FN-510 vs M&P 2.0 10mm: Who comes out on top?

Quality. Functionality. Reliability. Feel in the hand. Cost. All taken into consideration of our in-depth thorough review of the FN 510 and Smith and Wessons MP 2.0 10mm.
Both have pros and both have cons... ultimately we made our decision.
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[@protectiverailroaddad7541]

If you have the 510 there’s no reason to look at the smith, but if you have the smith then the 510 is definitely worth a look

[@GSquaredTactical]

Haha I (Gene) like how you think

[@dtodeen]

Truth, my Smith doesn't even shoot

[@GSquaredTactical]

What’s wrong with it?

[@dtodeen]

@@GSquaredTactical I love the gun. Shoots beautifully. Range 180 gr. Multiple FTF and with 200 gr HST magazines fall out. It’s a damn shame. Sent it back, polished feed ramp. No improvement.

[@GSquaredTactical]

That is super odd! What’s your plans to fix it?

[@BadKarma4U]

FN510 tactical all the way...with talon grips...smooth

[@GSquaredTactical]

Good choice 👍🏻 thanks for watching

[@c.edwardbrice3470]

Just got the FN510 and it’s my 1st 10mm anything. I was pleasantly surprised by the recoil in that it wasn’t as bad as I was expecting. It’s tack sharp accurate. I e shot it suppressed with subsonic and worked flawlessly.

[@GSquaredTactical]

Sweet it’s a great firearm for sure. Thanks for watching and commenting and please be sure to subscribe if you haven’t already

[@elsanto8879]

How’s the trigger?

[@GSquaredTactical]

For the 510 well it’s a FN trigger which subpar but I’m not a snob about trigger. The S&W is better but still not great. Still a lot of grit. Thanks for watching and commenting and be sure to subscribe if you haven’t already

[@jeffreylocke8808]

I have decked out my M&P 2.0 10mm with 4.625 inch barrel and I got mine quad ported by Mag-Na-Port and added a Carver Custom Heavy Tungsten guide rod for added weight to mitigate recoil. Works like a charm!

[@GSquaredTactical]

Sweet man that’s awesome

[@anthonyfender72]

Come on man , the recoil is not that bad at all stock.

[@GSquaredTactical]

Not really but if you can get it less why wouldn’t you?

[@languagesource355]

Great review. Please try some of the actual "bear loads", such as those with 220gr or 200gr hard cast bullets, like from Underwood, Buffalo Bore, etc. Granted, not everyone wants a 10mm for the purpose of defense against dangerous animals, but it's a very significant segment of the audience and also that's where the true 10mm power "lives". And that's where true reliability and suitability to the task is demonstrated. From my research most production 10mm pistols have issues and require some tinkering, like stronger recoil spring assembly, to effectively handle the true 10mm loads. I am even starting to think that manufacturers do this intentionally. The guns are configured to work well with the "off the shelf" 10mm rounds, which are maybe like 40S&W +P (not a real thing), if that, just in a 10mm case. And they probably figure that those with a wilderness purpose will test and tinker until they get what they want. I got my M&P10 new for a great price, so I was willing to tinker. I am not done, but I get much better results with the stronger RSA and stronger/better magazine springs. There is a certain design flaw on the M&P10 magazines - the mag catch windows (holes) are cut too close to the forcing rib (which makes the double stack column converge into the single stack nearer the barrel). This is not an issue on M&P45, 40 or 9. This means that thicker (wide meplat) bullets can actually cause the mag to fall out under recoil. The stronger RSA also means better perceived recoil and the gun is not beat up as much (needlessly). It's a shame, too. They should all purpose-build these for true 10mm power.

