New Smith and Wesson M&P Guns—SHOT Show 2017

in Authors, Clay Martin, SHOT Show 2017

Updated: January 30, 2017 BY Clay Martin

To learn more, visit https://www.smith-wesson.com/brands/mp.

To purchase an M&P 2.0 on GunsAmerica.com, click this link: https://www.gunsamerica.com/Search.aspx?T=M%26P%202.0.

Overview

New for Smith and Wesson this year, if not necessarily for SHOT Show, was the M&P 2.0 line. The first major update to the M&P since its inception more than 10 years ago, it was a major overhaul. The grip texture has changed, becoming much more aggressive. The backstraps now feature 4 size options, rather than 3. The steel chassis underneath the polymer has been extended all the way down the dust cover. And most importantly, all the firearms in the 2.0 line feature the Pro Series trigger.

New Smith and Wesson M&P Guns—SHOT Show 2017

The M&P 2.0 is soon to be offered in .45 ACP, an enduringly popular chambering here in the U.S.

Impression

We covered all this in depth (see full article here) on the release date of the 2.0. What was new, we finally go to see the .45 ACP version. 45 ACP has a deep following here in the US, and the line wouldn’t have been complete without it. This pistol looks great, just like its smaller 9mm and 40 S&W brothers. My favorite part about the 2.0 series? The price is the same, for any one you want. $599.

Specs

Chambering: .45 ACP
Barrel: 4.6 inches
OA Length: 7.9 inches
Weight: 27 ounces
Grip: Integral
Sights: Fixed
Action: Striker-fired
Finish: Matte black
Capacity: 10+1
MSRP: $599

Also new this year, a number of improvements on the M&P 15 line of rifles. New handguards, some of which feature M-LOK technology. Also available now is the M&P15 MOE in stealth grey, a nice bit of color added to the line.

Smith & Wesson also had several new M&P rifle offerings on hand at SHOT Show.

Price & Availability

The M&P 2.0 is available now here on GunsAmerica.com. The .45 ACP variant should be coming out in the coming months and will have a retail price of $599.