Whats Your S&W EDC

[Sheepdogged]

For the past five years it has been an M&P 40c usually carried in a DeSantis Nemesis pocket holster. (Yes, you can pocket-carry an M&P compact!) A few months ago, after prolonged break-in testing, I converted it to a .357 SIG with a Storm Lake barrel. With over 2,000 rounds through the Storm Lake barrel, it has proven to be every bit as reliable as the original .40, and even more accurate. I'm always on the lookout for a potential replacement carry gun, but so far, I haven't found any pocket carry gun that combines the balanced combination of of reliability, accuracy, capacity, and hitting power that my 40c .357 SIG provides.

That's an interesting idea. I carried an M&P40c for almost 8 years after they first came out. That gun was uber reliable and accurate. I carry a SIG p229 chambered in .357 SIG. I didn't like shooting my Glock 33, but the extra ounces on an M&P might make all the difference.

 

[Sheepdogged]

This time of year I like to carry my SIG P229 Enhanced Elite chambered in .357 SIG. I purchased it as a .40 S&W and also purchased a Bar Sto 9mm conversion barrel. I swapped out the factory SIG night sights for XS Standard Dots and I added Hogue G10 grips to replace the E2 grips that came with it. I carry it in a modified Bravo Concealment Torsion IWB holster. They don't make them for the thicker .40/.357 slides, so I had to use a heat gun to reform it a bit. I also added a Aholster wedge (which I put on all my AIWB holsters).

I recently changed two of my other carry guns. I was very fond of carrying a Gen4 G26 which I sold to "upgrade" to a Gen5 G26 with Ameriglo Agent Sighs. Unlike most people I've heard from, I prefer the finger grooves of the Gen4, but instead of buying another one, I instead switched to a Beretta PX4 Storm Compact in 9mm which is a great firearm in most respects. I switched out the sights with Ameriglos. I also changed the decocker to the D configuration with the "carry" profile. I also carry it in a Dara MTO minimalist AIWB holster.

I also carried a Smith & Wesson M&P Bodyguard 380 for many years, but I recently sold it and switched over to a Ruger LCP II. I like both guns for different reasons. The fit and finish is noticeably better on the Bodyguard. The initial trigger pull is also better, and I liked the option of the diminutive manual safety. The trigger on the LCP II, however, is infinitely better for rapid follow up shots, and I essentially made my decision on that. I just use this with th holster it came with.

My newest edition is my Smith & Wesson Performance Center M&P Shield M2.0 in 9mm. I had to send it in right after it arrived because the trigger was coming in consistently around 7 lbs and the manual safety didn't appear to be working correctly. I had sold my original M1.0 Shield about five years ago and always regretted it, so I added another one back in again. I will be carrying in a Bravo Concealment Torsion holster I have waiting for it along with another Aholster wedge that's on its way. My Shield is due back this Wednesday (crossing my fingers). I also have a set of orange Ameriglo i-dot night sights waiting for it. I may buy a +2 Magguts floorplate to test. If I can get one that proves reliable, I think it would be a nice addition to the Shield.

These are the only modifications I've made and they're really the only ones I am interested in. I'm also considering getting a M&P Shield in 45 auto or perhaps an M&P 45 M2.0 sub compact, but I haven't made up my mind. My goal is to have carry options in all or most of the popular calibers (.380 ACP, .38 Special, 9mm, .40 S&S, .45 ACP and .357 SIG). Personally I don't have a need for .357 Magnum or 10mm.

 

[Lindy]

9mm Shield 2.0 with Trijicon HD (Yellow), the rest is stock.

7 round in the weapon, 8 round in the pocket via a NeoMag.
Hornady 135grain Critical Duty.

CrossBread MiniTuk IWB.

Pure CCW comfort!

On a rare occasion, M&P 2.0 9mm, 4.25 inch, Trijicon HD (Yellow), the rest is stock, same ammo, in a CrossBreed Snapslide OWB, with a jacket. This time of year that can happen where I live for about 5-6 months.

 

[galena]

Currant EDC for some time is an M&P 40c with a conversion barrel to .357Sig. Like the size and the accuracy. Yes, I have several different 2.0s that I also carry.

