View Full Version : S&W M&P 9 Compact holster recommendations
05R6R
04-19-2009, 03:02 PM
:)
05R6R
04-19-2009, 03:04 PM
Went to the gun show today..didn't really see anything that i dug.
www.crossbreedholsters.com get the super tuck, they are awesome.
spikes40
04-19-2009, 06:28 PM
if the supertuck is what we got.... i agree
TroyM7A1
04-19-2009, 10:43 PM
SuperTuck!
Yes supertuck's are what we did on the group buy.
JaxChris
04-20-2009, 09:39 AM
Which show were you at yesterday? I was at the Suncoast show in Tampa on Saturday. =)
Cris was telling me about the crossbreed and its' flexibility the other day, I still need to check it out.
YouTube - Crossbreed SuperTuck - Untucked & Tucked (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DaWyS3cTMHA)
05R6R
04-20-2009, 11:33 AM
Yes supertuck's are what we did on the group buy.Oh too bad i missed that..:(
05R6R
04-20-2009, 11:38 AM
Which show were you at yesterday? I was at the Suncoast show in Tampa on Saturday. =)
Cris was telling me about the crossbreed and its' flexibility the other day, I still need to check it out.I was at the West Palm show.Cool thing is ..I was hanging out with some friends at one of my favorite watering holes and started chatting it up a guy and was telling him about the shortage and he said that he would give like 1000 rnds for free..because they went to carrying the 40 and he has no use for them.
RCSRT8
04-20-2009, 11:50 AM
I have the crossbreed holster for 2 of my guns, and I have no complaints at all. Best holster I have had so far.
JaxChris
04-20-2009, 07:01 PM
A 1000 rounds for free in 9mm? That's worth about 200$. Share?!?! lol
Well it used to be worth $200, new Obama Sale is more.
JaxChris
04-21-2009, 04:42 AM
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jsp?id=0065901216748a
Nah, it's still roughly 200$. And it comes in 2 free dry storage boxes.
Yuck...wolf ammo. Dirty and steel cased. I only shoot brass casings. I prefer my S&B's also.
Wolf is some real crap but my AK and Glock eat it up. Just have to clean a little more at the end of the day. I am going to look into getting some Stone Hart ammo for the Glock.
I wouldn't mid steel casings in an AK, but never an AR.
anthony20031
04-21-2009, 09:53 AM
I've had issues firing S&B...keep getting FTE every mag with them...still got about 50 left and so I will probably shoot those again and just make sure it wasn't me
Thats hard to believe, I have shot thousands of those rounds with no probs.
JaxChris
04-21-2009, 11:16 PM
Maybe someone should swap out their recoil spring for a softer one to allow that cleaner burning powder to fully kick the slide 100% of the time?
Depending on the burn rate of the powder used in those rounds, it may not be generating enough rearward kinetic (recoil) energy to completely move the slide back when cycling the action. This would explain a FTE of the spent cartridge or a cartridge getting stuck in the ejection port during cycling.
If you use premium, cleaner burning rounds that aren't +P then you could be lowering the amount of recoil generated. Swapping out for a lower pound recoil spring could cure this problem.
Look at the 5.7x28 FN round. FN is very specific with its' manufacturing (utilizing precise powder charges) and has designed the recoil system of the Five-Seven pistol around those exacting characteristics. The result is some of the lowest kick in a factory spec'd pistol with consistant cycling action.
With all the types of powder out there in use by different manufacturers of common rounds (9mm, 40SW, 45ACP, etc) there is a chance that specific pistol/ammo combinations are not as reliable as others.
I'm not a firearms expert, but I understand physics. Anyone agree with my assessment?
I would suggest maybe Anthony looks into a lighter weight recoil spring, which will ease cocking the weapon also, and if he wants to help keep the muzzle down he can also add in a heavier guide rod (maybe tungsten) if it is easily serviceable.
What handgun are you using again Anthony?
And again, if I'm wrong here please point it out. This is based on my understanding of kinetic energy and basic mechanics of recoil operation.
It all sounds feasible, I will wait for Phil to chime in on this one. He is very knowledgeable when it comes to the gunsmithing and changing of parts in certain firearms.
anthony20031
04-22-2009, 09:25 AM
Maybe someone should swap out their recoil spring for a softer one to allow that cleaner burning powder to fully kick the slide 100% of the time?
Depending on the burn rate of the powder used in those rounds, it may not be generating enough rearward kinetic (recoil) energy to completely move the slide back when cycling the action. This would explain a FTE of the spent cartridge or a cartridge getting stuck in the ejection port during cycling.
