Overview and Specifications

The Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0 Competitor is a full-size, metal-framed 9mm pistol designed for competitive shooting, boasting a 17-round capacity. It features a 7075 T6 aluminum frame with a stainless steel slide, a 5-inch barrel, and an 18-degree grip angle. Available in Tungsten Gray Cerakote with black controls or Armornite black finish, it includes distinctive lightning-cut slide serrations, a flared internal magwell, and a three-slot optics rail. The pistol ships with four backstraps, seven red dot mounting plates, and four 17-round magazines (with 10-round options for restricted states). Dimensions are 8.4 inches long, 5.5 inches high, 1.3 inches wide, and 29 ounces unloaded. MSRP is $999.

Pros

• Excellent ergonomics with a grippy, interchangeable backstrap that’s non-slip even when wet.
• Improved stock striker-fired trigger breaks at 5 pounds 2 ounces with a light reset and tactile feedback: ‘It breaks clean with meaty brakes.’
• Superior reliability, handling over 1,400 mixed rounds without issues, shooting flat and cooking reliably.
• Factory-cut slide for red dots, fiber optic front sight, and competitive accuracy out to 80 yards.
• Competitive pricing compared to Glock 34 MOS ($699), CZ Shadow 2 ($1,220), and Walther Q5 Match Steel ($1,600).

“This pistol literally doesn’t hold you back,” the reviewer notes, praising its performance in USPSA and natural pointability.

Cons

• Magwell slides off the grip after use, requiring reattachment: ‘It slid down like your mom on David Lee Roth’s tour bus.’
• Magazine incompatibility—vented base pads don’t fit standard M&P magazines, frustrating aftermarket use.
• 10-round magazines have rounded bases that wobble in speed loaders: ‘They slip and slide more than your drunk dad leaving a concert.’
• Loaded chamber indicator protrudes and spits gas, potentially fouling front red dot lenses.

Despite these flaws, the reviewer concludes it’s a strong contender: “If you’re looking for a solid metal-frame competition pistol that won’t destroy your bank account, this thing’s got the chops.” Extensive aftermarket support and S&W’s lifetime service policy add value, though magazine issues may deter some.