M&P 2.0 compact 3.6 inch.

mikesal34744 · #1 05-16-2018, 03:23 PM

I got the new 3.6 inch model and shot it today. I love it. The size and balance feels amazing. I also got a chance to try my new Apex Flatty in the M&P 2.0 compact. Here’s a side by side for comparison

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GKC · #2 05-16-2018, 03:40 PM

Congratulations! I sure did want a 3.6" model, but everywhere I checked they didn't have them, and I decided to just go ahead and get the 4.0" Compact. I may yet get the 3.6" model someday, if they ever become available locally, but 0.4" isn't that big a difference to wait on. At least that's my excuse for buying one now!

mikesal34744 · #3 05-16-2018, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by GKC

Congratulations! I sure did want a 3.6" model, but everywhere I checked they didn't have them, and I decided to just go ahead and get the 4.0" Compact. I may yet get the 3.6" model someday, if they ever become available locally, but 0.4" isn't that big a difference to wait on. At least that's my excuse for buying one now!

Either way you can’t go wrong.

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mikesal34744 · #4 05-17-2018, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by mikesal34744

I got the new 3.6 inch model and shot it today. I love it. The size and balance feels amazing. I also got a chance to try my new Apex Flatty in the M&P 2.0 compact. Here’s a side by side for comparison

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Here are some pics next to the Glock 19 and MP9c 1.0

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njguyinfla · #5 05-19-2018, 05:47 PM

I just purchased one today.Gallery of guns has them in stock.

Ranger17 · #6 05-19-2018, 06:07 PM

Hi OP. Different triggers aside, any real/noticeable difference in shooting the 2 compacts? I would think less than half inch in length wouldn't affect it much at defense type distances but who knows. Thx!

GKC · #7 05-19-2018, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by njguyinfla

I just purchased one today.Gallery of guns has them in stock.

Figures...now that I bought the 4". Oh well, a gun in hand is worth two on the internet...or so I'll tell myself.

mikesal34744 · #8 05-19-2018, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Ranger17

Hi OP. Different triggers aside, any real/noticeable difference in shooting the 2 compacts? I would think less than half inch in length wouldn't affect it much at defense type distances but who knows. Thx!

Not really. They all feel the same for me shooting. The 3.6 does feel nice with the slightly shorter barrel, but I’m the type that gets something new and it’s my favorite until the next something new comes along. It does conceal easier just a little.

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mikesal34744 · #9 05-19-2018, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Ranger17

Hi OP. Different triggers aside, any real/noticeable difference in shooting the 2 compacts? I would think less than half inch in length wouldn't affect it much at defense type distances but who knows. Thx!

Accuracy was better with the 4 inch one, but I’m pretty sure that was from the trigger mostly and some from the longer sight radius.

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Cheapskait · #10 05-20-2018, 03:16 AM

Does the Compact 3.6 slide fit on the 1.0 compact frame? Just curious.

scattershot · #11 05-20-2018, 09:24 AM

I guess I just don't get it. Why would Smith go to the trouble of machining a shorter barrel and slide for .4” shorter length? If there’s truly no difference other than length, why go to the trouble, and what is the target market?

Joe7 · #12 05-20-2018, 09:45 AM

curious...
Is the grip length any different between the original compact and the 2.0 compact?

angryelf22 · #13 05-20-2018, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by scattershot

I guess I just don't get it. Why would Smith go to the trouble of machining a shorter barrel and slide for .4” shorter length? If there’s truly no difference other than length, why go to the trouble, and what is the target market?

A lot of people said they think it’s for the appendix carry market, shorter slide, easier to carry in front.

While i think it serves that purpose, more likely I think it’s a pre release of the short slide because we are going to be seeing a 2.0 sub compact coming along here shortly using the 3.6” barrel on a chopped down compact frame, prob 12+1 like the 1.0 9c.

