Buying a used M&P9c

[tfltackdriver]

I need to know what to look out for when potentially buying a used M&P9c.
The pistol appears cosmetically to be fine, and for the asking price, it includes 3 magazines and night sights. It is quite a bargain.
The only thing I can get on its age is that it was purchased "last year." Are there improvements made in pistols produced since then that I should consider in my purchase?

Thanks,
Chris

 

[reyno2ac]

The only thing that I would think to check for is the sliver striker. Just lock the slide back and check.

 

[GaryM&P]

If you could tell us the first three letters of the serial number we could tell you approximately when it was made. And yes, there have been changes.

 

[tfltackdriver]

Per the seller, the first three letters are MRB.

I'm on a tight timeline here, so let me know what I need to look out for! Thanks.

 

[chuck s]

S&W will handle any breakages so I'm not concerned about my Dxx pistol I purchased last year.

"Quite a bargain"? These retail for about $510 with tritium night sights.

-- Chuck

 

[GaryM&P]

MRB would be May or June of 2008.

Read my post in this thread:
http://smith-wessonforum.com/smith-wesson-m-p-pistols/145304-folks-just-got-mp9c-ct-grips.html

 

[tfltackdriver]

These retail for about $510 with tritium night sights.

Chuck, that's great. They go out the door for $570-$590 here without night sights.

Thanks for the info, Gary. I'm going to pass on the offer based on the uncertainty I have right now. I am going to hit up the funshow in Roanoke, Va. tomorrow and see what kind of deals I can scrounge up.

 

[chuck s]

What's your good deal again? If "new out the door" includes sales tax (7%?) they're still over-priced by nearly $100.

My serial number is for the full sized model, apparently a different sequence. Regardless, black or silver striker really makes no difference as S&W will handle all issues promptly.

-- Chuck