@@jeffdolgin7436 and also you can wear an undershirt if sanding it down isn't to your liking. I personally sanded the sides a bit but left the back side and the front side of the grip alone so I still had good grip
Great comparison. I am absolutely sold on the 3.6 inch for ease of carry. IMO, perfect dimensions particularly in the slightly shorter slide. Now to find one in a LGS near me.
Academy had a sale for the 4 inch. Got it for 399 vs the normal 499. Got another mag and holster for it. Has 400 rounds through it so far with no failures. Not a lot of rounds but enough to show me it's reliable.
I bought the 3.6 because I liked the way it felt in my hand vs the 4 inch. I also found when I carry it outside the waist band with a light jacket the shorter barrel and slide keep the gun from showing below the bottom of the jacket.
If you still have both guns, can you confirm whether or not the slides are interchangeable? I have a 4.25 and I'd like to know if the 3.6 will fit the frame. I plan to do a flush comp setup.
Thank you for watching. Unlike some other folks on RU-vid, we leave showing the fact that we’re human and can have off days is important. The expectation of perfection is unrealistic. All we can do is practice and develop our skills. Once again, thank you for taking the time to watch and comment. Hope you will subscribe.
As I've gotten older, with the corresponding mild deterioration in vision I've found that I shoot shorter barrel pistols better than those with a longer sight radius. I have a P30sk with an LEM trigger that I shoot better (slow fire for groups) than basically anything I own. I attribute this to the front site being closer to what has become my natural reading distance where things are actually in focus.
Hey Seth good review. I have the 2.0 4 inch (great pistol) and was considering getting the 3.6 for summer carry but opted for the VP9 SK. I like the sights, trigger and weight of the HK and didn't find there was much difference with the 2 M&P models.
If you do a follow-up include the new 3.6 subcompact 2.0. I love these new 2.0s in any flavor. The 4 is nice for nightstand gun. My hands aren't big and it is close enough to full size and Still versatile. The 3.6 is nice for appendix and the venerable 9C with the new 2.0 compact is even better. With an Apex trigger and some grumpiness it rocks Can't wait to try 2.0 Subcompact.
Before watching the whole vid I’ll take the 4” over the 3.6” Ballistics might be nominal but paired with the sight radius the less than half an inch just makes sense.
In what application would the muzzle velocity of these two pistols make a bit of difference? 😂 Sounds like something the stereotypical old guy at the local gun store would say.
@Chair Force depending on size of the person. I conceal 4 inch at the gym. Also have to remember most people aren't looking at your waist wondering if you're carrying a weapon , only us gun nerds do that lol.
Have you tried the venerable 3.6" with the new X-grip sleeve adapter for the 15-round 2.0 Compact magazines? It is awesome with either that or the "cheesy" looking Hyve Grip Adapter and MORE versatile than the 3.6" Compact. If I was buying new for concealed carry I would still choose the 3.6" Compact. If I was buying the 4.25" full size or the 4.0" Compact, I would get the 4.0" Compact. Out of the 3.6 o r 4.0" 2.0 Compacts, I guess it would depend on what you were going to do with it and how to concealed carry and your body type. I would probably get the 3.6" over the 4.0" unless I wanted a duty gun. I find the 4.0" with the heavier barrel more shootable.
@@praisethesun6078 they're pretty much the same gun. 4 inch handles a little better than the 3.6 but the shorter muzzle has its comfort advantages when concealed carrying
@@mjacksonian1738 ah ok. I can't decide between the 4 inch compact vs the 3.6 subcompact. The one can conceal well but the other will shoot better. This being my first owned handgun I want something I can be proficient with. The 4 inch will probably be better for accuracy but idk if I'll be able to conceal it down the line. Such a tough decision.
Always love your videos be always genuine and you always seem to give your opinion you don't put down the manufacturer Z moved city of a side of the country and your study or shooting school where I wish you well I know it's not easy I wish you well
Sir, thank you for watching. This is a comparison between the compact, which is 4 inches and the compact 3.6 inch barrel. It’s all very confusing. Personally, I like the size of the forage barrel. However, that’s just a personal preference. I appreciate you commenting and hope you will consider subscribing to the channel and sharing it with friends and family.
When the video starts and they show him shooting and then the targets I think geesh this guy sucks. But then they actually show how far the targets are and then I'm impressed he can even hit them at all lol
If you already have the M&P 3.6" subcompact (12 round mags) would the 3.6 compact (15 round mags) or the 4.0 compact (15 round mags) be a better compliment? Did the 3.6" compact or 4" compact pistol have less recoil or shoot better for you? Thanks for the great video.
