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I won't go into a lot of detail but the M&P 9C I ordered at Carter's finally came. I ordered the 206304 but somehow they ordered a 151118 which is not even in the S&W catalogue. It's got luminous sights, other than that it's the same as the 206304. ie no mag safety, but has ambi thumb safety. I found the gun listed on a couple of online sellers so I know it's a legit S7W product but for who and why it was made is a mystery.

The reason I'm posting is that the magazines have outrageuosly stout follower springs. I am hoping they'll limber up (weaken) some with use. I can barely get them loaded. I have issues with my hands which makes things difficult but I loaded the M&P we rented at the Arms room with no problem. I can load my kahr, hi-powers, 1911's, and S&W Sigma 9mm and 40 SW with no problems. Do the mags get any easier to load? I have ordered an Uplula loader for my daughter since it's going to be her CCW and I want her to practice shooting without issues. (and no broken nails )

Divided Attention wrote:Just a heads up... S&W just returned from a 12 day "shut down" - I don't know maybe they have a set, whole shop vacation, but they are running a little behind. I called right before the shutdown on a small issue and they were very prompt with my question, but when I emailed for the mailing label, I finally had to call back 3 days ago and hold for 15 minutes to get through. They were very nice, and I have my label.

Good luck I have no doubt they will make whatever it is right!

I didn't know S&W had entire shutdowns, but that may explain why I am still waiting over two weeks for a 9C I ordered. Back in the 1960's I sold sporting goods and my vendors told me all the major manuf shutdown usually in the fall and restarted beginning the first of the year.

Unless the loading ramp has been damaged or barrel and thus the chamber is misaligned I put my 2 cents on the magazine lips or follower.