Smith & Wesson M&P 9c 9mm Compact, First-Generation, 3.5 in Barrel, Black Melonite, 12+1
This first-generation Smith & Wesson M&P 9c is a compact 9mm with a 3.5 in stainless steel barrel and a stainless slide treated in black Melonite. It is the discontinued original M&P9c configuration, distinct from later M2.0 models. Notable features include ambidextrous slide stop levers, a two-piece hinged safety trigger, no external manual thumb safety, and the ability to fire without a magazine installed. Made in the United States, it also includes a loaded-chamber viewport and fish-scale rear slide serrations.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are visible markings from previous handling and use on the exterior surfaces. Please refer to the photos for a close look at these areas.
What’s Included
- 2x 12-round magazines (HYVE aluminum baseplate extensions installed)
- Soft clip-on IWB holster with metal belt clip (black)
- Soft nylon holster with strap-and-snap retention (black)
The compact M&P 9c format combines a 3.5 in barrel with an overall length of approximately 6.7 in and an unloaded weight around 21.7 oz. The polymer frame wears a black finish and the slide and barrel are stainless steel with a durable black Melonite treatment.
Controls are well laid out, with ambidextrous slide stop levers and a left-side magazine release. The two-piece hinged safety trigger is paired with a loaded-chamber viewport. This model has no external manual thumb safety and is marked to fire with the magazine removed, indicating no magazine disconnect.
Sighting is straightforward and rugged: a dovetailed white-dot front and a low-profile steel rear with white dots. The slide features fish-scale rear serrations and no front serrations for a consistent first-generation M&P 9c profile.
Capacity is 12+1 with the included compact magazines. An integral accessory rail with two slots on the dust cover provides mounting space as needed. This is the original M&P9c pattern, distinct from the later M2.0 Compact series.