Smith & Wesson M&P Shield 9mm | S&W M&P 9mm

Smith & wesson m&p shield is a striker-fired semi-automatic pistol. This trigger system prevents the firearm from discharging unless the trigger is fully depressed, even if the pistol is dropped. An internal lock and/or magazine disconnect are available as options and an optional external thumb safety became available in 2009.

s&w m&p shield 9mm

The pistol frame is made out of Zytel polymer reinforced with a stainless steel chassis. The pistol comes with four removable and interchangeable grips. The slide and barrel are made of stainless steel, that after hardening is treated with a proprietary nitriding process called Melonite. The Melonite process produces a matte gray non-glare surface with a 68 Rockwell C surface hardness rating.

The Smith & Wesson M&P9 Shield 9mm Compact 8-Round Pistol features a Melonite barrel and steel, white dot, dovetailed sights. Designed to be less than 1″ thin, this semiautomatic double-action pistol has polymer grips and is striker fired with a 9-round capacity. Thumb and striker safeties. Reversible magazine catch.