M&P9c unboxing

[supan0va]

Just picked up my 9c yesterday. Test fired in late December 2013, shipped 4-4-14. 2 dimples on the bottom of the barrel. No mag safety, no thumb safety.

Going to run at least 100 through it tomorrow at my outdoor range

what do the 2 dimples stand for? thanks,

 

[ANGST]

Isn't an "unboxing" supposed to contain some pics ?

 

[supan0va]

haha, at work atm, will post pics later!

 

[blujax01]

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what do the 2 dimples stand for? thanks,

I'll let ol' Johnny Lee explain it:

John Lee Hooker - Dimples - YouTube

 

[Tsb3]

I think that the dimples represent the newer faster twist barrels. Someone will correct me if I am wrong!

 

[tdstout88]

I think that the dimples represent the newer faster twist barrels. Someone will correct me if I am wrong!

That's what I've heard too. Congratulations on the new gun.

 

[Rastoff]

I think that the dimples represent the newer faster twist barrels. Someone will correct me if I am wrong!

The dimples are an indication of part of the manufacturing process. If they related to the twist rate, then the 2 dimple and 1 dimple would have different twist rates, but they don't.

 

[Bkreutz]

The dimples are an indication of part of the manufacturing process. If they related to the twist rate, then the 2 dimple and 1 dimple would have different twist rates, but they don't.

I agree and I think the barrel dimples are like the dimples on the slide and indicate which machine made them (or milled them after forging). That way if they have a rash of problems they can trace it back to a certain machine.

 

[smokindog]

He's baaaaaaaaaack

The one I picked up last week is a single dimple. Since you now have made me curious, I may make a call to S&W if I get a break.

I also can't get the last round in the magazine.....

I'll let ol' Johnny Lee explain it:

John Lee Hooker - Dimples - YouTube

 

[supan0va]

I got the 12 round in the mag without a loader, but it wasn't fun

 

[smokindog]

No Joy even WITH a loader

I got the 12 round in the mag without a loader, but it wasn't fun

 

[smokindog]

The dimples on the barrel are indeed manufacturing marks for trace-ability. I've also got two new springs and followers in the mail for my problematic magazine loading!!!!

 

[MichiganScott]

I got the 12 round in the mag without a loader, but it wasn't fun

We will get this over with right now - get an Uplula and don't look back.

 

[smokindog]

Read back a few posts.......

We will get this over with right now - get an Uplula and don't look back.

 

[Saudade]

Come on!! Pics or it didn't happen!!!

Got a 9C (1 Dimple) too (and a FS). Love it!!

(oh and Uplula!!)

 

[triaxle]

I herd that 1 dimple is twist rate change and 2 means twist and a lock up change . I have a full size mp 9 L.E with the square barrel chamber but no dimple

 

[supan0va]

added the picture. Fired off at least 100, love my new 9c.

 

[Tsb3]

Where did you add the picture?

 

[AR-Getsome]

Pic of the Day: New Production M&P Barrel | Modern Service Weapons
This site talks about the new changes in the M&P.

 

[supan0va]

Where did you add the picture?

In the op. here: