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Most pistols marketed as competition-ready still need a trigger job, extra mags, and a magwell before they earn the name. The Performance Center M&P9 M2.0 Competitor skips all that. Smith & Wesson took the M2.0 Metal's T6 aluminum frame, stretched the barrel to 5 inches, tuned the sear for a lighter and cleaner break, and boxed it up with four 17-round magazines. That is a full match loadout the day you bring it home.
The slide is where this pistol announces itself. Aggressive lightening cuts on the top and sides pull weight off the front end, which shifts the recoil balance point rearward and helps the gun cycle flat so your dot or sights settle faster between shots. Speaking of sights, you get a bright green fiber optic up front paired with a blacked-out serrated rear, a setup that draws your eye exactly where it should go. The slide is also cut for optics, so mounting a red dot is a quick job rather than a trip to the gunsmith. The Tungsten Gray Cerakote finish over the stainless slide, matched with the Armornite barrel, gives it a two-tone look that stands out on the line without being loud about it.
The flared magazine well is generous, and combined with the oversized reversible mag release, magazine changes get noticeably quicker with a little practice. Four interchangeable palmswell grip inserts in small through large let you dial in trigger reach and hand fit, and the aggressive grip texture keeps everything planted when your palms get sweaty mid-stage. The 18-degree grip angle points naturally, and the M2.0 flat-face trigger encourages consistent finger placement shot after shot.
At 29.3 ounces, this pistol carries enough weight to soak up recoil without feeling like a boat anchor, and the 5-inch barrel with its 1:10 twist stretches the sight radius for cleaner hits at distance. Whether you are chasing a USPSA classification or just want a full-size 9mm that rewards good fundamentals, the Competitor delivers Performance Center refinement in a striker-fired package that is genuinely ready to run.
It is closer than most factory pistols get. The enhanced sear gives you a trigger that breaks around 4.75 pounds with a short reset, and the flared magwell, oversized mag release, and four included 17-round magazines cover the usual upgrade list. Add a red dot if you shoot optics divisions and you are set for a match.
Yes, the slide is cut for optics from the factory, and it still runs a green fiber optic front sight with a blacked-out serrated rear if you prefer irons. Reviewers have run popular dots like the Trijicon RMR and Vortex Razor on this platform. Just confirm your specific optic's mounting footprint before ordering plates or adapters.
The Competitor builds on the Metal's aluminum frame and adds Performance Center upgrades: a 5-inch barrel, aggressive slide lightening cuts that improve the recoil balance point, an enhanced sear for a lighter and crisper trigger, a flared magazine well, and an oversized reversible mag release. It also ships with four magazines instead of two.
Metal-frame M2.0 magazines run fine, but standard polymer-frame M&P mags do not seat properly with the flared magwell installed, and mags with extended basepads may have the same issue. The good news is the magwell is removable if you want to run other magazines. For holsters, the Competitor is slightly wider than polymer M&Ps, so look for a holster fit specifically for the Metal or Competitor models.
| UPC | 022188892901 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 13718 |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | Pistol |
| Barrel Finish | Black Armornite |
| Barrel Length | 5'' |
| Caliber/Gauge | 9mm |
| Capacity | 17+1 |
| Color | Gray, Black |
| Length | 8.25'' |
| Magazine Included | 4 x 17-Round |
| Model | |
| Mount | 1913 Picatinny |
| Mount Type | 1913 Picatinny Rail |
| Number of Magazines | 4 |
| Package Height | 4.7 |
| Package Width | 12.1 |
| Product Type | Striker Fired |
| Safety | No |
| Shipping Weight | 6.33 |
| Sights | RS: Black FS: Green Fiber |
| Sights Type | FIBER OPTIC |
| Slide Description | Optic Ready/Serrated |
| State Restriction (CA) | NO DIRECT SHIP TO CALIFORNIA |
| State Restriction (Guam) | NO SALE TO GUAM |
| State Restriction (IL) | NO SALE TO ILLINOIS PICA |
| State Restriction (OR) | NO SALE TO OREGON |
| State Restriction (PR) | NO SALE TO PUERTO RICO |
| State Restriction (RI) | NO DIRECT SHIP TO RHODE ISLAND |
| State Restriction (VI) | NO SALE TO VIRGIN ISLANDS |
| State Restriction (WA) | NO DIRECT SHIP TO WASHINGTON |
| Units per Box | 1 |
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