Smith Wesson M&P 2.0 is my preferred platform, ( Compact, Shield Plus OR & Shield 2.0 45). What I noted was a 50-100 rd break-in period for the slide release with no issues after that. Thank you for sharing.
First of all, REspect ! Shooting non-dominant hand, good job! I'm betting many people don't even train occasionally with their non-dominant hand. M&P quality and reliability par excellence! Wishing you a full & speedy recovery!
Which Olight were you showing? Good review, thank you. I have a 2.0 and a Shield Plus PC for EDC. I like them both , but I did not like the original M&P.
Nice see your healing is coming along…also your left hand shooting has improved, or at least you seems more comfortable with it. Nice review, being a lefty , I’ll have to check this model out. Thanks
I used a drop of glue a few years ago to keep the magazine spacer from sliding around and it worked great. I’m a leftie and have never been able to use the right side slide release when reloading.
All 4 of my firearms are S&W'S. SHIELD PLUS 9mm SHIELD 45acp M&P 2.0 COMPACT 4" BARREL 45acp M&P 2.0 COMPACT 3.6" BARREL 9mm. Bought in that order!!! I guess im an S&W FANBOY!!!!!
Great video Rider!! I have this very gun “in my cart” right now….and bam your video came up. Going back and forth between this, g19 mos and FN 509 midsize. What’s your recommendation between these?
I have the G19 (a couple of them) and I carried a G19 on duty for many years. I don't own the 509, though I did a review on one a couple years ago. Both are good guns - reliable and accurate. Glock obviously has the most aftermarket support, though S&W is close. Not so much for the FN. Holster options are great for both the Glock and Smith, but again, not quite as much for the FN. For what it's worth, I haven't carried my G19 in a long time, but I'm regularly carrying the Smith now. That's not an endorsement, just my preference. Thanks for watching.
@@RidersRange thanks so much for the feedback, I really appreciate it!! I am leaning S&W, as they’re easier to obtain in my state. It seems like a very well thought out and optioned pistol.
I am certainly no expert, but the S&W MP2.0 Compact is a quality product, reliable, accurate and easy to own, i.e. reasonably priced. It's competition is actually it's brother, the Equalizer.
@@PeterFusco I appreciate your input!! Yeah, warrantee and customer service is huge too. This newer m&p seems so nicely equipped. But I’ve never come across one in person yet. Now I’ve never shot a 509….but the grip and feel is magical. It’s making this decision a tough one
@@alexwalker5645Not sure if you made a decision but I recently bought a 509 compact tactical. Personally hardest compact size handgun I’ve shot before. It’s honestly not worth it unless you’re planning on only shooting this and working in the trigger/getting used to it. Or willing to replace the trigger sooner than later. I own too many handguns that I shoot accurately and feel good to keep this, I’m here because I’m trying to decide what to replace it with. Glock 19 and M&P (upgraded not hinge) have better triggers out of the box. If you have already bought a 509 compact how do you like it?
Except for color I like it, I am planning on getting one next year and its magazines are compatible with the FPC. I like the safety on SW and prefer them with SF guns. Put a Holosun on it, you'll love it. If you don't have a Shield Plus try it has the same trigger as your 2.0 and excellent pistol. Hope your right hand gets better soon.
Surgery was 8 months ago, so my right arm is about 90% back to normal. Check my Part 2 on this gun and you'll see that I did mount a Holosun on it. As to the color, my LGS gives better prices on guns that don't sell as well. A FDE color with a manual safety is not a fast mover, so the price was right. Thanks for watching and commenting.
@@RidersRange Hey if you got a great price the color doesn't matter that much. I'll check out your video on it. I have shot 2.0's before and really like Smith, just haven't shot the one with new trigger. I will pick one up after deer season for sure. Good to hear your 90% back to normal. The military is always messing up my knees, so I know the feeling.
The slide stop catch is on the left side, when you use the left side it's pushing directly on the catch. When you use the right side the torsion, or whatever it is, because your acting on the release indirectly.
They feel nice in the hand but I think the grip texture is a little too aggressive for concealed carry when I dry fired it (nice trigger though). I’d like to try and rent one to see how well it shoots. I’m in CA so if I do get one, it can’t be optics ready.
