Thanks for the review! I have the exact same gun and its hard to find videos on the exact one. I love this gun so far, im a new shooter and i can it the center repeatedly. Bad news is the trigger mechanism broke but S&W is fixing it with no problems it was a simple process of just taking back to the dealer. Im still happy with the purchase and would recommend this gun to anyone interested since it easy and fun to shoot!
In Australia they sell a ported version of this and it has Performance Centre down the left side of the slide. Im sure its available everywhere so just putting it out there. :)
Yes, I recently purchased the Performance Center 2.0 9mm 5” CORE with ported barrel and slide. Main series, M&P 2.0 base model Pro Series, M&P C.O.R.E. Optics ready, no porting Performance Center Series (flagship) combines all the advances. Optics and porting if desired
@@tomconley2458 I’ve never ordered a gun. Only bought one at a store. Do you craft what you want on S&W website and then have it delivered to a gun shop. Or go to a gun shop and have them craft it
@@P1RBabyBull I purchased mine from the Kentucky Gun Company web site. They shipped it to my FFL gun shop (opt for the shipping insurance). They provide you a list of FFL Gun shops you can have it shipped to. You will pick it up there after the required background check is performed. I have a concealed carry license and was able to pick it up the same day the gun shop released It ( they have to place it in inventory first and may take an additional day). If you don’t have a concealed carry license, you will have to wait the usual 3-5 days after the background check is done.
@@tomconley2458 when I bought my shield ez in person they handed it to me but I’m in Texas. So might not be a wait period. We’re you able to chose options like barrel length, slotted slide and barrel etc on that website?
@@P1RBabyBull There are several models of the “Performance Center”. Shield Plus, Shield EZ, M&P 2.0. Different calibers, different barrel lengths, ported or non ported, optic ready, non optic ready. I chose the flagship M&P 2.0 ported 5” barrel 9mm optic ready. I was looking for a full size ported handgun. I previously owned the M&P 2.0 with a 4.25” barrel. I thought about having the slide cut for an optic, but decided to sell it and upgrade to the Performance Center. It’s heavy, it’s accurate. Strictly home defense. I did have jamming issues right from the start. After 2 or 3 rounds it would jam. I polished the feed ramp and slide rails with a dremel conical bit and metal polish. Never had another problem. I do notice a slight difference in muzzle flip (kick). The ported barrel reduces it, but not dramatically. To answer your question directly. Yes, I ordered it as described on their website. Make sure you read the description very carefully. Some models look very close but the barrel length might be be different, or the porting is not listed kygunco.com
John's review was really easy to listen to for me. No "robot-speak" with all the "thees" and $ 10 words used instead of $ 3.00 words for the same exact meaning, well done!
The long first pull on the trigger is a safety feature. So you don't accidentally discharge the weapon and blow your big toe off drawing the gun. If you don't like that feature have an apex trigger installed. I personally like the stock trigger on my m&p 2.0c. I just ordered the 5 inch pro series 2.0 a couple days ago shopped around a found a pretty good deal on this gun. I'm not interested in running a red dot, so the core wasn't really in consideration for me, prefer the fiber optic sights. It's a good looking gun indeedy.
@@ThruMyLens100 maybe for some it's an issue. I like the safety feature of the long pull trigger. Not one issue for me with feel, or ability to get off a series of rapid fire. You can make almost any trigger work for you by practice.
@@ThruMyLens100 I think he's talking about the 4" model (same size as the Glock 19), not the 4.25" model (same as the 17 but with a .25" shorter barrel).
Yeah mine was over $500, but the cardboard box didn't bother me. For $15 I got myself a really decent hard plastic gun case , with excellent padding that protects the gun just fine. And it you can double padlock it.
I wasn't impressed with the 2.0 c.o.r.e. The trigger feels like a standard m&p but mine didn't have a reset. It was so weak and quiet, may as well consider it non existent. Wasn't impressed. Is this normally how they should be?? Should I send mine back for inspection? Because my regular m&ps have better triggers than the c.o.r.e. and actually have pronounced resets. I don't have the reset you have, I think my trigger is defective.
The one thing that SUCKS about sig sauer, is they force that romeo 1 optic down hour throat.Complete garbage. And the DPP is just too big for my taste. Smith has Sig beat hands down
What color is the barrel? Is it stainless steel? I know the performance center is stainless steel but ported. Can’t for the life of me get a good angle at the barrel of this version in any video to be able to tell. Pictures online are also inconclusive.
