Smith & Wesson M&P Shield *CA Compliant Micro-Compact Frame 40 S&W 6+1/7+1, 3.10" Black Armornite Stainless Steel Barrel & Serrated Slide, Matte Black Polymer Frame & Grip
The S&W M&P Shield puts the power and features of full-sized M&P pistols into a slim, lightweight pistol the size of your hand. The M&P Shield is easy to conceal and offers professional grade features with simple operation and reliable performance day or night. The Shield features M&Ps patented take-down lever and sear deactivation systems allow for disassembly without pulling the trigger; 18 degree grip angle for natural point of aim; striker fired for short consistent trigger pull every time and an Armornite Durable Corrosion Resistant finish. Includes two magazines.
Brand Smith & Wesson
Category Pistols
Series Shield *CA Compliant
Model M&P
Caliber 40 S&W
Barrel Length Range 3" to 3.99"
Capacity 7+1
Action Striker Fire
Frame Finish Matte Black
Oal 6.10"
Frame Material Polymer
Hand Right Hand
Sight Style Contrast
Slide Finish Black Armornite
Slide Material Stainless Steel
Slide Description Serrated
Barrel Finish Black Armornite
Barrel Material Stainless Steel
Frame Size Micro-Compact
Grips Black Polymer
Sight Configuration 3-Dot White
Height 4.60"
Includes 2 Magazines
Safety Magazine / Thumb
Width 0.95"
Barrel Description Stainless Steel
Barrel Length 3.10"
Max Capacity 7
Weight 20.60 oz
Frame Description Polymer Frame
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.
Designed by Winchester and introduced by Winchester and Smith & Wesson in 1990, the 40 S&W was designed as a "compromise" semiautomatic pistol cartridge that would offer more performance than the 9mm Luger (9x19)…but would produce less recoil and allow higher magazine capacity than the 45 ACP. Few compromises in the firearms world have ever worked as well. From a manufacturing standpoint many pistols designed for the 9mm could be re-engineered to handle the larger cartridge; in a short time it has become a standard issue in the law enforcement community. Using a .400-inch bullet of from 135 to 180 grains from a .850-inch cae, the .40 S&W produces up to 1205 fps, and although recoil is greater than the 9mm, it is easier to shoot than the 45 ACP, and its greater velocity and smaller bullet diameter aid penetration. — Craig Boddington