If you use premium, cleaner burning rounds that aren't +P then you could be lowering the amount of recoil generated. Swapping out for a lower pound recoil spring could cure this problem.
Look at the 5.7x28 FN round. FN is very specific with its' manufacturing (utilizing precise powder charges) and has designed the recoil system of the Five-Seven pistol around those exacting characteristics. The result is some of the lowest kick in a factory spec'd pistol with consistant cycling action.
With all the types of powder out there in use by different manufacturers of common rounds (9mm, 40SW, 45ACP, etc) there is a chance that specific pistol/ammo combinations are not as reliable as others.
I'm not a firearms expert, but I understand physics. Anyone agree with my assessment?
I would suggest maybe Anthony looks into a lighter weight recoil spring, which will ease cocking the weapon also, and if he wants to help keep the muzzle down he can also add in a heavier guide rod (maybe tungsten) if it is easily serviceable.
What handgun are you using again Anthony?
And again, if I'm wrong here please point it out. This is based on my understanding of kinetic energy and basic mechanics of recoil operation.
I have a Ruger SR9. The spring is very stiff and that is something even my buddy who owns a 1911 and an XD. I was figuring since the gun is brand new, the spring would soften somewhat. I was informed by other Ruger SR9 owners that it does as a whole seem like a very "stiff" gun when first received. They say you need to play with it and break it in especially things like the mag release, safety etc
It will break in some after firing. Get some more rounds through it and see if it clears up. Make sure you are cleaning it good and lubricating well also.
Satan_3pc
04-22-2009, 11:44 AM
It will break in some after firing. Get some more rounds through it and see if it clears up. Make sure you are cleaning it good and lubricating well also.uh huh huh huh huh... you said lubricating. :jerkit:
JaxChris
04-22-2009, 12:40 PM
I have a Ruger SR9.
Wow, I should've read the fucking thread title huh? lol
Btw, I looked around and I couldn't find anybody that makes aftermarket recoil springs and guide rods for the SR9. You may want to look for an SR9-specific site or forum and ask in there.
I did find a number of reviews and posts from varying places saying that the SR9 does appear to use a very tight spring that has caused ejection failures for others with various brands of ammo.
If you can't find a good aftermarket spring and guide rod (should only cost 30$ shipped for both) then hopefully yours will soften up over time.
Also, on an unrelated note, did you check your serial number with Ruger to see if the recall on the safety applied to yours?
http://www.ruger-firearms.com/SR9Recall/
anthony20031
04-22-2009, 02:37 PM
Wow, I should've read the fucking thread title huh? lol
Btw, I looked around and I couldn't find anybody that makes aftermarket recoil springs and guide rods for the SR9. You may want to look for an SR9-specific site or forum and ask in there.
I did find a number of reviews and posts from varying places saying that the SR9 does appear to use a very tight spring that has caused ejection failures for others with various brands of ammo.
If you can't find a good aftermarket spring and guide rod (should only cost 30$ shipped for both) then hopefully yours will soften up over time.
Also, on an unrelated note, did you check your serial number with Ruger to see if the recall on the safety applied to yours?
http://www.ruger-firearms.com/SR9Recall/
Yh before I purchased it I made sure I had one from post-recall. Thanks though...I haven't really seen any aftermarket parts available for the SR9.
JaxChris
04-22-2009, 10:43 PM
Yea, the SR9 doesn't have much following it seems. Unrelated, I find it amazing how the XD has built such a fanbase in a short time. I think it could possibly overtake Glock in the civilian population.
anthony20031
04-22-2009, 10:50 PM
yh that's true...had a lot of people that tried to convince me to go with the XD, but in the end the SR9 just felt better in my hands so I decided to go with it
anthony20031
04-22-2009, 10:52 PM
oh and just picked up a cheap fobus holster for now for the SR9, seeing this thread is suppose to be about holster. Didn't mean to hijack and lead off topic. Am applying for my CWL this week as I took the course and looking to get either the cozy or the super tuck...still haven't made up my mind, but most people speak very highly of the supertuck so I'm leaning that way
Supertuck is definitely the shit. I think when we did the group buy we had to have order 20 of them. They speak for themselves once you have 'em. Secpro owns a cozy partner and also order one for one of his buddy's for an SR9. Maybe he has some more input on them.
JaxChris
04-23-2009, 09:03 AM
Anthony, you bought based on one of the most important factors - grip and comfort. Even the best pistol in the world is useless if your hand doesn't naturally fit around it. I'm glad you got what stuck to your hand the best. And because of that, no one can ever tell you that you were wrong. =)