I just got my CCW permit, trying to find a good overall pistol got me so not decided. I have theee pistols in mind, mp2.0 compact, glock19. Or a Cz p10 Guys please give me some advices, in my state I can only have one ccw so I gotta choose right, so if u can only get one, which one would u get FYI, I come from cz75 1911 background Thanks
Advice - move to a free state. But I guess that's not possible, or you already would have done that. Second advice - try before you buy. All three pistols that you mentioned are good, reliable guns, but all have different features and ergonomics. I carried a Glock of one model or another for the final 24 years of my career and I still own several Glocks. However, I prefer both the P10 and the M&P over any Glock. My P10S has a much better trigger than any Glock and my M&P 2.0 Compact has not only a better trigger, but better grip texture and ergonomics. But that's just from my perspective. Your preferences may be different, so if at all possible, try before you buy.
Just a quick response and strictly my opinion as I've tried innumerable models from as many manufacturers. The S&W M&P 2.0 Compact is a fantastic firearm. Shoots straight, fit and finish are impeccable, they have a lifetime fix it warranty, made in America was also a big factor for me. Most of all, from the financial point of view, it is very reasonably priced, probably the only time I really felt like I got a little more than my money's worth, which today is saying a lot.
After you get around 1k rounds through it the slide release on the left side breaks in nicely and is able to be used as a slide release. Enjoy the pistol they are great guns.
Sounds like this was an impulse buy and you're only moderately pleased with it. I like the gun anyway. S&W and Glock are the midpoints so one gets the best of both low and high-end pistols. Can't go wrong with either.
It was somewhat of an impulse buy, though after a great experience with my M&P Performance Center 10mm, the 2.0 9mm made it onto my list. Thanks for watching.
I get that but some point and shoot with or without the light and iveseen both sides of it have a few law enforcement family members and a few friends work for sheriff dept but i get it
M&Ps are famous for the slide stop not acting as a slide release. If you were to ask a S&W rep that's what they would tell you. I dont understand it. Never have, never will. I do love my M&Ps though
Not sure how true this is, but I found extended slide stops on eBay, which belongs to the Performance Center and/or the M&P10, which I heard are more functional, in terms of releasing the slide, than the M&P9 OEM ones. Been wanting to test the validity of that claim for quite a while, though.
I like the 2.0 and I wouldn't hesitate to carry it. The slide isn't as easy to rack as some of the newer "light rack" pistols, but typical for most 9mm pistols - not unlike a Glock.
I use light cause it helps with recoil and i gethome late and you better have a light than dont and need onethis not 1974 and it leaves your other hand free thats why some police stations Adopted lights
If I were still active law enforcement I would have a light on every firearm. However, law enforcement has a mission to search for trouble, but non-law enforcement folks don't have that mission. Once again, using a light mounted on a firearm (as a non-law enforcement person) to search for and/or identify threats CAN result in a charge of a felony for pointing a gun at a non-threat. Use a hand-held light until you have determined that you MUST use your firearm to defend yourself.
If only the VP9 had a manual safety. It has a great trigger, but I just can't get used to carrying a gun that has a great trigger and is 100% cocked. Those who carry a striker-fired gun that is 100% cocked would never carry a cocked revolver, or a cocked hammer-fired gun that doesn't have a manual safety. But that's just my personal opinion. Thanks for watching.
@@RidersRange I understand your point of view especially if you are a 1911 guy. I don't have a modern 9mm. I am considering a 2.0 compact, but what scares me is the safety, as all my pistols don't have them. It is a very nice shooting pistol. Thanks for your review!
Live 10 mi from Smith & Wesson only get 10 rounds in a magazine when they had the Smith & Wesson store they had a whole rack of ARS not for sale to mass residence a Shooting Centers closed stores closed gone used to be able to bring a gun right to the factory and the guy the gunsmith the money you'll hand me back the gun now you got to mail the gun if you live 5 mi from the factory
Old days set a performance center gunsmith to my work for 25 years I'd bring the gun to him he'd call me when it's done I bring the money and give it to him he gives me the gun no BS now you're not even allowed on the property
You are better left handed than I am with 2 hands. Good example of practice makes perfect
I've always done some left handed shooting, but obviously not enough. Thanks for watching.
