![]() ![]() Tagging 12″ round steel at 50 yards was pretty easy. Texturing was improved, my other pistols all had some more aggressive treatment, this one was good to go out of the box. My large hand still fits the grip, and the trigger was noticeably nicer. The shorter grip is nice in the car and does not tear up my seat. Shooting the compact at a media event it was impressive, enough for me to ask for a test pistol. Range Time with the Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0 Compact RDR Kydex Holsters SCAR provides immediate access to your pistol and spare magazine for comfortable and secure AIWB carry. If you don’t have one borrow it, or have someone else with something similar do it, especially the front. If you care at all about your pistol’s finish or your level of frustration use a purpose-built sight pusher like the MGW. Just like all previous M&P’s the factory sights are tight. Their rear sight uses a ledge for unconventional slide operation and two tritium inserts with no ring. Trijicon HD sights are strong, and the XR sights are a bit thinner for accuracy. I can pick them up easily during daylight hours while providing some low and failing light assistance. These work the best for me and sit on most of my carry guns. My only addition to the pistol was a set of Trijicon HDXR sights using an orange front. Related Stories: Smith & Wesson Adds M&P10 SPORT Rifle to the Popular M&P Lineup Gearing Up ![]() 25″ shorter barrel will likely go unnoticed, the shorter grip can make a difference in concealment, combined they provide what I consider the best compromise for ballistics, reliability, ease of operation, and concealment. my M&P Pro Series was 32.4 ounces (17+ 1). Measured weight fully loaded (15+1 rounds) the compact weighed 32.2 oz. Listed weight is about the same, the compact showing. 5″ shorter lowering capacity to 15 rounds. The compact shortens the barrel to 4″ the grip is about. Standard models hold 17 rounds using either a 4.25″ or 5.0″ barrel. Stippling on the front strap is aggressive enough to provide solid control under any condition yet remains comfortable even during extended shooting sessions. Related Stories: Gun Review: Smith & Wesson 460XVR: Extreme Velocity Revolver! Smith & Wesson was pretty close with their 4.25″ barrels and standard 17 rounds grips, but the new Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0 Compact fits perfectly into the magic carry pistol size, and it is proving to be an excellent pistol. It’s precisely why mid-sized (sometimes called compact) pistols are the most common. Just because it’s comfy in your belt does not mean it is to shoot, or necessarily adequate in a fight. Subcompacts are comfortable to carry, convenient, and some pretty decent fighting pistols, most are not.Įvery Gunsite 250 class attended or instructed has students switching their compact out either at lunch or the morning of day two. ![]() Things like interchangeable grip straps are nice, the idea being you will not practice with a pistol that does not fit your hand well, let alone shoot them properly. Universal enough it was the model for the Army’s new pistol. Striker fired polymer, 4″ barrel, a grip you can get your hands on, 15 rounds, usable sights and a decent trigger. Related Articles: Gun Review: Smith & Wesson Pro Series 1911 Pistol – Reliable & Concealable Smith and Wesson M&P 2.0 Compact – The Magic Carry PistolĬonsensus is rare in this industry, but there’s general agreement on the best size for a general use pistol, at least amongst instructors. That is until I got to shoot the new Smith and Wesson M&P 2.0 Compact at a recent media event. They fit me, were proven, and modified to my liking. ![]() So when the 2.0 came out I was happy to see the modifications, just not happy enough to replace my existing guns. Both carry more than a few aftermarket alterations, neither has missed a beat. My last two M&P’s - M&P9 Pro Series, and 9mm Shield are used regularly for EDC, training, and teaching at the Gunsite Academy. Both were used for duty, concealed carry, and competition. My first M&P45 although altered a bit is still used on occasion for suppressor articles. Both Pistols are still running today, one with a police officer who used it until his retirement a few months ago. I have been using the Smith & Wesson M&P line of pistols since they were introduced, my first being a full-size 45ACP - followed by the mid-size 45 ACP. ![]()
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