M&P M2.0 4" Compact Optics Ready | Smith & Wesson's CORE redone!
M&P M2.0 4" Compact Optics Ready | Smith & Wesson's CORE redone!
The Smith & Wesson M2.0 CORE Compact is the Glock 19 gen 5 MOS rival for fighting concealed carry pistol with optics ready capability. The CORE systems the M2.0 uses to mount optics to the Compact allows screws to be threaded into the slide.
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0:00 Intro
1:49 Frame
4:24 Slide
6:40 Trigger
9:02 Controls
10:20 Shooting
11:49 Concealability
13:49 Aftermarket
14:35 Conclusion
what holster do you have for your m&p9 compact with red dot sight. please advice.
I want to really not like this gun but I handled it and may have to shelf the 365 for one. Just on grip texture alone.
Why don’t they make the sub-compact size optics ready?
Bought one of these to transition to Carry Optics (had enough of major/minor). This is very easy to shoot, and feels natural in the hand. I was able to earn a higher class first time used in competition. You can find magazines for $33 (if lucky). And HYVE makes a base plate that will add 3 rounds, meaning usually only one reload required. Unless it’s crazy side match that includes spinner and couple of Texas stars.
Did you use the shorter or longer screws that came with the holosun?
The manual safety looks very similar to Sigs M18 safety, can you comment on that? I like a safety like that!
I have this same exact gun with an Apex trigger, Holosun 507c X2 red dot and Streamlight TLR 7A. FANTASTIC EDC!! I shoot this way better than my Glock 19 Gen 5 Mos. I did remove the thumb safety cause it interfered with my grip (super easy to do) …then all I did was call Smith & Wesson and had them ship me the free thumb safety plugs (if you remove them) but you will have to pay for shipping.
SKU 13143 w/o thumb safety
SKU 13144 w/ thumb safety
This gun is amazing!!! Highly recommend!
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Thanks for Great S&W 2.0 Review. Bill
I blacked out my back to sites and use some enamel paint orange color and filled in the front sight.. I don’t know why I paid for MOS on my Glock 19 and I paid extra for optic ready on my Smith and Wesson.. lol i guess its good to have.. to be honest I didn’t even know what MOS stage for but I bought it at Academy and this past year u got to get what you get at the stores LOL
could you do a video on magazine reliability. i am having sand issues during competition 😤😤
Surprise you actually reviewed a M2.0 but like always, great review and very informative. Love my 2.0c and 5", great guns. You should try a Floyd’s custom port 5" M2.0
YouTube cares about modified firearms?
That’s okay…. Because the p30 doesn’t have an optic cut
The grip texture tears clothing and tears the skin on the torso when carried concealed. The localnpolice departments banned all thr M&P M2.0 pistols, because the grips tore up the seat belts in cars and the upholster in the police cars. S&W really messed up.
I’m still rocking a Gen 1 5" ported M&P and Gen 1 Shield. People now look at them in competitions locally and go "respect". I find it pretty hilarious.
And yes, I do carry the Shield in a fanny pack. They’re completely normal in tropical islands. 🤣
I have a Harry’s Holsters Singleton for this gun with a Vortex optic. Although the gun is bit heavy for me for EDC, the Singleton is an excellent holster at a fair price, especially with your discount code.
I can’t decide if I want the full size or compact I already have an original 2.0 compact
When you mounted the holosun did you use the screws included with the optic? Mine has detached in 2/3 range sessions
How do you like this compared to your Glock 19 MOS?
The mag cost is only a result of the pandemic. I got the non-optic version when in first came out and the mags were in the $25-30 range. Nice video!
this is my favorite gun with the apex flat trigger and sro
What kind of eye protection is that
I have several M&Ps but plan to pick up my first CORE this week. I really like em.
I have 2 of these as the standard non-optic version. Great pistol. Been carrying it for 3 years. 1 of them has about 8k through it with no problems. Pandemic has messed things up. Mags were definitely cheaper before. Buddy bought one for $350 with the night sights and 3 mags from local rural king last year. Funny you are not able to run this gun as fast… I’m able to track sights and get consistent .18 splits if not a little faster at times…I’m debating getting the optics ready. Good review
Your far more of a glock fan buy so why would you like the M&P over a glock ?? Some of use don’t like glocks in general .
thinking about making this my first gun purchase because i want to have a light and red dot with having to pay extra for the slide cut out
How’s it compare to the CZ P10F OR?
Nice new lighting setup
Glock triggers suck
New Sub. Loving the channel and the Expert Insight. CORE vs Springfield OSP you’ve been shooting lately.
For all around fun shooting, range gun and possibly some competition…….down the road. Love the look of the Springfield I gotta say. You only get one ? Thanks, Dan
I find myself sinking deeper and deeper in this channel. A humble thank you (light pun intended) and keep up the great work!
Another great review.
Anyone have any luck blocking the witness hole with JB Weld or just redirecting the gases away from the red dot?
What screws did you use for the holosun507c
Noob question:
What makes more expensive than my SD9VE beside the "optics ready"?
I’m just trying to figure out what would make anyone want to dump their SD9VE for this.
I really like the M&P 2.0, that large backstrap just works with my hands real well. Anyone have a solution for the LCI dirtying up the red dot glass? I was thinking of getting an SRO. Its protruding hood doesn’t protect it from getting dirty, does it?
ACT Mag has a 17 round M&P mag available for around $20. You can pick them up at Greg Cote LLC. They are made in Italy by Mec-Gar, who is the OEM for a ton of mags out there including a lot of Sig’s mags. If you’re running a Floyd’s magwell on the compact optics ready featured in this video, the 17 rounders fit without too much of a gap. ACT Mag also has P320 mags around the same price.
The fact that it comes truly optics ready (including sights) and has option for a usable safety really make this stand out
I like the looks of the M&P 2.0, but have not shot one. I’ll have to do something about that.
Does anyone happen to have a ETA on a full size with front serrations,
I prefer the hinge trigger over the flat one on other guns I put a OverWatch precision on my glock 19x and it bites my finger all the time
Optic for a hipster FIG.
I wanna see him in competition with the #HonestOutlaw
PLEASE make the new front slide serrations standard across the 2.0 lineup. I don’t even use front serrations that much, but the OPTION is what’s important (and they look so much better too imo)
I purchased this recently, seriously love it, no safety though.
I got this and am having hard time finding a holster. It has and extended slide catch/release and doesn’t fit any of the M&P holster correctly.
Great review – Just purchased an Ed Brown "Fueled" 4.25" Full Size M&P 2.0… The grip is worlds better than the other manufacturer. This could become my EDC as well! Just need to get an AIWB holster – which are pretty much 4-10 weeks away from … everybody
Family just picked one up for $670 in Illinois. O sorry “Hellinois”
You didn’t find a proverbial hair in the soup?! Actually, GREAT review….love my 1.0 with the Apex. Do the Shield Plus next!