2.0 grip texture

[Dave Lively]

Curious what those here think of the new grip texture on the 2.0 M&Ps.

I thought it was way too much the first time I shot my 2.0 compact but after a couple of more range sessions I am starting to think I can live with it for now. But once I am 100% sure my 2.0 will replace my G19 it is going to get sanded down a bit.

 

[Bozz10mm]

I put 160 rounds through my 2.0 compact the first time out. I really didn't feel any discomfort from the grip. A light touch of 200 grit sandpaper will take the sharp edges off if you find that it catches on clothing or irritates your skin while carrying IWB.

 

[flip flappy]

I purchased a FS 2.0 in FDE yesterday and could not wait till this morning to try it out. I shot about 50 rounds through it and never even thought about the texture. I was more concerned with finding the right size grip for my liking. Finally settled on the medium-large. Great feeling to me but my hands are fairly rough from my everyday work as a deck builder.

 

[GKC]

I have a Shield 45, and while the grip feels just right in my hand, it's a little too much next to my skin for carry. So, I voted "a little too much."

I didn't want to sand on it, so I bought a Hogue grip sleeve for it. That's a booger bear to get on! Anyway, it's not going to move, with the tight fit and the rough texture. The grip sleeve makes the grip feel good and a little bit fatter, so it still feels very good in the hand and doesn't rub against my skin.

 

[schnee72]

The Shield 45 is a little more aggressive than the Compact 2.0 9mm I have. Both suit me just fine for gripping while shooting. I agree the Shield is too rough for carry without out an undershirt. In warmer weather I'll carry my Glock 43, but as long as it is cooler out the Shield 45 is what I will carry.

 

[Gorris]

I love the way it feels but I think its a little too much since I have to wear an undershirt when I carry. Other than that I love everything about the grip. It stays in my hand and doesn't move when shooting.

 

[GKC]

The Shield 45 is a little more aggressive than the Compact 2.0 9mm I have. Both suit me just fine for gripping while shooting. I agree the Shield is too rough for carry without out an undershirt. In warmer weather I'll carry my Glock 43, but as long as it is cooler out the Shield 45 is what I will carry.

Texas has open carry (with permit) now, so I'm thinking about getting a OWB holster. I'll wear an untucked shirt over a t-shirt, so it won't really be "open" but won't be inside my waistband either. I've read lots of pros and cons about open carry, but the biggest benefit to me is that now there aren't the issues with printing that sometimes resulted with concealed carry. I'm looking at a couple of options, but so far I like the Barsony brown leather OWB holster with thumb snap. That will work well during the winter...not sure how comfortable that will be during the Texas summers (two layers of garments) but time will tell.

 

[lhump1961]

Those of us in the cooler climates have little understanding of skin contact with a carry gun. I don't own an IWB holster although I know many here that do...I'm not flat enough. I have a Lobo holster on order for it and look forward to a well adorned winter wardrobe.

 

[Fastbolt]

While just standing there "holding and handling" a Shield 45 and 2.0 Compact 9, I felt the roughness of the new texturing.

Once I started shooting both of them, I didn't notice anything other than recoil and trigger recovery. Both seem adequate for the range of conditions in which I might find myself shooting, especially with wet and/or sweaty hands, or gloves.

Not as "smooth and slick" as finely crafted custom wooden grip stocks, to be sure, but seemingly sufficient for a working gun. Doesn't seem likely to let a wet gun "squirt" out of my hand. That's sometimes been important to me over the years I was working.

 

[flip flappy]

My post earlier today was about the feel of the texture in my hand and the I liked it. I carried it today for the first time for around 8 Hours with an OWB holster. I had on a tee shirt tucked in so as to keep the pistol from making skin contact. Wore a long sleeve shirt untucked to conceal the pistol. I did notice a big difference in feel as compared to my Shield. The rougher texture is bearable but noticeable through the tee shirt. I would think against bare skin would not be so pleasant. if I do go with IWB it will have to be one that protects the skin. The never ending search for the perfect holster!

 

[dsk]

I'm in the "just right" camp. I like grips that glue to my hands, and the 2.0 does just that. So far while carrying it I haven't had any issues, but I don't wear guns next to bare skin. If it gets that hot outside I end up going with a pocket gun or using a fanny pack.

 

[Ranger17]

I had intentions of getting a full size 2.0 when they first hit but just could not accept the texture. And i didnt want a gun i had to sand down just to use.
But i have been intrigued by the new compact 2.0 so may take a look once again. This time though will try to shoot one, as i am sure there is a difference between just holding one in a store vs using it in a range situation.

 

[OU 812]

I purchased a full size 2.0 in April 2017. And for the first several times carrying I felt the texture was too much. And I sanded just a bit to smooth up where it touches my skin under my shirt.

But now after shooting it and carrying it for several months I LOVE THE TEXTURE.

 

[Arik]

I like the texture. I also wear an undershirt all the time so thats never an issue

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[Dave Lively]

I was expecting an even split between "a little too much" and "just right". It looks like Smith did a better job judging what shooters want than I thought.

 

[flyrobb]

From a shooting perspective it's just right. I haven't carried my 2.0 compact since it's new and don't have a holster yet but I too wear a t-shirt so shouldn't be an issue.

 

[Trailryder50]

I was expecting an even split between "a little too much" and "just right". It looks like Smith did a better job judging what shooters want than I thought.

I'm on the fence between a little too much and just right. It's easier to lighten the texture to suit in areas you need to, than to add texture that was never there to begin with.

 

[Rastoff]

For most people, the texture will be fine. But most people don't shoot their guns much. For those that do shoot more than average, they just shoot. They don't present from the holster or do malfunction drills.

For anyone that is using their gun from the holster and practicing malfunctions a lot, they'll find it too aggressive. It will wear at their hands and cause soreness and potentially blisters.

I've learned that a good grip trumps sand paper every time.

 

[dsk]

I'd rather have a too-coarse texture that I can sand down a little than not enough texture that requires stippling or adding grip material. My SD9VE has texturing that is way too mild and the gun slides around in my hand without the addition of grip tape.

No particular grip shape or feel is going to please everyone, and S&W opted to please the most people while making it relatively easy for everyone else to modify as needed.

 

[Ethang]

For shooting I love it, great control. For carry it's a little too much. I am about 2 months into carrying it OWB at work and my duty shirts are showing the damage. I just kissed it with some fine sandpaper, but I think it's going to need a bit more smoothing.