cam1 Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 I am new to the forums and don't usually post much on any forums so please excuse me if my protocol is not up to par. I shoot IDPA and USPSA in Tampa Fl area and have been looking for a S&W M&PL 9mm for several months, but I haven't been able to locate one. Smith hasn't been much help. One shop in FL said S&W has a large contract overseas and is not selling them in the states. Does anyone have any suggestions on how or where to locate one NIB? Also, does anyone know why they are more expensive than the Pro? Thanks, Cam1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhurte Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 (edited) The 9L shouldn't cost more than the 9Pro. I've seen some dealers have them for only a few dollars less than the Pro, while some have them priced more in line with the 4.25 model. For some reason or another S&W is behind the demand for the longslide versions of the M&P. Hold tight, Check Gunbroker, Forums, Etc. and eventually one will find its way to you. I was just discussing this with a friend, they will probably show up in bunches in a month or two...just in time for Holiday Sales. Hopefully! Edited September 23, 2011 by bhurte Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remington4Life Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 apparently they are filling some large govt orders. I'll sell mine for an inflated price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twodownzero Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 I thought the 9L was discontinued. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steel1212 Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 I wish we had some we would sell a ton! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Steele Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 I thought the 9L was discontinued. Yep! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rack&roll Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Why not just buy the Pro? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cam1 Posted September 24, 2011 Author Share Posted September 24, 2011 Why not just buy the Pro? I talked to S&W this a.m. and the 9L is discontinued. The reason I wanted the 9L is because I was going to put in a Apex kit and different FO ft sight and a 10-8 rear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGMorden Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 (edited) Indeed, the 9L is discontinued. Too many people were buying them to upgrade with the Apex+aftermarket sights rather than springing for the pro version. I managed to snag one of the last ones I saw from an online source about 3 months ago (unfortunately I didn't really save any money as mine came with 2 10-round magazines which I had to replace with full-capacity - the 10-rounders have problems seating with the slide closed when loaded full). I am still seeing one in the display case of a local dealer, but they want $560 for it which is about what you can get the Pro for. Why not just buy the Pro? Well, that's your primary option now, but when the 9L was still out it was about $75 cheaper than the Pro. Since most people in USPSA were still added their own sights and Apex kits even on the Pros (essentially, replacing the very parts that you just paid extra for), it was considered a better idea to just save the money and get the 9L. Edited September 26, 2011 by MGMorden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leozinho Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 Indeed, the 9L is discontinued. Too many people were buying them to upgrade with the Apex+aftermarket sights rather than springing for the pro version. I managed to snag one of the last ones I saw from an online source about 3 months ago (unfortunately I didn't really save any money as mine came with 2 10-round magazines which I had to replace with full-capacity - the 10-rounders have problems seating with the slide closed when loaded full). I am still seeing one in the display case of a local dealer, but they want $560 for it which is about what you can get the Pro for. Why not just buy the Pro? Well, that's your primary option now, but when the 9L was still out it was about $75 cheaper than the Pro. Since most people in USPSA were still added their own sights and Apex kits even on the Pros (essentially, replacing the very parts that you just paid extra for), it was considered a better idea to just save the money and get the 9L. Not that there's an option for the 9L now, but the Pro might be a better deal than the OP thinks. I bought the Pro because I couldn't get LE pricing on the 9L. (I wanted to save money by buying a 9L and changing the sights and doing a trigger job myself.) While the Apex hard sear may be straight up better than the PRO sear, I've found with just a little bit of work my trigger is coming along nicely using the Pro sear. I've got the Apex competition spring kit ready to drop in, and already modified the striker block and sear. At this point don't see the need to buy the full Apex competition enhancement kit if you are trying to keep costs down. (I've handled an M&P with Apex parts before, but not side-by-side with mine. So I reserve the right to change my mind. ) Just like everyone else, I do find the front sight on the Pro to be thicker than I like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chirpy Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 cam, saw one at a local GS in Ohio for $600. PM me if you want contact info for the dealer. Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XxMerlinxX Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Pretty sure my dealer can still get a hold of them, you can PM as well if the first one doesn't pan out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sin-ster Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 There was a slight trickle of new pistols into the market about 3 weeks ago, when I located mine. A few short days after it was being shipped to my FFL, I started to get a few more hits from places I had checked. You might try contacting Cabela's around the country. That's where I found mine, and it hadn't been there very long (since it was "born" about 60 days before it arrived in my hands). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z40acp Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Are you still looking for a 9L? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-Rob Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Found one for 490.00 BNIB last week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felt Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Accurate firearms in Clarkston, Mi has a 9L in the case..I think it was about $515.00. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
open67 Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 They may be some out there but have been discountinued according to S@W. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schuster Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 I just ordered a used one this morning from buds for $489. They had the nib 40l w/ ns for only $399, but when I logged in it must of gotten sold. I saw that just a few minutes ago that they had a 9 pro in stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schuster Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 I just ordered a used one this morning from buds for $489. They had the nib 40l w/ ns for only $399, but when I logged in it must of gotten sold. I saw that just a few minutes ago that they had a 9 pro in stock. Well Buds just called me this morning to tell me that the pistol got sold in store and that the website only updates every 20mins. So I'm just going to have to keep an eye out for one or just get the 4.25". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z40acp Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 There is a new 9L in a Ohio gun shop for $509.99. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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