Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0 5in Metal Competitor

[Zincwarrior]

Apologies if this has been posted. S&W emailed out this advertisement for its new 5 in barrel metal M&P. Interesting. I am actually surprised its lighter than the 4.25 model, with "lightening cuts." Interesting. Still think a steel version without "lightening cuts" would be better to compete in USPSA/IDPA CO and Production classes.



https://www.smith-wesson.com/product...preselect=true
Specs
SKU 13199
Model PERFORMANCE CENTER™ M&P®9 M2.0™ COMPETITOR™ 17 Rounds
Caliber 9mm Luger
Capacity 17+1
Optics Yes
Length 8.25
Front Sight Green Fiber Optic
Rear Sight Serrated, Blacked-out
Action Striker Fire
Grip Interchangeable Backstrap Inserts (4)
Barrel Material Stainless Steel with Armornite® Finish
Slide Material Stainless Steel
Frame Material 7075-T6 Aluminum
Slide Finish Tungsten Gray Cerakote®
Frame Finish Tungsten Gray Cerakote®
Barrel Twist 1:10˝
Barrel Length 5" (12.7 cm)
Weight 29.0 oz.
State Compliance

[Zincwarrior]

Also it may be me but that looks like a baby magwell. ad says "flared magwell." Nice.

[David S.]

Also it may be me but that looks like a baby magwell. ad says "flared magwell." Nice.

Screenshot from the video on the linked page.

[GJM]

Why can't S&W be half as smart as Canik and others that realize metal frame means steel and not alloy. Leaked pics of new Canik steel frame.

[David S.]

Yup, an aluminum frame pistol that weighs the same as the plastic one seems pointless.

Speaking of Smith and Wesson missed opportunities.

Maybe next year.

[spyderco monkey]

A 2011 or Sphinx SDP style frame would have been better, and possibly cheaper to produce.

Steel sub-frame (ideally with a Sphinx style integral recoil buffer) with a polymer or aluminum grip screwed onto it.

That said, it's a cool looking pistol, and I'd like to see a 'Stack a Toe' version with apex parts.

[Zincwarrior]

A 2011 or Sphinx SDP style frame would have been better, and possibly cheaper to produce.

Steel sub-frame (ideally with a Sphinx style integral recoil buffer) with a polymer or aluminum grip screwed onto it.

That said, it's a cool looking pistol, and I'd like to see a 'Stack a Toe' version with apex parts.

Sounds cool but what's a stack a toe?

[TOTS]

Sounds cool but what's a stack a toe?

Phonetic “Staccato” denoting a budget or built 2011 stand-in option, usually out of a different model gun

see
https://pistol-forum.com/showthread....ck-And-hookers

[idahojess]

staccato/stack-a-toe?
Potato/potatoe?

[HCM]

Apologies if this has been posted. S&W emailed out this advertisement for its new 5 in barrel metal M&P. Interesting. I am actually surprised its lighter than the 4.25 model, with "lightening cuts." Interesting. Still think a steel version without "lightening cuts" would be better to compete in USPSA/IDPA CO and Production classes.



https://www.smith-wesson.com/product...preselect=true
Specs
SKU 13199
Model PERFORMANCE CENTER™ M&P®9 M2.0™ COMPETITOR™ 17 Rounds
Caliber 9mm Luger
Capacity 17+1
Optics Yes
Length 8.25
Front Sight Green Fiber Optic
Rear Sight Serrated, Blacked-out
Action Striker Fire
Grip Interchangeable Backstrap Inserts (4)
Barrel Material Stainless Steel with Armornite® Finish
Slide Material Stainless Steel
Frame Material 7075-T6 Aluminum
Slide Finish Tungsten Gray Cerakote®
Frame Finish Tungsten Gray Cerakote®
Barrel Twist 1:10˝
Barrel Length 5" (12.7 cm)
Weight 29.0 oz.
State Compliance