S&W M&P 9 2.0 Compact Accuracy

[sotexas]

I just purchased a Shield 45Cap 4" barrel and couldn't be happier. Very accurate and carries like my 3.3" barrel. Great gun IMO.

 

[kbm6893]

Now I'll have to really look at one. My newly acquired understanding is they are very comparable in size to the 365?

They're nowhere near comparable in size. The 3.6 Subcompact is simply an original Compact with the new texture and a better trigger. Don't know how they get away with calling it a Subcompact, to be honest. Same size. The 365 is in a class all by itself as far as size and capacity. There is a noticeable difference between the 365 and the Shield, and the 3.6 Subcompact is bigger and heavier than the Shield.

The only other weapon that can currently compete with the 365 for size and capacity is the Springfield Hellcat.

Check out this site for all your questions. Midway down on the right you can plug in other guns for comparisions.

Sig Sauer P365 vs Smith & Wesson M&P 9 M2.0 3.6" Compact size comparison | Handgun Hero


There's even a big difference between the Shield and the Subcompact. Nearly 8 ounces heavier and half an inch bigger in pretty much all directions.

 

[hardluk1]

ballenxj Your newly acquired understanding is way off base . You need to handle some real handguns and make lots of notes then make your own choice now .

 

[OKFC05]

I also have the MP 2.0 Pro Series 5" barrel but I left the trigger bone stock. Did you get the Apex for yours? I been debating and I know the Apex is a great trigger but I can shoot the MP bone stock almost as well so it's hard to justify spending $180

I did just some buff and fluff on stock parts in both my M&P Pros (4 1/4 and 5). Both triggers are right at 4# and very smooth. Most of the initial grit was the striker block, which can be polished.

 

[OldGoat]

I tried the M&P Compact 4" 9mm, BUT could NOT tolerate the incredibly tight radius of the trigger...my large trigger index finger got pinched and was quite painful. Of course, accuracy suffered badly. Sold it and haven't regretted it at all.

 

[Bob512]

I tried the M&P Compact 4" 9mm, BUT could NOT tolerate the incredibly tight radius of the trigger...my large trigger index finger got pinched and was quite painful. Of course, accuracy suffered badly. Sold it and haven't regretted it at all.

Interesting, I have a M&P 2.0 Compact With a 4" barrel and it is by far my most accurate and favorite gun.

It just goes to show you how much of an individual decision a gun is.

 

[Mike J]

Not a 9 but I have the M2.0 Compact in 40. I like it a lot. I am pretty sure it is a good bit bigger than the Sig P-365 though I have not shot or handled the Sig.
My gun for when I can't carry a gun is a Kahr CM9. I much prefer my M&P 2.0 Compact though as it is easier to shoot well for me.

For the gentleman concerned about rust. In the past when I carried a blued firearm I would put a coat of Johnson's Paste Wax on the slide. It protects it from sweat, humidity & such.

 

[maersk]

I just got an m&p9 compact 2.0 ("4 barrel) and I like how it balances and locks into my hand.......triggers fine....havent shot it yet.......

Shot the p365 and didnt care for it....thin small grip that couldnt anchor in my hand like my 45 shield, p320 xcompact or m&p9 and was basically too small for me to shoot accurately.......of course that was just one shooting session and my mind could be changed with further shooting but as it is my first impressions of that gun were "meh"

 

[notnowme02]

You can also get a P365 and buy the 365XL frame and solves the grip issues with a longer grip and shorter more concealable barrel. But you need to buy the base pad that would work for the 10 rounder if you have that limit in your state.
I carry mine IWB during summer and I carry my 2.0 3.6 during winter appendix, done that for about 2 years now and is still very comfortable to me.

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[dirty & hairy]

You can also get a P365 and buy the 365XL frame and solves the grip issues with a longer grip and shorter more concealable barrel. But you need to buy the base pad that would work for the 10 rounder if you have that limit in your state.
I carry mine IWB during summer and I carry my 2.0 3.6 during winter appendix, done that for about 2 years now and is still very comfortable to me.

Very nice.

 

[STORMINORMAN]

Just got a M&P 40C (1.0?)...

...and it may turn out to be my all-time favorite M&P. Was very accurate with both the 40 & 9mm conversion barrels right out of the box. Factory night sights are quite bright, and all my other M&P magazines, lights, holsters, etc., will work as well. Trigger seemed fine: better than the earlier M&P 1.0 versions. Have an Agency Arms one if needed, but I usually wait for a couple hundred rounds to break-in a new firearm before making any changes.

Now, if I could just find that elusive 357 SIG compact barrel...?

Hard to believe there are still new ones available, and at an amazing price as well!

Cheers!

 

[pazzo]

I have a P365XL and just ordered a M2.0 3.6". I mostly carry a P320Xcarry, IWB and it currently has a Xcompact grip on it, 15 rds.

While the 365XL is a great gun, I find the grip circumference too small for my liking.
Carrying the P320 with 15 rounds isn't much different than the P365XL. I can barely feel the difference, until I try to draw from concealment and the P320 works better for me.

Smallest I go, with a good grip during a draw is the G43x or Shield 9Ez.
Sidebar - really liking the the Shield EZ.

I'm thinking the M2.0 3.6" will carry very well, better ergonomically than the P320 and not much bigger than the P365XL, filling the larger capacity role well.

 

[Old cop]

My four inch 2.0 has been accurate, reliable & fun to shoot. It's going w/me to LEOSA qualification tomorrow.

 

[pazzo]

UPDATE for me...
Today I took the P320XCarry and MP2.0 Compact to the range. Overall I shot better with the MP. Both were very close, but the MP just felt better, quicker, presented more naturally and fell back on target quicker.

I was quite surprised actually, as I've done Gunsite classes with the P320 XCarry and I've got a lot of practice with it. It's got a nice trigger, pre-tensioned target crown barrel and its been my favorite for several years.
I went back and forth 10 rounds at a time and after about 40 rounds through each I put up the XCarry and just stuck with the MP2.0.

I've got about 250 rounds through the MP, starting to get used to it. Time for night sights.