The Smith & Wesson M&P9 M2.0 Compact is a semi-automatic 9mm pistol with a 4-inch barrel and an Armornite black finish. It has an optics-ready C.O.R.E. system cut on the slide and a thumb safety, and ships with two 10-round magazines. This variant is California Compliant. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Smith & Wesson 
• Model: M&P9 M2.0 Compact 
• Caliber: 9mm 
• Action: Semi Auto 
• Barrel Length: 4 in 
• Capacity: 10 
• Color/Finish: Black Armornite 
   

Detailed Features 

• Optics-ready C.O.R.E. system slide cut 
• Manual thumb safety 
• Armornite corrosion-resistant finish 
• Includes two 10-round magazines 
• California Compliant configuration

Owners who pick up the M&P9 M2.0 Compact in this configuration typically do so because California compliance is a hard requirement or because they specifically want the thumb safety version with an optics cut. The C.O.R.E. system is appreciated for keeping the optics mounting clean without extra machining costs.

The 10-round magazine limit draws the predictable frustration from buyers outside restricted states who accidentally purchase this variant. For those in compliant states, the two included magazines are seen as fair value. The 4-inch barrel gives the compact a longer sight radius than most slim-frame competitors.

The M&P9 M2.0 platform overall has a solid reputation for reliability, and the Compact variant inherits that. The thumb safety on this model is a dividing point: those who want it call it a meaningful safety feature; those who don't sometimes find the lever placement awkward during a fast drawstroke.