Action: Striker Fire - Caliber: .40 S&W - Capacity: 6/7 - Material: Polymer/Steel - Finish: Black - Grip: Polymer - Sights: White Dot/2-Dot - Barrel Length: 3.1 - Overall Length: 6.1 - Weight: 19 oz - Tactile Loaded Chamber Indicator - .40 S&W CA Compliant - Magazine Safety - Single Sided Thumb Safety - Smith & Wesson's new M&P SHIELD is a slim concealable lightweight striker-fired polymer pistol. Available in 9mm and .40 S&W the new M&P SHIELD features a slim design combined with the proven and trusted features found in the M&P Pistol Series. From the pistol's easily concealed one-inch profile to its optimized 18-degree grip angle the M&P SHIELD offers professional-grade features that provide consumers with simple operation and reliable performance. Chambered in 9mm and .40 S&W for proven stopping power the M&P SHIELD features a high-strength polymer frame with a black durable corrosion resistant finish coated stainless steel slide and barrel. Both models are standard with a 3.1-inch barrel which contributes to an overall length of 6.1 inches and an unloaded weight of 19 ounces. For fast tracking and smooth target acquisition the M&P SHIELD is standard with a 5.3-inch sight radius and has been enhanced with a short consistent trigger pull measuring 6.5 pounds. Featuring a quick and audible reset made possible by the striker-fired action the M&P SHIELD allows multiple rounds to be placed on target both consistently and accurately.