M&P Spec series or regular production

[venenoindy]

I'm contemplating buying a compensated striker fired 9mm. Either the new Spec series or a production model and just add the compensator. The Spec series is close to $1000
00 and the base production handgun is $560.00 for just the handgun. What should I get?. I also came across a CZ P10F same as the M&P for $470.00.what should I get?

https://www.smith-wesson.com/product/m-p-9-m2.0-threaded-barrel-optics-ready-full-size

https://www.smith-wesson.com/product/2023-spec-series

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[Peacekeeper3073]

I have the M2.0 original 4.25in, no optics cut. Did the Apex trigger setup and Ameriglo sights and made it a great shooter. Probably not the answer you're looking for but couple good ideas.

 

[derrickgoins]

Spec Series is an aluminum frame + extra 23 round mags vs the polymer base CORE gun with 2 mags.

I have the 4.25" aluminum frame gun and have noticed that it shoots a little flatter than the 4.25" polymer so are the extra mags, aluminum frame, spec series doo dads, and 2 more extended mags worth $400? Potentially, but I'm admittedly an M&P fan :-).

I would do the spec series if it were me. Good Luck!

 

[Jont22]

Get the spec series. It’s green.

 

[mcapo]

I would probably pony up for the alum frame of the spec series given those two options.

but

SW could have done a drastically better job with the blending of the comp to the slide.

 

[Route 45]

I had an M&P 2.0 Metal standard model. Not really impressed with it. It’s not truly a fully metal frame, but a weird mix of aluminum with polymer frame under the swappable backstraps. Actually recoils a bit harsher than the standard polymer frame 2.0 model. I traded it off.

Threaded barrels for the M&P 2.0 are anywhere from $150-$200 or so, depending on brand. I’d get a standard poly frame 2.0 and build it out as you like.

 

[ACC]

I love the M&P series and carried a M&P 2.0 4.5" for a couple years before I switched to P365 X Macro.

But I also think the CZ P10 series might be the best deal in the handgun market these days.