Smith & Wesson M&P9 2.0 C.O.R.E. Optics Ready Pistol Review

Published on October 19, 2020
Duration: 14:49

This review covers the Smith & Wesson M&P9 2.0 C.O.R.E. Pro Series, an optics-ready pistol featuring an aggressive grip, 1911-style angle, and a Pro Series trigger. While initial reliability issues with light primer strikes were noted and resolved by S&W, the pistol offers excellent ergonomics and usable co-witness sights out of the box. It comes with a comprehensive optic mounting kit and is competitively priced.

Quick Summary

The Smith & Wesson M&P9 2.0 C.O.R.E. Pro Series is an optics-ready pistol with aggressive grip texturing and a 1911-style angle. It features a Pro Series trigger, Armornite finish, and suppressor-height sights. While initial light primer strike issues were resolved by S&W, it offers good ergonomics and value.

Chapters

  1. 00:34Introduction to the M&P9 2.0 CORE
  2. 01:27What's Included in the Box
  3. 02:55Grip and Frame Features
  4. 04:06Trigger Assessment
  5. 05:38Slide and Barrel Details
  6. 07:04Disassembly Process
  7. 08:36Reliability Issues & Resolution
  8. 11:16Final Thoughts and Pricing

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key features of the Smith & Wesson M&P9 2.0 C.O.R.E. Pro Series?

The M&P9 2.0 C.O.R.E. Pro Series is optics-ready, featuring aggressive grip texturing, a 1911-style grip angle, a Pro Series trigger with a ~4.5 lb break, and an Armornite finish. It includes a comprehensive optic mounting kit and suppressor-height sights.

What was the reliability issue encountered with the M&P9 2.0 C.O.R.E.?

The reviewer experienced light primer strikes, occurring about 1 in 20 rounds, across different ammunition brands. This issue was resolved after the pistol was returned to Smith & Wesson for a new striker assembly.

What comes included with the Smith & Wesson M&P9 2.0 C.O.R.E. pistol?

The pistol comes with four interchangeable backstraps, two 17-round magazines, a detailed optic mounting kit with various plates and screws, and a Performance Center cleaning kit.

How is the trigger on the M&P9 2.0 C.O.R.E. Pro Series?

The Pro Series trigger offers a short take-up, a clean break at approximately 4.5 pounds, and a tactile/audible reset. It also features an enlarged overtravel stop and polished internals for improved performance.

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