SMITH & WESSON M&P 9

Overview

The Smith & Wesson M&P 9 (Military & Police) is a polymer-framed, striker-fired semi-automatic pistol designed for duty, personal defense, competition, and recreational shooting. Introduced in 2005, it has become one of Smith & Wesson's flagship handgun platforms and is widely used by law enforcement agencies and civilian shooters.Typical Specifications (Full-Size M&P9 M2.0)Caliber: 9mm Luger (9x19mm)Action: Striker-firedCapacity: 17+1 rounds (full-size model)Barrel Length: 4.25 inchesOverall Length: 7.4 inchesWeight: Approximately 24.7 oz (unloaded)Frame: Polymer with stainless steel chassisSlide: Stainless steel with Armornite(R) finishSights: White three-dot steel sights (varies by model)Accessory Rail: Picatinny-style rail for lights and lasersKey FeaturesExcellent ergonomics with an 18-degree grip angle.Four interchangeable palm-swell backstraps for a customized fit.Improved M2.0 trigger with a crisp break and tactile reset.Aggressive grip texture for enhanced control.Ambidextrous slide stop and reversible magazine release.Available with or without a manual thumb safety.Optics-ready models are available for mounting red-dot sights.ProsProven reliability and durability.Comfortable grip that fits a wide variety of hand sizes.Good factory trigger, especially on M2.0 models.Excellent accuracy.Broad aftermarket support for sights, holsters, magazines, and accessories.Common VariantsM&P9 Full SizeM&P9 CompactM&P9 ShieldM&P9 MetalPerformance Center modelsCompetitor models for competition shooting.