The S&W Performance Center M&P 45 Shield M2.0 has a slim compact profile for concealed carry. No thumb safety. It's features a ported barrel and slide, PC tuned action and HI VIZ fiber optic sights. Two magazines included- one standard, flush fit and one extended finger groove. Comes with a Performance Center Branded Cleaning Kit. Kit includes a collapsible cleaning rod with rotating T-Handle, 10 cotton cleaning patches, nylon cleaning brush, bronze bore brushes and nylon jags (22 cal, 9mm/357/38 cal, 40/10mm cal, 45 cal) and nylon slotted tips.
Brand Smith & Wesson
Category Pistols
Caliber 45 ACP
Model M&P
Series Performance Center M2.0
Type Pistol
Frame Finish Black Polymer
Action Double
Slide Description Black Armornite Stainless Steel
Capacity 7+1 / 6+1
Frame Description Black Polymer
Grips Black Polymer
Oal 6.5"
Safety No Manual
Sight Configuration Fiber Optic Front Green / Fiber Optic Rear Red
Sight Style Fiber Optic
Weight 22.6 oz
Barrel Type Ported
Barrel Length 3.3"
Caliber Dictionary
The Below Information Has Been Provided From Our Gun Caliber Dictionary And Is Meant For Informational Purposes Only. It Is Not Intended to Describe The Unique Specifications For This Ammunition.
The 45 ACP (45 Auto) was designed by John Browning in 1905 for his prototype semiautomatic pistol that eventually became the legendary Colt 1911, using a .452-inch bullet. Browning proposed a 200-grain bullet; U.S. Army Ordnance, smarting from reports of poor performance of the 38 Long Colt in the Philippines, increased bullet weight to 230 grains for greater stopping power...and the 45 ACP as it is today was adopted in 1911. It remains an iconic and popular handgun cartridge for personal defense and competition, and was used by the U.S. military in submachine guns (Thompson and M3) through the 1970s. Although largely replaced by the 9mm for military use and the 9mm and/or 40 S&W in the law enforcement community, the 45 ACP is still used by the U.S. military and numerous law enforcement agencies in various applications. The standard load remains a 230-grain bullet at 780 to 850 fps, but lighter, faster bullets from 165 to 200 grain, delivering a bit less recoil, are also available. — Craig Boddington
