I have an opportunity to buy a new in box 2.0 9mm from a coworker for 400.00 I'm generally a revolver guy but for 400 it seems like a pretty good deal. My question is are these good shooting pistols? Any pros and cons about them? Thanks for any help deciding.
M&P 2.0 9mm
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chev37s
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I have a 2.0 compact four inch barrel and it is very accurate, has a nice trigger and low recoil. One of my favorites to shoot. It's a little heavy compared to the micro nines to carry but it can be carried with the right holster and belt. I have a rail mount laser on it and if I do my part it can keep a very small group at 15 to 20 yards. 400 isn't too bad. I just bought a used 2.0 in 45 cal for just a little less than that. That's how much I like them. If you do get it and decide to carry, the grip texture is a little rough. I took some fine sandpaper and smoothed it out a little bit.
DaSvenska
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Shooter-2, yep, everything Chev37s said is correct. Mine is the 2.0 3.6" barrel, OR and has the suppressor sights on it. Spot on fantastic shooter. It has sent the Glock 19 Gen 5 to the dug out. I have close to 700 rounds of 124gr (500 rounds) and the other 200 rounds has been with 115gr of Winchester range ammo. Not one hiccup whatsoever. Easy to carry, (I carry OWB at 3:00) and just as easy to shoot. For the price you are mentioning, you had better jump on it if it is indeed the 2.0 version. I believe it is a good price. YMMV. As for the Cons--- I have none...
After three original M&Ps, I recently bought my second M2.0, which is a 3.6" Compact. M2.0 ergonomics are superb and accuracy and reliability are excellent. The Compact is slightly smaller than a Glock 19 and I prefer it to my previous full-size M&Ps for shootability and certainly for concealability.
$400 is a great price for a NIB M&P M2.0 - grab it before it gets away!
$400 is a great price for a NIB M&P M2.0 - grab it before it gets away!
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gunny4053
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Pros: Great gun, great price.
Cons: One leads to another. If you try a Shield, you'll want one of those as well because they shoot so well.
Cons: One leads to another. If you try a Shield, you'll want one of those as well because they shoot so well.
I previously listed the pros and forgot to mention the cons - actually only one.
Some people do not like the hinged triggers that come on most M&P pistols, except some of the newest optic-ready models. And it seems the people who most frequently complain about hinged triggers are those who are used to triggers with a safety lever in the middle like Glocks.
I learned to shoot with guns that had solid triggers - revolvers and hammer-fired semi-autos. When I first shot an M&P, I wasn't bothered by its hinged trigger and don't even remember noticing it while shooting. On the other hand, triggers with safety levers in the middle bother me greatly. Even owning a handful of guns with such triggers, I have never been able to acclimate to them.
So, some people do not like a hinged trigger while others do.
Some people do not like the hinged triggers that come on most M&P pistols, except some of the newest optic-ready models. And it seems the people who most frequently complain about hinged triggers are those who are used to triggers with a safety lever in the middle like Glocks.
I learned to shoot with guns that had solid triggers - revolvers and hammer-fired semi-autos. When I first shot an M&P, I wasn't bothered by its hinged trigger and don't even remember noticing it while shooting. On the other hand, triggers with safety levers in the middle bother me greatly. Even owning a handful of guns with such triggers, I have never been able to acclimate to them.
So, some people do not like a hinged trigger while others do.
Now using my 2.0 Compact for EDC
Got this NIB Compact 9mm a couple years ago for a tad under $400 and since then have been practicing and like it so much that it has become my EDC after 50+ years of Model 36, Model 60, Model 637. For me...it is a great self defense gun, 15 round capacity, smooth operation, decent racking even with a tad arthritis.
Carries very nicely on Galco stiff (2") gun belt with SafariLand GLS holster OWB at 3:00 o'clock. Minimal printing with overshirt/light jacket.
Biggest PRO for me? Don't really care if it were to be confiscated or stolen vs any one of my fine S&W revo's, or steel frame semi's.
No CONS for me.
Got this NIB Compact 9mm a couple years ago for a tad under $400 and since then have been practicing and like it so much that it has become my EDC after 50+ years of Model 36, Model 60, Model 637. For me...it is a great self defense gun, 15 round capacity, smooth operation, decent racking even with a tad arthritis.
Carries very nicely on Galco stiff (2") gun belt with SafariLand GLS holster OWB at 3:00 o'clock. Minimal printing with overshirt/light jacket.
Biggest PRO for me? Don't really care if it were to be confiscated or stolen vs any one of my fine S&W revo's, or steel frame semi's.
No CONS for me.Attachments
When you get a chance, post the model number.
Several options for trigger, thumb safety, optical cut, front serrations, etc.
Took some effort for me to get all the protective coating out of the barrel. Not sure why but S&W does not like solvents with ammonia.
Try loading a full magazine. You might need a speed loader. (My 4" 9mm takes only 14 out of 15.)
Then, with the slide closed, try inserting the mag. I would have to force the mag to lock. (Luckily, I only have 14rds.
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Just for fun, try releasing the slide with the slide catch on the right side.
(I am left handed and the right side is much harder to release than the left side.)
Not sure which trigger it has, but if it feels 'gritty' their are some options to improve it. It is supposed to have a longer take up, but I never notice.
Then Enjoy: great grip and low bore ratio = flat recoil, on target, slim profile.
Several options for trigger, thumb safety, optical cut, front serrations, etc.
Took some effort for me to get all the protective coating out of the barrel. Not sure why but S&W does not like solvents with ammonia.
Try loading a full magazine. You might need a speed loader. (My 4" 9mm takes only 14 out of 15.)
Then, with the slide closed, try inserting the mag. I would have to force the mag to lock. (Luckily, I only have 14rds.
) Just for fun, try releasing the slide with the slide catch on the right side.
(I am left handed and the right side is much harder to release than the left side.)
Not sure which trigger it has, but if it feels 'gritty' their are some options to improve it. It is supposed to have a longer take up, but I never notice.
Then Enjoy: great grip and low bore ratio = flat recoil, on target, slim profile.
