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Smith & Wesson
Model M&P45 Shield
Smith & Wesson Pistol M&P45 Shield .45 Auto Variant-2
Scale To:
Gun Dimensions Width:1.05-in
Length:6.45-in Height:4.8-in
Barrel:3.3-in Weight:22.7-oz
Variant 2 of 2
Gun Rankings
  • Power Factor (230 grain bullet)176410
  • Recoil Factor (230 grain bullet)9.87 ft-lb
  • Total Capacity7 rounds
  • ConcealabilityGood
  • Defense Factor75%
Gun Specifications
Type:Pistol
Produced:2016 -
Caliber:.45 Auto
Action:recoil operated semi-automatic
Trigger:striker single-action (SA)
Safety:frame mounted ambi safety
Magazine:6-round
Frame:Zytel polymer
Grip:integrated polymer
Sights:white 3-dot, fixed low-mount rear
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Manufacturer
Smith & Wesson
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Gun Value
MSRP:$490.00Used Est:$365.00
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: .45 Automatic
Alias: .45 Automatic Colt Pistol (ACP)
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Ballistics for This Gun
Selected Bullet Mass:230 grains
MV:767 ft/sec ME:301 ft-lbs
About the Cartridge

This cartridge was developed by John Browning and was adopted by the United States Ordnance Department along with the Colt-Browning automatic pistol in 1911. It has also been made the official military handgun chambering by several other governments, notably Argentina, Mexico and Norway. The 45 Automatic is the most powerful military handgun cartridge in use today. This is a heavy and powerful sub-sonic round. Although its muzzle energy can exceed 400 ft-lbs, its velocity and bullet weight creates a steep trajectory curve that limits its effective range to self-defense distances.

User Rating
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User Comments

4 of 5 Stars
Shield 45acp
By pebbycree on 16 Dec 2017
Purchased during S&W rebate program. Paid less than $300. Excellent build quality. Grip texture is excellent. Extremely accurate with moderate recoil. Scalloped texture on bottom of slide rail is unusual. 1000+ rounds with no failures...totally reliable. Small and slim enough to carry concealed. Trigger is decent for a self defense firearm. Good for experienced shooters.