Smith & Wesson Custom M&P 2.0 - The Best Handgun on the Market!

Published on January 17, 2018
Duration: 9:50

This guide details the process of customizing a Smith & Wesson M&P M2.0 Compact to achieve superior performance. Key modifications include custom slide milling for optics, installation of a match-grade barrel and upgraded trigger, and professional grip stippling. The presenter, an experienced firearm enthusiast, asserts that this build rivals and surpasses much more expensive custom pistols.

Quick Summary

This custom Smith & Wesson M&P M2.0 Compact features 'Chaos' slide milling, a Trijicon RMR, Apex Tactical barrel and trigger, and enhanced grip stippling. Estimated at $1600-$1700, the presenter claims it outperforms more expensive 1911s and Staccato pistols with flat shooting and minimal recoil.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Pistol Overview
  2. 00:50Stock M&P 2.0 & Customization Goals
  3. 01:25Slide Milling and Optics Setup
  4. 02:40Barrel and Trigger Upgrades
  5. 03:45Grip Module Stippling
  6. 04:30Overall Cost and Value
  7. 05:00Shooting Performance & Comparisons

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key modifications made to the Smith & Wesson M&P M2.0 Compact in this video?

The custom build includes 'Chaos' slide milling by Maple Leaf Firearms with an RMR footprint and Cerakote, a Trijicon RMR optic, suppressor height night sights, an Apex Tactical Specialties match-grade barrel, and an Apex Flat Faced Forward Set Trigger Kit. The grip module features 360-degree stippling with a double undercut and index points from Modern Weapon Systems.

What is the estimated cost of this customized Smith & Wesson M&P M2.0?

The total estimated cost for the Smith & Wesson M&P M2.0 pistol and all the extensive modifications discussed in the video is approximately $1600 to $1700.

How does this custom M&P M2.0 compare to other high-end pistols?

The presenter believes this custom M&P M2.0 offers superior performance to much more expensive handguns like 1911s and Staccato pistols. It is also preferred over a Wilson Combat EDC X9, Sig Sauer P226 Legion SAO, and a custom Glock 19.

What are the shooting characteristics of the customized M&P M2.0?

The customized Smith & Wesson M&P M2.0 is described as shooting very flat with minimal recoil. It is also noted for its high accuracy, making it a preferred 'go-to' pistol for the presenter.

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