M&P compact
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Jboutfishn
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I have two carry guns, a 9mm Shield and M&P 40C. I have not experienced the "snappy recoil" with the S&W 40 and I understand the great feel of the M&PC.
If the 40C feels good in hand, go for it, I see no downside.
If the 40C feels good in hand, go for it, I see no downside.
Fox4506
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I carry Federal 180 grain HST's...and I'm glad to see that they did very well in that test. They also shoot dead on in my pistol.
Fox
A couple of things
If you're anywhere near Colorado Springs head over to Whistling Pines on Mark Scheffel and see if you can rent a Compact before you buy.
Whistling Pines Gun Club | Your Home on the Range
I'm (obviously) in Colorado and I have no problems with rust on my M&Ps
Like you said it's dry here.
On the 9 / 40 question I haven't heard anyone ask this but how does you wife do with .40? If she had to shoot the gun would the recoil be a problem for her? When I bought my Shield I chose 9 for just that reason.
On the Glock19 V. M&P C question.
Commonality of parts, accessories and ammunition is a big deal to me. Rather than buy a whole different system I would get another Glock 19 so I'm only stocking one type of ammunition, one type of magazines and one type of holster because it's cheaper in the long run. And if you decide on a full sized pistol later you can go with a Glock 17 and maintain commonality.
If you're anywhere near Colorado Springs head over to Whistling Pines on Mark Scheffel and see if you can rent a Compact before you buy.
Whistling Pines Gun Club | Your Home on the Range
I'm (obviously) in Colorado and I have no problems with rust on my M&Ps
Like you said it's dry here.
On the 9 / 40 question I haven't heard anyone ask this but how does you wife do with .40? If she had to shoot the gun would the recoil be a problem for her? When I bought my Shield I chose 9 for just that reason.
On the Glock19 V. M&P C question.
Commonality of parts, accessories and ammunition is a big deal to me. Rather than buy a whole different system I would get another Glock 19 so I'm only stocking one type of ammunition, one type of magazines and one type of holster because it's cheaper in the long run. And if you decide on a full sized pistol later you can go with a Glock 17 and maintain commonality.
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Rowlette
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That is not a bad suggestion but I believe it better to have different calibers just in case. I have... .40, 9mm, .357, .357 Sig, 45 APC.
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It is hard to argue with the concept of buying another of what you already like, but you asked which caliber
I am the fly in the ointment, I would buy the M&P compact in 357SIG.
While these are hard to find in 357SIG, for an urgent need, I would go 9MM as a secondary choice.
9MM performance has dramatically improved over the last decade or two.
It is hard to argue with the concept of buying another of what you already like, but you asked which caliber
I am the fly in the ointment, I would buy the M&P compact in 357SIG.
While these are hard to find in 357SIG, for an urgent need, I would go 9MM as a secondary choice.
9MM performance has dramatically improved over the last decade or two.
What is the just in case?
My wife and I own 3 9mm handguns and any time we can afford it we buy another 1000 rounds in bulk (cheaper).
Rastoff
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No, it can go both ways. You can either buy an after market conversion barrel or do a little work on the hood of a factory .40S&W barrel to make it fit. At least for the M&P, it's not hard to do.
Even so, I'd recommend buying the .40S&W and then getting a 9mm barrel and a couple of 9mm mags. It's a drop in solution. You'll lose a little accuracy because the 9mm barrel fits a little loosely, but at self-defense distances it's not enough to worry about. I've done this with my full size .40 and it works just fine.
OK, TankTop5, you came to a S&W forum so, you had to expect that the overwhelming suggestion would be for the M&P. It is a fine gun. Every bit as reliable and durable as the Glock. I have one and highly recommend it.
However, if you already shoot the G19 very well, it's folly to switch. These are not super expensive guns so, we're not breaking the bank here. Get another G19 for your carry gun. Then, take some time, find a place or person that has a M&P 9c you can shoot and try it. If you like it and shoot it well, get it and either keep the G19 as a back up or sell it.
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The posters telling you to get another G19 for commonality are looking at it backwards. You should sell the G19 and buy two M&P9c's. 
9 > 0.4
The improved accuracy, speed, capacity, and training cost of 9mm are a greater advantage than the tiny loss in wounding potential relative to the .40 making the 9mm the more efficient cartridge IMHO. This applies to your wife too, should she need to use your gun. When comparing the two calibers don't consider just two-handed shooting from a perfect stance. Take into account strong-hand only, weak-hand only, and unconventional positions and the possibility of needing to shoot while injured, sick, or otherwise below full capability.
I went with the standard pressure 147 HST. It's on Dr. Roberts' list and other tests confirm it still works well from the shorter barrels so there's no need for the extra recoil.
9 > 0.4
The improved accuracy, speed, capacity, and training cost of 9mm are a greater advantage than the tiny loss in wounding potential relative to the .40 making the 9mm the more efficient cartridge IMHO. This applies to your wife too, should she need to use your gun. When comparing the two calibers don't consider just two-handed shooting from a perfect stance. Take into account strong-hand only, weak-hand only, and unconventional positions and the possibility of needing to shoot while injured, sick, or otherwise below full capability.
I went with the standard pressure 147 HST. It's on Dr. Roberts' list and other tests confirm it still works well from the shorter barrels so there's no need for the extra recoil.
I've seen .40 to 9mm conversion barrels, but not 9mm to .40. Who offers them?
