Why don't you just buy a FPC?

Bepe

 

@laremm1911 - I'll second that an FPC would be a better match for your M&P pistol for competition. I've got both. See this thread for discussion:

S&W FPC9 HOME RUN

I was at the LGS this morning at opening. Walked in and told the owner I was going to pay cash for the FPC and we could hash out the American Ranch later. He said ..."no way, even trade. You've given me a ton of stuff over the years". I was stoked. Did the paperwork and skeedaddled home for the...

www.rugerforum.net

With that said I have modded M&P mags to fit the SR9 magwell on the Ruger PC Carbine. I bought a couple of ProMags to experiment on and got them working just fine. It was a "does this work" kind of thing and the answer was yes. You need to take your time.

Anyone here modify an M&P mag for use in PCC carbine?

I've seen a couple of video's on YouTube of guys who've converted M&P mags but they seriously don't give much real tech info. One guy cut a slot and it seems to work okay. The other drilled a hole in the right place (I guess) and it seems to function just fine. Unfortunately he doesn't give any...

www.rugerforum.net

 

Good information on the review. Especially from people that did Steel Challenge. I wasnt sure if I should go with an AR platform.
I have been shooting the M&P9 since 2011 so I have a bunch of magazines. I didn't want to sell everything and start again with a Glock to match a PCC. And the use is for Steel Challenge or 2 gun.
I will get the FPC
Thanks

 

Marvin02 has two Ruger PCC9's. Lately the FPC has been his go to for the matches. He said he is loving it.

I think it is a smart move since you are already geared up for the M&P.

I have an AR9....Ruger PCC9 and the S&W FPC9. They are all a bit different in their own way. I like each one equally.

Bepe

 

In the interest of full coverage there are other PCCs that can utilize M&P mags.

Kel-Tec Sub 2K multi-mag version. I almost bought the MCarbo version of this before I got my first Ruger PCC, with the folding mount for an optic and a couple of other addons it gets over $1,000.

Just Right Carbines, finding the M&P version in stock can be hard.

I've never owned either and I believe that there are others.

Here is some info about the PCCs used in steel challenge:

An NRA Shooting Sports Journal | Top USPSA PCC Guns In 2020

Here’s a look at the changes occurring in this evolving division. PCC continues to grow in popularity—44 percent of the shooters at the 2020 USPSA Nationals were first-time attendees.

www.ssusa.org

If you want info on how blowback 9mm rifles work and tuning them for reduced recoil check out:

Blowback9.com

No-BS information for the 9mm AR.

blowback9.wordpress.com

The info is geared toward AR9 style rifles, but is worth reading if you want to get a handle on direct blowback operation.

The really fast guys don't use Ruger PC Carbines and I'm the only person I've seen with an FPC, so far. I shot three rifles at my match yesterday, a Ruger PC Carbine with iron sights, a Ruger 10/22 with iron sights and the FPC with a Holosun 510c red dot. The total money I have in all three of those is just about the same as the PCC that another shooter was using. I'm not a top level competitor, just a guy who shoots to have fun.

 

@laremm1911 - if you are already shooting matches talk to the guys shooting PCC at the matches you go to.

 

@marvin02 .......I used the Blowback 9 link you posted several months ago to tune my AR9. It was a savior and was filled with required information. Without it I would have been floundering in the dark.

I went up one weight range on the Vltor buffer just to test. Haven't shot it yet.

Thanks ....once again.

Bepe

 

I used the Blowback 9 link you posted several months ago to tune my AR9. It was a savior and was filled with required information. Without it I would have been floundering in the dark.

The person behind that site does good work. It's good reading if you want to understand the blowback platform.

 

The stock does not adjust, is it an issue?

 

I assume you mean in the FPC. For me it is fine as is.