Smith & Wesson has just announced a new color option for their M&P9 Metal frame model, Flat Dark Earth (FDE). This offering also includes a threaded barrel and also comes optics-ready from the factory. The new S&W M&P9 Metal FDE frame still retains the same features as the previous Metal model but adds a more personalized flair if the Flat Dark Earth look is what you’re going for. As for the standard Metal M&P’s, this brings the Cerakote color count options to two, with the first being Tungsten Grey. There’s also a Black Cerakote option that’s only available to the Law Enforcement market at present. If you’re in the market for OD Green pistols, the S&W’s Spec Series carries that option. You can find the features and specs of the M&P9 Metal FDE below.
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The performance that began with our polymer construction is now forging forward. The lightweight and rigid metal frame of the Smith & Wesson M&P9 M2.0 Metal provides an extraordinary foundation for higher performance. Built on the M&P platform, it is compatible with all M2.0 magazines, slides holsters and palmswells.
FEATURES
- Optimal 18-degree grip angle for natural point of aim
- Four interchangeable palmswell grip inserts for optimal hand fit and trigger reach – S, M, ML, L
- Textured polymer front strap
- Wide slide stop
- Reversible magazine release
- Slide cut for optics
- M2.0 flat face trigger for consistent finger placement that allows for more accurate and repeatable shooting
- Picatinny-style rail
- Low barrel bore axis makes the M&P pistol comfortable to shoot, reducing muzzle rise and allowing for faster aim recovery
- Enhanced sear for lighter, crisper trigger let-off
- Accurate 1 in 10 twist barrel
- M&P’s patented take-down lever and sear deactivation systems allow for disassembly without pulling the trigger
SPECIFICATIONS
- WIDTH 1.3 in
- LENGTH 7.8 in
- HEIGHT 5.5 in
- WEIGHT 30 oz
- CALIBER 9MM
- SIZE FULL
- CAPACITY 17
- ACTION STRIKER FIRED
- BARREL LENGTH4.625
- GRIP POLYMER
- SIGHT SWHITE DOT
- OPTIC READY YES
- SAFETY NONE
- COLOR/FINISH FDE
- STATE COMPLIANCE N/A
- THREADED BARREL YES
- BARREL MATERIAL STAINLESS STEEL
- FRAME ALUMINUM
- LASER NO
- PERFORMANCE CENTER NO
- NUMBER OF MAGAZINES 2
- 10LB TRIGGER NO
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What do you think about the M&P9 Metal FDE? Would you mount an optic or keep the iron sights? Will you join the crowd calling for a steel framed version, or is the aluminum frame just right?
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