I was looking for a smaller pistol than my M&P 40FS for several months. (I tried the 40C and didn't like it.) So Smith came out with the Shield. But I have not seen any specs on it. I have had Smith & Wesson on my system for well over a year and there is nothing on that site about the shield.

I'd like to know the OAL, height and weight of the shield. I don't think I'll be selling my Ruger SR40C any time soon. I'm just curious.

From the s&w website

Smith & Wesson M&P SHIELD™ .40 S&W
$449.00 *
*Suggested Retail, Dealer Sets Actual Pricing
SKU:180020
Model: M&P40 SHIELD™
Caliber: .40 S&W
Capacity: 6 Round & 7 Round
Action: Striker Fire
Barrel Length: 3.1" / 7.874 cm
Front Sight: White Dot
Rear Sight: White 2-Dot
Overall Length: 6.1" / 15.5 cm
Frame Width: .95” / 2.413 cm
Overall Height: 4.6” / 11.684 cm
Weight: 19.0 oz / 538.7 g
Frame Material: Polymer
Barrel/Slide Finish: Black Melonite® 68 HRc
Trigger Pull: 6.5 lbs. +/-
Sight Radius: 5.3” /13.3 cm


Smith & Wesson M&P SHIELD™ 9mm
$449.00 *
*Suggested Retail, Dealer Sets Actual Pricing
SKU:180021
Model: M&P9 SHIELD™
Caliber: 9mm
Capacity: 7 Round & 8 Round
Action: Striker Fire
Barrel Length: 3.1" / 7.874 cm
Front Sight: White Dot
Rear Sight: White 2-Dot
Overall Length: 6.1" / 15.5 cm
Frame Width: .95" / 2.413 cm
Overall Height: 4.6" / 11.684 cm
Weight: 19.0 oz / 538.7 g
Frame Material: Polymer
Barrel/Slide Finish: Black Melonite® 68 HRc
Trigger Pull: 6.5 lbs. +/-
Sight Radius: 5.3" / 13.3 cm

You have to hold your mouth just right to find it.

M&P SHIELD - Smith & Wesson

Thanks. I found it tonight. Just before making the post this afternoon, I looked again at the site and found no reference to the Shield in Pistols or M&P Pistols. But it is there now.