I buy my .40 ammo for $250/1000 or 25 cents a round. So now you can shoot your .40 cheaper than your 9.
I buy 9 at walmart for $21-22/100, now 9 is back cheaper. LOL
M&P 9C or 40C ?
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I buy 9 at walmart for $21-22/100, now 9 is back cheaper. LOL
$469 and up!
I checked a few other places...Big box gun store had the M&P 40C for $499 and I saw a few online for $469.
And yeah, I've bought quite a few Federal 9mm 100 round boxes at Walmart for $19.99 while they last! I got about 12boxes of these on the shelf. I'm goin to the indoor range this weekend. A fun two to three hundred rounds. Not breaking the bank either.
I checked a few other places...Big box gun store had the M&P 40C for $499 and I saw a few online for $469.
And yeah, I've bought quite a few Federal 9mm 100 round boxes at Walmart for $19.99 while they last! I got about 12boxes of these on the shelf. I'm goin to the indoor range this weekend. A fun two to three hundred rounds. Not breaking the bank either.
If your sold on the 40, great. If not get the 9MM.
I went the 40 route. Bought conversion barrels and such. Then went back to the 9MM.
Why? I shoot the 9MM better in a compact. I'm willing to bet you will too. I'm not just talking comparing them shot for shot, but follow up shots. Sure bigger is better. But with handguns, there is a pretty good chance that you will need a second or third shot even with good placement.
Not trying to make this a caliber war, but I don't care what caliber a persons shoots, 2 or 3 solid hits with 9MM is better than one solid hit with a 40 or 45. And everyone that's been around the block a few times knows that in compact guns, the 9MM is easier to shoot and faster to get back on target.
It's your choice and either caliber will serve you well. But ask yourself......Do I really need another caliber? Do I really need to spend money on extra barrels and magazines?
I got caught up in the craziness and spent way too much money. And after all is said and done, caliber is just one part of the self defense equation.
A trained, praticed and determined individual with any service caliber gun would be a force to be reckoned with.
Good luck!
I went the 40 route. Bought conversion barrels and such. Then went back to the 9MM.
Why? I shoot the 9MM better in a compact. I'm willing to bet you will too. I'm not just talking comparing them shot for shot, but follow up shots. Sure bigger is better. But with handguns, there is a pretty good chance that you will need a second or third shot even with good placement.
Not trying to make this a caliber war, but I don't care what caliber a persons shoots, 2 or 3 solid hits with 9MM is better than one solid hit with a 40 or 45. And everyone that's been around the block a few times knows that in compact guns, the 9MM is easier to shoot and faster to get back on target.
It's your choice and either caliber will serve you well. But ask yourself......Do I really need another caliber? Do I really need to spend money on extra barrels and magazines?
I got caught up in the craziness and spent way too much money. And after all is said and done, caliber is just one part of the self defense equation.
A trained, praticed and determined individual with any service caliber gun would be a force to be reckoned with.
Good luck!
RATS!!!
$21 / 100 is a good price. I haven't checked recently how much a case of 1000 9mm is going for at my discount seller.
For pricing the 9mm and 40 go for $398 with 3 magazines for first responders, free shipping, Bud's Police Supply. If you're not a first responder I recommend joining your local volunteer fire department and getting in on this deal. I'd recommend joining the PD or Army, but their requirements are getting more stringent.
I don't have a 40c, but my 40FS shoots like my 9c, so I believe the 40c would be a handful. For the range I'd use full size mags in a 40c to make the shooting easier.
stasher1
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If you don't mind paying for shipping, Dana Safety Supply in Sugar Hill, GA has the 9c "first responder" package for $399.88 + tax, and they sell to civilians. I just picked one up on Friday (2/3) and it set me back a hair under $424 out the door.
Go here and click on their profile to get their contact info...
North East Georgia S&W M&P9C w/o Thumb Safety $399.88 + TAX
Go here and click on their profile to get their contact info...
North East Georgia S&W M&P9C w/o Thumb Safety $399.88 + TAX
Are you a first responder or did you get the price as a civilian?
stasher1
Member
I'm a civilian. It's my understanding that S&W doesn't restrict the sales of their LE/responder packages like some other manufacturers do [cough]glock[/cough]. They may restrict which dealers are able to get the packages, though.
vstromrider
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Yes!! oh you said or not &. I have both, you cannot go wrong with either one.. but my 357c is my fav.....
If your sold on the 40, great. If not get the 9MM.
I went the 40 route. Bought conversion barrels and such. Then went back to the 9MM.
Why? I shoot the 9MM better in a compact. I'm willing to bet you will too. I'm not just talking comparing them shot for shot, but follow up shots. Sure bigger is better. But with handguns, there is a pretty good chance that you will need a second or third shot even with good placement.
