The original M&P9 CORE (Competition Optics Ready Equipment) built on the Gen1 platform, with an optics-ready slide machined for six different red-dot footprints. The first factory optics-cut M&P, launched before the M2.0 platform existed. Type: Pistol Action: Semi-Automatic Caliber: 9mm Capacity: 17 Year introduced: 2013, USA Weight: 24 oz Overall length: 7.63" Status: Discontinued Intended use: competition, range