Smith & Wesson M&P9 M2.0
Smith & Wesson · Pistol · In Production · 2017
Also known as: M&P 2.0, M&P9 2.0, Military & Police 2.0, M&P M2.0 Full Size
Overview
The Smith & Wesson M&P9 M2.0 is a full-size, polymer-framed, striker-fired semi-automatic pistol chambered in 9x19mm Parabellum. Introduced in 2017 as the second generation of the Military & Police (M&P) line originally launched in 2005, the M2.0 features significant improvements over its predecessor including an enhanced aggressive grip texture covering all grip surfaces, an extended steel chassis embedded within the polymer frame for improved rigidity and accuracy, a refined trigger with lighter pull weight and shorter reset, and four interchangeable palmswell inserts for customizable hand fit. The pistol features a low bore axis with an 18-degree grip angle to reduce perceived recoil and speed target reacquisition. The stainless steel barrel and slide are treated with Smith & Wesson's proprietary Armornite corrosion-resistant finish. By 2011, the M&P platform had been adopted or approved for duty by over 800 law enforcement agencies in the United States and 16 other countries, with notable foreign adoptions including the Iraqi military (7,500 M&P9 pistols procured through the U.S. Army in 2008), the Belgian Federal Police, and the National Police Agency of Taiwan.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 700 g (24.7 oz) |
| Overall Length | 188 mm (7.40") |
| Barrel Length | 108 mm (4.25") |
| Height | 140 mm (5.51") |
| Width | 30 mm (1.18") |
| Action Type | Short Recoil |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Action |
| Trigger Pull | 26 N (5.8 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 17 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 360 m/s (1181 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 481 J (355 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 50 m (55 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 1800 m (1968 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 254 mm (10.00") |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Polymer |
| Slide Material | Stainless Steel |
| Barrel Material | Stainless Steel |
| Finish | Armornite |
Calibers
- 9x19mm Parabellum · primary · 9mm NATO — also known as 9mm Luger, 9mm NATO, 9x19mm
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Trigger Safety, Firing Pin Safety, Sear Release Lever
- Features: Extended Steel Chassis, Interchangeable Backstraps, Aggressive Grip Texture, Low Bore Axis, 18 Degree Grip Angle, Accessory Rail, Ambidextrous Slide Stop, Reversible Mag Release, Armornite Finish
Variants
- Smith & Wesson M&P9 M2.0 Compact (4") — Compact
- Smith & Wesson M&P9 M2.0 Compact (3.6") — Compact
- Smith & Wesson M&P9 M2.0 Optics Ready — Optics Ready
- Smith & Wesson M&P9 M2.0 Compact Optics Ready — Optics Ready
- Smith & Wesson M&P9 M2.0 Metal — Premium
- Smith & Wesson M&P9 M2.0 (5") — Long Slide
- Smith & Wesson M&P40 M2.0 — Caliber Variant
- Smith & Wesson M&P45 M2.0 — Caliber Variant
Service history
Operators
- Iraqi Military and Security Forces · adopted 2008 · as M&P9
- Belgian Federal Police · adopted 2011 · as M&P9
- National Police Agency of Taiwan · adopted 2011 · as M&P9 Compact
- Colorado Springs Police Department · adopted 2008 · as M&P40
- Atlanta Police Department · adopted 2008 · as M&P40
- Charlotte Police Department · adopted 2008 · as M&P40
- California Highway Patrol · as M&P
- Los Angeles Police Department · as M&P
- U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration · adopted 2009 · as M&P
- Colorado State Police · as M&P
- Washington Department of Corrections · as M&P9
- Texas Department of Criminal Justice · as M&P357
Conflicts
- Iraq War (2003-2011)
Production
Production years: 2005-present
M&P platform adopted by over 800 U.S. law enforcement agencies and 16 countries; M2.0 variant introduced in 2017
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Notes
The M&P abbreviation stands for 'Military & Police,' continuing a naming tradition Smith & Wesson established with their iconic M&P revolver line beginning in 1899. The M2.0 designation indicates the second major generation of the modern polymer-framed pistol series. The original M&P was introduced in 2005 and the M2.0 update arrived in 2017. The pistol is available with or without an ambidextrous manual thumb safety. The M&P series is also manufactured in .40 S&W, .45 ACP, and .30 Super Carry calibers. Compact variants with 3.6-inch and 4.0-inch barrels use 15-round magazines, while a long-slide 5-inch variant is available for competition use. The M&P9 M2.0 Metal variant, introduced in 2023, features an aluminum frame instead of polymer, increasing weight to approximately 850 grams. Optics-ready versions with milled slides for red dot sight mounting are available across most M2.0 models. The 18-degree grip angle is notably steeper than the Glock's 22-degree angle, which many shooters find more natural for point shooting.
Background
The M&P name dates back to 1899 when Smith & Wesson first introduced a revolver line for military and police use. The modern polymer M&P was designed specifically to challenge Glock's dominance in the law enforcement market, and its distinctive 18-degree grip angle has won converts who find it more natural than Glock's 22-degree angle.