Is the m2.0 a waste in Mass?

[SmithNWesson]

So unfortunately i live in Massachusetts were we have a 10 round limit on handguns. Because of this i feel the m2.0 (or any other full size) may be a poor choice. I feel this way because the handgun is designed to have more capacity.

I was considering the 2.0 but rethinked that idea and may go with a 9c or shield instead.

 

[Ibmikey]

If you like the pistol ( my buddy bought one and loves it) magazine capacity should not be a factor in the purchase, shoot it with ten rounders until you decide to move back into the United States and are governed by the wisdom of the US Constitution.

 

[steamloco76]

The 45 ACP Shield is a great compact pistol and also fun to shoot. If you don't need a target gun I highly recommend the Shield 45, though a 5 inch M&P 2.0 9mm is in my future as I only have one high capacity pistol and it is set up for range duty.

 

[Ranger17]

I'd say regardless of how many rounds one will hold, it would depend on what the intended use is for that gun (range, home, carry, etc) and what feels best in your hand between the Shield, a compact, and a full size.

If i wanted a full size i would not let the mag limit affect my buying decision..... just would make sure i had a couple extra mags laying around which i'd do for any that I own.

 

[Saudade]

I feel your pain. Being in CA, we too are restricted to 10 rounds. It doesn't stop me from buying what I want.

I have a FS, a Compact and a Shield.

 

[Phishfindr]

I have a M&P9 FS and live in CT. I love it. There's a 10 round limit here too. Just buy additional mags. In any event, at least rent one and try it out.

 

[zork52]

So unfortunately i live in Massachusetts were we have a 10 round limit on handguns. Because of this i feel the m2.0 (or any other full size) may be a poor choice. I feel this way because the handgun is designed to have more capacity.

I was considering the 2.0 but rethinked that idea and may go with a 9c or shield instead.

I'm from the "PROM" also. Like others have said, if you like it get it. I have some different MP pistols. I have a few Shields. I like the grip purchase on the Shield with the extended mag BETTER than the 9compact. PM me and I'll give you my contact info.

 

[zork52]

So unfortunately i live in Massachusetts were we have a 10 round limit on handguns. Because of this i feel the m2.0 (or any other full size) may be a poor choice. I feel this way because the handgun is designed to have more capacity.

I was considering the 2.0 but rethinked that idea and may go with a 9c or shield instead.

I'm from the "PROM" also. Like others have said, if you like it get it. I have some different MP pistols. I have a few Shields. I like the grip purchase on the Shield with the extended mag BETTER than the 9compact. If you'd like, PM me with your contact info, and can tell you what I have and what you might like.

 

[gen3guy]

I feel your pain. Being in CA, we too are restricted to 10 rounds. It doesn't stop me from buying what I want.

I have a FS, a Compact and a Shield.

On any given weekend, the parking lot at Cabela's here in Glendale, AZ is loaded with CA plates. I'm pretty sure they're not in there buying fish hooks. Just sayin'...

Buy the pistol!

 

[Steved13]

+1 to what everyone has already said. Full size doesn't exist only for round count. Longer sight radius, extra beef to reduce felt recoil, and stay on target, etc. You're in Mass so round count is irrelevant, (until you are not in MA)...so ignore round count and decide from there.

In your shoes, concealed carry I'd get the Shield, home defense or range gun, I'd go full size.

 

[Tyrod]

I don't think it's wise to violate the law, no matter how stupid it is. Don't let mag cap restrictions keep you from buying what you want. Never know, the law could change. You'd be supporting a company in your state, and that's hardly ever a bad thing.

I know that New England (especially Massachusetts & Connecticut) have a tradition of firearms manufacturing. New York state as well. It's just too bad they don't do as Magpul did and move to firearms friendly states. I know that's a tough pill to swallow, but perhaps a necessary one. I grew up in the Pioneer Valley and when I enlisted in the Air Force I left Massachusetts forever.

 

[kmanick]

I'm in the Socialist Republic of Mass as well. I'd be more concerned about the crappy Mass compliant trigger S&W seems to think they need to do to their guns than mag capacity. I fear that the sweet 2.0 trigger out staters can get would not be what we get here. I have a shield 9 and a 9C, Gregg Derr in Marshfield did both of the triggers on them (no Apex just "gunsmithed") and now they have real nice triggers, but that's another $80-$100 you have to put up.

 

[Arik]

I don't see the point in carrying a full size gun if I can't get the full benefits it provides. If I wanted a single stack handgun I'd get a compact.

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[berudd]

I don't see the point in carrying a full size gun if I can't get the full benefits it provides. If I wanted a single stack handgun I'd get a compact.

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Well, like others have said there is more to it than capacity. The larger size of the FS has benefits beyond magazine capacity.

 

[Arik]

Well, like others have said there is more to it than capacity. The larger size of the FS has benefits beyond magazine capacity.

How it feels when buying is irrelevant. Only how it shoots counts. Some guns feel good but buyer can't shoot them well. Other guns don't feel good but but shoot excellent. Sight radius isn't that big of a factor in pistols. It may make a tiny bit of difference if you're shooting bullseye but not in defensive shooting.

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[TTSH]

So unfortunately i live in Massachusetts were we have a 10 round limit on handguns. Because of this i feel the m2.0 (or any other full size) may be a poor choice. I feel this way because the handgun is designed to have more capacity.

I was considering the 2.0 but rethinked that idea and may go with a 9c or shield instead.

As others have said, it's all about your intended purpose or need for the M2.0. If it's about high-capacity, then you are out of luck. It's a post-ban gun with no post-ban magazines available. You'd need to go for a gun that still has pre-ban hi-cap magazines available. The SD9VE/SD40VE (or the Gander SD9) would be the only brand spanking new S&W products that falls into that category.

The 10-round post-ban magazine capacity limit has pushed me into older hi-cap guns, single-stack guns and lots of .45 ACP guns. It has also pushed me into a couple Sig all-metal pistols for which pre-ban magazines are still available.

The ultra-hideous S&W MA-compliant trigger is another factor to be considered. There is no way at this point to know if the M2.0's MA-complaint trigger will be any better than the M&P MA-compliant triggers. My guess is that any improvement will be minor since it is mandated to be terrible by our anti-2A MA AG lady's "consumer protection" regs.

 

[Brian in Oregon]

Don't look at it like the difference between a lo cap and high cap, but whether the extra 1 to 4 rounds in a wider grip is worthwhile over a single stack. Which fits your hand better?