M&P Generation?

[jeffrefrig]

How does one know how to tell what generation he/she may have? Someone noted in my 40 cal thread that these police trade-ins are 2.0, something I am far from knowing how to tell? Nothing on the box label or anywhere else. And does the 2.0 work better or do anything special? Sorry, but I can't really find anything , so I must ask you guys. You can make up a good lie, I like funny, but I'm pretty gullible on these things so put a sarcasm emoji in there so I know!!
Thanks!

 

[Saudade]

[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=beqLmR9EvbI[/ame]

 

[murphydog]

With a typical photo, you can tell the 1.0 has much less aggressive stippling on the grip frame than the 2.0.

 

[Jim Watson]

Right, the 2.0 lost the beavertail and gained the recesses in the dust cover and the extra bit on the slide stop to prevent "auto-close" when a fresh magazine is hard rammed into place. Grip texture is rougher.

Internally, the barrel is different to improve accuracy over the sometimes spotty first type.

That said, I am content with my "1.0" and just wish it were a Pro or L9 for a bit more sight radius.

 

[hardluk1]

If you did by the 40sw shown on your other tread its a first generation. There are both first gen and some 2.0's out there for sale . Price difference was 279 plus $ 299 plus . I have both and for me the difference is minimal. Both group well and are 100% reliable .

 

[jeffrefrig]

According to that picture up there I have a Gen 1. Not that I know much difference, but the gun is very easy to get a good grip on.

 

[Saudade]

According to that picture up there I have a Gen 1. Not that I know much difference, but the gun is very easy to get a good grip on.

Just FYI, it's a video. If you like to know more about the differences, check out the video.

 

[marvin02]

I recently purchased a used M&P and used the contact form on the S&W web site to get the exact model number and year of manufacture. I sent them the serial number and got a response the same day.

 

[Dave686]

My M2.0 has it engraved on the slide. Is that not the case with them all?