It's official the M2.0 is here!!

[Steved13]

Or here you go :



you can see the bar code here:

 

[scattershot]

On her spokesperson video, Julie Gottleib says the mag release is ambi, which is different than reversible. I have not seen a good picture of the left side of the gun. Also, the mag release is now metal rather than polymer, perhaps adding to the supposition it is ambi.

Looks like she misspoke. Right side of the pistol shows the mag release as reversible, not ambi.

 

[MN2944]

Is there enough of an advantage to the 5" barrel (vs 4.25) to wait to see if black ones are made? Hopefully without thumb safety and LCI.

 

[CB3]

Is there enough of an advantage to the 5" barrel (vs 4.25) to wait to see if black ones are made? Hopefully without thumb safety and LCI.

It may take a few weeks for manufacturing production to get 6-8 varieties of V2 options out there. Patience grasshopper. There will definitely be a black, 5", no safety, no mag disconnect version available.

It appears the LCi is on the 5" models only. Now that begs the question if they are going to come out with a V2 CORE. I don't think they will be able to have that LCI because it would interfere with the RDS cut. I bet they know more about all this than we, and over the next six months, especially at SHOT, we'll get "the rest of the story".

 

[NCW Ray]

yes, I know. I use a left hand release and my wife( and most of my friends who I let shoot my M&Ps) prefers the right hand release.

Simple solution...buy another gun for your wife and friends to use!

 

[MN2944]

There will definitely be a black, 5", no safety, no mag disconnect version available.

I am planning to give it some time unless someone has a rationale for choosing the 4.25 that would make me change my mind.

 

[CB3]

Someone would have to understand what you want the gun for.

 

[MN2944]

Someone would have to understand what you want the gun for.

Good point!

I'd like to add an M&P to gain basic proficiency with another firearm that is in widespread use. If I like it, it may find a bedside role. If not, it will be a range toy. It will never be a CCW pistol with either barrel length. If I decide I like the M&P system, I'd add a Compact or Shield for that.

 

[Granite Stater]

Is this the M&P that was used for the Army MHS trials?

 

[Quanah]

I like how a polymer gun is now improved by the addition of a steel skeleton. I thought steel pistols were supposed to be improved by the addition of polymer??? Make up your mind, already.

LMAO... one must remember that the driving force of manufacturers is to get your wallet open. The wife and I each have an old police trade-in M&P40c that we are perfectly happy with. No sale here.

 

[CB3]

V2 New Lighter Trigger

From the V2 description on the S&W website:

Purpose: Home Protection, Personal Protection

With the new (Performance Center?) type trigger, that is lighter (than V1). Performance Center triggers have been spec'd at 4-5.5# in various S&W literature.

It will be interesting to see average pull weight for V2's. If it's <5#, I think that will be noteworthy for a manufactured self defense pistol.

 

[chipper]

No 10mm?? YET??

 

[rwsmith]

Um......

Polymer makes the gun lighter for carry. It is much cheaper to manufacture. It is easier and cheaper to configure with grip panels and stippling. It is generally more comfortable to hang onto than metal.

None of these attributes equate to a gun with a polymer frame being better than an all metal gun. They are just different and have different uses.

Stiffening the polymer dust cover with a metal skeleton doesn't confuse me at all.

I guess I was being a little facetious there. You know like plastic was the hot thing and........... Oh, never mind.

 

[SportScout]

Best price I could find. It is in FDE, which isn't my preference but haven't been able to find a 9mm full size 5" M2.0 available.

Smith & Wesson M&P9 M2.0 9mm FDE Centerfire Pistol with 5-inch Barrel | Sportsman's Outdoor Superstore

$10 cheaper in black.

Smith & Wesson M&P9 M2.0 9mm Centerfire Pistol with No Thumb Safety | Sportsman's Outdoor Superstore

 

[SportScout]

Is this the M&P that was used for the Army MHS trials?

From what I'm hearing on the Handgun Radio podcast... yes.

The Handgun Radio Show by Firearms Radio Network on iTunes

 

[Ranger17]

all i know is i can not wait to check one out in person. I love my regular full size MP as a range toy and home defense piece, only wished it had a similar trigger to my PC Shield. But a new 2.0 with a better trigger, and perhaps the longer barrel in the new color.....

This is the stuff that causes me to add to my little collection

 

[CB3]

From what I'm hearing on the Handgun Radio podcast... yes.

The Handgun Radio Show by Firearms Radio Network on iTunes

That was hard listening. Sounded like The View. There's a short 4-minute speculation chat from 56-60 minutes on the V2.

 

[Rick H.]

From the V2 description on the S&W website:

Purpose: Home Protection, Personal Protection

With the new (Performance Center?) type trigger, that is lighter (than V1). Performance Center triggers have been spec'd at 4-5.5# in various S&W literature.

It will be interesting to see average pull weight for V2's. If it's <5#, I think that will be noteworthy for a manufactured self defense pistol.

Yeah and Glock claims to have 5.5 pound triggers in their guns too. They might say it's 5 LB or less, but put a gauge on it and see what you really get.

Rick

 

[SportScout]

That was hard listening. Sounded like The View. There's a short 4-minute speculation chat from 56-60 minutes on the V2.

Not winning any Emmys anytime soon... The guys are a little wonky and full of fluff for the first 10 min, but they sometimes have good info.

 

[Granite Stater]

I know 40S&W is out of favor right now but I can't wait to get a 2.0 in 40S&W. I need to find one on a shelf so I can check it out!