The S&W M&P "2.0"

[Podmonkey]

Who has em, who loves em, who hates em?
I love my Walther PPQ and all but I am frustrated by the lack of aftermarket support for this fine pistol. Also while it fits my hand like it was custom fitted for me when bare handed, while wearing gloves the finger grooves fall out of alignment and the perfect 4 finger grip with nothing extra becomes a 3.5 finger grip. I am considering supplementing the Walther with something a little more mainstream.
What with all the 5 gen Glock hype going on I was pleased to rent one at a range recently and........... as always when I try a Glock, meh. But maybe I should get an M&P? I really, really like my Shield after all.

 

[Bananabandit]

Im not a dentist, but you do know shields are "M&Ps" right?

Just compact. So if you like your M&P shield, you will probably like an M&P 2.0

 

[Podmonkey]

Im not a dentist, but you do know shields are "M&Ps" right?

Just compact. So if you like your M&P shield, you will probably like an M&P 2.0

Yes, I do know that. Thats why I'm so interested in its bigger brother now. The grip texture of the new ones is very appealing. I'm a sucker for a nice grip.

 

[MilesTeg]

These guys have the best looking slide out there right now. If I wasn't partial to Glocks I would have gotten this in a heart beat.

Afterburner - M&P 2.0, 5

 

[MikeyCNY]

I love my M&P 9 M2.0 (4.25inch)... the grip texturing is VERY aggressive, some people think too aggressive for CCW. I find it too big to conceal (at least in warmer months), but if you're thinking of the new Compact version it is something to keep in mind. Some people worry about it ruining shirts over time. When you are at the range firing it though you appreciate the extra grip, especially if you're sweating a little.

I can't speak to the supposed increased accuracy, but the trigger is definitely a little better. So far I've kept mine stock but may install night sights and keep the trigger as-is. Uses the same magazines as before and the holsters still fit. Apparently S&W added more steel to the frame to make it more 'rigid'.. I can't say I noticed a difference but a few YouTubers claim to have...

 

[gun_slinger_boy]

These guys have the best looking slide out there right now. If I wasn't partial to Glocks I would have gotten this in a heart beat.

Afterburner - M&P 2.0, 5

Have you ever shot a compensated pistol? Let me tell ya. I shot one before (ironically a glock) and those vagina slots just shoot a bunch of crap back in your face along with more concussion. I would recommend anyone that ever considered buying a gun with vagina slots to try shooting someone else's first.

 

[MilesTeg]

Have you ever shot a compensated pistol? Let me tell ya. I shot one before (ironically a glock) and those vagina slots just shoot a bunch of crap back in your face along with more concussion. I would recommend anyone that ever considered buying a gun with vagina slots to try shooting someone else's first.

I was actually kicking around the idea with my new glock. I don't have anyone around that has one to try out, but I came to the conclusion you stated. So I will buy my conversion barrels unported.

 

[Podmonkey]

I love my M&P 9 M2.0 (4.25inch)... the grip texturing is VERY aggressive, some people think too aggressive for CCW. I find it too big to conceal (at least in warmer months), but if you're thinking of the new Compact version it is something to keep in mind. Some people worry about it ruining shirts over time. When you are at the range firing it though you appreciate the extra grip, especially if you're sweating a little.

I can't speak to the supposed increased accuracy, but the trigger is definitely a little better. So far I've kept mine stock but may install night sights and keep the trigger as-is. Uses the same magazines as before and the holsters still fit. Apparently S&W added more steel to the frame to make it more 'rigid'.. I can't say I noticed a difference but a few YouTubers claim to have...

I want the 4.25 (.5?) version. I intend this as a home/range/class OWB open carry gun. For CCW my Shield is 100% sufficient for me, I can shoot it decent and it totally disapears under a T shirt for me. I proly should get the long slide model but I just don't like the lines of some of these extended duty poly guns, like the M&P, it lools like an afterthought. And I see little point in extra slide length with no attendant increase in capacity. the 17 shot 4.25 (or 4.5, depending on who I'm reading) is perfect.
S&W did extend the subframe out to the pic rail, thats why they put the silly windows in the polymer to show it off. Yay for the extended sub frame, nay for the silly windows. Grip texture does seem awesome and wont be an issue OWB.

Have you ever shot a compensated pistol? Let me tell ya. I shot one before (ironically a glock) and those vagina slots just shoot a bunch of crap back in your face along with more concussion. I would recommend anyone that ever considered buying a gun with vagina slots to try shooting someone else's first.

I shot a Performance Center Shield once. Nice gun, great trigger, but the little "poofs" whacking me in the head from the ported barrel were annoying. 9mm doesn't need ports.

 

[gun_slinger_boy]

I shot a Performance Center Shield once. Nice gun, great trigger, but the little "poofs" whacking me in the head from the ported barrel were annoying. 9mm doesn't need ports.

Yeah the glock I shot was also a 9mm. That's why we called them vagina slots. Because who the hell needs a compensated 9mm? My buddy who bought the gun got a screamin deal on it and we quickly discovered why. He promptly sold the gun after that shooting session.