Smith & Wesson M&P 9 M2.0 Full Size OR 9mm vs Walther PDP Full Size 9mm

Two optic-ready full-size 9mms at the same $699 MSRP. The Smith & Wesson M&P 9 M2.0 Full Size OR 9mm has the lighter trigger by 1.1 lb (4.5 lb vs 5.6 lb) and the narrower frame by 0.18" (1.16" vs 1.34"), but it is 5 oz heavier at 29.0 oz. The Walther PDP Full Size 9mm answers with one more round (18 vs 17), 0.25" more barrel (4.5" vs 4.25"), 0.4" more sight radius (6.9" vs 6.5") and 24.0 oz on the belt, in a gun 0.6" longer overall (8.0" vs 7.4").

Pick the Smith & Wesson M&P 9 M2.0 Full Size OR if:

• The 4.5 lb trigger is 1.1 lb lighter than the PDP's 5.6 lb without aftermarket work
• The 1.16" frame is 0.18" narrower, which matters if this gun ever carries concealed
• Four interchangeable palmswell inserts give more grip-size adjustment than a backstrap swap
• It is 0.6" shorter overall (7.4" vs 8.0")

Pick the Walther PDP Full Size if:

• 18 rounds instead of 17, and 5 oz less gun at 24.0 oz
• The 6.9" sight radius is 0.4" longer, off a 4.5" barrel instead of 4.25"
• You want the adjustable 3-dot rear sight rather than a fixed tall 2-dot
• A loaded chamber indicator and disconnector are part of its safety set

Same price, both cut for a dot. The M&P brings the lighter trigger and the slimmer frame; the PDP brings the longer sight radius, one more round and 5 oz less weight.