New Pistols

edgehill · #1 10-07-2017, 05:39 AM

So the new compact is not as small as the old one?

Pirate · #2 10-07-2017, 07:48 AM

The bottom one is a shield but in general the shield is the same length as the 9c. So it does look like the new compact model is a little larger than the original. This post almost makes me want to carry my smith again...

Caleb · #3 10-07-2017, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by sdmc530

congrats! first

now you, feeling left out

His post reminded me that I never shared my new pistols on here.

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Originally Posted by edgehill

So the new compact is not as small as the old one?

No it's a little bigger. 15+1 and the exact size of a g19.

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Originally Posted by Pirate

The bottom one is a shield but in general the shield is the same length as the 9c. So it does look like the new compact model is a little larger than the original. This post almost makes me want to carry my smith again...

Yes, it's bigger than the older "compact" (sub-compact now?). The Sheild is a single stack so it's a lot thinner and more comfortable to carry but, has a lot less rounds.

Caleb · #4 10-07-2017, 08:48 AM

Smith never made a "compact " model in their line up. The one they called "compact" is actually a "Sub-compact ". I guess they figured they would compete against everyone that makes a true compact model like the G19, CZ P10C, Springfield XD, and a few others in this category. They actually went straight for the G19's throat. Side by side, these two are exactly the same dimensions. When I heard and saw this, I couldn't get my wallet out fast enough. I've always wanted a G19 sized (and capacity) carry pistol but, didn't want a G19. I knew with Smith's ergos, reliable history, and let's be honest....good looks, I had to have it. 15+ 1 plus I can carry and use a full size spare mag (17 rounds) if I wanted, what's not to like. All I need now is to throw some lead down range and order a new holster, and this bad boy will reside on my hip.

Riverpigusmc · #5 10-07-2017, 09:57 AM

So that's what caused all the static last night

Caleb · #6 10-07-2017, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Riverpigusmc

So that's what caused all the static last night

Nope, not at all.

She's a woman, no excuse needed to be a PITA.

Riverpigusmc · #7 10-07-2017, 01:43 PM

Yep
https://imgur.com/gallery/4UZWA