[@GSquaredTactical]

I completely understand what you were saying. Every single time that we do a video on a 10 mm pistol people come out of the woodwork telling us about the sissy rounds that we are shooting through it and how underpowered they are and how that we need to shoot some buffalo/bear/alligator loads lol but the ammo that we put through this comes out of our own pockets and we have to be frugal with what we shoot and let’s face it 95% of the people buying a 10 mm pistol are not buying it for reasons of hunting bear or because they are in bear country they are simply doing it because it’s the “” hot New thing to do. Also, you can’t get 10 mm ammo that is of the original ballistics when it was designed it’s just not available unless you are loading it yourself or know someone. I feel like the gun manufacturer was in on that because guns kept breaking apart and breaking frames with the original 10 mm cartridge thanks for watching and for commenting and please be sure to subscribe if you have not already

[@languagesource355]

@@GSquaredTactical FWIW, I had no intention of implying "sissy" rounds :) I see nothing wrong with 9mm or 40S&W for conventional use. And these standard 10mm loadings would be more than adequate there. I am not some macho and don't have anything to prove, more of a nerd, really. In fact, the reason M&P10 specifically drops magazines (a common occurrence) is not the power of the bear loads, but rather the magazine geometry (a design flaw) and the bullet shape (a deliberate feature of dangerous animal handgun bullets). I understand what you mean and did not intend my comment as a criticism, but rather as a data point. I'm not sure if Underwood and Buffalo Bore offerings match the original 10mm specs, but I am pretty sure they are "full power" of what's allowed by SAAMI as compared to the mainstream loads. Thank you for responding.

[@GSquaredTactical]

@languagesource355 yes they are “full power” but SAAMI lowered their standards from the original and I believe it was because gun frames was splitting even on 1911’s. Thanks for watching

[@languagesource355]

@@GSquaredTactical thank you, yes, I kept reading the comments and gleaned some more info on that. Cool stuff. Seems that similar thing happened with 357Mag.

[@GSquaredTactical]

Yeah

[@user-xq8hs7qt5x]

This channel rocks. I’ve watched many reviews and trust the information on here. That being said, I have a 1911 in 10mm which I love and have been looking for something a tad smaller and lighter for IWB carry. I’m trying to like the S & W 4” but, several channels that I watch are seriously hating on it for reliability and now this video hating on the trigger. Certainly no expert at all, just wondering if you guys think it’s worth it at all? Thanks, guys.

[@GSquaredTactical]

The M&P 2.0 10mm and 10mm PC is two of the only S&W polymers that I have ever kept I absolutely love them and have had zero issues with either one of them. With that being said the lightest shooting, most accurate, best handling, best overall feel in the hand and the most concealable would have to be the Sig Sauer Xten Compact Comp. Check out our video on that one. Thanks for watching and taking time to comment and please be sure to subscribe if you have not already.

[@MrSnakobe]

when I first loaded the FN mag, I could only get 14 rounds in the mag, and no problems loading the 22 rounders. After the range visit, I loaded the mag to fourteen and after few days I was able to load the mag a little bit easier to 15 rounds.

[@GSquaredTactical]

Yeah they sometimes have difficulty you just have to work with them and try to cram them in to adjust that spring. Thanks for watching and please subscribe if you haven't already

[@Brad-ic4bp]

I just bought the M&P 2.0 Performance Center. I haven't fired it yet, but it feels good dry-firing it. My only complaint is the lack of holsters for it (so far). I just ordered a cheap, universal drop-leg, nylon/velcro holster for it, so I have something for now.

[@GSquaredTactical]

If you watch our video on the performance center you’ll see our pure passion of it. Handles recoil like no other 10mm we have ever shot. Thanks for watching and please subscribe if you haven’t already

[@jeffreyhall838]

I have both if these pistols and i prefer the Smith but the FN is great pistol too, My Smith is more accurate is mainly why I like it best plus the grip on the Smith is slimmer which i prefer

[@GSquaredTactical]

Yeah the FN is definitely thicker and that’s always been one draw back for me and the brand in general but I still like them a lot lol. 😂 thanks for watching

[@Drawde907]

I went to some standard sights on my Smith and it is quickly becoming my fav, you cant miss with the smith and Can't beat the size for a 10mm carrying appendix , it's just as comfortable as a G19 and damn near the same size . The FN isn't as comfortable (appendix )the size difference it's definitely noticeable the FN longer , taller and thicker . It's actually bigger then a G20 .

