Future of 9 Compact?
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There might still be, especially if it's priced lower. I had one, at one time, but never really cared for it...but others still might. I believe it's a bit smaller than the 2.0 compact, isn't it? I wonder if S&W will continue production, if they haven't already discontinued it.
I cannot imagine them continuing to sell it. If they do that they increase the time it takes 2.0 sales to cover design and tooling costs. If they wanted to keep it in the line then why make the 2.0? I can see no reason to do so.
Rastoff
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The only reason S&W makes anything is to sell it and make money. As long as the original M&P 9c or .40c continue to sell, they will keep making it. The day they're not making money, they'll quit.
Why do they make any different guns? Because people like different things. Yes, I too would prefer the 2.0 compact, but can't get one. Even so, that doesn't mean others don't want the slightly smaller version.
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I don't know about that. There is a pretty big gap between the Shield and 2.0 compact. I know a couple of guys that prefer the Glock 26 over the smaller G43 and larger G19. They find grip length matters more than thickness for concealment and like the ability to use larger magazines for reloads. Its not what I want but there is a lot to be said for a gun with a short double stack grip.
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jejb
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The 2.0 is quite a bit bigger, almost the same size as the full size with the 4.25" barrel. Too big for me to carry the way I carry, so I'm sticking with the 1.0.
It will be interesting to see what they do. The slides on the new "not very compact compacts" is not marked with the C that the 1.0 version is. Not sure if that's a tell or not.
martybee
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It has already been archived by S&W and is No Longer in production!
ARCHIVE: Smith & Wesson M&P Compact 9mm | Smith & Wesson
Wee Hooker
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Too bad. I always found the original 9 and 45 compacts to be "just right" sized for their tasks. The 9c in particular is sized right between the Glock 26 and 19. I just don't see how making the 9 compact bigger is a good thing.
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This is disappointing. I think the 9c fills the subcompact double stack role very well. Not to mention, it's far and away the best shooting subcompact out there. I've shot a bunch of different brands of subcompacts and have never shot one that is as easily controllable, soft shooting, and accurate as the 9c. If someone is looking for a subcompact I always recommend the 9c first.
martybee
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I believe if a poll were taken, most would opt for the MP9c.
That's just one product SKU. There are still 4 others on the main product page.
Someday? Perhaps. Plenty of guns no longer in production but still viable. My 9C 1.0 may have been superseded but it's not obsolete.
That's true I prefer smaller frames to conceal like g43/shield, also like the subcompact g26 and the 9c but can't conceal well. They are too big and heavy for me.
The 2.0 c is a true compact compared with the g19, sig p320c and others. I haven't handle one but definitely want one.
Now with the release of the 2.0 compact I guess people are still confused that includes myself about the future of the 9c, will S&W keep it as it is? meaning we won't see an uprade version or how they will call it? in case they release a new 2.0 version of it.
Rastoff
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Except that they still make it: M&P9c Compact Thumb Safety | Smith & Wesson
Remember, there are many variations of the M&P and they all have their own SKU#. I believe the one you posted had the internal frame lock which got discontinued a long time ago.
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I have the original C in 9, .40 and .357 but that didn't stop me from getting a new 2.0 compact. Can't wait for the threaded barrel for the 2.0 as I think it's a good candidate for suppression. The 9c suppresses well but more is always better!
The C and the 2.0 don't have a lot in common so I would assume the original will continue as long as it continues to sell...the full size mag with adapter takes the original C to 17+1 if a person so desires.
The C and the 2.0 don't have a lot in common so I would assume the original will continue as long as it continues to sell...the full size mag with adapter takes the original C to 17+1 if a person so desires.
Maybe the origional Compact will get a "marketing makeover" and become the ''New and Improved M&P 9mm sub-compact"?????????
martybee
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It's already here! It's called the M&P Shield 9.Maybe the origional Compact will get a "marketing makeover" and become the ''New and Improved M&P 9mm sub-compact"?????????
Ross3914
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S&W's move makes sense. They needed a direct competitor for the G19, and the other "compacts" out there that were the same size. They can leave the M&P9c 1.0 as the competitor to the G26, etc.
The G19 size makes sense from a marketing POV. You have to offer something that can go up directly against a G19, and others. I remember several times on this very board, people clamoring for a G19 sized M&P.
If a department wanted a G19 sized gun, they could buy Glock, Sig, Walther, HK, etc. They wouldn't buy S&W unless they could settle for only 12 rd capacity, or the mag spacer thingy and a shorter barrel. Why settle when there's so many 15rd, "almost-fullsize" offerings?
Now S&W has a full line of offerings to agencies. I think they'll just keep the 1.0 compact for now, and probably integrate a 2.0 version of it depending on how sales go.
The G19 size makes sense from a marketing POV. You have to offer something that can go up directly against a G19, and others. I remember several times on this very board, people clamoring for a G19 sized M&P.
If a department wanted a G19 sized gun, they could buy Glock, Sig, Walther, HK, etc. They wouldn't buy S&W unless they could settle for only 12 rd capacity, or the mag spacer thingy and a shorter barrel. Why settle when there's so many 15rd, "almost-fullsize" offerings?
Now S&W has a full line of offerings to agencies. I think they'll just keep the 1.0 compact for now, and probably integrate a 2.0 version of it depending on how sales go.
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There's a market. Look a springfield. You can get a Mod.2 in 5,4, or 3 inch barrel and still get 13+1 with a 2 finger grip using the flush mag. That is my preferred carry size.
Smith would do well to do a 2.0 9 Sub compact.
Smith would do well to do a 2.0 9 Sub compact.
