Description
The M&P M2.0 Compact hits that sweet spot a lot of people are after: a 4 inch barrel, 15+1 of 9mm on tap, and a footprint that carries comfortably but still fills the hand at the range. This version adds two things folks kept asking Smith & Wesson for, a Flat Dark Earth finish and a slide that is ready for an optic the day you bring it home.
The M2.0 Compact Comes Cut for Optics
Instead of paying a machinist to mill your slide, this one arrives cut from the factory with seven mounting plates included, covering popular footprints like the Trijicon RMR and SRO, Holosun 407C and 507C, Leupold DeltaPoint Pro, Docter, and C-More. The tall white-dot sights sit high enough to co-witness through most slide-mounted dots, so you keep usable irons even if your optic goes down. Enlarged forward serrations give you a solid grab for press checks and slide manipulation, whether your hands are dry, sweaty, or gloved.
Why the M&P M2.0 Platform Shoots So Flat
Smith & Wesson built the M2.0 generation around an extended stainless steel chassis embedded in the frame, which cuts down on flex and torque when the gun cycles. Pair that with a low bore axis and the 18 degree grip angle and you get a pistol that points naturally and recovers quickly between shots. The M2.0 flat-face trigger gives you consistent finger placement with a crisp break and a reset you can both feel and hear. The aggressive grip texture locks into your palm without chewing up your side during carry, and four interchangeable palmswell inserts let you dial in the fit for your hand size and trigger reach.
Rounding things out, you get an Armornite corrosion-resistant finish over the stainless slide and barrel, a Picatinny rail up front for a light or laser, and a takedown system that lets you field strip without pulling the trigger. Two 15-round magazines come in the box, so you are ready to load up and get to work right away.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
- Model: M&P M2.0 Compact Optics Ready
- Manufacturer Part Number: 13572
- UPC: 022188889574
- Caliber: 9mm Luger
- Action: Striker Fired Semi Auto
- Capacity: 15+1
- Barrel Length: 4" Stainless Steel, 1:10 Twist
- Overall Length: 7.25"
- Weight: Approx. 25.9 oz
- Sights: Tall White 3-Dot, Co-Witness Height
- Slide: Optic Cut with Forward Serrations
- Finish: Flat Dark Earth with Armornite Coating
- Frame: Polymer with Picatinny-Style Rail
- Manual Thumb Safety: No
- Magazines Included: Two 15-Round
What’s Included
- Smith & Wesson M&P M2.0 Compact 9mm FDE pistol
- Two 15-round magazines
- Seven optic mounting plates
- Four interchangeable palmswell grip inserts (S, M, ML, L)
- Cable lock
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Which red dots will fit the M&P M2.0 Compact Optics Ready slide?
The seven included mounting plates cover most of the popular slide-mounted optics on the market, including the Trijicon RMR and SRO, Holosun 407C and 507C, Leupold DeltaPoint and DeltaPoint Pro, Docter, and C-More footprints. That means you can pick the dot you like instead of building around a single footprint. No gunsmithing or slide milling required.
Do the factory sights co-witness with an optic?
Yes. This model comes with tall white-dot front and rear sights that sit high enough to be visible through the window of most slide-mounted red dots. That gives you a backup aiming option if your optic battery dies, and it also makes zeroing a new dot quicker.
How does the M2.0 Compact compare in size to a Glock 19?
They are very close. Both run a 4 inch barrel with 15+1 capacity in a compact frame, so holster fit and carry feel are in the same ballpark. Many people find the M&P's 18 degree grip angle and interchangeable palmswell inserts give it a more natural point of aim and a better fit for a wider range of hand sizes.
Does this version of the M&P M2.0 Compact have a manual safety?
No, this is the no thumb safety model. It relies on an integrated trigger safety along with internal safeties, which is the setup most people prefer for defensive use since there is nothing extra to sweep off under stress. Smith & Wesson also offers a separate SKU with a thumb safety if that is more your speed.





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