[@GSquaredTactical]

Oh yeah FN is known for being unnecessarily thick. However, it’s marketed as a combat pistol. Thanks for watching and commenting and please be sure to subscribe if you haven’t already.

[@americanstrong8724]

Hi! Can you tell me which sights you added to the smith? I hate the tall sights and dont utilize the optic mount anymore after the screw heads sheared off. Cheers! Love my 2.0 10 mm

[@Drawde907]

​@@americanstrong8724 There may be other brands now but XS sights r3d 2.0 is the only low profile ones I could find . But they're legit

[@americanstrong8724]

@@Drawde907 ty brother I will be ordering. I know theres very few options. Dawson presicio makes one offering

[@GSquaredTactical]

@americanstrong8724 I never changed the sights these are the one on it when I bought it

[@shotty7898]

I recently purchased the Smith & Wesson 10 mm had nothing but problems had to get a springer precision 24 pound guide rod, spring and stronger magazine springs I would’ve considered the FN but it’s way more money

[@GSquaredTactical]

That is genuinely wild because we had two of the standard models and two of the PC models and all of them were absolute dreams to shoot and wildly reliable like literally not a single issue at all. I would have just sent it back to Smith before I would have changed any parts. Thanks for watching and for commenting and be sure to subscribe if you have not already.

[@shotty7898]

@@GSquaredTactical I thought I saw that you guys had issues with yours also, but that must’ve been Chooks outdoors and some others. I actually called Smith & Wesson a few times and they’re still supposed to be sending me the parts to fix it, but I got sick of waiting.

[@GSquaredTactical]

Yeah, I heard that I bought a $1500 Colt python and would not function even one single round as it seized up first time I pulled the hammer back. I did not want to bother sending my beautiful $1500 revolver back so I just had a local gunsmith to fix it for $35. Thanks for watching and for commenting and be sure to subscribe if you have not already.

[@AEsir2023]

My thing about the M&P is I carry the full size 9mm no problem I KNOW I can conceal the m&p10 I don’t know if I can carry the FN510

[@GSquaredTactical]

The size difference is almost nothing. If you carry the M&P you’d have no issue with the 510. Thanks for watching and commenting and please be sure to subscribe if you haven’t already

[@chetperry9283]

Just got a Sig XTEN COMP....I think you need to take a look at that. Smoothest shooter due to the comped slide!

[@GSquaredTactical]

Yes sir we have several videos up on the P320 Xten comp compact. Check them out. I agree it’s the only 10mm poly I’ve kept. Thanks for watching and commenting and be sure to subscribe if you haven’t already

[@georgiafan6618]

The M&P needs a stiffer spring kit. Should resolve it. Both great guns.

[@GSquaredTactical]

Yes sir

[@cw7631]

I have the S&W full length model and the Sig X 10. I changed the sights on the S&W to standard height fiber optic front and serrated blacked out rear sight. It shoots well! The X Ten is really nice too, better trigger and grip and it has the X-ray night sights included. For the money the S&W is a great entry into the caliber. I hate snappy pistols, but that is forgotten when shooting 10mm! It is supposed to kick! Right??😝

[@GSquaredTactical]

lol yeah tha S&W handles recoil very well as does the FN. Thanks for watching and commenting and please be sure to subscribe if you haven’t already

[@Berserkable]

Had the M&P10mm 4.6. Still have the FN 510 Tac. It’s not even close imo. The M&P10 just ain’t it. The mags seem to be low quality, feed lips seem weird as it’s 45 mag bent for 10mm. I remember reading into springs since I couldn’t get through a single mag without a malfunction and I found a post about Wolff gun springs saying the springs were terrible quality and degraded almost instantly. Didn’t like the overly aggressive grip texture when shooting underwood ammo. Just painful. The gun is lighter which is a major con imo when shooting full power loads. The FN has a better trigger, better sights, better grip, better reliability, better Optics mounting design, better quality and better recoil management. The M&P just doesn’t do anything better other than it’s cheaper imo. The Sig XTen seems like it would’ve been amazing but reliability due to mag design ruins it.