Not trying to make this a caliber war, but I don't care what caliber a persons shoots, 2 or 3 solid hits with 9MM is better than one solid hit with a 40 or 45. And everyone that's been around the block a few times knows that in compact guns, the 9MM is easier to shoot and faster to get back on target.
It's your choice and either caliber will serve you well. But ask yourself......Do I really need another caliber? Do I really need to spend money on extra barrels and magazines?
I got caught up in the craziness and spent way too much money. And after all is said and done, caliber is just one part of the self defense equation.
A trained, praticed and determined individual with any service caliber gun would be a force to be reckoned with.
Good luck!
I appreciate your comment and I really do like shooting 9mm's. I know I am most comfortable and quicker with the follow up shots. I'm just looking to take another step to a larger caliber. Get familiar with my own .40 and see where it goes from there.
Had a problem choosing myself, so I picked up the 9C. But I ran across a 40C lightly used for a song! 
That's right I got both!!
That's right I got both!!
I wish I could answer that question!
Life, work and winter have taken a toll on my range time lately. I picked up the 9C on Black Friday and the 40C a few weeks ago. Both of which were bought based on the reviews on this board, and the research I’ve done on which M&P I would want after all the bugs were worked out of the series. No lock, no thumb safety or internal lock were a must.
A friend on this Forum, mesinge2, however has done a video on the shooting of his M&P 40C, and is shows the answer to the “follow up shot” question you asked.
If I may...Thanks Mark!!
http://smith-wessonforum.com/smith-wesson-m-p-pistols/224890-range-report-videos-m-p-40c.html
.40 S&W M&P-40c - YouTube
.40 S&W M&P-40c 1.wmv – YouTube
I hope this helps.
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mesinge2
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Thanks, Bob
If I were to compare the two I would say that the .40 does have more recoil but it is nothing that is overwhelming. And nothing like a 357 in a scandium snubbie.
While I don't have a 9mm M&P compact. I do have a 9mm Glock 26 so I can post a video of that and let you guys compare follow up shots between the Glock 26 (Baby Glock) and the .40S&W M&P compact with the same shooter:
9mm Glock 26 - YouTube
If I were to compare the two I would say that the .40 does have more recoil but it is nothing that is overwhelming. And nothing like a 357 in a scandium snubbie.
While I don't have a 9mm M&P compact. I do have a 9mm Glock 26 so I can post a video of that and let you guys compare follow up shots between the Glock 26 (Baby Glock) and the .40S&W M&P compact with the same shooter:
9mm Glock 26 - YouTube
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Houdini1953
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That is it the 40 M&P is the ultimate weapon it is in fact three guns in one for the added barrels of .357SIG or 9mm 9x19mm, what a great gun, there is almost no brains required to make a purchase of one or to own one with the extra barrels!
I borrowed a Kahr CW40!
My brother in-law let me borrow his Kahr!
I'm gonna take this to the range on Saturday. Feels good in my hands, Nice trigger and sights are OK. It has a slim profile that really helps for CCW, I like that alot. I think it holds 6 or 7 rounds single stacked.
I think the CW40 is about the same overall size of the 40C. So, it should give me an impression of the .40 in a compact pistol. This is gonna be fun!
My brother in-law let me borrow his Kahr!
I'm gonna take this to the range on Saturday. Feels good in my hands, Nice trigger and sights are OK. It has a slim profile that really helps for CCW, I like that alot. I think it holds 6 or 7 rounds single stacked.
I think the CW40 is about the same overall size of the 40C. So, it should give me an impression of the .40 in a compact pistol. This is gonna be fun!
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noluck7
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I rented several 9mm guns as well as several 40 caliber guns before deciding on my M&P 40 FS. The 9mm guns shot fine, but I had more fun shooting the 40 caliber guns. I don't know if it was the extra power or what, but they were just more fun. I am glad I ended up with the .40 M&P. It is a blast to shoot and don't really have a desire to convert down to the 9mm barrel. You can't go wrong with either gun. They both shoot great. It will come down to what feels more comfortable in your hands.
My brother in-law let me borrow his Kahr!
I'm gonna take this to the range on Saturday. Feels good in my hands, Nice trigger and sights are OK. It has a slim profile that really helps for CCW, I like that alot. I think it holds 6 or 7 rounds single stacked.
I think the CW40 is about the same overall size of the 40C. So, it should give me an impression of the .40 in a compact pistol. This is gonna be fun!
Having owned both, the Kahr will have much more recoil.
HANG ON TO IT!
It will probably get you right in the web of your hand.
