M&P single stack

[datadr93]

Anyone attend SHOT and receive any type of feedback why Smith did not release a single stack? Seen on other forums about the infamous trademark for the "M&P backup." Smith has also been reported to be saying they have a big announcement in a couple of months.

For all we know, this could be a new type of .38 revolver and not the single stack the Smith fans have been waiting for.

On their Facebook page, one of the Smith reps replied to a similar post "If I had a dollar every time I read this request."

So, does anyone have credible info on what direction Smith is moving and why they screwed the pooch and not release the product we've been waiting for?

 

[stainless1911]

Why do people want a single stack? A reduction in width?

 

[turbo38gn]

Why do people want a single stack? A reduction in width?

No..... so I can get rid of this LC 9...

 

[stainless1911]

Have you heard of the XDS? Its a small, 6 shot single stack .45 based on the XD and the XDM.

Springfield XDS (SHOT Show 2012) - YouTube

 

[125JHP]

People with small hands such as myself sometimes prefer the thinner grip.

 

[Dragon88]

Have you heard of the XDS? Its a small, 6 shot single stack .45 based on the XD and the XDM.

Springfield XDS (SHOT Show 2012) - YouTube

5+1 rounds with that massive, tall XD-style slide. What a joke.

 

[datadr93]

Not really a fan of the XD or XDm... just didn't fit me well when I fired a friends. Do not like the LC9 trigger at all. The Kel-Tec just doesn't feel like a gun. Have never handled a Kahr.

My winter carry is a SW99 40c. For summer carry, I have a BG380... after break-in (and some graphite powder rub over polished areas), the trigger is clean and crisp.

Have shot and wore a PPS (which I absolutely love) but was just hoping for a BG9 or sub-compact during the summer months. I absolutely love Smith's customer service. They have outperformed every other manufacturer I have dealt with (Ruger, Springfield, Kel-Tec, Taurus, etc). Granted, Smith has never been an issue when needing service for a Walther regardless of how long I've owned it.

So, the PPS is still on short list, but before I drop $450+ on it, I wanted to see if anyone knew if something is still planned on the pipeline. Unfortunately, I am only "allowed" to buy one new toy a year... so I need to make it count.

 

[datadr93]

And before brought up... the Glock's just feel too boxy in my small hands... even the 26. But then, they will probably never release a single stack regardless of what their customer base wants though.

 

[Fastbolt]

No..... so I can get rid of this LC 9...

Okay, that made me chuckle. Thanks, I needed that this morning.

Nothing new that I've heard from anyone, BTW. S&W has been getting better about keeping their R&D projects under wraps, though.

It would be nice if they came out with something that replaced their single column Chiefs Special series.

I've been wondering when a diminutive 'major defensive caliber' pistol would surface in their M&P or Bodyguard line, myself ...

 

[dallascj]

And before brought up... the Glock's just feel too boxy in my small hands... even the 26. But then, they will probably never release a single stack regardless of what their customer base wants though.

You mean like the single-stack G36?

 

[datadr93]

You mean like the single-stack G36?

No... the "Baby Glock" 26... 9mm. It's still a double stack but the boxy feeling just doesn't feel right in my hands.

Have held the 36 and it is definately slimmer... but not looking for a .45 at this time.