[@GSquaredTactical]

We’ve had zero issues after over 1200 with the M$P. Also we’ve had no issue with the FN. At that point it becomes about personal preference. I prefer the Sig X-Ten Compact Comp over both and I’ve had no mag issues with that one either. Thanks for watching and commenting and please be sure to subscribe if you haven’t already

[@tuckthefide74]

AND design has a comp for the 510. Underwood and Buffalo Bore feel like a 380 with it

[@GSquaredTactical]

We will have to check that out thanks for commenting and watching. We appreciate you!

[@KennyRodgers930]

I love both of them & honesty prefer how the M&P feels in hand if I’m remembering correctly… The only reasons I shoot the 500 series over the M&Ps are because I’m LH and love optics lol M&Ps slide release on the right side is absolutely useless & their OEM optics cut is straight trash. Everything else is pretty amazing though, the finish is DEFINITELY better than FNs.

[@GSquaredTactical]

Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts and opinions.

[@jeffreylocke8808]

I added steel optic height tritium night sights by X/S and love using them.

[@GSquaredTactical]

On the FN? I’ve put some XS sights on an Sig and I did like them a lot.

[@drewtube2383]

I still feel like out of all the 10mm rn it’s either Glock 20 or FN 510, really how much you want to spend. Both are amazing

[@GSquaredTactical]

I agree that they are both good guns. Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts and be sure to subscribe if you haven’t already

[@Deddrong1]

I have a M&P 40c so it was a no brainer to get the FN 510..Had a 5.7 and I love FN, don’t get me wrong I love my Smith but FN took the win when it came to my 10mm

[@GSquaredTactical]

It’s a decent 10 for sure! Thanks for watching and please subscribe if you haven’t already

[@rayvelwatts3343]

Traded my FN because that booty's 2 big to grip in fight.. Performance Center on the way 😅!! -- gr8 vids

[@GSquaredTactical]

Thank you and yes baby got back for sure. Thanks for watching and be sure to subscribe if you haven’t already

[@edwardcason2104]

The 510 no question yes I’m biased because I have a 510

[@GSquaredTactical]

I agree that the 510 is awesome and my Preference towards either one is because of functionality but person preference. Thanks for watching and be sure to subscribe if you haven’t already

[@defyingentropy41]

The FN is sexy, but I went with the Smith & Wesson, I have plenty 10mm pistols, next is the Sig P320 10mm,

[@GSquaredTactical]

Love the Xten comp compact. Thanks for watching and commenting and please be sure to subscribe if you haven’t already

[@roadblock1963]

The trigger is good on the 510.

[@GSquaredTactical]

Yeah we ultimately gave it to the 510 when it came to the trigger it had a slight leg up

[@roadblock1963]

@@GSquaredTactical They r3ally improved on the 500 series triggers compared to the early versions.

[@GSquaredTactical]

A little bit yes. Thanks for watching commenting and please be sure to subscribe if you have not already.

[@mikesimpson9997]

I like both of them looks wise. I have a smith Wesson with 4 inch barrrel the trigger is incredible. I bought a 4.6 and trigger not so much lol. Glock 40 I like my Glock 20 is ok . I might get an fn and give it a try

[@GSquaredTactical]

I like my FN’s. Not my favorite guns but I do like them

[@chitterlingsrtasty]

Nice video. First time here. Thought I heard some tar-heel accent and see you guys are based in Charlotte? Good stuff!

[@GSquaredTactical]

Yes sir hey thanks for watching and we hope you have subscribed

[@RepentorPerish77]

I know I love my 545 MRD! It’s my home defense/nightstand gun

[@GSquaredTactical]

Great choice

[@calebwitt207]

If you are a CZ fan, you need to check out the tanfoglio 10 ml. pistols.

[@GSquaredTactical]

I have always been intrigued by them, but I do not buy guns online strictly support, local brick and mortar stores and I’ve only ever seen one one time in one of my brick and mortar but I will definitely put them on my list. Thanks for watching and for commenting and please be sure to subscribe if you have not already.