Great Shooting Lefty!!! I may be able to keep with you right handed, but left I am ok from 10 yards away. 😂. Great video Sir.
😊😎👍🇺🇸. Beretta Sr.
Beretta Jr. does left handed very well 😎. Thanks, as always, for watching.
Smith Wesson M&P 2.0 is my preferred platform, ( Compact, Shield Plus OR & Shield 2.0 45). What I noted was a 50-100 rd break-in period for the slide release with no issues after that. Thank you for sharing.
First of all, REspect !
Shooting non-dominant hand, good job!
I'm betting many people don't even train occasionally with their non-dominant hand.
M&P quality and reliability par excellence!
Wishing you a full & speedy recovery!
Thank you for watching and commenting.
I think you are doing well with one arm. Although I do wish you a speedy and successful recovery. Thanks for the review.
Physical therapy is helping and I hope to be pretty much back to normal by summer. Thanks for watching.
Which Olight were you showing? Good review, thank you. I have a 2.0 and a Shield Plus PC for EDC. I like them both , but I did not like the original M&P.
Good left handed shooting. Have the shield plus pc and shield 45, both great handguns. Love ann Arbor arms.
As always, thanks for watching and commenting.
That one hand aim is incredibly impressive!!!!
Sights and trigger. Thanks for watching.
that's what she said
@@TreCookin very glad it’s a SHE
Nice see your healing is coming along…also your left hand shooting has improved, or at least you seems more comfortable with it. Nice review, being a lefty , I’ll have to check this model out. Thanks
Great comment. Beretta SR.
@Bill-jv5eg, thanks for watching and commenting.
I have the same gun in all black and it's actually reliable and it shoots great. It's my everyday carry too.
I used a drop of glue a few years ago to keep the magazine spacer from sliding around and it worked great. I’m a leftie and have never been able to use the right side slide release when reloading.
Thanks for watching and adding your thoughts.
All 4 of my firearms are S&W'S.
SHIELD PLUS 9mm
SHIELD 45acp
M&P 2.0 COMPACT 4" BARREL 45acp
M&P 2.0 COMPACT 3.6" BARREL 9mm.
Bought in that order!!!
I guess im an S&W FANBOY!!!!!
Thanks for watching.
Which is your favorite?
Out of the 3 you showed in the video, what brand do you like the most? S&w, glock, or sig?
I don't generally have a brand preference. I've found that almost every company makes some good guns, and occasionally a not-so-good gun.
Man is a hell of a shot😮
Great video Rider!!
I have this very gun “in my cart” right now….and bam your video came up.
Going back and forth between this, g19 mos and FN 509 midsize.
What’s your recommendation between these?
I have the G19 (a couple of them) and I carried a G19 on duty for many years. I don't own the 509, though I did a review on one a couple years ago. Both are good guns - reliable and accurate. Glock obviously has the most aftermarket support, though S&W is close. Not so much for the FN. Holster options are great for both the Glock and Smith, but again, not quite as much for the FN. For what it's worth, I haven't carried my G19 in a long time, but I'm regularly carrying the Smith now. That's not an endorsement, just my preference. Thanks for watching.
@@RidersRange thanks so much for the feedback, I really appreciate it!! I am leaning S&W, as they’re easier to obtain in my state. It seems like a very well thought out and optioned pistol.
I am certainly no expert, but the S&W MP2.0 Compact is a quality product, reliable, accurate and easy to own, i.e. reasonably priced. It's competition is actually it's brother, the Equalizer.
@@PeterFusco I appreciate your input!! Yeah, warrantee and customer service is huge too. This newer m&p seems so nicely equipped. But I’ve never come across one in person yet. Now I’ve never shot a 509….but the grip and feel is magical. It’s making this decision a tough one
@@alexwalker5645Not sure if you made a decision but I recently bought a 509 compact tactical. Personally hardest compact size handgun I’ve shot before. It’s honestly not worth it unless you’re planning on only shooting this and working in the trigger/getting used to it. Or willing to replace the trigger sooner than later.
I own too many handguns that I shoot accurately and feel good to keep this, I’m here because I’m trying to decide what to replace it with.
Glock 19 and M&P (upgraded not hinge) have better triggers out of the box.
If you have already bought a 509 compact how do you like it?
