60-Second BLUF: Is the Smith & Wesson M&P Worth Buying in 2026?

Short answer: yes, and the lineup is the strongest it’s ever been. The M&P (which stands for Military & Police, a Smith & Wesson product name in continuous use since 1899) is the most credible non-Glock striker-fired pistol you can buy in 2026 — over 276 U.S. police departments run it, the 18° grip angle points more naturally than a Glock’s 22°, and the M2.0 grip texture is still the most aggressive factory finish in its class.