What’s old is new again. The metal-framed pistol is making a comeback. Smith & Wesson has just introduced its new M&P9 M2.0 METAL<\/a>, S&W’s first full-size M&P pistol in an all-metal configuration. Built with a T6 aluminum frame finished in Tungsten Gray Cerakote, this 9mm Luger pistol includes a 4.25″ barrel, M2.0 flat face trigger, and optics-ready slide.<\/p>\n Why go to a metal frame? The T6 Aluminum frame is heavier than polymer. This increases the overall weight of the pistol and lowers the center of gravity considerably. The gun therefore has less perceived recoil (less “snap”) and noticeably less muzzle flip. The new M&P M2.0 METAL is listed at 30.0 oz. unloaded, while the polymer M&P M2.0 is 24.7 oz. unloaded.<\/p>\n New M&P9 M2.0 METAL is 43% More Expensive Than Polymer M&P9 M2.0<\/b> For persons who use their M&P mostly for target work and gun games, the heavier weight and reduced muzzle flip is a plus. Owners may also like the rigidity of the Cerakoted Aluminum frame. S&W has a new enhanced sear for this model, which delivers a “shorter take-up, and cleaner break”. That also should help action pistol competitors.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Full Compatability with Existing M&P9 Magazines and Holsters<\/b>
\nThe new M&P9 M2.0 METAL<\/a> has a $899.00 MSRP, making it 43% more expensive than the polymer-framed M&P9 M2.0<\/a> which has a $629.00 MSRP. Is the aluminum frame worth the extra money? It depends. With a lower center of gravity and more mass, the M2.0 METAL will definitely be a better “gun games” pistol. But it will also be 5.3 oz. heavier — not so great for all-day carry.<\/p>\n![\"Smith](\"https:\/\/accurateshooter.net\/pix\/swmetal22x3.gif\")
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\nThe M&P9 M2.0 METAL will accept any M&P9 M2.0 17-round 9mm magazine and will fit any normal M&P9 fullsize compatible holster. Notable features include enhanced sear for lighter, crisper trigger break, an optics-ready slide, and new “flat face” trigger.<\/p>\nM&P9 M2.0 METAL FEATURES<\/h2>\n
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T6 Aluminum Frame with Tungsten Gray Cerakote\u00ae Finish
\nOptics-Ready pistol slide has mounting recess for red dots
\nFour interchangeable palmswell grip inserts: S, M, ML, L
\nTextured polymer front strap
\nWide slide stop and reversible magazine release
\nM2.0 flat face trigger for consistent finger placement
\nForward slide serrations and Picatinny-style frame rail
\nEnhanced sear for lighter, crisper trigger let-off
\nFits all standard M&P9 compatible holsters
\nAccepts any 17-round 9mm M2.0\u2122 magazine
\nComes with two 17-round magazines.<\/p>\n
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