 

[NDZ Performance]

This is awesome to see a variety of Smith and Wessons from others used for there EDC

 

[BAM-BAM]

Now that I'm semi-retired and working from home.............

90% of the time it's my 3913NL with a flush fit 7 round magazine and checkered Hogue wood grips.... in a Milt Sparks Summer Special .... with 2 spare 8 round mags in a Sparks IWB carrier(worn OWB but under my Wilderness Tactical Frequent Flyer Belt).

Great set up in my quiet "Burb of the Burgh".

When I'm traveling out of my Burb.... I tend to switch to a 69xx series ..... either my PC Shorty-9 (Sparks Executive Companion) or my FrankenSmith 6915 (6906 frame mated with a 4" 915 slide) Spare mag(s) are 15 rd 59xx magazines with +2 adapters.

At the cabin or lake in Pa.'s Laurel Highlands .... I'll carry either a 3" 60-10,think micro 686; or a 3" 60 both with Spegel Boot grips.

Things haven't changed much since about 1990..... new is newer but I've never found much reason to change.......

 

[sheepdawg]

9mm. Shield 1.0, bone stock except for a Hogue grip sleeve and a Magguts +1 spring in the 8 round magazine. Carried in a Bianchi Pro 100 IWB holster.

Dead on reliable, why mess with it?

 

[Streetdog262]

M&P 45C with Heinie "ledge" straight 8 sights, and Apex Duty / Carry kit and trigger with a little stippling.
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[Echo40]

UPDATE: I've actually upgraded my SIGMA SW40VE with a Meprolight Tru-Dot Night Sight.

Optics Planet had said sights on sale for $11 and someone in my family was looking for a cheap Christmas gift for me, so I directed them to the sale, and on Christmas morning I unwrapped it and put it on my SW40VE. It was easy to install, looks great, is great for low light conditions, such as those one might encounter at night.

 

[Raisin]

I carry my MP9C with a apex trigger and sear, Talon grip tape, Trijicon night sights and 15 round magazines from the M&P 9c 2.0 with my own magazine spacers.

 

[Ros603]

I alternate between a 637-1, 640-1, for j frame carry, and the M&P shield 2.0 9mm.

 

[STCM(SW)]

M640 357 Magnum or M638 in the warmer time.

 

[Broke Hoss]

I've carried a M&P 9c for the past several years. But lately I've been going to my newly purchased 9mm Shield. Neither has anything other than use on em.

Both are carried in Foxx IWB holsters

 

[oink]

Mostly a stock Shield 9 V1.

 

[ImDrRich]

S&W M&P 9mm v.2.0 Performance Center model. I am most accurate with this fine firearm.

 

[sdarc]

Either Shield v1 in 9mm with Viridian reactive laser or my Shield v1 in 45 with night sights.

 

[smoothshooter]

.380 Bodyguard.

Would prefer something bigger, but if it won't fit in my right-front pocket, I can't and won't carry it.

Even with the Bodyguard, I am far from defenseless.
MUCH better than no gun at all.

 

[Webologist]

In order of most frequently carried:

.45 Shield 3.3" - Apex thin blue line duty/carry trigger, TFO fiber-optic/night sights.

9mm Shield 1.0 3.1" - Apex duty/carry trigger, TFO fiber-optic/night sights, Apex low profile LCI, magazine disconnect delete, Talon grip wrap (This is also my IDPA BUG gun)

M&P M2.0 9mm compact 4" - TFO Fiber-optic/night sights.

 

[royal barnes]

Carried a Smith pc 9mm Shield with talon grip tape, arachnigrip, apex flat faced trigger, Trijicon night sights, tlr 6, and a +2 magguts magazine. That one is now in the pouch on the side of my recliner. My current edc is my Shield m&p 2.0 PCs 9mm 4" with the supplied red dot. Going too add the apex trigger. Seventy five year old eyes need all the help they can get. It's accurate and fast.

 

[Motorsporting]

Now, since I got it and have shot it enough, a 2.0 Sub-compact. This still alternates frequently with the 2.0 Compact. Maybe, 10% of the time, if those are too bulky, I will switch to a Shield (mostly my 2.0 PC). Usually they sit in an AIWB from Keeper's Concealment atop a leather A&G gun belt, and always with a spare mag, flashlight, knife, and tourniquet!