Mid size m&p. My spin at being a gunsmith.

[Dmn0166]

I love the M&P line. Unfortunately the full size is a bit too big for me, and the compact is too small.

I was contemplating downgrading (in my opinion) to a glock 19. That was a tough decision because im much more comfortable with the m&p and i shoot it alot better.

Anyway.

I removed about .55" off of the grip. It did not effect the 10 round capacity whatsoever.

Im not totally thrilled with the gap between the magazine and frame, but i can deal. For me, its not worth the extra hassle for a flush fit.

Be kind. It was my first swing.

 

[Enzo]

The Shield has a grip thats between the FS and compact but with less capacity of course. Like me, you'd probably find the grip a perfect size.

 

[Sprocket]

I like the idea - the CCO 1911's are quite popular for a reason. If S&W came out with a similar version I'd be on it quickly - I'd even trade in my compact on one.

 

[GunGrey]

some epoxy around the grip would solve the gap issue or you could just trim the rim off the sides of the mag..............no more gap

 

[Dmn0166]

Figured id gather some updated pics in the same thread.

Got some more mags and cut them a little better. Also shortened the plate.
Trimmed the beavertail.
Undercut the trigger guard.
Stippled the grip.

 

[Mass-diver]

Looks nice!

 

[Coyote33]

Nice work. Now to hack off the silly "rail" under the slide. ;-)

 

[Wendell]

Im not totally thrilled with the gap between the magazine and frame, but i can deal. For me, its not worth the extra hassle for a flush fit.

That gap is actually an advantage for one-handed malfunction clearance.