M&P 9c, thoughts?

[swtoombs]

First off I would like to say that I have been browsing these forums for a couple of months now and I personally think that INGO totally rocks! I recently purchased my first handgun, an M&P 9c. I got it for $500 NIB and haven't had a chance to go fire it at the range yet. Anyways, I'd like to know what some of you guys think about it. Would it be a decent first carry gun in the future?

 

[derrickgoins]

Welcome to INGO. I've got an M&P 9c and love it. It's eaten everything I've fed it and just keeps coming back for more. As it sits right now, I haven't experienced any type of malfunction. The only thing I've had happen was the white dot on the front site fell out on the first range trip but a new set of night sites fixed that quick fast. It's a good size for carry but make sure and get a good holster and belt. I'd recommend cleaning it before you shoot it as mine was almost bone dry when I took it out if the box.

Congrats on a good choice for a first handgun and again, welcome aboard.

 

[jayhawk]

Yeah, it's decent.

I could shoot mine all day long if I had the time and the ammo.

Get that thing to the range and start poking holes in stuff.

 

[jayhawk]

oh and

 

[ADT knights]

Its a great gun. I have a hard time holding it when I don't use the mag with the pinky extension due to my hand size. Besides that theres nothing really bad about the gun for me. As far as getting a holster I love my cross breed super tuck for my xd and will be getting one for my M&P9c also.

 

[spitfire51]

I love mine, I've used several different brands of ammo and have yet to find one it doesn't like. Although strangely enough for my first several range trips I shot better using the mag without the pinky extension than the one with it. I initially figured it'd be the opposite. Now that I have some more experience with it there's really not too much of a difference.

 

[HighStrung]

Love my M&P40c, as mentioned above, get some extra mag extensions. I ordered mine from S&W for $1 each. The biggest problem was that you had to have a minimun $5 order, so then I had some extras which forced me into buying some extra mags. You're gonna love this gun. Mine has been as accurate as I am, and nearly functions 100% (I say nearly because mine doesn't like Wolf ammo). It doesn't seem to want to extract the empty case (problem has actually only been 1 out of 100 or so rounds). With every other type of ammo I've put thru it, it's been perfect. I carry mine daily and am actually looking at a 40L or 40pro in the near future. Not sure of your opinion of altering a carry weapon (opinions will vary) but Apex tactical makes a great kit for smoothing out the trigger a little more. I've purchased one about 6 months ago, I just havn't put it on yet. I really can't compain too much about the way mine was from the factory, but everything has some room for improvement, right? For $500 you did good, it'll make a great carry piece and you'll be happy with it.

 

[cedartop]

Welcome. I really like the M&P's. Don't get too hung up on the gun though, its more about the user.

 

[youngda9]

I have the 40c and absolutely love it. Ergonomics and pointing are great. It has bee 100% reliable through about 1000 rounds now. Points perfect for me and is just the right size. I upgraded the trigger and sights and couldn't be more pleased with it.

 

[abrumlev]

Its a great gun. I have a hard time holding it when I don't use the mag with the pinky extension due to my hand size. Besides that theres nothing really bad about the gun for me. As far as getting a holster I love my cross breed super tuck for my xd and will be getting one for my M&P9c also.

Pretty much sums it up. My roommate has one with a MTAC holster. It's pretty sweet. I love shooting it but again the size makes it hard with my big hands. What I've gathered is a trigger kit makes it much better.

He got his with the ext safeties for <400 from jetguns during a S&W promotion. I think it was $50 rebate or 2 mags.

 

[DustyDawg48]

Really looking hard at an M&P9C. I just picked up an M&P9 Pro from Bud's and in the short time I've had it, it's become my new 9mm of choice. Next step is a Crossbreed Supertuck for it and then I believe the 9C is in order.

I absolutely believe that is a great CC gun; now you just need the full-sized version to complement it! Post up a pic or two and your range report when you get the chance!

 

[gunsrfun]

Shot one, loved it!

 

[swtoombs]

Thanks everyone for your input. After looking at quite a few other reviews online I'm pretty excited to get it to the range and see how it shoots. Unfortunately, I sprained my ankle two days ago and I work at summer camp so I'm not quite sure if I'll be able to shoot before I leave for the whole summer.

 

[Nsw550]

I love my 9c. Couple thousand rounds with no problems at all. Get a 17 round fullsize mag with X-grip.

 

[swtoombs]

Put 100 rounds through it today and dang... it is one nice handgun. When shooting it I barely even noticed the recoil. I haven't shot a handgun in 6 years and I still somehow managed to keep a decent grouping (luck). Overall I'm very pleased with this gun and have no complaints or regrets about it.

 

[U.S. Patriot]

I have shot one, and I liked it. Light weight, controllable, and accurate.

 

[cosermann]

It's fine. My only concern would be the barrel, at 3", being a little on the short side. If I had a 9mm with a barrel that short, I'd be especially interested in testing carry ammo to verify its termainal perfomance (i.e. some loads may not perform as intended/expected due to the lower velocity generated by a 3" barrel). Find the loads it likes and work well and you should be gtg.

 

[swtoombs]

It's fine. My only concern would be the barrel, at 3", being a little on the short side. If I had a 9 with a barrel that short, I'd be sure to test carry ammo to verify its perfomance.

Yeah I'm lookin to get some Hornandy Critical Defense ammo hopefully in the next week or so.

 

[WebSnyper]

I checked out one of these today in .40 really briefly at Beech Grove today and really liked it. I've been a long time Glock owner, but these were really nice. I could see carrying one of these.

 

[U.S. Patriot]

It's fine. My only concern would be the barrel, at 3", being a little on the short side. If I had a 9mm with a barrel that short, I'd be especially interested in testing carry ammo to verify its termainal perfomance (i.e. some loads may not perform as intended/expected due to the lower velocity generated by a 3" barrel). Find the loads it likes and work well and you should be gtg.

The barrel is 3.5"!