The reality of protection is that you never know when you’ll need it. We took the power and features of our full sized M&P pistols and put them into a slim, lightweight pistol the size of your hand. The M&P SHIELD is an easy to conceal pistol that offers professional grade features with simple operation and reliable performance day or night. One million Shield owners can’t be wrong.
Features
• 10 lb. Trigger Pull
• Massachusetts Compliant
• New aggressive grip texture specific to the M&P®45 Shield™
• Front cocking serrations
• Incorporates the design features of the M&P Shield line of firearms
• Extremely thin and lightweight - can be comfortably carried all day
• 18 degree grip angle for natural point of aim
• Striker-fired for short consistent trigger pull, every time
• Armornite® Durable Corrosion Resistant Finish
• Polymer frame with embedded stainless steel rigid chassis
• M&P’s patented take-down lever and sear deactivation systems allow for disassembly without pulling the trigger
• Thumb safety
• Includes 2 magazines, one with extended capacity for full grip
Purpose: Concealed Carry, Home Protection, Personal Protection, State Compliance
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
