Any Dept go with new 2.0 gun?????

[triaxle]

I like a full size gun , I can get a quick grip on it from about any way . I have the L/E package shield with night sights and 3 mags and love it , never a problem and shoots real good for a small gun .

 

[4506517]

We tried out the 2.0 9mm.........and passed.

We used the full size M&P 45 and had a miserable experience.

Dumped it and went with the Gen 4 model 17.

World's better.....matter of fact, most local agencies have ditched the M & P.

 

[triaxle]

Thats what I have been reading , but they seem like a good platform . I did pick up a new 2.0 full size 40 cal , night sights and 3 mags . I do not know who was getting them , but I got a real good deal on mine , maybe they changed and decided on 9mm guns .

 

[Dave Lively]

We tried out the 2.0 9mm.........and passed.

We used the full size M&P 45 and had a miserable experience.

What made the M&P a miserable experience? Was it a matter of preference or were there reliability issues?

 

[vba]

Connecticut State Police Tactical are using 2.0 in 9mm.

 

[KarmannGhia]

My Dept replaced our Beretta 92Gs (after decades) with the full size the M&P 40 (w/o safety). The M&Ps were replaced after about three or four years with our current Gen4 Glock17. SWAT went with Sig P220 after about 6 months with the M&P (due to "issues" with them).

 

[SATX]

I’ve heard of LE carrying full size and compact pistols as the primary duty guns, but never a subcompact. Low capacity, no light or laser rail, short barrel and sight radius, less of a grip. It just doesn’t compute.

 

[2ndshift]

We tried out the 2.0 9mm.........and passed.

We used the full size M&P 45 and had a miserable experience.

Dumped it and went with the Gen 4 model 17.

World's better.....matter of fact, most local agencies have ditched the M & P.

Glock? boo hiss! lmao.

 

[SATX]

San Antonio is still using the M&P in 40.

 

[triaxle]

Some are getting new guns and staying with the 40 cal

 

[BillyMagg]

I know a lot do use the M/P but has any stayed with Smith and got the new 2.0 ??? Back a few months ago I did pick up a new 2.0 M/P 40 cal with night sights and 3 mags it also had a different SKU number it was a contract gun but I do not know for who . got it for 345 new

So what are the major differences in the 2.0 40 M&P, and where did you find one for 345.00, LOL, locally I'm at least a 100 higher than that?

 

[rogerwnuss]

We tried out the 2.0 9mm.........and passed.

We used the full size M&P 45 and had a miserable experience.

Dumped it and went with the Gen 4 model 17.

World's better.....matter of fact, most local agencies have ditched the M & P.

Could you elucidate? List problems? I am truly curious, cause, though I don't have either at the moment, I always thought that the M&P felt and pointed better. The Glock has the grip angle of a P08 Luger, and I hate it. Had an early M&P 9mm and had no problems in 600 rd.s of various ammo......

 

[sigp220.45]

Colorado State Patrol issues the M&P .40 and is currently switching from the 1.0 to the 2.0, also in .40 caliber.

 

[SoCalDep]

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has issued the M&P for around a decade. Recruits have been getting the 2.0 for over a year and the department is in the process of converting all of the original M&Ps to the 2.0.

That’ll eventually be around 10,000 guns... give or take.

 

[triaxle]

I got this M/P 2.0 LE package in 40 cal ,night sights from Gulf State Dist. also have a new in the box L/E package 3 mags , night sights M/P 9 , that came with a special order like flat black PVD over the melanite ????. No idea who they were for ???

 

[lhump1961]

Could you elucidate? List problems? I am truly curious, cause, though I don't have either at the moment, I always thought that the M&P felt and pointed better. The Glock has the grip angle of a P08 Luger, and I hate it. Had an early M&P 9mm and had no problems in 600 rd.s of various ammo......

I can't speak for LE departments and their experiences but it has been my understanding that Glock has a lot of contracts over the years because they will sell to LE cheaper than others including S&W. I have nothing against Glock and owned a gen 3 19 for a while. It performed fine but I like my M&P's better.

 

[snowman.45]

I know Maricopa Co. SO, AZ just replaced their first generation M&Ps with the M2.0, California Highway Patrol is carrying M&Ps, Fresno Co. SO, CA is carrying them as well. I've heard they are the issued duty weapon for Los Angeles Co. SO, as well. The M2.0 seems to be doing pretty well in law enforcement circles. If I were still active, I know it would be a hard choice between the M2.0 and the Glocks were issued at my department before I retired.

 

[Ethang]

Detroit PD has begun the transition to 2.0 9mm from the Gen 1 40's we have been carrying since 2009.

 

[triaxle]

I have a MP 1.0 late build with all the updates L/E package , 3 mags night sights and also a flat black PVD over fact finish . looked at last night and the front fact night sight is dead , nothing glows back is still good , called and she said gun was in Smith custom shop for L/E order PVD over coat I guess . would not tell anymore . new free front night sight on the way .

 

[Doug M.]

As far as I know, the Washington State Patrol transitioned to the 2.0 some time back. There have been some problems with them (firing pin channel getting all messed up and keeping them from firing, IIRC) requiring armorer staff to drop everything to do aggressive PM. My client agency issues Glocks, but some of the crew have gone to M&Ps and like them. (They have PODA option - used to be pretty heavy presence of 1911s.)

I have a PC Shield 4" with RDS and like it; a friend bought one too and has been favorable in his reviews. I've considered a bigger M&P with RDS but can't justify it; I have too much time and $$ in glock platforms and support gear.