The latest micro-compact to hit the scene is Mossberg’s MC2sc, and it has a few tricks up its sleeve. Building on the success of the MC1sc, Mossberg bumped the MC2sc’s capacity up to 11+1 rounds and 14+1 rounds with the extended magazine. This was done with only a modest .07-inch increase in the pistol’s width. Another bonus of the MC2sc is the optics-ready slide that will accommodate Shield-pattern footprints and others with adapter plates.
The MC2sc retains the excellent, aggressive grip texturing of the MC1sc as well as the hardy DLC finish on the slide. Substantial serrations at the front and the rear offer easy engagement and manipulation, while the reversible mag release accommodates left-handed shooters. Another holdover from the MC1sc is Mossberg’s Safe Takedown System that allows the user to easily remove the striker for safer disassembly and cleaning.
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Of all the pistols in this evaluation, I’d have to say the MC2sc’s trigger is the most Glock-like of the bunch. The trigger has the same “sproingy” feel but it didn’t have the mush and creep I associate with most Glock pistols. The break was authoritative and crisp at an average of 5.25 pounds, and the reset was quite positive with an audible click and a nice little pop to it.
The texturing on the magazine release is the best I’ve felt on any release to date. It felt like my thumb was really grabbing it during engagement. Conversely, the sights were a little pedestrian, being a white, three-dot arrangement, though they were very serviceable. However, Mossberg offer’s Truglo’s Tritium Pro sights as an option.
Accuracy was a high point for most of the evaluators while ease of reloading, trigger control and ergonomics were other points brought up in the discussion. The only modern feature a couple of them felt was missing was an accessory rail, but that sword cuts both ways. The lack of a rail with a laser or light makes the MC2sc even more concealable, but everything’s a trade-off. The MC2sc is a very capable package that’s proven to be accurate and very reliable, and it’s an easy choice to make it part of the carry rotation.
