### Smith & Wesson M&P 9 M2.0 (Best Overall 9mm)

**Specs**
– Capacity: 17+1
– Weight: 29 oz
– Barrel: 5
– Dimensions: 1.3 x 8.25 x 5.5
– Best for: Target shooting & home defense
– MSRP: $1,000

**Key Features**
– Blacked-out rear sight
– Aluminum frame
– Oversized, reversible mag release
– Flared magwell
– Fiber-optic front sight
– Optics-ready

**Pros**
– High capacity
– Excellent recoil balance
– Lightning-fast reloads

**Cons**
– Pricey
– Polarizing aesthetics

**Why It Rules**: This beast packs 17+1 rounds, a crisp trigger, and competition/self-defense goodies into an optics-ready package. S&W’s top 9mm dog without question.

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