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Myk9noseknows · 06-01-2008, 01:40 AM

Well I've never liked all the M&P posts here on XD talk, (I love all 3 of my XD's).
But I am looking for a compact 9mm, and I like the look and ergonomic grip of the M&P compact model. (not to mention an extra $30 off or 2 free magazines!! to sweeten the deal)

Anyone tell me what the MS (Magazine Safety) means? I see a MS model and a 'plain' model. What's the difference exactly? It's like $80 more for the MS model.

Please fill me in, the S&W website didn't even have the MS model listed, let alone technical specs for it.

Mike J · 06-01-2008, 05:41 AM

Unless I'm mistaken thats probably a magazine disconnect safety. The concept is if the magazine is not in the gun it will not fire even though there is a round in the chamber. I beleive many LEO agencys require these when procuring weapons now. It allows a LEO in a gun grab situation to drop the magazine thus rendering the firearm useless until it is reinserted. I probably wouldn't spend an extra eighty dollars on it though

**nikon777** · 06-01-2008, 06:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike J

Unless I'm mistaken thats probably a magazine disconnect safety. The concept is if the magazine is not in the gun it will not fire even though there is a round in the chamber. I beleive many LEO agencys require these when procuring weapons now. It allows a LEO in a gun grab situation to drop the magazine thus rendering the firearm useless until it is reinserted. I probably wouldn't spend an extra eighty dollars on it though

Thats correct. However its odd they charge more for the ms model. Most people hate the MS.

Joeywhat · 06-01-2008, 06:32 AM

Yeah, I wouldn't get the MS model unless it was the only one left.

Myk9noseknows · 06-01-2008, 12:31 PM

That's kind of what I figured MS meant, but I couldn't believe they charged that much more for it. I will definitely get the cheaper model, I don't like the mag safety setup myself.

Thanks for the feedback.

Uncle Giggles · 06-01-2008, 12:50 PM

the M&P9 I had for a month or 2 and then sold had the disconnect safety. It didn't really interrupt range use but I was still not a fan of it.

XDragon · 06-05-2008, 09:12 PM

I have a M&P9C and it really is a nice gun. Very accurate and mild recoil. However after apprx 400 rounds the magazines started to drop/release and more than a few times the slide would lock open w/a round in the mag.
I sent it back to S&W and they supposely fixed the cause of both problems.
Only shot 100 rds since and no problems at all so far.

06-01-2008, 01:40 AM	#1
Myk9noseknows XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,891	M&P Question Well I've never liked all the M&P posts here on XD talk, (I love all 3 of my XD's). But I am looking for a compact 9mm, and I like the look and ergonomic grip of the M&P compact model. (not to mention an extra $30 off or 2 free magazines!! to sweeten the deal) Anyone tell me what the MS (Magazine Safety) means? I see a MS model and a 'plain' model. What's the difference exactly? It's like $80 more for the MS model. Please fill me in, the S&W website didn't even have the MS model listed, let alone technical specs for it. __________________ "When people need help, they call the Police. When Police need help, they call K-9" Last edited by Myk9noseknows; 06-01-2008 at 01:44 AM.

06-01-2008, 06:32 AM	#4
Joeywhat XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Dearborn Heights, MI Posts: 1,959	Yeah, I wouldn't get the MS model unless it was the only one left. __________________ Ruger LCP GLOCK 19 RRA AR 15 (DONE!) Hi Point 4095 Mossberg 9200

06-01-2008, 12:31 PM	#5
Myk9noseknows XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,891	That's kind of what I figured MS meant, but I couldn't believe they charged that much more for it. I will definitely get the cheaper model, I don't like the mag safety setup myself. Thanks for the feedback. __________________ "When people need help, they call the Police. When Police need help, they call K-9"

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06-01-2008, 05:41 AM	#2
Mike J XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 12	Unless I'm mistaken thats probably a magazine disconnect safety. The concept is if the magazine is not in the gun it will not fire even though there is a round in the chamber. I beleive many LEO agencys require these when procuring weapons now. It allows a LEO in a gun grab situation to drop the magazine thus rendering the firearm useless until it is reinserted. I probably wouldn't spend an extra eighty dollars on it though

06-01-2008, 12:50 PM	#6
Uncle Giggles XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 552	the M&P9 I had for a month or 2 and then sold had the disconnect safety. It didn't really interrupt range use but I was still not a fan of it.

06-05-2008, 09:12 PM	#7
XDragon XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: SC Posts: 147	I have a M&P9C and it really is a nice gun. Very accurate and mild recoil. However after apprx 400 rounds the magazines started to drop/release and more than a few times the slide would lock open w/a round in the mag. I sent it back to S&W and they supposely fixed the cause of both problems. Only shot 100 rds since and no problems at all so far.