[@therealg07]

Im more of which one can handle all loads you feed it best from lightest to heaviest and not have no hiccups

[@GSquaredTactical]

I think they both could handle that task. Thanks for watching and commenting and be sure to subscribe if you haven’t already

[@ursaminor3740]

FN makes the best guns no matter the military service SCAR or its pistol lines.

[@GSquaredTactical]

They are a quality piece for sure. Thanks for watching and commenting and be sure to subscribe if you haven’t already

[@enorris768]

I love the FN, but i wish it had a manual safety.

[@GSquaredTactical]

Or at least an option for one for those who’d like it. Thanks for watching and commenting and be sure to subscribe if you haven’t already

[@entropicdoom8018]

The FN tactical has better iron sights. So if their comments on accuracy with respect to the iron sights is making you lean to the S&W, try the FN tactical.

[@GSquaredTactical]

We tried that one time with an optic and shot lights out lol, but that might have been attributed to the optic… thanks for watching and please subscribe if you haven’t already

[@adambrown6930]

Nice malfunction on the Smith at the end of the intro. 😂

[@GSquaredTactical]

That was a sweet stove pipe wasn’t it? Lol. Thanks for watching

[@mrdark9916]

That was shooting 40 ammo tho not 10mm loads

[@GSquaredTactical]

Yeah that’s true I didn’t dog the just seeing how it would shoot 40 in a pinch. Thanks for watching and be sure to subscribe if you haven’t already

[@user-fv2hk7tb3e]

👌 Very good , gentleman - thank you.... I just came across you . { Both at the same time - " I think it's a great idea " kids 🙄 }

[@GSquaredTactical]

lol thanks for watching and commenting please be sure to subscribe if you haven’t already

[@jacobhendrickson8935]

The FN looked more accurate to me. Then the second guy the smith looked more accurate.

[@GSquaredTactical]

They both are genuinely great firearms. Thanks for watching and commenting and be sure to subscribe if you haven’t already

[@Fantom_axg]

I have both Fn 510 tactical and S&W performance center 10mm and there is no match for FN

[@GSquaredTactical]

With those 2 as choices I would pick the FN but would pick the Sig P320 Xten compact comp over both. Thanks for watching and commenting and be sure to subscribe if you haven’t already

[@zachmueller2912]

Is the shield plus trigger similar to the s&w 10mm?

[@GSquaredTactical]

Similar sure but not the same. Thanks for watching

[@Jrh-rp7np]

You know with the FN costing 900-1000 dollars you’d think the trigger would be a good not even great just good.. and the fact that it’s that bad is just total BS…

[@GSquaredTactical]

That’s the truth and the one thing that’s kept me from becoming a huge FN fan. Thanks for watching and commenting and please be sure to subscribe if you haven’t already

[@Berserkable]

Idk how anyone could say it’s bad. My 510 Tac trigger is better than my VP9sk trigger. Lighter, crisper and far better reset. The M&Ps was useable. Nothing more.

[@GSquaredTactical]

@HardcoreAmericanUSA everyone is entitled to their own opinion. I could be ask how anyone could think it’s good. Thanks for watching

[@martinsteflik1329]

Is the Performance Center M&P 2.0 10mm trigger horrible?

[@GSquaredTactical]

It’s the same trigger so it isn’t great but does get a little better with shooting. Thanks for watching and commenting and please be sure to subscribe if you haven’t already

[@anthonyfender72]

Were you using "full load" 10mm rounds in this video?

[@GSquaredTactical]

Yes

[@user-ur5ue7nz5r]

🛡️NRA,CCW,safe🛡️

[@GSquaredTactical]

Thanks for watching and commenting and please be sure to subscribe if you haven’t already

[@modakkagitplugga]

Own the m&p, tried the 510...Glock 20 wins

[@GSquaredTactical]

Hey hey I like the G20 as well lol. Thanks for watching and commenting and be sure to subscribe if you haven’t already

[@42N8_1]

FN510 performance surpasses the M&P.

