Bkreutz
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And prevents getting your pinkie pinched in the spring.
M&P 9c - Opinions please
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And prevents getting your pinkie pinched in the spring.
Rastoff
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There are lots of things you can do, but should you?
The dust shield is exactly that, it prevents dirt (and fingers) from getting caught in the action. If you want to run your gun that way, far be it for me to say otherwise. I was only letting people know that the slides and frames are different.
NCW Ray
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Don't know if you've seen it or if it's acceptable for your shooting games, but you can get the ATEI Hybrid Kit that has a filler piece for the slide and a guide rod and spring. It's kind of spendy at $125 but I found one being sold on another forum for $80 shipped.
Rastoff
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I had not seen this before. I will have to check it out.
rfd339
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Get the 9c. I have a 40c and been great. I'll have a 9c this week.
Skeptic 9c
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New S&W 9c Seem to be unavailable from most of the online sellers.
Geoff
Who notes the new prices locally were over $400, I got mine at $450 S&W Factory Sale years ago.
Geoff
Who notes the new prices locally were over $400, I got mine at $450 S&W Factory Sale years ago.
Wee Hooker
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The 9c is one of my favorites in the M&P line. Big enough to afford excellent control for follow up shots for range (or serious use). Same footprint as the shield.
Buy it, you won't regret it at all.
p.s. Good price too.
Buy it, you won't regret it at all.
p.s. Good price too.
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Having seen them advertised online in used condition for higher prices, I don't know that $350 is such a bad price. Then again Quantico Tactical has recently been advertising sale prices on the 9c for military/ LE/ first responders that was lower than the regular blue label price, which makes me think that the 9c 2.0 will be released sooner than later and distributors are trying to reduce their current inventory.
My 9c is the only pistol I own that was apparently out of spec and required two trips back to the factory to make it work right. That said, it is now reliable and I prefer shooting and carrying it over a G26 or 19/23. For whatever reason, the second time it came back from warranty, the trigger was lighter. It appears that the safety plunger was replaced with one with a more rounded head - don't know if this is an updated design but I'm not complaining. With only 200 rounds thru this prospective purchase, as the seller why he's getting rid of it, and if it works. If it has problems, why hasn't he sent it back for warranty work himself?
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My 9c is the only pistol I own that was apparently out of spec and required two trips back to the factory to make it work right. That said, it is now reliable and I prefer shooting and carrying it over a G26 or 19/23. For whatever reason, the second time it came back from warranty, the trigger was lighter. It appears that the safety plunger was replaced with one with a more rounded head - don't know if this is an updated design but I'm not complaining. With only 200 rounds thru this prospective purchase, as the seller why he's getting rid of it, and if it works. If it has problems, why hasn't he sent it back for warranty work himself?
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scattershot
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As others have said, it's a buyer's market right now. For $25.00 more, you can get a new one. I have the 40c, and while it's a good pistol, it's neither fish nor fowl. Too big for a carry gun, too small for a target/range piece.
Just my opinion, of course, but that deal doesn't do anything for me. I saw a Shield today for $309.00, and with Smith's $75.00 rebate, that's going to out the hurt on the Compact's sales, I would bet.
Just my opinion, of course, but that deal doesn't do anything for me. I saw a Shield today for $309.00, and with Smith's $75.00 rebate, that's going to out the hurt on the Compact's sales, I would bet.
I've been carrying mine for just over a year now,great reliable gun never had an issue, hated the trigger especially since here in Massachusetts they have to be sold with a 10lb trigger, I installed the Apex AEK trigger and spring kit to get it around 5lbs .its very accurate and conceals well.no regrets
Will you give up your / the lifetime warranty ?
We have had a 9C for years many rounds no problems. I keep trying to get it from my wife with no luck.
kbm6893
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I just got one from my daughter. Its my first ever handgun. I can't speak to the price because I traded an M-1 with 5 mags and 200 rounds of ammo for it.
You traded an M1 carbine, five mags, and 200 rounds of .30 carbine ammo for an M&P Compact? Has to be the worst trade in history. That M1 package is easily worth 4 times the cost of a new M&P Compact.
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Bkreutz
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I just got one from my daughter. Its my first ever handgun. I can't speak to the price because I traded an M-1 with 5 mags and 200 rounds of ammo for it.
If you have another M1 (carbine or Garand) I'll trade you a compact and a 5" long slide for it.
If you have another M1 (carbine or Garand) I'll trade you a compact and a 5" long slide for it.
your not my daughter.
That package ain't worth 4 times in my area AND it was a family transaction. I am very happy with the trade.
+1 on 2013 or newer production
Like most anything else, improvements along the way are generally made for good reasons. I would verify as another poster mentioned that this is in fact a 2013 or newer production 9c as I believe improvements were made to the Striker Block and barrel rifling. You will also stand a chance of getting a better trigger on the newer production guns. I've owned a 40c since 2013 and it has been flawless in .40 and also with an OEM S&W .9mm barrel. Very accurate and fun shooter in 9mm configuration. My primary use for it is as a nightstand gun with the full size mags and X-Grip adapters. If it's at least a 2013 model I'd probably offer between $300-325.
Like most anything else, improvements along the way are generally made for good reasons. I would verify as another poster mentioned that this is in fact a 2013 or newer production 9c as I believe improvements were made to the Striker Block and barrel rifling. You will also stand a chance of getting a better trigger on the newer production guns. I've owned a 40c since 2013 and it has been flawless in .40 and also with an OEM S&W .9mm barrel. Very accurate and fun shooter in 9mm configuration. My primary use for it is as a nightstand gun with the full size mags and X-Grip adapters. If it's at least a 2013 model I'd probably offer between $300-325.
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I have (2) M&P 9Cs, one I purchased this last weekend - used, but heavy on the upgrades for $429 (2016). So, if you really want it....buy it.
You're the only one who really determines whether it was a good deal or not by how satisfied you are with the purchase.
You're the only one who really determines whether it was a good deal or not by how satisfied you are with the purchase.