Do you have a full size 4.25" or 5"? Frankly the M&P 5" is my favorite range gun. I personally prefer 4" pistols for EDC. Never had a problem concealing them with the right holster. I sold the 3.6 compact preferring my 4" or the subcompact. As far as recoil I never noticed much difference in the compact versions. If you don't own a full sized M&P, you might want to consider that option. Thanks for commenting, stay safe.
@@GunsGearOnTargetTrainingLLC Thanks for the info and advice. I don't have a full size or 5" pistol. Sounds like getting the 4" compact and 3.6" subcompact M&P might be a better compliment to one another. I am looking to replace a Sig P320 (3.9" barrel) and these lower bore axis M&Ps look really nice and have the ability to add-on the Apex trigger. Thanks again.
@@johnp1839 Thanks for your comments. The difference between the 3.6 and 4.0 is hardly noticeable. As far as a compliment to the other I hear you. I still encourage you to try the 5" M&P at a range sometime and I think you;ll see what I'm talking about. As far as the P320, I've owned the P320 and frankly was underwhelmed by the tigger and the way the gun shot. Some people love them, but for me they didn't work. Don't get me wrong, SIg makes amazing products. I own Sig Legion 9mm's in DA/SA and SAO. I like them but prefer the lower bore of the Glocks and M&Ps. Stay safe!
I use the S&W M&P 9 M2.0 Optics Ready 4" Compact as my cool weather EDC CCW. To it I've added Trijicon Bright & Tough steel co-witnessing height tritium night sights, an aluminum alloy Apex Tactical Duty/Carry trigger, and a C+H Precision aluminum allow adapter plate for my Trijicon RMR Type 2 red dot sight. The 3.6" Sub-Compact is my warm weather EDC CCW, utilizing the 12-round pinky extension magazine, and a 17-round magazine with the included textured spacer sleeve as my backup magazine. To this pistol I've added AmeriGlo steel tritium night sights, and an aluminum alloy Apex Tactical Duty/Carry trigger. I love them both. They're so easy to shoot well, especially the 4" Compact. Good things! 👍
I am a big fan of the Smith & Wesson M & P line. I agree compact with the 4 inch barrel is a fine pistol. I hope you consider subscribing to the channel and sharing it with friends and family. Stay safe.
Thanks for the sub! The holster is from US Grunt Gear. The owner, Robert, is a military veteran and competitive shooter. He shoots the MNP 9 mm pistol in most of his competitions.
Thanks for the feedback. I believe we're all human. For me, humility is an important part of who I am. I show the good and the bad. Lots of people only show their best group. I show good, bad and ugly. The reality is sometimes, I suck... and that's why I practice. I appreciate you watching the video. Stay safe.
Have you shot the compact and subcompact M&P in .40? I love glocks and own several but the M&P line of pistols fits my hand better. Thanks for watching. Hope you'll subscribe and check out some of the other content on our channel.
My department adopted the M&P .40 Gen1 with the 2.0 trigger after carrying the 4006 TSW for the last 15 years. I initially bought the 2.0 4 inch for off duty carry but traded it in for the 3.6. I like the overall balance of the 3.6 better. With that being said, you can’t go wrong with either. Great review as always Sir 👍🏼.
Sir, thank you for commenting. The question of slide interchangeability is a good one. I never tried that. I did a video recently of the MNP metal frame pistol, and did a test with a slide from a first generation MNP pistol. That worked fine. Therefore, I am assuming swapping out the slides , as you suggested would work. I appreciate you commenting and watching. If you haven’t already, I hope you will subscribe and share the channel with others.
Hello Seth, A beautiful Spring day. Looks like a nice range that you're shooting at. Do you reserve a shooting range spot? Enjoy your youtube channel. Take care.
I think if your appendix the 3.6 would be a tad more comfortable. I want a carry gun and trying to decide? considering a Glock 19 but I have the 2.o full size so thinking to keep it all one brand/ platform and wanted to find out if there any real difference between the size, I doubt there is
That's one of the challenges of old eyes! An I'm humble enough to recognize I'm a student of the gun and will never claim to be an expert. Thanks again for watching. I hope you post some of your videos and share your experience. All the best and stay safe.
I'm not concerned about the grouping. We all have great days and not really. Someone may shoot either gun better or worse on any given day. As to which is better to carry.. well that depends on where and how you carry. Might even matter where you live. I think either choice between these is a good choice. For me.. the 4.25" full size is just a better carry option.
The 3.6 reminds me more of the Shield I sold to buy one of these. Lean toward it more than the 4.0 but undecided. Listening between the words makes me think you prefer the 3.6.
I have had problems with 115 grain Blazers misfiring in my 2.0 four inch. The primers look like a light striker hit even after changing the striker/spring from S&W. Other ammo has a more normal looking striker hit.
very interesting. I've shot multiple brands and multiple bullet weights without issue. And yet as you pointed out, i's important for the user to make sure their ammo will work with their gun!
