89PalermoSHP Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 Since I got me a new job I figured Id reward myself a little. Ive been wanting a 9mm carry gun and finally pulled the trigger It wont show up till next week but Im not in any hurry. I was debating between the Springfield XD series gun and the S&W M&P 9mm's. I went to Gander Mountain to put them in my hand and after some careful deliberation I chose the M&P9c with the Talo exclusive grip extender for the full size 17rnd mags. The gun comes with one 12rnd and one 17rnd mag as well as the grip extender. Its a 3.5" barrel and the mag release is able to be swapped over for left handed use. I like the XD series but they seemed a little more bulky. I had a little mishap at Gander when the saleguy was showing my the break down procedure and the slide went flying and hit the floor! It dinged up the slide quite a bit and needless to say I was quite embaressed and felt bad I messed the gun up. I promptly said, "I dont think Ill be going with that one!" Ordered it online because prices seem to be about $50 cheaper so hopefully Ill be at the range next weekend checking it out. http://www.smith-wesson.com/wcsstore/SmWesson2/upload/images/firearms/detail_md/150954_01_md.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slydogg Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 sweet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
button Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 Nice choice, my dad has one of these. I like that the tool is in the grip for disassembly.not bad choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turborusty Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 That IS nice. I like the M&P's as well. I considered getting one, but when I racked the slide at the store, my hand slipped and the serrations on the slide "cheese-gratered" my finger. Other than the sharp-edged serrations, I think it's fantastic. Turborusty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMNDSTAR87 Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 i have carried the same gun almost every day for 2 years and love it ---i put crimson trace laser grips and a streamlight tlr3 on it----shoots fantastic and easily concealable ----im a lefty so ambi controls are great----her in Mass we can only have a max of 10 round magazines ---good p/u----bought gun for 425+220 c/t grips and my buddy is the new england rep for streamlight so i got the light for free gig outhttp://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l587/dmndstar87/DSC00645.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89PalermoSHP Posted March 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 Nice set up! Sorry to hear you got a boo-boo Rusty Those hands need some toughening up! They do seem really stiff when new. Im sure after a few hundred rounds that will change. Im also very excited about the holster I stumbled onto. It might be old news for some of you guys but if not, check out High Noon Holsters. The quality is supposed to be nothing short of amazing. Im thinking the tailgunner would be real nice. http://www.highnoonholsters.com/ http://www.concealcarrychat.com/gallery/data/500/medium/DSC04360.JPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RF600 Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 It would be nice to have more than 10 rounds. That is all we are allowed in California. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
83_project_toy Posted March 24, 2012 Report Share Posted March 24, 2012 http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b128/klinkzor/13583.jpg this is what i use. taurus pt24/7 pro 45acp 12+1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caliber308 Posted March 24, 2012 Report Share Posted March 24, 2012 (edited) The anti-gun members here aren't going to like you Bill Edited March 24, 2012 by Caliber308 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
83_project_toy Posted March 24, 2012 Report Share Posted March 24, 2012 they dont want to see the rest of my collection not to mention the wifes collection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starquest86 Posted March 24, 2012 Report Share Posted March 24, 2012 Where are all the Sig's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig87 Posted March 24, 2012 Report Share Posted March 24, 2012 Hmm I should take a pic of the wife's pink sig for you garret but it's early and I'm lazy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89PalermoSHP Posted March 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2012 her pink what?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starquest86 Posted March 24, 2012 Report Share Posted March 24, 2012 its prolly a mosquito.. i have one of those also not pink of course.... a reverse two tone.. and a p226 two tone... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidjc Posted March 24, 2012 Report Share Posted March 24, 2012 Curious... why 9mm? For the size/double stack clips? Quite a while ago I use to cary a Smith 59 as a backup. Nice weapon, I realize alot has come out since then, still double action, even stacked a nicely hidden "back"up. However, .45 would be my choice of auto now, double action; as mentioned "Sig", H&K. Anyway... things are different within the "state" of Maryland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89PalermoSHP Posted March 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2012 Ive already got a Kimber 1911, just wanted more capacity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turborusty Posted March 25, 2012 Report Share Posted March 25, 2012 (edited) 9mm because 19+1 Turborusty Edited March 25, 2012 by Turborusty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turborusty Posted March 25, 2012 Report Share Posted March 25, 2012 (edited) 9mm because 19+1 I understand your argument, as I also bought a .45 with 9 and 13 rd mgs, but mt brother bought the same gun I have in 9mm for the large capacity. I prefer fewer rounds - more damage....but some prefer more rounds in case you need to keep firing. Turborusty Edited March 25, 2012 by Turborusty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89PalermoSHP Posted March 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2012 I didnt buy the gun based soley on stopping power. Theres no doubt 45 is a better choice for that but in all reality, if your getting hit with any round, .22, 9mm, 40cal, .45, your going to think twice about what your doing and why your getting shot Again, I hope that all I ever have to shoot is paper. 9mm is a bit cheaper than .45 for putting holes in paper and I just wanted a little variety in my collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89PalermoSHP Posted March 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2012 (edited) I prefer fewer rounds - more damage....but some prefer more rounds in case you need to keep firing. Turborusty I could always put my Model 29 in the back of my pants. It only holds 6 but there probably isnt much use for more than 1 Firing that has a similar effect as racking the shotgun(provided you dont actually hit them). Just the sound of it is like a slap in the face or complain slap if you prefer, lol. Edited March 25, 2012 by 89PalermoSHP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
folklaur Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 (edited) this here's what i carry Edited March 27, 2012 by folklaur Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89PalermoSHP Posted March 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 Going to pick it up!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starquest86 Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 Lets see it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 Going to pick it up!! hope this isn't the same model gun you damage'd by droping in on the floorbesides any thing that smply droping the part causes damage isn't worth buying or depending on to save your life withthats for sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turborusty Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 I'm traveling to AZ with mine next week and plan to run a 100+ rounds through it at the range. So excited!!! Turborusty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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