RRVII
03-21-11, 12:51
Hello All. I am a new member to this forum and would like to first say what a valuable resource this is. I have not been a "gun guy", so extensive reviw of the information posted here aided in my decision of what gun, ammuntion and carry method I ultimately chose. I thought I would try to "give back" by posting a review from someone is is relatively new to the gun world of the M&P 9c that I purchased including my experiences in carrying it with a MTAC Minotaur holster.
After reviewing much of the information on this forum, particulary the information posted by DocGKR, I decided that I wanted to go with 9 mm for my carry gun. I felt there were many compelling reasons to go that route (less expensive ammo, easier to shoot, etc.). I narrowed my choices down to a select few and took the advice of the members on this forum by trying them out to see what felt best in my hand and what I shot best.
My final choice ended up being the M&P 9c with no safety and I have to say I could not be happier. I have found this gun to be very accurate and much easier to shoot than the snubnose revolver that I already owned. With practice, I am now able to achieve pretty consistent groupings in the 9 and "x" rings of a sillouette target at 7 and 15 yards. This gun is a pleasure to shoot and pretty easy to fire quick double taps on target due to the mild recoil. I have fired about 500 rounds of WWB, Blazer Brass, and Gold Dot 124 +P through this gun so far and have experienced 0 FTE and 0 FTF. I'm no math whiz, but I think 100% reliability so far is pretty good!!!!! I am fortunate enough to work within 5 minutes of an indoor range, so combined with the fact that 9mm ammo is relatively inexpensive, and this gun is a pleasure to shoot, I am getting in weekly to bi-weekly practice sessions on my lunch break.
As for the Minotaur holster, it is very comfortable and concealable in my opinion with this gun. I should note that while the office I work in doesn't have a formal policy against carrying, it would certainly be frowned upon as most of the staff do not hold "pro-gun" political views. I have worn this combination daily for the past several weeks wearing dress pants and a button downed dress shirt tucked in. I have not once been "made" or had anyone question the black c-clips on my belt. In fact, prior to this set-up I was carrying the snub-nose in a tuckable holster and felt the bulge at the belt loop was more visible than this set-up. I think the Minotaur distributes the "bulge" better across the holster as opposed to it being in one spot. With a tucked in dress shirt, I think it really disappears.
As I stated, I couldn't be happier with my decision. Thanks to all of the fine folks on this board for providing such great information. As I type this, my M&P 9c is loaded with 124 +P Gold Dots and hostered away in my Minotaur. Now, just need to plan for my next practice session.
Humbly Submitted,
Randy V.
After reviewing much of the information on this forum, particulary the information posted by DocGKR, I decided that I wanted to go with 9 mm for my carry gun. I felt there were many compelling reasons to go that route (less expensive ammo, easier to shoot, etc.). I narrowed my choices down to a select few and took the advice of the members on this forum by trying them out to see what felt best in my hand and what I shot best.
My final choice ended up being the M&P 9c with no safety and I have to say I could not be happier. I have found this gun to be very accurate and much easier to shoot than the snubnose revolver that I already owned. With practice, I am now able to achieve pretty consistent groupings in the 9 and "x" rings of a sillouette target at 7 and 15 yards. This gun is a pleasure to shoot and pretty easy to fire quick double taps on target due to the mild recoil. I have fired about 500 rounds of WWB, Blazer Brass, and Gold Dot 124 +P through this gun so far and have experienced 0 FTE and 0 FTF. I'm no math whiz, but I think 100% reliability so far is pretty good!!!!! I am fortunate enough to work within 5 minutes of an indoor range, so combined with the fact that 9mm ammo is relatively inexpensive, and this gun is a pleasure to shoot, I am getting in weekly to bi-weekly practice sessions on my lunch break.
As for the Minotaur holster, it is very comfortable and concealable in my opinion with this gun. I should note that while the office I work in doesn't have a formal policy against carrying, it would certainly be frowned upon as most of the staff do not hold "pro-gun" political views. I have worn this combination daily for the past several weeks wearing dress pants and a button downed dress shirt tucked in. I have not once been "made" or had anyone question the black c-clips on my belt. In fact, prior to this set-up I was carrying the snub-nose in a tuckable holster and felt the bulge at the belt loop was more visible than this set-up. I think the Minotaur distributes the "bulge" better across the holster as opposed to it being in one spot. With a tucked in dress shirt, I think it really disappears.
As I stated, I couldn't be happier with my decision. Thanks to all of the fine folks on this board for providing such great information. As I type this, my M&P 9c is loaded with 124 +P Gold Dots and hostered away in my Minotaur. Now, just need to plan for my next practice session.
Humbly Submitted,
Randy V.