Smith & Wesson M&P 9 Shield 9mm, First Generation with Thumb Safety, 3.1 in Barrel, Black
This first-generation Smith & Wesson M&P 9 Shield stands out as a slim, micro-size 9mm with a manual thumb safety and a proven striker-fired action. It features a stainless-steel slide and barrel with a nitrocarburized matte black finish, a durable polymer frame with an embedded stainless-steel chassis, and factory steel 3-dot sights. It comes in excellent condition and includes one 8-round S&W magazine with an extended baseplate/grip sleeve.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are minimal markings from previous handling and use.
What’s Included
- 1x 8-round S&W factory steel single-stack 9mm magazine with extended baseplate/grip sleeve (S&W-marked)
The M&P 9 Shield is built on a polymer frame with an embedded stainless-steel chassis for rigidity and longevity. Its stainless-steel slide and barrel carry a nitrocarburized matte black finish for corrosion resistance and durability. Made in the USA, this first-generation model includes a manual thumb safety.
Its micro profile is set by a 3.1 in barrel, 6.1 in overall length, approximately 4.6 in height, and a slim 0.95 in width. Unloaded weight is about 19 oz. The single-stack design keeps the pistol slim while maintaining practical capacity.
The striker-fired action is paired with a hinged two-piece safety trigger and a manual thumb safety. The slide is marked "CAUTION - CAPABLE OF FIRING WITH MAGAZINE REMOVED," indicating there is no magazine disconnect.
Factory steel 3-dot sights are dovetailed front and rear for durability and easy replacement. The slide uses rear wavy/fish-scale serrations and has no front serrations. An external extractor supports reliable function.
Capacity is up to 8+1 with the included 8-round magazine. The S&W factory steel single-stack mag includes an extended baseplate/grip sleeve that complements the Shield’s slim, carry-friendly form factor.