Plus all these different variations allow S&W from a marketing standpoint to be able to literally offer something for everybody.

scattershot · #14 05-20-2018, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by angryelf22

A lot of people said they think it’s for the appendix carry market, shorter slide, easier to carry in front.

While i think it serves that purpose, more likely I think it’s a pre release of the short slide because we are going to be seeing a 2.0 sub compact coming along here shortly using the 3.6” barrel on a chopped down compact frame, prob 12+1 like the 1.0 9c.

Plus all these different variations allow S&W from a marketing standpoint to be able to literally offer something for everybody.

Makes sense, thanks.

Glock5857 · #15 05-20-2018, 11:35 AM

What's the mag capacity on the 3.6" barrel version ?

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Cheapskait · #16 05-20-2018, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Glock5857

What's the mag capacity on the 3.6" barrel version ?

It's the same as the 4" Compact. 15rds for 9mm and 13 in 40.

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Originally Posted by scattershot

I guess I just don't get it. Why would Smith go to the trouble of machining a shorter barrel and slide for .4” shorter length? If there’s truly no difference other than length, why go to the trouble, and what is the target market?

I think it's because they've decided to produce a 2.0 version of the short grip 9c/40c (12rd/10rd mag) anyway, so why not.

GKC · #17 05-20-2018, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by scattershot

I guess I just don't get it. Why would Smith go to the trouble of machining a shorter barrel and slide for .4” shorter length? If there’s truly no difference other than length, why go to the trouble, and what is the target market?

S&W makes (or made) a number of variations of the 1.0 series...the one I most liked for home defense was the midsize in .45 ACP. It had a 4" barrel and a full size grip, holding 10 rounds. There is also a 14 round extended magazine for it. I hope they come out with a similar version in 2.0.

S&W does give you choices...sometimes too many, for my wallet!

GKC · #18 05-20-2018, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by mikesal34744

...I’m the type that gets something new and it’s my favorite until the next something new comes along.

You and me both!

I tell my wife that at least I don't apply that to her! (We're going on 40 years now.) She used to think that was a compliment...now she just laughs.

mikesal34744 · #19 05-20-2018, 09:24 PM

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You and me both!

I tell my wife that at least I don't apply that to her! (We're going on 40 years now.) She used to think that was a compliment...now she just laughs.

Haha, I’m going on 21 years married. That’s awesome.

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mikesal34744 · #20 05-20-2018, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Cheapskait

Does the Compact 3.6 slide fit on the 1.0 compact frame? Just curious.

I just sold my 1.0 compact yesterday and didn’t check. Sorry.

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mikesal34744 · #21 05-20-2018, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe7

curious...
Is the grip length any different between the original compact and the 2.0 compact?

Yes. 2.0 compact is Glock 19 size grip. 1.0 almost 26 size grip.

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cocojo · #22 05-21-2018, 07:39 PM

I dont understand why the 3.6 . I have the 4 inch 9mm and its perfect for me. Im worried there going to stop making the 4 inch, so i just ordered one in 40. Perfect sized pistol and love it.

jjpinnacle · #23 06-05-2018, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by GKC

Congratulations! I sure did want a 3.6" model, but everywhere I checked they didn't have them, and I decided to just go ahead and get the 4.0" Compact. I may yet get the 3.6" model someday, if they ever become available locally, but 0.4" isn't that big a difference to wait on. At least that's my excuse for buying one now!

The overall length of the 3.6" is actually 0.5" shorter than the 4" (6.8" vs 7.3")...it's the barrel that's 0.4" shorter. Still not much more of a difference, but I decided to get one anyway

jjpinnacle · #24 06-05-2018, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe7

curious...
Is the grip length any different between the original compact and the 2.0 compact?

The height of the M2.0 Compact 3.6″ is 5″ vs. 4.3″ for the original Compact when using the flush mount magazine. However, if you use the original Compact’s magazine with the grip extension, the height of the original Compact becomes approximately the same as that of the Compact 2.0 when measured from the front bottom edge of the original Compact’s grip extension. You can read more about it out here