SIXTO

I wouldnt mind the 9mm, I probably wouldnt buy a 40 in that gun just yet.

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MnemonicMonkey

I limpwristed round #1. No problems after 400 rounds. Never had the mag drop, but I have kept the slide lock from engaging if my thumbs ride up (bad habit).

Trigger was gritty but smoothed out.

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njeske

my wife just picked a M&P9c out over the weekend to be her carry gun. we've both shot it and both love it. i didn't notice any issues with the mag catch. it's a great little gun.

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Whyveear

I have a compact .40 which is my EDC. I love it. I have a couple thousand rounds through it, and not a single malfunction. Very smooth for a compact .40. I keep an eye on my mag release and it still looks brand new. I also use a proper grip so I don't have a problem inadvertently hitting the mag release.

Gun Bunny

Same here! I love mine also.

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*Jay*

I have used a M&P40c as my EDC for 3 months now and I couldnt be happier. More comfortable than a XD40SC, G27 and my PX-4 Storm 40 which was a suprise for me. Also the recoil IMHO is comparable to my PX4, a very soft shooter not snappy at all. The trigger is gritty but I loved it right out of the box and it only gets better with use, mine smoothed out around 200 rounds. 100% reliable and I have had ZERO issues, I will definately reccommend the M&P40c to anyone who asks.

eagle5

I have an M&P9c and have had nothing but great success with it. It currently has ~4000 rounds through it without even as much as a hiccup. Overall, I think my M&P9c is an excellent platform for concealed carry. It feels great, points naturally, and conceals easily on my small build. Some M&Pc's have had problems like dropping mags, but these were mostly limited to the M&P40c. I beleive Smith & Wesson has worked this out but if you would get an M&P40c and have issues, they will undoubtedly take care of you.

Also, if you do get an M&P40c, you may want to look into getting some fullsize .40 magazines and ordering a few mag sleeves. Here is a thread I started a while ago about the mag sleeves:M&P Mag Sleeves (picture intensive). Rick (luvmy40) now has a website: Custom Carry Concepts.

As mentioned in an early post, definitely check out MP-Pistol Forum.

MNBurl

My MP40c has 1000+ flawless rounds down range.

It is a perfect size gun right in between a G22 and G27 in size but with smoother edges. With the different grips sizes almost anyone can find the just right grip for it. Even my wheel gun father-in-law shot it, he could not believe how easy and accurate it was to shoot.

It is my primary carry gun.

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slimjim

My M&P 40c has also been flawless after approx. 500 rds. No problems with reliability, mag drop, etc. Relatively mild shooter for such a small package in .40cal. I am awaiting for the release of the 45 Compact.

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FHBrumb

I have the 9c. I got one of the older (10/06 test fire) ones with the soft metal mag catch. One call to S&W and I received a new catch, with a hardened insert in 2 days flat. Installation took like three minutes.

I also replaced my mag catch spring with a slightly thicker piece of spring steel, and my mag release is quite stiff now. I believe 100% there will be no incidental mag drops now.

I've only fired a couple hunderd' rounds, but it eats Gold Dots, WWB JHPs, and UMC ball just fine.

I did look at the Burwell Gunsmith instructions for smoothing out the trigger, and did all but the sear refacing with simple tools and a Dremel. My pull is very smooth. Most of the gritty feel is when the trigger bar contacts the firing pin block. Once you follow those directions, it shoots better. I could lighten my pull substantially with the sear refacing, but I don't have the right tools.

I'm told by S&W that a pistol manufactured late in 07 will already have the new catch in it. If you get one older than that, call S&W and tell them your mag drops out when you fire. That's all they need to hear.

I trust my M&P9c.