September 1st, 2022<\/span><\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n What\u2019s 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\u2019s 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\u2033 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 \u201csnap\u201d) 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>S&W Releases New Metal-Framed M&P9 M2.0 Pistol<\/h2>\n
The 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 \u201cgun games\u201d pistol. But it will also be 5.3 oz. heavier \u2014 not so great for all-day carry.<\/p>\n
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