Replace S&W M&P9 w/M&P9c?

[Tomac]

Recently acquired a new M&P9 w/APEX sear/striker plate and I love it. Added Trijicon night sights, picked up some extra mags, etc and was planning on running it during a 2-day defensive handgun course next month.

However, while the wife liked shooting the M&P9 she didn't care for the size (she's petite) so I ordered an M&P9c (w/the same APEX parts) from Grant for her as she likes how it feels much better than the fullsize (great service & fast shipping, thx Grant!).

Anywho, I tried it out at the range yesterday side-by-side w/my fullsize and now *I* really like the 9c (I seem to shoot it just about as quick & accurately as the fullsize) and am seriously considering selling/trading my fullsize for a 9c that would be my CCW & nightstand gun.

So, should I replace the fullsize w/a compact? All input welcome, thx!...
Tomac

[macman37]

Supplement, yes. Replace? No.

Keep both and voila, now you have magazine interchangeability if something bad happens.

JMHO obviously.

[RogerinTPA]

Agreed. Keep both (His 9....hers 9c). You can use the FS Mags in the 9c. I do it all the time.

[Tomac]

If I could afford it I'd just buy another 9c for myself. Unfortunately that's not in the financial cards right this moment, hence my toying w/the idea of selling/trading the fullsize 9 for a 9c that would serve CCW as well as nightstand duty.
Tomac

[GermanSynergy]

If I could afford it I'd just buy another 9c for myself. Unfortunately that's not in the financial cards right this moment, hence my toying w/the idea of selling/trading the fullsize 9 for a 9c that would serve CCW as well as nightstand duty.
Tomac

Just my 2 kopecks here.... Don't sell a proven performer. Save the coin to get the gun you want. I have the 9 and 9C and won't part with either.

[SEDADOG1]

I took a look at a 9c and my pinky hangs off the bottom of the grip. How do you guys deal with that? X-grip or do you just get used to shooting that way?

[willowofwisp]

honestly I would hold onto the 9 and save for a 9c down the road...its really nice to have a full size gun....while I do love my 9c I wouldn't trade off a full size off.

[Seraph]

You'll regret selling. Keep it, and buy another Compact later, as these other guys have suggested. I think it's a good idea to have redundant copies of your defensive sidearms, but don't lose money on a trade to get there.

[mnoe82]

I say keep it and save money for another compact.

My first M&P was a full size. I bought it thinking I could conceal it and shoot it for fun. I got into competition shooting and to get an advantage I traded my full size on a Pro. I then bought a 9c for CCW. I wish I had my full size back. It would be nice to have one for any occasion. I understand about the money being tight though.

[RogerinTPA]

I took a look at a 9c and my pinky hangs off the bottom of the grip. How do you guys deal with that? X-grip or do you just get used to shooting that way?

Combination of both for me. Since Ben @ Boresightsolutions has 2 of my full size M&Ps (9 & 40) held hostage for the last few months , I've been forced to use my 9c as my primary training gun and my M&P45 as a back up. Since the end of May, I've gotten quite used to shooting the 9c with and without the pinky extender, as well as with the full size mags with the X-grip. Adapt and overcome.