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S&W Metal competitor

26120

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Posted: 9/14/2026 9:30:47 PM EDT

Does S&W make a compact metal competitor?

leelaw

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Posted: 9/15/2026 12:17:21 AM EDT

[Last Edit: leelaw][Edited] [#1]

No. The Competitor is a dedicated 5" gun. The closest will be the Metal (4.25"), or Metal Carry Comp (4.22") or Metal Compact (4.0")

26120

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Posted: 9/15/2026 2:05:06 AM EDT

[#2]

Thanks

wvfarrier

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Posted: 9/15/2026 6:00:11 AM EDT

[#3]

I bought a metal frame (steel) off GB then bought a compact comp slide kit from S&W. Its my favorite carry gun. Overwatch trigger kit

Mlazarus

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Posted: 9/15/2026 10:19:06 AM EDT

[#4]

Overwatch trigger kit.

Surprised by how nice this is. Ended up with several. I prefer them to the Apex

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