:

These sights are coated by Smith and Wesson with a light activated luminescent finish that allows them to glow in the dark. These are not tritium night sights. Meet the M&P Compact Pistol from Smith & Wesson. Reinforced stainless steel chassis, superior ergonomics, ambidextrous controls, proven safety features. The standard in reliability when your job is to serve and protect and your life is on the line. In the design of the M&P, Smith & Wesson considered the needs of military and law enforcement from every conceivable angle. No other polymer pistol offers this combination of versatility, durability and safety.

Manufacturer Smith & Wesson
SKU GAG_SW151118FC
Condition New in Box
Action Type Semi-automatic
Caliber 9MM
UPC 022188148008
Model M&P
Manufacturer Part Number 151118
Accessories 2 Mags
Barrel Length 3.5"
Finish Per Color Black
Capacity 12Rd
Firing Casing Fired Case
Frame Per Material Polymer

 

[Mrsurfboard]

There are also some sights that are called luminous, and glow for a short time after exposure to light.

H&K pistols come with these. I have them on both of mine.