S&W M&P M2.0 Compact Pistol Series Now In .45 Auto

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posted on September 11, 2018
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Smith & Wesson has announced that its line of M&P semi-automatic polymer pistols is expanding to include an M&P M2.0 Compact pistol chambered in .45 Auto. The pistol features a shorter, 4” barrel, a 10+1 round capacity, and the popular M2.0 feature set.

“The M&P45 pistol has been a popular choice for years with both law enforcement professionals and civilians looking for a .45 Auto pistol,” said Jan Mladek, general manager for Smith & Wesson and M&P brands. 

 

  

Available with or without an ambidextrous thumb safety, the M&P M2.0 Compact pistol series includes the advanced M2.0 feature set, delivering an aggressively-textured grip for enhanced control, four interchangeable palmswell grip insert sizes, and a light, crisp M2.0 trigger with a tactile and audible reset. MSRP starts at $569, and comes standard with a white-dot front sight and a white two-dot rear sight, two 10-round magazines, and an accessory rail. Law enforcement can Tritium night sights and three magazines are offered for law enforcement. 

See spec sheets and images here

For more information, visit smith-wesson.com.

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