Picked up a M&P 2.0 FDE (5") recently and finally got some rounds through it.
Lots of complete reviews online so I won't attempt that here but I have to say that it is a big step up from the original M&P.
Accuracy was solid out to 25 yards. 4" groups with Federal Champion offhand (last time I ever purchase this inconsistent crap...WWB and American Eagle are at least relatively consistent crap...but I digress). That's the best my old multi-focal eyes will do. For some reason I am pulling shots low or either dead on. Kinda puzzled by that as the trigger is near Apex. I'm sure more range time will solve it and will probably move to a larger grip panel. I grew up with 1911's and revolver triggers, so I have always struggled with striker fired triggers - but I digress again...
Speaking of the trigger. It seems to be nearly that of my Performance Center 9L trigger which I find quite acceptable - even a little smoother on the take up. The 2.0 trigger is far far better than the standard 1.0 trigger. I would prefer a flat faced trigger but overall the 2.0 trigger is pretty darn good for a factory trigger.
A common complaint is the grip texture. At first feel, it does seem aggressive but under shooting conditions it is excellent and eliminates (well mostly) that feeling of holding onto slippery plastic. IWB carry with skin to grip contact could be an issue for some but I do prefer the new grip texture.
Trigger reset is positive. Overtravel is acceptable for an out of the box gun. Mag release is quick to find. Factory three dot sights are decent enough. Aesthetically, the gun has a nice look to it, I could do without the exposed frame section, not sure what/why we can see the metal part to the front of the slide lock, the M2.0 on the slide and why can't they match the color of the slide to the polymer perfectly? It is more pronounced in the picture below. I know - differing materials, application, etc. but still...
If you are in the market for a handgun; do not discount the 2.0 models based upon your experiences or pre-conceived notions of the original M&P.
Lots of complete reviews online so I won't attempt that here but I have to say that it is a big step up from the original M&P.
Accuracy was solid out to 25 yards. 4" groups with Federal Champion offhand (last time I ever purchase this inconsistent crap...WWB and American Eagle are at least relatively consistent crap...but I digress). That's the best my old multi-focal eyes will do. For some reason I am pulling shots low or either dead on. Kinda puzzled by that as the trigger is near Apex. I'm sure more range time will solve it and will probably move to a larger grip panel. I grew up with 1911's and revolver triggers, so I have always struggled with striker fired triggers - but I digress again...
Speaking of the trigger. It seems to be nearly that of my Performance Center 9L trigger which I find quite acceptable - even a little smoother on the take up. The 2.0 trigger is far far better than the standard 1.0 trigger. I would prefer a flat faced trigger but overall the 2.0 trigger is pretty darn good for a factory trigger.
A common complaint is the grip texture. At first feel, it does seem aggressive but under shooting conditions it is excellent and eliminates (well mostly) that feeling of holding onto slippery plastic. IWB carry with skin to grip contact could be an issue for some but I do prefer the new grip texture.
Trigger reset is positive. Overtravel is acceptable for an out of the box gun. Mag release is quick to find. Factory three dot sights are decent enough. Aesthetically, the gun has a nice look to it, I could do without the exposed frame section, not sure what/why we can see the metal part to the front of the slide lock, the M2.0 on the slide and why can't they match the color of the slide to the polymer perfectly? It is more pronounced in the picture below. I know - differing materials, application, etc. but still...
If you are in the market for a handgun; do not discount the 2.0 models based upon your experiences or pre-conceived notions of the original M&P.
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