Smith & Wesson Introduces the M&P Shield

Smith & Wesson’s new M&P SHIELD™ is a slim, concealable, lightweight, striker-fired polymer pistol. Available in 9mm and .40 S&W, the new M&P SHIELD features a slim design combined with the proven and trusted features found in the M&P Pistol Series.

From the pistol’s easily concealed one-inch profile to its optimized 18-degree grip angle, the M&P SHIELD offers professional-grade features that provide consumers with simple operation and reliable performance. Chambered in 9mm and .40 S&W for proven stopping power, the M&P SHIELD features a high-strength polymer frame with a black, Melonite® coated stainless steel slide and barrel. Both models are standard with a 3.1-inch barrel, which contributes to an overall length of 6.1 inches and an unloaded weight of 19 ounces.

For fast tracking and smooth target acquisition, the M&P SHIELD is standard with a 5.3-inch sight radius and has been enhanced with a short, consistent trigger pull measuring 6.5 pounds. Featuring a quick and audible reset made possible by the striker-fired action, the M&P SHIELD allows multiple rounds to be placed on target both consistently and accurately.

Specs for the 9mm M & P Shield:

• Model: M&P9 SHIELD™
• Caliber: 9mm
• Capacity: 7 Round & 8 Round
• Action: Striker Fire
• Barrel Length: 3.1″ / 7.874 cm
• Front Sight: White Dot
• Rear Sight: White 2-Dot
• Overall Length: 6.1″ / 15.5 cm
• Frame Width: .95″ / 2.413 cm
• Overall Height: 4.6″ / 11.684 cm
• Weight: 19.0 oz / 538.7 g
• Frame Material: Polymer
• Barrel/Slide Finish: Black Melonite® 68 HRc
• Trigger Pull: 6.5 lbs. +/-
• Sight Radius: 5.3″ / 13.3 cm

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