Grip length G19 vs M&P9C

[Alpha Sierra]

I just realized that the full size is roughly the size of my 1911 except it's an inch shorter in OAL and it's a full pound lighter... why am I messing with compacts if the full size gives me smaller and lighter weight than my current carry? I think I may need to rent the full size M&P...

You are right. With the correct holster for your body, a full size M&P is dead easy to conceal, only printing in the most extreme of positions/reach. My compact just does not get carried all that much because of that, being relegated to situations where the risk of even a minor print is unacceptable. Just the same, I rarely carry a J frame when I carry a revolver, as K frames and N frames are just as easy to hide; just heavier.

[CaptainDooley]

Thanks for all the measurements and pics guys - I should be able to hit the range this week and rent an M&P to wrap up the decision...

[HK45]

I prefer M&P over Glock in most cases but the Glock 19 grip length is just barely long enough for me and the M&P 9c is too short. I've got a pinky finger dangling with he M&P9c which doesn't work for me. Fortunately the full size M&P 9 is not all that big and carries very easily in my Raven Concealment holster.

[HK45]

You don't! I always prefer full size to compacts.

I just realized that the full size is roughly the size of my 1911 except it's an inch shorter in OAL and it's a full pound lighter... why am I messing with compacts if the full size gives me smaller and lighter weight than my current carry? I think I may need to rent the full size M&P...

[mattpittinger]

[Hayduke]

i was also torn between the two, and for me the g19 won. i have neither stubby fingers or large hands and am of average build. the m&p just felt wrong in my hand even before taking it to the range once i was able to finally handle one, and it fit even worse without the extended baseplate and that was the deal sealer for the 19 winning. in a fight i don't want the fit of my gun in my hand changing as i change mags...to be fair however i am considering a grip reduction on the 19 to make it fit more like a 1911.