@@ThruMyLens100 I've been going thru video's and that's what I'm getting too. Also, I'd imagine doing shooting drills from retention would be a shit show with everything blowing up my face. Appreciate the input man.
One thing to note is that if you ever plan to compete, stay away from the ported version as you will get bumped to open in every sport, except IDPA where you will get bumped to “not for competition” division.
@@user-nt2nq6pi7n Nice! How do you like it? I've gone back and forth about getting one ... but I'm not sure it would be enough of an upgrade over my go to pistol- the M&P 2.0 compact, another phenomenal pistol
When I bought my M&P 2.0 compact 9MM 4 months ago, it came in the cardboard box as well. But because the gun is so awesome, including the accessories that came with it, I didn't care. And besides that I went and bought a nice hard plastic gun case for $15 at the Bass pro shop.
My first firearm was an M&P pro series .40 gen 1. My wife also chose to purchase the M&P 2.0 9mm (not pro series) for her first firearm as well. I have to say the trigger is very gritty and it causes the slide to wiggle and move when the striker fire mechanism is not in the locked position. Does this also happen on the pro series you demonstrated here? Thanks!!
It looks like that one used to have an ambi safety and they changed their minds and filled them in. Or the frame is pre cut so one could just knock the pieces out to fit the ambi safety. If anyone could educate me, it would be greatly appreciated. I've been looking to purchase a Performance Ctr. or something like this. FDE would be awesome!
@@CoasterCoat Thanks for that. I really didn't know and must be whoever saw my comment may have thought I was being negative, I wasn't. Now I know. Thanks again.
Thanks for the review! I have the exact same gun and its hard to find videos on the exact one. I love this gun so far, im a new shooter and i can it the center repeatedly. Bad news is the trigger mechanism broke but S&W is fixing it with no problems it was a simple process of just taking back to the dealer. Im still happy with the purchase and would recommend this gun to anyone interested since it easy and fun to shoot!
In Australia they sell a ported version of this and it has Performance Centre down the left side of the slide. Im sure its available everywhere so just putting it out there. :)
Yes, I recently purchased the Performance Center 2.0 9mm 5” CORE with ported barrel and slide.
Main series, M&P 2.0 base model
Pro Series, M&P C.O.R.E. Optics ready, no porting
Performance Center Series (flagship) combines all the advances. Optics and porting if desired
@@tomconley2458 I’ve never ordered a gun. Only bought one at a store. Do you craft what you want on S&W website and then have it delivered to a gun shop. Or go to a gun shop and have them craft it
@@P1RBabyBull
I purchased mine from the Kentucky Gun Company web site. They shipped it to my FFL gun shop (opt for the shipping insurance). They provide you a list of FFL Gun shops you can have it shipped to. You will pick it up there after the required background check is performed. I have a concealed carry license and was able to pick it up the same day the gun shop released It ( they have to place it in inventory first and may take an additional day). If you don’t have a concealed carry license, you will have to wait the usual 3-5 days after the background check is done.
@@tomconley2458 when I bought my shield ez in person they handed it to me but I’m in Texas. So might not be a wait period. We’re you able to chose options like barrel length, slotted slide and barrel etc on that website?
@@P1RBabyBull
There are several models of the “Performance Center”.
Shield Plus, Shield EZ, M&P 2.0. Different calibers, different barrel lengths, ported or non ported, optic ready, non optic ready. I chose the flagship M&P 2.0 ported 5” barrel 9mm optic ready. I was looking for a full size ported handgun. I previously owned the M&P 2.0 with a 4.25” barrel. I thought about having the slide cut for an optic, but decided to sell it and upgrade to the Performance Center. It’s heavy, it’s accurate. Strictly home defense. I did have jamming issues right from the start. After 2 or 3 rounds it would jam. I polished the feed ramp and slide rails with a dremel conical bit and metal polish. Never had another problem. I do notice a slight difference in muzzle flip (kick). The ported barrel reduces it, but not dramatically.
To answer your question directly. Yes, I ordered it as described on their website. Make sure you read the description very carefully. Some models look very close but the barrel length might be be different, or the porting is not listed
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John's review was really easy to listen to for me. No "robot-speak" with all the "thees" and $ 10 words used instead of $ 3.00 words for the same exact meaning, well done!
