Video is 9:19 long. I see what you did there.

did you say 2-3in groups at 20 yards double triple tap???? I wanna meet your master 😂

Glad you got that slide lock issue sorted out. I didn’t have that with mine the only problem I had was the front strap being a little loose.

Great video bro, thanks for the tip on the front strap! Mine is having the slide lock issue so I sent it out to S&W for repair.

Thank you for this video! Just grabbed one of these as my first gun. Went to the range in the same building and the slide stuck open every single shot. Fired 40 shots. Had the gunsmith try it and the range master. Had them hold on to it to take a look and send it to smith and Wesson if needed. So I was pretty bummed, but found your videos as well as seeing the potential 8 week lead times from S&W. went and grabbed it today and fixed everything. No movement at all. Will be testing soon. Thanks again man!

Great video. Thanks for your help. Easy fix

Well maybe it’s a factory first run type issue, I don’t have one but with all the accolades this series has, it just may be trial and testing issues through consumer usage. Remember the 365 in its infancy, still a great gun, but these things can happen. Still looks like a great gun.

Looks like theres an air gap between the front strap and the grip frame. Was it like that from the factory or is that because of what you did to it to stop it from being loose?

got it done smooth sailing thanks again

Yes. I noticed that on my when i got it home a few months back and was dry firing it to break it the controls a little bit. Never an issue on locking back until the last round like it should do.

this guy is 100% bullshit

Yess sir!!! GREAT video. Mine was exactly as you explained when you hold my frame upside down the darn slide stop just flops up.. I noticed the spring for the locking slide is completely lowered i can’t wait to get this done fairly easy. Plus I want to upgrade my trigger down the road after the break in period.

Mine kept locking slide back. I sent it back to S&W. They replaced the slide lock. It seems to not raise the slide lock now. I have not taken it to the range to verify that the issue completely solved yet. However, I expect the issues had been fixed since the slide lock does not raise anymore when I pull trigger.

Check out the taylor freelance brass backstraps aswell!

Very little holster wear sir.

I have the same issue and it’s pretty bad I noticed pulling the trigger upside down instantly locks the slide back so with firing upside down that lock up would happen and also when holding the slide lock down and pulling the trigger you can feel the friction. Mind you I haven’t fired the firearm yet neither do I want to wait until there’s enough friction for that not to happen. I would like to see a video if you can showing the process of taking apart everything to adjust that locking slide mechanism so there is no friction with the trigger mechanism

I got one of the good ones that didn't have the slide lock issue. The slide stop would slightly move upward when firing but never causes any issues. I swapped out the trigger for an Apex and the slide stop doesn't move at all just FYI.

I had the same issue. Just sent mine in.

Very informative video, I have one on the way, not sure if I will have that issue, but if so I now know how to address it...thanks.

Had my eye on the 2.0 metal, but I didn't even realize there's also a comped version.

Thanks for the update, glad you got it figured out. You managed to get less movement in the slide catch than I did - I might have to look at mine again.

That front strap is ridiculous. I can see light through a gap between the front strap and the frame. For a thousand bucks, they should have milled the aluminum grip with stipling. They also have plastic optic plates.. for an expensive gun, this is cheap. Also, why don't they offer this full size in polymer. The only model in this version is 15 rnd compact.

Mine's the same as yours - however if you hover the slide over the top of where the slide stop interfaces with it (wher the notch is), then pull the trigger it might do lock it back. Caused by interference between the trigger mech and the spring on the slide catch. It's a pretty simple fix - either an Apex trigger, or you can bend the spring/remove a small amount of material from the trigger. I suspect that S&W will produce a slightly modified trigger or slide catch in the future. Whether they will provide this to previous owners is another matter though.

These models have extended slide catches. Some holster manufacturers have updated their molds, some have not and will say that the old holsters will fit.

I just picked mine up on Friday and haven't shot it yet but I checked the two things you mentioned. The front strap was nice and tight and as far as the slide lock lifting when you pull the trigger, it only seems to do that with the mag out. With the mag inserted the slide lock stays in normal position and doesn't move up or down when pulling the trigger. I don't know if you are having an odd problem or not. Just letting you know mine doesn't see to have the issue but I will see after I run a few boxes through it.

nice gun. might be a bit long for a good edc for me. i wish S&W made a compact (3.1") ported barrel M&P 2.0.

What holster are you using?

I have previous version. It looks the same. My slide stop / release stick out just like that. I think it the holster. I have a holster from 4 brothers and don't have that issue. and does not get squeezed like the one you have inside the belt. I would suggest try out different holster other than this one.

Thinking about trading my sft pro for this. What you think????

Thanks for posting. I am very interested in this gun as a possible replacement for my G 19. Following your channel to see how things go and updates on your shooting time with the gun.

The metal frame has been out for a while and none of them have had an issue until now. I wonder what changed?

I have had zero issues on mine. The front piece is loose on mine, never been an issue at all. I don't even notice it when in use.

Not a big issues with the slide lock. Send it back to SW since it’s a manufacturing defect. Does seem there are more problems with the metal frames than the polymer frames.

Haven’t had any yet on my metal 40

I was excited to grab one but it is new in a sense. I'm either going polymer or waiting on this gun to have the QC worked out as time passes. My main attraction to the gun came from the reliability I saw through garand thumb's YT, but alas, polymer... (and not the comped version)

That is wicked! Ive got old school m&p 2.0 and its awesome! This oine is my new obsession!!

Noissues with mine. 800 rounds and no malfunctions.

Front strap cure a small strip of carpet tape cures the issue.

I will happily wait on the second batch of these. Too many issues. Almost don’t even want it altogether at this point.

I got my Metal Carry Comp the day my LGS had it. Yesterday I crossed 500 rounds with mine and I had 0 malfunctions of any kind. My front pad does wiggle if I move it, but when I’m shooting I never notice it move so it never bothered me. It’s ran great for me and it’s my EDC. I stand by it

I have the polymer version and none of those trigger issues exist

How exactly did you fix the movement in the front panel? Can the panels be removed or did you shimmy and wedge something between the frame and the panel.

that's a Thick A** Gun! Or maybe I'm just used to carrying micro 9's

The design is great!

250 rounds in and 0 malfunctions for me. There is another gentlemen that had the same slide lock malfunction and took his to a gunsmith to have minor work which fixed the issue. I believe I have a second batch release as well and extremely happy with my purchase.

I did the front grip panel hack too. Took out the wiggle. My slide lock doesn’t move at all. I may have gotten the second batch of this release.

when ordering holster for the M&P 2.0, you need to make sure its for the Optic Ready version. The standard 2.0 Slide Release is flattened. The 2.0 Optic Ready, Metal, and CORE all have a bigger Slide Release. Just because holster has optic cut does not mean it is molded for Optic Ready (I found out hard way on couple holsters)

Just got this as well. Had to get his big brother also the new competitor!

What did you pay ?

All you need if you have a m&p 2.0 is literally stick a hair dryer to it and soften it up put your gun in and reshape takes minutes and you literally cannot mess it up unless you just hold the hair dryer I. One spot too long