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Smith & Wesson
Model M&P Shield
Smith & Wesson Pistol M&P Shield .40 S&W Variant-1
Scale To:
Gun Dimensions Width:0.95-in
Length:6.1-in Height:4.6-in
Barrel:3.1-in Weight:19-oz
Variant 1 of 2
Gun Rankings
  • Power Factor (180 grain bullet)168480
  • Recoil Factor (180 grain bullet)10.58 ft-lb
  • Total Capacity7 rounds
  • ConcealabilityGood
  • Defense Factor74%
Gun Specifications
Type:Pistol
Produced:2012 - 2021
Caliber:.40 S&W
Action:recoil operated semi-automatic
Trigger:striker single-action (SA)
Safety:passive trigger safety
Magazine:6-round
Frame:Zytel polymer
Grip:integrated polymer
Sights:white 3-dot
Notes:
Manufacturer
Smith & Wesson
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Gun Value
MSRP:$385.00Used Est:$285.00
Last Update:1/27/2023
About the Gun

Smith & Wesson’s new slim, concealable and lightweight striker-fired polymer pistol sports all of the features found in the standard M&P Pistol Series, including its high-strength polymer frame with a black, Melonite coated stainless steel slide and barrel.

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge: .40 Smith & Wesson
Alias: N/A
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Ballistics for This Gun
Selected Bullet Mass:180 grains
MV:936 ft/sec ME:350 ft-lbs
About the Cartridge

This cartridge was developed as a joint venture between Winchester and Smith & Wesson. It was an effort to to create a cartridge with the same power as the 10mm Norma round that the FBI had just started using, but in a shorter case. The shorter cartridge would facilitate accuracy and allow use of a smaller, more comfortable grip frame. The .40 S&W has become the cartridge of choice for many law enforcement agencies in the United States.

User Rating
2 User Ratings
2 User Comments
User Comments

5 of 5 Stars
S&W M&P Shield is my new CCW piece
By GThomas on 24 Jul 2020
I've only owned the S&W M&P Shield in .40 S&W for a few years now. But it has never failed to go bang when at the range. The Shield was purchased at BassPro on sale for ONLY 249 DOLLARS! It seems to be well put together, and disassembles easily for cleaning. Doesn't seem to be picky about ammo either, feeding and firing everything tried so far.

5 of 5 Stars
Very Good Pistol
By Punisher13 on 27 Jun 2018
Had a problem with feeding at first. Polished the feed ramp and throat ...problems solved. Feeds and fires everything !!!