Except for color I like it, I am planning on getting one next year and its magazines are compatible with the FPC. I like the safety on SW and prefer them with SF guns. Put a Holosun on it, you'll love it. If you don't have a Shield Plus try it has the same trigger as your 2.0 and excellent pistol. Hope your right hand gets better soon.
Surgery was 8 months ago, so my right arm is about 90% back to normal. Check my Part 2 on this gun and you'll see that I did mount a Holosun on it. As to the color, my LGS gives better prices on guns that don't sell as well. A FDE color with a manual safety is not a fast mover, so the price was right. Thanks for watching and commenting.
@@RidersRange Hey if you got a great price the color doesn't matter that much. I'll check out your video on it. I have shot 2.0's before and really like Smith, just haven't shot the one with new trigger. I will pick one up after deer season for sure. Good to hear your 90% back to normal. The military is always messing up my knees, so I know the feeling.
The slide stop catch is on the left side, when you use the left side it's pushing directly on the catch. When you use the right side the torsion, or whatever it is, because your acting on the release indirectly.
True, though "ambidextrous" means it's supposed to work well from either side. Thanks for watching and adding your thoughts.
With your good wing busted, you still managed to fly with the other. Not bad young fellow.
Sights and trigger are still sights and trigger, regardless of the hand. Just a LOT slower left handed. Thanks for watching.
They feel nice in the hand but I think the grip texture is a little too aggressive for concealed carry when I dry fired it (nice trigger though). I’d like to try and rent one to see how well it shoots. I’m in CA so if I do get one, it can’t be optics ready.
No optics in CA?? Bummer. As to the grip texture, it works great for shooting, but it is hard on clothing. Thanks for watching.
I just got my CCW permit, trying to find a good overall pistol got me so not decided. I have theee pistols in mind, mp2.0 compact, glock19. Or a Cz p10
Guys please give me some advices, in my state I can only have one ccw so I gotta choose right, so if u can only get one, which one would u get
FYI, I come from cz75 1911 background
Thanks
Advice - move to a free state. But I guess that's not possible, or you already would have done that. Second advice - try before you buy. All three pistols that you mentioned are good, reliable guns, but all have different features and ergonomics. I carried a Glock of one model or another for the final 24 years of my career and I still own several Glocks. However, I prefer both the P10 and the M&P over any Glock. My P10S has a much better trigger than any Glock and my M&P 2.0 Compact has not only a better trigger, but better grip texture and ergonomics. But that's just from my perspective. Your preferences may be different, so if at all possible, try before you buy.
Thank you@@RidersRange
Rent a few at your local range and see which brand feels and shoots best for you.
Just a quick response and strictly my opinion as I've tried innumerable models from as many manufacturers. The S&W M&P 2.0 Compact is a fantastic firearm. Shoots straight, fit and finish are impeccable, they have a lifetime fix it warranty, made in America was also a big factor for me. Most of all, from the financial point of view, it is very reasonably priced, probably the only time I really felt like I got a little more than my money's worth, which today is saying a lot.
CZ P08
After you get around 1k rounds through it the slide release on the left side breaks in nicely and is able to be used as a slide release. Enjoy the pistol they are great guns.
Slide release on the left side of the gun is fine. It's the "ambi" part on the right that is the issue. Thanks for watching and commenting.
@@RidersRange I meant to say right side
Question- That's a 4" barrel, correct ?
Correct, 4" barrel.
pretty damn good with your non dominant hand.....
One never knows when the non-dominant hand will have to take control. Thanks for watching.
Great lil video
Sir you are a true marksman
To quote the late Toby Keith, "I'm not as good as I once was, but I'm as good once as I ever was". Thanks for watching.
Sounds like this was an impulse buy and you're only moderately pleased with it. I like the gun anyway. S&W and Glock are the midpoints so one gets the best of both low and high-end pistols. Can't go wrong with either.
It was somewhat of an impulse buy, though after a great experience with my M&P Performance Center 10mm, the 2.0 9mm made it onto my list. Thanks for watching.
Nice addition
As always, thanks for watching.
Probably just me but I've never been compelled to pronounce the '0' or even the 'o'😄. To me, M&P 2.0 means just that...M & P-TWO!
I'm with you. Thanks for watching.
