Smith & Wesson M&P C.O.R.E (Competition Optics Ready Equipment) models offer consumers a specialized platform for adding accessory optics to their personal handguns. Engineered to accept six popular styles of competition-based optics, M&P C.O.R.E models are easily adapted to meet any demand.
At the foundation of the M&P C.O.R.E. resides a specialized mounting platform on the slide of the pistol that you can conveniently change to match the desired optic. Through the use of removable brackets, you are able to install the corresponding mounting screws to achieve the precise fit and height required. Designed to work in conjunction with the Trijicon RMR, C-More STS, Leupold DeltaPoint, Docter, Insight MRDS and JPoint, the M&P C.O.R.E. offers quick and custom sight installation for the industry’s top aftermarket red-dot sight manufacturers.
M&P C.O.R.E. models will be available in 9mm and .40 S&W with either a 4.25- or 5-inch barrel configuration. Engineered as a true competition platform, each model will retain original design features including a polymer frame with a through-hardened stainless steel slide and barrel, ambidextrous operating controls, striker fire action and Melonite finish. A loaded chamber indicator is present on top of the slide and rear scalloped slide serrations enable easy firearm manipulation.
The 9mm M&P C.O.R.E. features a 17+1 round magazine capacity and the .40 S&W variant features a 15+1 round capacity. Without a mounted optic the 5-inch barrel models have an empty weight of 26 ounces while the 4.25-inch pistols measure two ounces lighter. www.smith-wesson.com
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Sounds like a great platform. QUESTION: Will it be approved for IDPA competition?
Comment by Col Ben — January 9, 2013 @ 5:33 pm
This is going to be a big hit for 3 gunning and IDPA if it qualifies as Col Ben asked.
Comment by Jack — January 9, 2013 @ 11:01 pm
How can S&W come out with a new model like the C.O.R.E when they can’t keep up production of the M&P Shield model? I’ve looked everywhere I could think of and everyone is out of stock and backordered.
Comment by Joe Daubert — January 15, 2013 @ 6:41 am
The pistol is IDPA friendly, as long as you don’t mount an optic. Without the optic, it is just an M&P Pro, which is fairly widely used in IDPA competition.
Comment by Daryl — January 15, 2013 @ 7:32 am
Does this new model have a trigger reset for fast accurate second shots; that facilitates double-taps; with superb trigger feel that aids accuracy?
The standard M&P does not.
Comment by Jeff — January 15, 2013 @ 8:53 am
Is the slide compatible with my existing standard M&P 40; if so, will it be marketed separately as an upgrade to my M&P?
Comment by Larry — January 15, 2013 @ 6:14 pm
I wonder if the new 10 round mag rule will apply.
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Comment by Reece — January 24, 2013 @ 7:46 am