Is there hope for the M&P Compact mags?

[modraker]

I just love how S&W provides two different capacity magazines for the Shield. Wouldn't it be great if the M&P9c and M&P40c magazines came with a similar setup instead of just a floor plate with a finger extension? Does anyone know if S&W is even thinking along those lines?

 

[tectrry]

Since you can use a full sized mag in the 9c & 40c, you have the option of a 10 round and 15 round in the 40c and a 10, 12 & 17 rounder for the 9c. So, I don't know if anyone would bother making any other options. (just my thought)

 

[modraker]

I'm afraid you're right, tectrry. I was really hoping for a 9mm magazine with a 14 round capacity. The length of the grip would be just right for my hand and it would be easier to conceal than a 17-round magazine grip.

 

[rcp1936]

True
The extension is wasted space and could house more rds

 

[dajogejr]

I actually carry my 40c with the flat base plate instead of the finger groove, and I have large paws.
Muscle memory that my pinky goes under the mag...no issues.
As said, with the 12 available or a FS mag with an X grip, I can't see the selling point of a 14 rounder...

 

[Rastoff]

Are those two extra rounds bringing that much to the plate?

 

[HawkHunter]

Are those two extra rounds bringing that much to the plate?

Better to have 2 extra rounds and not need them............than to need 2 more rounds and not have them.

You can never know what situations you will be presented with, there is no way to say how many rounds is too many (other than what you can reasonably carry obviously LOL).

The average rounds used in most self defense situations is quoted as being 3-5 IIRC. But just remember if a dozen people used 3 rounds, to get that average it means someone used 15.

 

[Saudade]

In CA I can choose from a 10 round compact mag or a 10 round full size mag.

 

[modraker]

The extra two rounds is worth having but the bigger reason for me is the short grip of the Compact. While the front is compensated for by the finger extension, the back strap is even shorter than a Shield's.

 

[mark32812]

I just love how S&W provides two different capacity magazines for the Shield. Wouldn't it be great if the M&P9c and M&P40c magazines came with a similar setup instead of just a floor plate with a finger extension? Does anyone know if S&W is even thinking along those lines?

I am pissed that the M&P 22LR I bought last week only had one magazine. At least the 40 has two.

 

[Maximumbob54]

I'm still shocked there isn't a +1 or +2 mag base aftermarket option still for either model. I would have thought someone would offer one by now.

 

[Kanewpadle]

You carry a compact for a reason and you complain? Ten or twelve rounds isn't enough?

Quit complaining. Carry a full size magazine with X-Grip adapter.
S&W M&P.45 COMPACT | XGRIP

 

[Rastoff]

Better to have 2 extra rounds and not need them............than to need 2 more rounds and not have them.

Obviously, but your logic doesn't track. Why not say, "Better to have 100 rounds and not need them..." We could go on and on. My question is why does the OP feel that those two rounds will make him better armed?

The average rounds used in most self defense situations is quoted as being 3-5 IIRC. But just remember if a dozen people used 3 rounds, to get that average it means someone used 15.

Mathematically speaking, if 11 took three shots the 12th had to take 27 to make an average of 5, but who's counting?

I've learned a few things this year. The most shocking statistic I've discovered is that the most common number of shots fired when a gun is used to end an assault is ZERO. In fact, what I discovered is that the number is something like 98% of all instances, where a gun is used to successfully defend against some kind of assault, no shots were fired. This surprised me greatly.

Which of course leads me back to the original question, how valuable are those two extra rounds?

I can just hear it now, "If they saved your life they are invaluable." Obviously, but please, let's discuss this not just throw out colloquialisms. I carry 8 rounds with an 8 round extra mag. I don't feel under gunned. I don't carry the extra mag for increased capacity, but in the unlikely event of a malfunction.

 

[modraker]

My question is why does the OP feel that those two rounds will make him better armed?

The OP is more interested in a longer grip than the two extra rounds. My ideal M&P9c would have a 14-round magazine with a flat floor plate and an X-Grip filler. The 17-round mag is nice but harder to conceal.

 

[Bkreutz]

I'm still shocked there isn't a +1 or +2 mag base aftermarket option still for either model. I would have thought someone would offer one by now.

There is, Taylor Freelance makes various baseplates that increase the capacity. Originally they were made for competition on full size pistols but since they only replace the baseplates, and full size and compact mags have the same configuration, there's no reason that they can't be used on compacts (except it makes them harder to conceal). M&P Floorplates : Taylor Freelance, Products for Glocks and Competition Shooting

 

[Kanewpadle]

The OP is more interested in a longer grip than the two extra rounds. My ideal M&P9c would have a 14-round magazine with a flat floor plate and an X-Grip filler. The 17-round mag is nice but harder to conceal.

My point exactly. You buy a sub compact gun and then want to add length to it?

 

[Rastoff]

The OP is more interested in a longer grip than the two extra rounds. My ideal M&P9c would have a 14-round magazine with a flat floor plate and an X-Grip filler. The 17-round mag is nice but harder to conceal.

Got it. I missed the part about the longer back strap.

 

[modraker]

My point exactly. You buy a sub compact gun and then want to add length to it?

The added length is already there but it is in the form of a finger extension. I would like to fill the void between the finger extension and the backstrap area.

 

[Rastoff]

I have larger than average hands and I don't find the compact grip too short. Then again, I'm not you.

Would a larger extension fit the bill? Even if it didn't include more rounds?

 

[modraker]

I have larger than average hands and I don't find the compact grip too short. Then again, I'm not you.

Would a larger extension fit the bill? Even if it didn't include more rounds?

With my Shield, I can get two fingers on the grip using the short magazine and two and a half fingers using the long magazine. If the Compact were anything like that, I would be happy. The Compact's grip with the short magazine in place is about 1/8" shorter than the Shield's.

In answer to your question, yes, I have been tempted to super glue an extension slug to the bottom of the Compact's flat floor plate.