Thats some serious shooting!
That gun almost makes it easy. Thanks for watching.
Good show old chap!😀
Thanks for watching.
Can you change out those sights ?
Yes. I have the same gun and put on the TFX Pros.
I get that but some point and shoot with or without the light and iveseen both sides of it have a few law enforcement family members and a few friends work for sheriff dept but i get it
Lights on every firearm carried by law enforcement personnel - absolutely. But for non-sworn folks - not so much. Thanks for watching.
I got the little more older version of 2.0 than this one but trigger in my gun don't do that. It is pretty straight forward.
I believe the 2.0 originally had the hinged trigger, but was later changed to the flat trigger. Thanks for watching.
Well just glue the spacer to the mag then…that’s what you have to do with bow tip inserts.
A3 is the best!
I agree. Thanks for watching.
M&Ps are famous for the slide stop not acting as a slide release. If you were to ask a S&W rep that's what they would tell you. I dont understand it. Never have, never will. I do love my M&Ps though
Great comment! 😊😎👍🇺🇸
Beretta SR.
@@BERETTA9mmUSA thank you B9USA Sr. !!!!!!
Not sure how true this is, but I found extended slide stops on eBay, which belongs to the Performance Center and/or the M&P10, which I heard are more functional, in terms of releasing the slide, than the M&P9 OEM ones. Been wanting to test the validity of that claim for quite a while, though.
@Paulie705, the slide stop/slide release on the left side works just fine, but the "ambi" part on the right - not so much.
@RidersRange that's why I (a southpaw) use my index finger too.
I just picked up the 3.6”
Thanks for watching.
How do you like? Is the slide difficult to rack when new?
@@gator5741 No, not too bad. No different than a glock or a Sig IMO.
I like the 2.0 and I wouldn't hesitate to carry it. The slide isn't as easy to rack as some of the newer "light rack" pistols, but typical for most 9mm pistols - not unlike a Glock.
Wonder if it comes in 45 ?? Good 👍 one I like the manual safety too .
It appears that the 2.0 Compact only comes in 9mm and .40S&W, but according to the Smith & Wesson website, the full size 2.0 is available in .45ACP.
I use light cause it helps with recoil and i gethome late and you better have a light than dont and need onethis not 1974 and it leaves your other hand free thats why some police stations Adopted lights
If I were still active law enforcement I would have a light on every firearm. However, law enforcement has a mission to search for trouble, but non-law enforcement folks don't have that mission. Once again, using a light mounted on a firearm (as a non-law enforcement person) to search for and/or identify threats CAN result in a charge of a felony for pointing a gun at a non-threat. Use a hand-held light until you have determined that you MUST use your firearm to defend yourself.
@@RidersRange Excellent advice any lawyer would agree!
I kind of like the hinged trigger better. Call me crazy.
Alright fine, I will. You're crazy. There I said it. Are you happy? 😜
If you want a true ambi get you a vp-9.
If only the VP9 had a manual safety. It has a great trigger, but I just can't get used to carrying a gun that has a great trigger and is 100% cocked. Those who carry a striker-fired gun that is 100% cocked would never carry a cocked revolver, or a cocked hammer-fired gun that doesn't have a manual safety. But that's just my personal opinion. Thanks for watching.
@@RidersRange I understand your point of view especially if you are a 1911 guy. I don't have a modern 9mm. I am considering a 2.0 compact, but what scares me is the safety, as all my pistols don't have them. It is a very nice shooting pistol. Thanks for your review!
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Thanks for watching.
Smith & Wesson Academy is gone Springfield Police Department has the range lot better than the other days
Thanks for watching and commenting.
Live 10 mi from Smith & Wesson only get 10 rounds in a magazine when they had the Smith & Wesson store they had a whole rack of ARS not for sale to mass residence a Shooting Centers closed stores closed gone used to be able to bring a gun right to the factory and the guy the gunsmith the money you'll hand me back the gun now you got to mail the gun if you live 5 mi from the factory
It's sad what's being forced on the firearm industry. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Old days set a performance center gunsmith to my work for 25 years I'd bring the gun to him he'd call me when it's done I bring the money and give it to him he gives me the gun no BS now you're not even allowed on the property
Thanks for watching and commenting.