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I finally got the chance today to take both my M&P compacts to the range to thoroughly test them before carrying them as my primary ccw. My M&P 9c munched through 200 rounds of 115grn WWB and 50 rounds of 147grn +p Gold Dots with absolute perfection. Unfortunately, my M&P 40c couldn't make through two or three rounds in either of its two mags without having the mags pop out out during shooting.
After a dozen or so mag pop-outs, I gave up on it and just concentrated on the 9c. I was pleased that at least one of them performed to the same level of reliability as my full-size 40. I would have been happier if both of them did, though.
I noticed that with the slides off of both of them, my 40c has much more wiggle play at the top of the mag inside the frame, like the frame's mag well is oversized for the mag. The wiggle play seems to be well over an 1/8 inch in any direction. Both my full size M&P 40 and compact 9c hold mags tighter than this.
Anyway, I believe that the problem has more to do with a mag well that's out of spec as opposed to a mag catch. I'll call S&W tomorrow to get a return shipping label and let you all know what happens. At least my full-size 40 and compact 9 are keeping me happy about the M&P line.
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I noticed that with the slides off of both of them, my 40c has much more wiggle play at the top of the mag inside the frame, like the frame's mag well is oversized for the mag. The wiggle play seems to be well over an 1/8 inch in any direction. Both my full size M&P 40 and compact 9c hold mags tighter than this.
Anyway, I believe that the problem has more to do with a mag well that's out of spec as opposed to a mag catch. I'll call S&W tomorrow to get a return shipping label and let you all know what happens. At least my full-size 40 and compact 9 are keeping me happy about the M&P line.