Smith & Wesson Performance Center Shield M2.0 Semi Automatic Pistol 45 ACP 4" Barrel 7 Round Capacity Black
The M&P SHIELD is an easy to conceal pistol that offers professional grade features with simple operation and reliable performance day or night. The Performance Center SHIELD offers discerning shooters premium features. One million Shield owners cant be wrong.
Brand Smith & Wesson
Category Pistols
Caliber 45 ACP
Model Performance Center
Series 45 Shield M2.0
Type Pistol
Frame Finish Black
Action Double
Slide Description Black Armornite Stainless Steel
Capacity 6+1 / 7+1
Frame Description Black Polymer
Frame Material Polymer
Grips Black Polymer Grip / Frame
Oal 7.1"
Sight Configuration Fiber Optic Front Green / Fiber Optic Rear Red
Sight Style Fiber Optic
Weight 24.8 oz
Barrel Type Armornite Stainless Steel
Barrel Length 4"
Caliber Dictionary
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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
