Smith & Wesson LE M&P9C 9mm Fixed Sights NMS - Blue/Black, 3.5" Barrel, 12 Rounds, Polymer Grips
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SKU: 309304
Product Information | |
Finish | Blue/Black |
Caliber | 9mm |
Barrel Length | 3.5 |
Capacity | 12 |
Safety | Thumb Safety |
Grips | Polymer |
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Model 309304LE |
Condition Factory New |
Bud's Item # 411554733 |
UPC 022188135145 |
Manufacturer S&W |
SKU: 309304
First, I like the fit and feel of this pistol. It is a little bit larger than both my Gen 5 G26 and my Taurus G2C. Both of which are similar capacity, 13-round pistols--with the use of the extended magazine in the case of the G26. The little extra size and weight of the M&P subcompact does help with recoil and provides a fuller feel in the hand as compared to both those guns. Of course, being an M&P, it has the same 18-degree grip angle as both my Shield and also my SD9VE. The grip angle being similar to the 1911 platform, does make the M&P a more natural pointing pistol. The finish and craftsmanship on the gun are top notch, no visible tool marks as far as I can tell, and I would put it on par with the finish and craftsmanship of my Glocks. The M&P9C came standard with a real nice set of 3-dot sights, which was very easy for me to see and use; and are similar to those on the Shield and SD9VE. The sights are also of steel construction and are very rugged.
Second, the trigger on the M&P9C is nothing to brag about but it works and feels similar to the trigger on my Shield, which is also a 1st generation M&P. The trigger, too, is certainly heavier than the trigger on either of my Glocks or my Taurus but not as heavy as the trigger on my SD9VE. I think the specs for the 1st generation M&Ps include a 6.5 lb. trigger (which sounds about right from my impression shooting this pistol). Although the trigger does have a pretty good break and a block in the trigger guard that prevents over-travel that helps for cleaner and quicker follow up shots. Obviously, being a brand-new firearm, I suspect the trigger will smooth out once the gun is broken in.
One of the annoying things about the pistol (well, actually the magazines) is that it is difficult to load the first round in all 3 of the magazines that came with the gun. I remember this being the same experience with the magazines that came with a M&P Compact 2.0 I had rented and shot a while back at my LGS. In fact, at that time, thinking it was a defect with that particular gun, I brought the matter up to the store owner who confirmed the issue. But said it was normal, explaining it had to do with the way the M&P magazines were designed and also something to do with the feed ramp on the pistol and the magazine follower being such to where it makes for more reliable feeding. Obviously, this is not a deal breaker and perhaps it may get easier to load the first round once the magazines get broken in. Only time will tell.
Overall, I am very pleased with this pistol. Being an unfamiliar firearm, it will take some getting accustomed to/more practice with before I hopefully get dialed in with this gun. But I think S&W has a winner with not only the Here are my observations on the Smith & Wesson LE M&P9C. Mind you, I had never fired this, nor have even held this particular model, before I bought it. In fact, the closest gun I had ever shot before was an M&P 2.0 compact (which is the next size larger than the subcompact here) I had rented about a year and half ago. Now, I do also own a 1st generation M&P Shield and it does also have some similarities to this pistol, too, which I will talk about later.
First, I like the fit and feel of this pistol. It is a little bit larger than both my G26 and my Taurus G2C. Both of which are similar capacity, 13-round pistols--with the use of the extended magazine in the case of the G26. The little extra size and weight does help with recoil and provides a fuller feel in the hand as compared to both those guns. Of course, being an M&P, it has the same 18-degree grip angle as both my Shield and SD9VE. The grip angle being similar to the 1911, does make the M&P a more natural pointing pistol. The finish and craftsmanship on the gun are top notch, too (no visible tool marks as far as I can tell). I put it on par with both my Glocks and well above my Taurus G2C--which has quickly shown wear to the finish and the craftsmanship on that gun isn’t nothing special either. But, after all, the Taurus is a budget gun.
The M&P9C came standard with a real nice set of 3-dot sights, which was very easy for me to see and use; and are similar to those on my Shield and SD9VE. The sights are also of steel construction and are very rugged.
Second, the trigger on the M&P9C is nothing to brag about but it works and feels similar to the trigger on my S&W Shield. The trigger, too, is certainly heavier than the trigger on either of my Glocks or my Taurus but not as heavy as the trigger on my SD9VE. [I think the specs for the 1st generation M&Ps include a 6.5 lb. trigger (which sounds about right from my impression today), which has since been lightened up to the point where the weight (as well as other trigger improvements) is now similar to a Glock for the M&P 2.0 series.] Although the trigger does have a pretty good break to it and an overtravel block built into the rear of the trigger guard, which prevents overtravel and helps for cleaner and quicker follow up shots. Obviously, too, being a brand-new firearm, I suspect the trigger will smooth out once the gun is broken in.
One of the annoying things about the pistol (well, actually the magazines) is that it is difficult to load the first round in all 3 of the magazines. I remember this being the same with the magazines that came with the M&P Compact 2.0 I had rented and shot a while back. In fact, at that time, thinking it was a defect with that particular gun, I brought the matter up to the LGS owner who confirmed the issue. But said it was normal, explaining it had to do with the way the M&P magazines were designed and thought it had something to do with the feed ramp on the pistol and the magazine follower being such to where it makes for more reliable feeding. Obviously, this is not a deal breaker and perhaps it may get easier to load the first round once the magazines get broken in more. Only time will tell.
Overall, I am pretty pleased with the pistol even though my targets today might not show it. Being an unfamiliar firearm, it will take some getting accustomed to/more practice with before I hopefully get dialed in with this gun. But I think S&W has a winner with not only the M&P9C, but the entire M&P series. Especially, for all that you get in terms of features, quality, performance and reliability--all for a price that can’t be beat. Best of all, it is an American firearm made by an American company.
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