That’s very kind of you to say thank you!
My favorite polymer pistol 👍
The long first pull on the trigger is a safety feature. So you don't accidentally discharge the weapon and blow your big toe off drawing the gun. If you don't like that feature have an apex trigger installed. I personally like the stock trigger on my m&p 2.0c. I just ordered the 5 inch pro series 2.0 a couple days ago shopped around a found a pretty good deal on this gun. I'm not interested in running a red dot, so the core wasn't really in consideration for me, prefer the fiber optic sights. It's a good looking gun indeedy.
Matt H - this is a gun designed and marketed for competition shooters, not Tactical Timmys. The long trigger pull on this gun is definitely an issue.
@@ThruMyLens100 maybe for some it's an issue. I like the safety feature of the long pull trigger. Not one issue for me with feel, or ability to get off a series of rapid fire. You can make almost any trigger work for you by practice.
Just bought one and put 100 rounds threw it, better trigger than my 5in 2.0 and love the extended slide stop
I'm waiting for the Compact Performance Center Core model. Hopefully it's in the works!
I would rather have a 3rd mag instead of that cleaning kit.
Disco - it’s out. Check the S&W site.
@@ThruMyLens100 I think he's talking about the 4" model (same size as the Glock 19), not the 4.25" model (same as the 17 but with a .25" shorter barrel).
They have the 4” optics ready. Nice front serrations. However, it’s only released to Law Enforcement.
I just bought the 4" optic ready M&P 2.0 about a month ago at Academy. Really liking it. Just wish they would do it in a .40 now.
I'm kinda surprised they too did not add fiber optics as stock. I too am not a fan with the excess pre travel.
Looking forward to buying this
Got mine John in 9mm the trigger is great mine has the fiber optics
Gorgeous tools thanks
Great Video my bro. I am in Ohio as well. I just bought this firearm and love it. Duty weapon with 124 grain Federal Hydra Shock.
You can get them with the fiber optic sights
Joseph Carr - I don’t think this is an available option from S&W. But I’m sure there’s a number of aftermarket options.
@@ThruMyLens100 I looked them up on s&w site they do shoe them I'll find out ty.
There is an option: 11822 - www.smith-wesson.com/firearms/performance-center-mp-9-m20-425-ported-barrel-and-slide
At least they could have given you a hard case unlike that crappy box .
If you spend over $500 on a S&W, they give you a cheap cardboard box. Things have changed a lot since 2008 when I bought my gen one 9mm.
Yeah mine was over $500, but the cardboard box didn't bother me. For $15 I got myself a really decent hard plastic gun case , with excellent padding that protects the gun just fine. And it you can double padlock it.
If S&W provides good case, the MSRP will also be more. So it is the same thing to us
I just got this, is there any triggers that can replace the OEM one?
I wasn't impressed with the 2.0 c.o.r.e. The trigger feels like a standard m&p but mine didn't have a reset. It was so weak and quiet, may as well consider it non existent. Wasn't impressed. Is this normally how they should be?? Should I send mine back for inspection? Because my regular m&ps have better triggers than the c.o.r.e. and actually have pronounced resets. I don't have the reset you have, I think my trigger is defective.
The one thing that SUCKS about sig sauer, is they force that romeo 1 optic down hour throat.Complete garbage. And the DPP is just too big for my taste. Smith has Sig beat hands down
What color is the barrel? Is it stainless steel?
I know the performance center is stainless steel but ported. Can’t for the life of me get a good angle at the barrel of this version in any video to be able to tell.
Pictures online are also inconclusive.
It’s a black barrel
@@ThruMyLens100
Thank you!!!
I really appreciate it.
I couldn't believe it came in a cardboard box.
my M&P 2.0 4 inch came in a case, this gun comes with a $40 cleaning kit? meh.
@@todayontheinternet9576 I'd rather have a 3rd mag.
Finally... although the m1.0 had a better beaver tail.
I did love the beaver tail on the 1.0 but when I got the 2.0 I didn't notice a negative change. It did give the m&p a "signature " look
@@20GATE91 My M&P 2.0 cuts my hand. But doesn't bother me since it's for carry. But I wouldn't consider it for my competition gun.
