M&P9C Opinions

[jkurtz7]

I'm planning on letting EDC G26 go. I just don't care for Glocks, and I had two malfunctions last time I shot it with carry ammo.

What is the consensus here on the M&P9C?

[TR675]

I like mine just fine. With the finger rest baseplates it doesn't give much up in shootability to the full size. Reasonably accurate, reliable, CT laser grips. Just a bit too thick for me to reliably carry around with me.

Between it and a Glock, the laser grips were what sold me on the m&p.

[Rich]

I like the 9mm C except the reports of accuracy problems.

If I could get a good one out of the box I would take it over the G26.

[TR675]

I don't think I've ever heard of accuracy problems with the c.

[Joe in PNG]

I love mine. It's right in that nice, inbetween space of the Glocks 19 and 26, yet still small enough to tote in a large pocket.

[98z28]

I don't think I've ever heard of accuracy problems with the c.

I had one that would not group worth a flip with 124gr, but did ok with 147. I think GJM had one or two that were problematic as well. You don't read of as many issues with the compacts, but I have to wonder if that's because fewer of them have problems or because fewer of them get shot at 25 yards.

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[JV_]

because fewer of them have problems or because fewer of them get shot at 25 yards. And they're less popular overall, which means fewer are in the public's hands, especially as daily use guns.

[GJM]

My two 9C pistols were very similar to my 9FS and Pro pistols -- meaning they shot some loads and not others, and each was unique as to which load they shot. My one Glock 26 shoots better 25 yard groups, with a range of ammo, then any M&P9 FS, C or Pro I have had.

[jkurtz7]

Maybe I'll have to pass on the M&P.

[Pennzoil]

Maybe I'll have to pass on the M&P.

I'd pass on the compact. I've had issues with mine and the size with my hands just bugs me while a Glock 26 or 19 feels fine.

[DocGKR]

My two M&P9c's shoot well:

http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/b580/DocGKR2/MampP9c_zps3fb9d592.jpg

http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/b580/DocGKR2/MampP9cRMR07_zps08a7f13b.jpg

[Rich]

My two M&P9c's shoot well:



Was that group shot without a rest at 25Y?

[JodyH]

The one I bought wouldn't group with my favorite 124gr. +P HST's so it's currently back at the morthership being evaluated.

[jkurtz7]

I'd pass on the compact. I've had issues with mine and the size with my hands just bugs me while a Glock 26 or 19 feels fine.

For me, no Glock feels right.

[DocGKR]

Rich--correct; slow fire freestyle at 25 yds.

[JHC]

My two M&P9c's shoot well:

http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/b580/DocGKR2/MampP9c_zps3fb9d592.jpg

http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/b580/DocGKR2/MampP9cRMR07_zps08a7f13b.jpg

SMOKIN!!! Are the triggers stock or Apex?

[DocGKR]

Apex Duty, OEM barrels.

[Cacafuego]

I had no problems with my 40c until I tried to turn it into a 9. Still my EDC as a .40.

[Chuck Haggard]

For me, no Glock feels right.

Dude, we've already established that "feel" doesn't mean anything; http://pistol-training.com/archives/5108

[awmp]

I have two M&P Compacts, both shoot great and have Warren Tactical Night Sights, APEX duty and Crimson Trace. Neither have ever had a problem and shoot very well. One was my wifes daily carry until she found my M&P Shield, :-(

[Guinnessman]

I have owned a M&Pc 9mm for a year now. The gun carries well in my CCC Shaggy, but for me it does not offer any advantages over a Glock 19. With the flat magazine base plate used, the M&Pc truly disappears with the Shaggy. When I use the standard magazine with the finger groove, the M&P is slightly smaller than my G19, therefore not offering any huge advantage.

Two weeks ago, I ran a side by side comparison between my G19 and the M&Pc. I wanted to see how my performance was different between the two.

The G19 won the contest, although I cannot find the actual numbers to share (My notes are scattered from a move). The drills run on that day were 3-2-1, D2, Bill Drill, and the F.A.S.T.

The G19 had a slight edge on the M&P in speed, and I shot with more accuracy with the G19. I had lots of misses with the M&Pc during the 3-2-1 drill. I tried pushing the M&P as fast as I could to keep up with the G19, and that is what lead to the misses during the 3-2-1. My accuracy improved once I slowed down with the M&P.

The factory trigger broke in nicely on the M&Pc. It is a touch heavier than my factory Glocks. If I were to guess the weight, I would say around 6-6.5 LBS. The gun was built in October 2012.

That is my take on my M&Pc. Good luck!

[Beat Trash]

I've had a M&P9c since shortly after they were first introduced.

I have no issues with the accuracy of mine. My gun has an OEM barrel and an Apex hard sear.

It's just a bit too big for me to use as a BUG while on duty. Just too thick. It doesn't work as a pocket gun, at least not in my pockets.

I've carried mine off-duty for the last two years. I replaced an older Glock 19 I'd carried for several years. I shoot both about the same. But my issued duty pistol is a M&P9 fs. And for several reasons, I decided to stick with the same type of gun off duty as when I'm at work.

[DocGKR]

"And for several reasons, I decided to stick with the same type of gun off duty as when I'm at work."

Wise decision...

[jkurtz7]

Dude, we've already established that "feel" doesn't mean anything; http://pistol-training.com/archives/5108

I hate the gun! Is that better?

[Chuck Haggard]

I hate the gun! Is that better?

Not if you hate it because of "feel" :p

[ares338]

I had an M&P 9c until I gave it to my wife darn it! I was dead on accurate with it and qualified with a perfect score on my CHL shooting test. It was a little hard to conceal but the accuracy more than made up for it. It fits my hand like it was molded for it. While she was gone I took it out and shot it and I miss it for sure now...LOL. My wife uses it as her night stand pistol.:cool:

[jkurtz7]

Not if you hate it because of "feel" :p

I have smallish hands, and the trigger reach is not optimal for me on Glocks, whereas M&P's, Sigma's (yuck), XD, and my beloved Beretta Vertec don't have that issue.

I've never shot Glocks well, and should have known better than to buy the G26 after having two other Glocks in the past that just never worked out for me. I had finally gotten my CCW permit this year, needed a compact 9mm to carry, so I bought the 26 in late January during the panic. Yeah I admit, it was sort of a panic buy, because it was available at the time (gun shop shelves were empty unless you wanted a 1911 or full size revolver), and the price was right.
It was a purchase based solely on emotion at the time, which almost never works out for me in the long run.