S&W M&P 9c

[ra2bach]

One of Smith's issues is that they have to count the "beavertail" in the OAL of the pistol, which adds about a quarter of an inch. When I saw the very first prototype years ago I laughed myself out loud over that. I was working for SIG at the time and knew that little nub of plastic was going to play hell with meeting paper specs.

can't a person just cut or file off that "beavertail" if they were so inclined?

[YukonGlocker]

can't a person just cut or file off that "beavertail" if they were so inclined?

.Yes.

[ToddG]

can't a person just cut or file off that "beavertail" if they were so inclined?

As YG said, yes, you can. But when a governmental entity goes out to bid and establishes dimensional specifications or awards points/preferences based on dimensions, that beavertail gets counted.

[Alpha Sierra]

I wonder how long will it be before S&W removes the tail off the fullsize M&Ps?

Tooling-wise, it's a fairly simple rework to add a plug to that section of the mold.

[ToddG]

My guess: never.

If it comes down to making a difference for a big contract, they might make a modified frame, I suppose. But it's the design of the gun and one of the "features" they advertise as superior over the competition. Personally, I couldn't care less whether it's there or not.

[M4arc]

I made the same decision about a year ago when I was looking for something to carry during the summer. I ended up going with the G26 over the M&P9c because it was a tab bit smaller, all of my G19 holsters would work, more support for other holsters, parts interchangeability with my other Glocks, and at the time there were still a lot of mag drop issues with the M&P9c.

I made the right decision at the time because the G26 is an awesome little carry weapon. I carried it all summer, most of the time wearing shorts and a t-shirt. It carries extremely well…so well in fact that I carried all fall and winter! For a little guy like me it’s perfect.

However I don’t shoot it as well as my G19 or G17. I shoot it good enough but not as well as my other Glocks.

Now, if you asked me today what to buy I would probably say the M&P9c. It appears that S&W has all the kinks worked out and support (holsters & accessories) are much better than it was a year ago. In addition you get great ergonomics and 2 extra rounds. It’s not as small as the G26 but I think the ergonomics make up for it. I’m not selling my G26 but I am picking up a M&P9c as soon as Grant gets more in.

[senorlinc]

love love love my m&p 9c. daily carry gun for the last 6 months in a mtac iwb. shoots accurately, low recoil and reliable (1500 thru no problems) sold my g19 to get it. next up is a M&P 9L.....and maybe a mp45