For several months, my wife and I have been talking about updating our EDC handguns. After a lot of debate, we were able to narrow our choices down to two single-stack 9mm pistols. This week we were lucky enough to get both pistols in for testing.
The first of the two pistols is the Smith & Wesson M&P Shield 9mm with No Thumb Safety. I don’t recall exactly when the Shield was first released, but there is no doubt that it has become an extremely popular firearm for concealed carry. I feel as if I have read or watched countless positive reviews about this handgun!
Over the next few months, our goal is to put a wide variety of 9mm through this Shield (and the other pistol, which will be unveiled within the next day or so) and report back on its performance. We are also working on getting some holsters lined up for testing.
Smith & Wesson M&P Shield 9mm No Thumb Safety Specs:
- SKU: 10035
- Model: M&P9 Shield™
- Frame Size: Compact
- Caliber: 9mm
- Action: Striker Fire
- Capacity: 7 and 8 Round Magazines
- Barrel Length: 3.1” (7.9 cm)
- Front Sight: White Dot
- Rear Sight: White 2-Dot
- Trigger Pull: 6.5 lbs +/-
- Overall Length: 6.1” (15.5 cm)
- Frame Width: .95” (2.4 cm)
- Overall Height: 4.6” (11.7 cm)
- Grip: Polymer
- Weight: 19.0 oz. (523.7 g)
- Barrel Material: Stainless Steel
- Slide Material: Stainless Steel
- Frame Material: Polymer
- Finish: Black/Durable Corrosion Resistant
As I mentioned earlier, the other handgun also arrived this week. Stay tuned for a first look post on that single-stack 9mm!