- Brand : Smith & Wesson
- Category : Pistols
- Series : Shield M2.0
- Model : M&P
- Caliber : 45 ACP
- Barrel Length Range : 3" to 3.99"
- Capacity : 7+1
- Action : Striker Fire
- Frame Finish : Matte Black
- OAL : 6.45"
- Frame Material : Polymer
- Hand : Ambidextrous
- Sight Style : Contrast
- Slide Finish : Black Armornite
- Slide Material : Stainless Steel
- Slide Description : Serrated
- Barrel Finish : Black Armornite
- Barrel Material : Steel
- Frame Size : Micro-Compact
- Grips : Black Textured
- Sight Configuration : 3-Dot White
- Height : 4.88"
- Includes : 2 Magazines
- Safety : Thumb
- Width : 0.99"
- Barrel Description : Stainless Steel
- Barrel Length : 3.30"
- Max Capacity : 6
- Weight : 23.10 oz
- Frame Description : Polymer Frame
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Amazing
Best compact 45 there is
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Refined Shield.
I love this pistol, I compared it to the 9 and 40 shield, was planning on getting the 40 until I got to look at this weapon. I love it, I personally am not to concerned with 9, 40 ,or 45 for self defense, they are all effective, so I went with the 45 because I liked the improvements over the 9 and 40 models. The grip felt good, but it felt amazing after I had handled the 9 model, and the trigger is ideal, in my opinion its about as good as it gets for a stock striker fire trigger, better than my new M&P 9mm, noticeably lighter. Between the grip and trigger and the gun being just BARELY bigger I chose it. The size difference is VERY minimal, I looked at the 9 and 45 side by side on a table and could not really tell them apart, besides the front serations on the 45. Very happy with my purchase! If your debating on a 9 or 40 shield, say heck with both and get the 45 model like I did! BTW, the safety is very hard to engage, disengage, so I feel comfortable just leaving the safety off without worry of it accidentally engaging while im carrying.