It’s hard to make an impression with a new striker-fired pistol in 9mm. Just trying to tally the number of guns in that category makes my right eye twitch. But the S&W M&P 2.0 Compact has struck a chord with me, and with a sizable number of other shooters as well.

The appeal is easy to see. A 15+1 magazine capacity in a pistol that is easily concealed and enjoyable to shoot is a winning combo.

I’ve been carrying the 4-inch version of the M&P 2.0 Compact for more than a year now (Smith recently added a 3.6-inch barrel length as an option) and have put about 1,000 rounds through it during that time.

The pistol sits low in the hand and has an excellent grip that can be altered for different hand sizes. The trigger is a bit rough for my taste, but it isn’t an impediment to competent marksmanship. It lists for $569, but real-world prices are lower. I think it is a great value.

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