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Where is the love for the 5 inch M&P ?

I have a 1.0 in black. It’s ok, it has the “no tactile reset” trigger, but when shooting it I don’t mind it. I can’t shoot it any more accurately than my 2.0 3.6”.
 
I have a M&P Pro 5" in 9mm and absolutely love it. I would like to have a 5" 2.0 in 9mm in black, but S&W only produces it in FDE. I emailed my request for a black model to S&W and they replied that they would pass it on to the marketing department. I may have to settle for a tan one.
 
I have the FDE one. I like it. Very soft shooting. I'm an S&W M&P guy so I like the upgraded texture. I stippled my M&P full sized.

Trigger is better than previous version for wall, reset and tactile feedback. However that long pretravel is there that is making me want to upgrade to an Apex like my other M&PA.

I got it during the summer promotion where they gave 2 mags, Hornady self-defense ammo and the Caldwell loader. It was too good a value to pass up.

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We have the big M&P's in 9mm and 45 ACP, we love 'em plenty. My 45 has never had a single misfire. Plus, it has the original stippling which feels far superior to me vs. the new texture on my 45 Shield.
 
I like mine. Shoots great, always runs.

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Love my 2.0...Just can't find a holster for it.
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I really like my S&W M&P M2.0 9mm 5inch. I carry it in a Safariland 7TS ALS. When using Safariland's Holster Finder, you have to select the M&P 9L without thumb safety. If you have a stiff gun belt, you may want the 565BL belt slide or the belt clip.

I replaced the OEM sights with Dawson Precision fiber optic front and Charger rear (black with forward slanting front face to facilitate one handed slide manipulation).
 
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I too have the 5" FDE 2.0 and really like it. Feels great in the hand, really like the appearance, soft shooting (not that any 9mm is harsh). Nice velocity bump over my Ruger SR9Cs with a 3.4" barrel.

Just under 500 rds through it, all kinds of bullet weights as well as 3 different kinds of factory +P ammo, all flawless.

Haven't gone the Apex route, S&W insists it voids the warranty. Have done some very minor polishing of the trigger bar. That and the shooting have made an improvement in the trigger. Gun is certainly a keeper. Don
 
I have the 2.0 9mm in FDE and absolutely love it. Compared to my 1.0 Shield, the increased texture and improved trigger are hands down worth it. I shoot it very accurately and have never had a hiccup out of her.

For a price comparison, got mine with a 3rd 17rd mag (black 1.0), a cheapo nylon holster, and a thumb saver mag loader for $500 OTD. That was about 4-5 months ago from my LGS.
 
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Here is a shot of 5" Pro Series "CORE" with and optical sight and regular iron-sight 5" Pro. Initially, finding a holster made for the 5" wasn't easy but I found a Blade-tech that works. I've only used them in some local match shooting. Very reliable and accurate but I still prefer a good 1911 Government Model trigger.
 

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Haven't gone the Apex route, S&W insists it voids the warranty. Have done some very minor polishing of the trigger bar. That and the shooting have made an improvement in the trigger. Gun is certainly a keeper. Don
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The solution is keep all the stock parts, and if it needs to go in for repairs, swap them back in.

I have several Ruger .22 autoloader pistols, and many people, like me have Volquartsen trigger parts in them. Now, Ruger won't deny warranty, but you will get it back with stock parts in it, and get billed for the new parts. You get the aftermarket stuff back in a bag. But Ruger doesn't have a warranty, they have a Guarantee, that they will take care of you, period.
 
I had to put a Dawson .160 high front sight on my M&P Pro 9mm to get it to shoot point of aim. It is spot on now. I hear this is a common issue. Have you M&P guys had this issue?
 
Like my 2.0 FDE model also. Trigger needed work to get it as good as my stock P320's, but the full Apex FF trigger kit got it there. Very accurate gun that is fun to shoot.
 
We have a M&P 4.25 CORE with a RMO5g on it . Stock pistol was garbage . Shoot patterns not groups and the trigger was gritty and to heavy . After a back trip home turned into waste of time as nothing was done as it was in "spec " I had to wait for Apex kits then trigger but pul a comp kit in it and a aluminum trigger along with a apex gunsmith barrel that I fit . This pistol is now a very nice shooter with groups from a rest of 2" or less slightly less possible with 124gr or 150gr coated swc loads and a trigger pull currently at 3lb 4oz . I like the 4.25 inch over the 5" as a for iwb conceal carry or as a fun or house defense handgun . For CC needs the 4.25" slide simple clears a holster faster and is a little lighter . Mt EDC is a p320c 40sw
 
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