Smith & Wesson M&P 9 M2.0 Compact 9mm
Model: 11686
Smith & Wesson M&P 9 M2.0 Compact 9mm
Model: 11686
Full Specifications
About This Firearm
The M&P 9 M2.0 Compact is Smith & Wesson's direct answer to the Glock G19, matching its 15-round capacity and 4" barrel in a 24 oz frame. The aggressive grip texture is the first thing owners mention. It locks the hand in place during rapid fire but tears through thin undershirts within weeks of appendix carry. The Picatinny rail and thumb safety come standard, giving you weapon light mounting and a manual safety that Glock does not offer.
The 6.5 lb trigger is the M&P's known weakness. It is a full pound heavier than the Glock G19 Gen5 at 5.5 lbs and 2 lbs heavier than the CZ P-10 C at 4.5 lbs. Owners describe it as having a long take-up with a soft wall before the break. An Apex Tactical trigger kit is the most common first modification. The standard model also lacks an optic cut, requiring aftermarket slide milling to mount a red dot. Smith & Wesson sells optic-ready variants separately.
The M&P M2.0 Compact has a large enough following that holsters, sights, and replacement parts are widely available, second only to Glock and Sig in aftermarket depth. The thumb safety appeals to shooters transitioning from revolvers or 1911s who want manual controls on a striker-fired gun. The gun does what compact 9mms are supposed to do. The trigger just asks for more effort than the competition.
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Strengths & Limitations
- Aggressive grip texture locks the hand in place during rapid fire, and community consensus is it handles wet or sweaty conditions better than the Glock G19 Gen5's smoother texture
- Thumb safety gives shooters transitioning from 1911s or revolvers a manual control that most striker-fired compacts lack
- The 6.5 lb trigger is 2 lbs heavier than the CZ P-10 C's 4.5 lb pull with a long, soft take-up that most owners eventually replace with an Apex Tactical kit
- No optic cut on the standard model, and Smith & Wesson charges extra for optic-ready variants when the Ruger Security-9 and FN 509 include them at similar weight
- The aggressive grip texture that works at the range shreds undershirts during appendix carry, requiring a grip sleeve or clothing adjustment
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does the grip texture really damage clothing during concealed carry?
Yes. The M2.0's grip texture is one of the most aggressive in the compact class. Owners consistently report holes in thin cotton undershirts within 2-3 weeks of daily appendix carry. The common fix is a Talon Grips rubber overlay or a thicker base layer between the gun and skin. The texture is an asset at the range but a genuine problem for daily carry without modification.
Is the Apex trigger upgrade worth it for the M&P M2.0?
The Apex Tactical Action Enhancement Kit is the most popular aftermarket modification for the M&P line. It drops the trigger pull from 6.5 lbs to roughly 4.5-5 lbs and shortens the take-up and reset. Most owners who install it say it transforms the gun. If the stock trigger bothers you during the first few range sessions, the Apex kit is the standard fix.