Got to shoot the M2.0 Compact!

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OhioGuy

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I really didn't take the effort to do any kind of throw range review on this. All I can say is that I was actually quite pleasantly surprised at how well the gun handled, how well it fit my hand, and how easily I was able to adapt to using it. Maybe I'm misremembering, but I do not remember enjoying the full size 2.0 nearly as much. Having recently tried out the Glock 19 generation 5, I can say that I am more impressed with the Smith & Wesson somehow. I have no particular allegiance to any gun brand. The one thing that really makes me scratch my head though, is that this compact is clearly aimed at a concealed carry Market, but the texture on the grip is so overly rough that I'm sure it would tear skin right off of me if I actually had it up against my body. I think a holster with a full sweat shield would be a necessity! Or else putting some manner of tape on the side that touches me. Even through my undershirt fabric it felt like a cheese grater.

If they release a Subcompact competitor to the Glock 26 I may have to seriously consider getting one, so long as I can do something about that coarse texture!

What are other people's impressions? I found the trigger quite enjoyable. World apart from the first model.
 
Where did you find one ? I haven't seen any at my local shops. North of Dayton. I'd like to get one before the rebate deal runs out.
 
I have one ordered, should be in today. I plan on taking a very mild (1000grit) paper to mine. Just enough to take the edges off the stippling.

Once I prove the gun reliable, it will be my EDC. AIWB with a shirt under it.
 
One thing I'd note is sometimes the stippling will smooth out on its own from use.


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I was able to handle a M&P 2.0 Compact today and dry fire it. I really liked it but trigger reach was on the short side for me especially with the trigger breaking so far back.

I believe that it comes with the medium grip on it and there are two larger grips in the case. Anyone know if the larger grips increase reach to the trigger significantly on an M&P 2.0 pistol?
 
They do add material to where the web of the hand rides so I would think it would change trigger reach.


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Thanks. Next time at a LGS I will have to see if I can try out the large one. I think they may even have a display with blue guns with the different grips on.
 
Mine came in. Shot it a little last night, maybe 50 rounds. The gun feels and balances GOOD. in comparing it to my fullsize and 9c it splits the size difference nicely.

The stippiling is ROUGH:eek: the good news is it is easy to sand it down to exactly what you want. I think its a winner.

A couple hundred more rounds and it will be my EDC pistol.
 
My favorite fun store finally got them in and one came home with me today. Didn't have time to shoot but I've fondled it quite a bit. You are right about the grip , it is rough. But it seems like after a handful of range sessions it might "break in" so to speak. The ergonomics are awesome. Fits my hand like a glove.

Filled out my rebate card. Really great rebate. Better hurry if you want it.

My very first double stack 9mm was a first gen M&P full size. Didn't like the trigger so I sold it. The 2.0 trigger is way smoother and feels lighter as well. Got a gen 3 glock 19 next. Trigger was better but it got too slippery after a couple mags and my sweaty mitts. I think the grip on the 2.0 compact will help that a lot. I think I've finally found a striker pistol that I'll actually keep. Well that and my shield.
 
My blackhawk serpa (without the finger lock) fits the 2.0. My G-code AIWB, does not. A little heat from a heat gun may cure the slight interference from the rail.
 
Time to find a holster. Anybody making them yet?
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The holsters for the 4.25 model fit perfectly since the frame dimensions are identical other than the grip. I got the Concealment Express kydex to start and also ordered the Stealth Gear appendix iwb.
 
I bought a full sized 2.0 a few weeks ago. After about 20 minutes of dry fire, I had to go down to the garage and sand the grip areas. A very quick once over with 320 knocked down the hurt but maintained the gripsion.


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Saw one today, in the display case at the range where I work. Ran over to the rental guns and....there it was. Pulled it off the rack and off to the range.

Having an apex FFS in my full size, I didn't care much for the trigger. However, the gun felt great.

I've always felt the G19 was one of the most "size efficient" guns made. Yet, mfgs chose to make models larger or smaller. It's about time they are getting on board with a true compact.

Anyone liking the M&P models will love this gun. Now that I can have a G19 sized gun which fits my hand, I can sell off my personal G19 for the Smith.
 
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