New M&P 40c owner!

[Jyezahn]

Hi all, I just picked up a 40c today. I gotta say, this thing feels great in my hand. Now to get to the range!

This is the second S&W firearm I've purchased in two weeks. The first one is an M&P 15-22.

 

[Revival]

Congrats! I also have the 40c and its an amazing gun! Let us know how it shoots!

 

[Stopsign32v]

No pics?

 

[cracker57]

Mine is flawless after 4000 rnds I now considered it broken it. Have fun with it, and stay safe.

Remember the 4 A's Always Aware Always Alert
Cracker

 

[Jyezahn]

Here she is. I've colorfilled the magazines. Still debating what color to do the slide.

 

[Stopsign32v]

LOVE IT MAN!!! I'm getting mine tomorrow

 

[myesio]

I picked up one too, about a week ago, and can't find time to get to the range. Soon I hope.

I assume you like the 15-22 also, huh, I love mine.

You've got good taste

 

[Jyezahn]

I picked up one too, about a week ago, and can't find time to get to the range. Soon I hope.

I assume you like the 15-22 also, huh, I love mine.

You've got good taste

Yes, very happy with both my 40c and the 15-22.

 

[caribe]

What was your process of colorfiling those mags? Nice job.

 

[DocSunShine]

It is my favorite pistol, I have 5 pistols, if I could only have one it would be the M&P40c, it's with me 99.5% of the time. It's an extension of my body, something magical about this particular firearm that I can't really explain. You chose wisely my friend.

 

[Jyezahn]

What was your process of colorfiling those mags? Nice job.

Thanks. The colorfill was with white crayon and a torch-lighter. Just heat the lettering a bit, then rub the crayon over the lines. It will get a bit chunky, then when you have sufficient coverage, melt the wax on the mag so it flows and then let it dry and cool down. Rub lightly with a paper towel and voila!

The video below shows the use of nail polish and acetone-free remover. If the crayon doesn't hold up, that is what I will do next.

http://youtu.be/wZ6LFkUmE78

 

[Teagmar]

I found these laqure pens on amazon and they work really well. I did a fill on the Fire (red) / Safe (white) on my AR15. It has held up very well.

Amazon.com: Lacquer-Stik Paintstick, White: Home Improvement

 

[Maximumbob54]

Before you bulk up on 155gr and 165gr ammo, find some 180gr first. I find 180gr to be the least guilty of the snappy feeling that .40SW is most often guilty. And get an X Grip and a full size mag and it's almost like having a whole new gun again.

 

[Jyezahn]

Before you bulk up on 155gr and 165gr ammo, find some 180gr first. I find 180gr to be the least guilty of the snappy feeling that .40SW is most often guilty. And get an X Grip and a full size mag and it's almost like having a whole new gun again.

I only use 180gr. I have 180gr hollowpoints for HD and practice with 180gr FMJ.

Here's the "evolution" of my 40c. Polished barrel, slide release, takedown lever, guide rod cap, ejector.

 

[MP22]

Congrats on your new purchase. Let us know how she shoots.

 

[KnightHawke®™]

What was the date on the round fired from S&W, does it have the newer trigger?

 

[Jyezahn]

She shoots wonderfully. I had to polish out some tooling marks on the trigger guide, but now she's smooth. Date of factory test fire was 9-6-12. I'm awaiting delivery of an aluminum AEK trigger from Apex. I can't stand the squishy feeling of the stock trigger.

 

[Teagmar]

I agree about the trigger, I am planning on upgrading my shield ASAP.

 

[Maximumbob54]

Add the Apex USB. It's awesome.

 

[Jyezahn]

Add the Apex USB. It's awesome.

That's next along with the DCAEK I think.