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S&W M&P9 M2.0 Compact vs Glock 19 Gen5

By Cole Harlan, EditorUpdated Nov 5, 2026How we verifyEditorial standards

The two best-known polymer compact 9mms, on the maker’s own numbers. The S&W column is SKU 13563, the M&P9 M2.0 4-inch Optics Ready, No Thumb Safety, Compact Series, from S&W’s product page and the spec sheet it links. The Glock column is the G19 Gen5 technical-data table on Glock’s U.S. site. Checked November 5, 2026.

At a glance

M&P9 M2.0 Compact (SKU 13563)
GLOCK 19 Gen5

Spec	M&P9 M2.0 Compact (SKU 13563)	GLOCK 19 Gen5
Caliber	9mm	9x19 mm
Capacity	15+1 Rounds (two 15-round magazines included)	Standard: 15; optional 15 / 17 / 24 / 31 / 33
Barrel length	4.0″ (10.2 cm)	102 mm \| 4.02 inch
Overall length	7.25″ (18.4 cm)	185 mm \| 7.28 inch
Overall height	5.0″ (12.7 cm)	Height incl. mag.: 128 mm \| 5.04 inch
Width	Frame Width (Less Controls): 1.16″ (2.9 cm)	Width (Overall): 34 mm \| 1.34 inch; Slide Width: 25.5 mm \| 1.00 inch
Sight radius / line of sight	Sight Radius: 6.4″ (16.3 cm)	Line of Sight (Polymer): 153 mm \| 6.02 inch
Weight	25.8 oz. (731.4 g)	Without magazine: 610 g \| 21.52 oz; empty magazine: 670 g \| 23.63 oz; loaded magazine: 855 g \| 30.16 oz
Action	Striker-Fired	Safe Action® System
Safety	No Thumb Safety (SKU name); page lists SAFETY: NONE	Not yet verified
Optics (maker wording)	Optics Ready slide: “Slide cut for optics”; seven mounting plates included	Not yet verified
Accessory rail	Picatinny-style rail	Not yet verified
Sights	Front: White Dot - Tall; rear: White 2-Dot - Tall	Not yet verified
Source (checked Nov. 5, 2026)	smith-wesson.com SKU 13563, with its spec sheet	us.glock.com G19 Gen5

The two makers do not measure everything the same way. S&W’s weight line does not say whether it includes a magazine, so we do not line it up against Glock’s three weights. S&W’s width is the frame less controls, while Glock’s overall width is a different measurement. Cells that say Not yet verified are items the Glock page does not print. This page compares one S&W SKU; other M&P9 M2.0 Compact SKUs (for example with a thumb safety) can list different features. We list no price.

Which to pick (on paper)

If you want a factory optic cut from the maker listing: the S&W. SKU 13563 is an Optics Ready model with a slide cut for optics. The Glock G19 Gen5 page we used does not print an optic row.
If length and height are the deciding numbers: they are nearly identical. S&W lists 7.25″ long and 5.0″ high; Glock lists 7.28 inch and 5.04 inch.
If you want the thinnest grip on paper: check both widths against your hand, but note S&W’s 1.16″ is frame width less controls and Glock’s 1.34 inch is overall width.
If magazine choice matters: Glock lists optional capacities up to 33; S&W’s sheet lists 15+1 with two 15-round magazines included.

We have not range-tested these; facts above are from the makers.

Frequently asked questions

Is the S&W M&P9 M2.0 Compact SKU 13563 optics ready?

Yes. S&W lists it as an Optics Ready model with a slide cut for optics, and seven mounting plates are included.

What capacity does the M&P9 M2.0 Compact SKU 13563 list?

S&W's spec sheet lists 15+1 rounds and two 15-round magazines included.

What barrel length does the Glock 19 Gen5 list?

Glock lists 102 mm (4.02 inch). S&W lists 4.0 inch for the M&P9 M2.0 Compact.

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