Cut down one of my FS M&P's to fit compact mags.

[JColumbus]

If you live in or near El Paso Texas, have been a member for more than two years, and desire this be done to yours, I will do it for free.

 

[ZX9RCAM]

Why would one want to reduce the capacity of a FS weapon?

 

[JColumbus]

?

It doesn't reduce the capacity. I can still use it with the full size magazines or compact mags with extensions. It even works with the grip extensions.

As for my reasoning, I gave my brother my compact so he can arm himself and wasn't in the position to buy another one. So since I had two FS, I figured why not. I like to modify things just for fun, even if there were no reason.

There's no negative impact to doing this, especially if I have two.

 

[zincwarrior]

It's an excellent idea for a CC if grip length is your key factor not barrel length.

Did you glue the grip panel on before you cut it down?

 

[ZX9RCAM]

It's an excellent idea for a CC if grip length is your key factor not barrel length.

Did you glue the grip panel on before you cut it down?

That's what the subcompact versions are for.
However, his reason for doing so works for me.

 

[zincwarrior]

Longer barrel and slide/sights makes it substantially more accurate.

 

[ZX9RCAM]

Agreed, but for CC, as you stated, if grip length was an issue, I would normally think barrel length would be as well.

 

[Jakashh]

Agreed, but for CC, as you stated, if grip length was an issue, I would normally think barrel length would be as well.

If you’re shoving it down your pants, barrel length is seldom an issue. It’s the grip length that sticks out.


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[ZX9RCAM]

Then I wonder why all gun manufacturers don't offer full length slides with compact grips?

 

[TxStetson]

Agreed, but for CC, as you stated, if grip length was an issue, I would normally think barrel length would be as well.

Depends on how it’s positioned and oriented.

 

[ZX9RCAM]

Depends on how it’s positioned and oriented.

Depends on alot of factors....

 

[zincwarrior]

Depends on how it’s positioned and oriented.

IWB this is not an issue. It's no longer than a 1911.

I actually like this idea. After all it's the idea behind the new compact 2.0.

 

[ZX9RCAM]

IWB this is not an issue. It's no longer than a 1911.

I actually like this idea. After all it's the idea behind the new compact 2.0.

Full length slide, and lower capacity?

 

[zincwarrior]

4.0 inch barrel and 15 round mags.

 

[ZX9RCAM]

4.0 inch barrel and 15 round mags.

Similar to a G19 then?

 

[JColumbus]

It's an excellent idea for a CC if grip length is your key factor not barrel length.

Did you glue the grip panel on before you cut it down?

I just modified the grip insert and shoved it in. I glued the base of the insert enough to change grips if I have to.

 

[JColumbus]

Agreed, but for CC, as you stated, if grip length was an issue, I would normally think barrel length would be as well.

Actually, the barrel length is so small that it really makes no noticeable difference to me. But because of my thin frame, I find it hard to conceal a full cap handgun. I print like crazy. It was bad enough that I thought about going open carry, but even though I have no issue with people who chose that, I just can't bring myself to do it. But yea, try it. Conceal a compact M&P and then a FS and the ONLY difference, since I appendix cary, is that when I get into my SUV, my hot dog get skewered.

As far as subcompacts; I just can't do em. I have alien like long skinny fingers and I suppose I could use one if I had to, I just don't like the feel. I tend to cant them to the left and I don't shoot them enough to trust that I'm efficient.

I'm a very strange person.

 

[JColumbus]

IWB this is not an issue. It's no longer than a 1911.

I actually like this idea. After all it's the idea behind the new compact 2.0.

OH wow, I didn't know they were dong that. People have been begging for a G19 size M&P for years. Gonna go check it out.

Back from checking it out. I heard nothing about this. I can't believe they did it. Now my wife is going to be in distress when I tell hey I "need" something...

The fact that the mags exist now, means you could probably just shave the FS grip down, JUUUUUUUUST enough to fit the 15 round mag.

I wonder how it stacks up against the CZ P07 as far as cary.

 

[zincwarrior]

Similar to a G19 then?

Yes indeed!

 

[zincwarrior]

I just modified the grip insert and shoved it in. I glued the base of the insert enough to change grips if I have to.

Very cool.