M&P mags and backstrap

Jackle1886 · May 13th, 2008, 08:06 PM

I was wondering if the M&P mags are interchangeable such as the Glock. I'm looking at the 9mm sub and didn't know if the full size 9mm mag would work. Question 2) If the backstrap is out, is the gun disabled? I know some weapons are like this and I really don't want that in my weapon.

Jbrew · May 13th, 2008, 09:09 PM

1) Yes but it is best to get an adapter for the full size mag like this,
Custom Carry Concepts

2) Don't know.

Seikoguy · May 13th, 2008, 10:14 PM

1) Yes - the fullsize 9mm mag will fit and function perfectly in the compact gun.
2) No - removing the backstrap doesn't do anything to the functionality of the firearm. Just makes it a little more difficult to hang on to.

The above comments stem from my personal experience with M&Ps, as an owner of 5 of them.

- Lee -

limatunes · May 13th, 2008, 10:15 PM

Question 1 has already been answered, but as to question number 2, I don't think the back strap being removed from the gun disables the firearm. Yes, there are some guns like this (the Walther PPS comes to mind) but I have heard nothing about the M&P having such a feature and I'm sure I would have read about it or heard about it from the Smith reps.

That's something I'll have to test when at the range, but I'm thinking it would be uncomfortable to fire the gun without the back strap.

Jackle1886 · May 13th, 2008, 10:30 PM

Thanks for the info everyone. I know the PPS is that way, and the though of that disabling my firearm was not a great idea IMHO. I didn't want that in a weapon. The MP is looking like it's going to be the one I purchase.

MattLarson · May 13th, 2008, 10:34 PM

I just pulled the backstrap off my 9c, and it still drops the striker just fine.

Matt

Jackle1886 · May 13th, 2008, 10:52 PM

Thank you sir!

miklcolt45 · May 13th, 2008, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jbrew

1) Yes but it is best to get an adapter for the full size mag like this,
Custom Carry Concepts

2) Don't know.

Thanks on that link. Just shot my 9c with full-size mags last night at an IDPA-sort of match. Would have been nice.

They will be on order.

May 13th, 2008, 08:06 PM	#1
Jackle1886 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: MI Posts: 453	M&P mags and backstrap I was wondering if the M&P mags are interchangeable such as the Glock. I'm looking at the 9mm sub and didn't know if the full size 9mm mag would work. Question 2) If the backstrap is out, is the gun disabled? I know some weapons are like this and I really don't want that in my weapon.

May 13th, 2008, 10:34 PM	#6
MattLarson Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Central Florida Posts: 2,489	I just pulled the backstrap off my 9c, and it still drops the striker just fine. Matt __________________ Hope is not a plan.

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May 13th, 2008, 09:09 PM	#2
Jbrew New Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Columbia Posts: 10	1) Yes but it is best to get an adapter for the full size mag like this, Custom Carry Concepts 2) Don't know.

May 13th, 2008, 10:14 PM	#3
Seikoguy New Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: South Florida, USA Posts: 1	1) Yes - the fullsize 9mm mag will fit and function perfectly in the compact gun. 2) No - removing the backstrap doesn't do anything to the functionality of the firearm. Just makes it a little more difficult to hang on to. The above comments stem from my personal experience with M&Ps, as an owner of 5 of them. - Lee -

May 13th, 2008, 10:30 PM	#5
Jackle1886 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: MI Posts: 453	Thanks for the info everyone. I know the PPS is that way, and the though of that disabling my firearm was not a great idea IMHO. I didn't want that in a weapon. The MP is looking like it's going to be the one I purchase.

May 13th, 2008, 10:52 PM	#7
Jackle1886 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: MI Posts: 453	Thank you sir!