Full Size Polymer Carry Comp

[MikeNV]

I guess those on the S&W email list got the ad yesterday, like I did, for the Performance Center M&P 9mm Full-Size Polymer Carry Comp, SKU 14415. It's a Davidson's Exclusive so I don't know if it will be in limited supply or not? The online suppliers are showing no stock as of now.

I had been looking at the Full-Size Metal Carry Comp SKU 13987, but was turned off by some of the reviews - mainly slide locking back mid-magazine, loose front grip, and the high price. I haven't seen a review of the new Full-Size Polymer CC but it's MSRP is $200 less than the metal, and comes with optic height sights and 5 mags (3-17 & 2-23).

I bought the Shield Plus Carry Comp and was not impressed with it. It's a good flat shooter but not any better than my Shield Plus with ported barrel. I guess I was expecting more. I want to get my hands on a full-size version to see if it fits my hands and shoots better.

Does anyone have any input?

 

[Markmontana]

I bought the Compact version of the polymer Carry Comp and I really like it. I’ve been to the range twice now and have shot +/- 400 rounds of mixed FMJ and JHP with no malfunctions. It is producing really tight groups at 7yds, does best with 115 FMJ. Trigger had a gritty takeup at first but is smoothing out. With the compact polymer frame it is top heavy but not presenting a problem. I think the PC “magic” must be somewhere you can’t see. I’m very pleased. My Glock 19 now lives in the safe.

 

[BBMW]

Do you CCW it? How does it carry?

I bought the Compact version of the polymer Carry Comp and I really like it. I’ve been to the range twice now and have shot +/- 400 rounds of mixed FMJ and JHP with no malfunctions. It is producing really tight groups at 7yds, does best with 115 FMJ. Trigger had a gritty takeup at first but is smoothing out. With the compact polymer frame it is top heavy but not presenting a problem. I think the PC “magic” must be somewhere you can’t see. I’m very pleased. My Glock 19 now lives in the safe.

 

[Markmontana]

I carry strong side 3-4 o’clock both IWB and OWB depending on how tight my pants are and how much time I’ll be in the car. Feels same as former Glock19. I’m 6’ 225#, 40 waist.

 

[MikeNV]

Trigger had a gritty takeup at first but is smoothing out. With the compact polymer frame it is top heavy but not presenting a problem. I think the PC “magic” must be somewhere you can’t see.

Out of curiosity, what does your striker block look like?

9mm Shield Plus Carry Comp Striker Block

 

[Markmontana]

It has the beveled edge. Is that the wrong one? Thinking about the Apex striker block.

 

[MikeNV]

The one I call a beveled edge is in the pic below. All my previous Performance Center guns have had a beveled edge striker block until I got the Shield Plus PC Carry Comp.

S&W sent me the two in the pic below when I complained about a gritty trigger. Switching one for the square edge made a significant difference in my Carry Comp.

It looks like all the Carry Comps are coming with square edge striker blocks. I assume it's a cost cutting move by S&W - too many cases for it to be a mistake.

 

[Markmontana]

I ordered the Apex ultimate striker block. Can’t hurt. $40

 

[Rodan]

Bumping an older thread since I didn't find much else on the poly frame full size carry comp M&P 14415... and they've now been around for a few months.

For those that have them, what are your thoughts?

I'm considering one for shooting in local matches, and wondering if the 'comp' is really an improvement over the standard gun, which I already have?