I had a M&P pro long slide. Loved it shouldn’t have sold it.
I happen to have a RHT holster to fit it.
Patrick Kennedy - might well need that.
Adapter plates for which specific optics are included?
'Performance Center' model does come with optics plates, not sure about this 'Pro Series'
I have Vortex Venom in mine, I install it myself
Seem to be compatible with a wide variety, I did found someone using it before choose the optic
Don't use the oem plates, they're plastic. Get C&H Precision plates which are metal.
Beautiful! Do you know if the 9mm one will fit on a m&p 40 frame?
I do not. Best to call Smith.
It will
I'm rewatching a million videos on the M2.0 5" Core trying to figure out if I want the ported on non ported version
Gene - A ported pistol makes absolutely no sense to me.
@@ThruMyLens100 I've been going thru video's and that's what I'm getting too. Also, I'd imagine doing shooting drills from retention would be a shit show with everything blowing up my face. Appreciate the input man.
One thing to note is that if you ever plan to compete, stay away from the ported version as you will get bumped to open in every sport, except IDPA where you will get bumped to “not for competition” division.
@@heeebeeegeeebeee I ended up getting the non ported CORE
@@user-nt2nq6pi7n Nice! How do you like it? I've gone back and forth about getting one ... but I'm not sure it would be enough of an upgrade over my go to pistol- the M&P 2.0 compact, another phenomenal pistol
I have the 4.25 in M&P9 M2.0
No hard plastic case from S&W with this?
No - I think it is due to the included cleaning kit.
@@ThruMyLens100 You have to admit, that clean kit is nice for all the things that comes with it.
When I bought my M&P 2.0 compact 9MM 4 months ago, it came in the cardboard box as well. But because the gun is so awesome, including the accessories that came with it, I didn't care. And besides that I went and bought a nice hard plastic gun case for $15 at the Bass pro shop.
Does the core slide fit/function on the 2.0 compact frame?
Jeffery Brown - there’s a 4.24” version that might work better in that regard.
Yes it works
Just bought my M&P in 9mm but there is a shortage of rounds
I just bought 2 boxes today
@@cpc439 where at sir?
Smith and Wesson M&P 2.0 5" Pro Series has fiber optic and chipest than core
My first firearm was an M&P pro series .40 gen 1. My wife also chose to purchase the M&P 2.0 9mm (not pro series) for her first firearm as well. I have to say the trigger is very gritty and it causes the slide to wiggle and move when the striker fire mechanism is not in the locked position. Does this also happen on the pro series you demonstrated here? Thanks!!
Try clean and lube, dry fire a couple hundred times. It should start smoothing out a bit. Worked for me anyway. Ymmv
Is the pro series marking etched into the frame?
It does not appear to be no.
John ThruMyLens so that writing could be removed? How about the spot where the manual safety goes? Can that be removed to install a safety ?
j dash - I don’t think he could remove it without damaging the finish. Check with Smith and Wesson on the safety.
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Is there any changeable grips?
They are shown in the video...😁
@@ThruMyLens100 had to rewatch. Thanks 😂
John Mead 4 , 2 clips and cleaning kit
Where did you find it? I can't find it anywhere?
Rob edwards - the gun was provided by S&W for T&E.
@@ThruMyLens100 any idea when they are bringing it to the market?
Rob edwards - I believe it is in the marketplace currently. Whether any dealer near you has one is another question.
@@ThruMyLens100 How would you compare the trigger and ergonomics with the Sig x5 legion?
Rob edwards - I should have my full review up in about a week. The trigger is different but comparable.
It looks like that one used to have an ambi safety and they changed their minds and filled them in. Or the frame is pre cut so one could just knock the pieces out to fit the ambi safety. If anyone could educate me, it would be greatly appreciated. I've been looking to purchase a Performance Ctr. or something like this. FDE would be awesome!
Yes they are there incase you want to add a safety. Or if you have a safety you can remove it and add the plugs
@@CoasterCoat Thanks for that. I really didn't know and must be whoever saw my comment may have thought I was being negative, I wasn't. Now I know. Thanks again.
Saw it for 460 on some site
Mike none - not this gun.
This is sku 11828 I got this one
Nice review but a 3 minute intro is terrible.
rel bo - It’s actually an unboxing not a review. And I like the intro but thanks.
a commiefornia kit lool