[@GSquaredTactical]

It’s close for me but I could be influenced to agree lol

[@organicmaterialsciencecorp6115]

Why doesn't the FN 510 have a fully supported barrel ? For the high cost of the 510 it should be completely loaded with a fully supported barrel. Why would these gun makers Sell these guns with a terrible trigger? Not impressed!!!!

[@GSquaredTactical]

I guess to save on cost. Normally you find those features in more expensive guns and the cheaper ones that have that feature lack in other areas. But I see your point

[@ksuen106]

22:22 $799 FN510…where? Lowest I’ve seen is $816 😅

[@GSquaredTactical]

lol 😂 thanks for watching and commenting and be sure to subscribe if you haven’t already

[@augustusheyliger6421]

$799 for FN 510 MRD not the 510 tact

[@GSquaredTactical]

I paid $799 plus tax at Blackstone Shooting Sports in Charlotte NC they still have it for that price.

[@bobroberts6986]

I had a S&W, unreliable! I had a X 10, unreliable! I have a P220 Legion, way too heavy for EDC. Block works but I don't like the ones that I have. I'm waiting for a 510 without an optics cut and normal height sights. I'm not going to pay for MRD that I don't want and won't use only to have to spend $100 to put Tritium sights on it.

[@GSquaredTactical]

Hopefully your X10 will be good! I hope you find the 10 that fits perfect for you Bob, thanks for watching and please subscribe if you haven’t already

[@user-ln6ok3gl4w]

Why didn’t you switch-up hands when you were double shooting. 🧠

[@GSquaredTactical]

Idk brother thanks for watching

[@JohnSmith-ln2ow]

Complaining about reliability when using the wrong ammo. Wow. That's a first.

[@GSquaredTactical]

Yep

[@Donald-ky2fg]

Tells you it functions as it malfunctions, no edit. Kids dont run forty in your ten it doesnt seat, hella hard on your extractor, and is just an all around stupid thing to do , outside of clown tests for kicks and giggles. Nuff said

[@GSquaredTactical]

👍🏻

[@gunsquawk4443]

Why would anyone buy a M&P with a thumb safety? Rookie.

[@GSquaredTactical]

Troll move on and pester someone else because literally no one cares. Start your own KZbin channel and show us how it’s done

[@GSquaredTactical]

Oh wait that would take all the fun out of trolling other peoples channels to make you feel better. Do you need a hug? I know your a big manly man with strong wrist, and even stronger thumbs from trolling that keyboard behind a screen but maybe a hug would do you good 😂😂😂

[@glenhar1225]

If you cant figure that out, nobody can help you.

[@GSquaredTactical]

Thanks for watching

[@MrCaca77]

Video is miss leading and a waste of time! I clicked on this video to see the smith vs fn 10mm and wasted 10 min of my life that I will never get back! Change the name of the title to let’s see if we can go against factory recommendation and shoot a 40 cal out of a 10mm!

[@GSquaredTactical]

Ok

[@gunsquawk4443]

My Glock 29 doesn't even jump that bad. You must have weak wrists. That's why you have stovepipe issues. WEAK WRISTS.

[@GSquaredTactical]

Yeah must be 🙄 troll on my friend

[@GSquaredTactical]

The funny thing is I don’t recall having any stove pipes shooting the 10mm just the .40 S&W in the 2.0 which happens sometimes when shooting .40 cal through a 10mm. You would have know that if you cared to watch and listen but all you saw was a stove pipe and it didn’t matter why just like all the other keyboard pirate troll you saw it as opportunity to attack from behind a screen to make you feel like a bad man and make up for your lack thereof. Peace out ✌️ Glock fan boy

[@blueyezh700d]

😂

[@GSquaredTactical]

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[@georgiafan6618]

My 29 stove piped with underwood and BB hot 180gr. I swapped in stiffer spring kit, resolved the issue altogether. Added a threaded match barrel. My 29 is incredibly accurate functions flawlessly. I bet the M&P needs different springs for the hot stuff. It’s a great gun.