Smith & Wesson M&P 9 Shield Plus Thumb Safety 9mm, Micro-Compact, 3.1 in Barrel, 13+1, Armornite Finish - Excellent
This M&P 9 Shield Plus (SKU 13246) is a micro-compact 9mm with a 3.1 in barrel, slim 1.1 in width, and capacity up to 13+1. It features a stainless steel slide and barrel with an Armornite corrosion-resistant finish, a flat-face trigger, and an ambidextrous manual thumb safety. The pistol is in excellent condition and includes both 13- and 10-round factory magazines.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are very minor, superficial scratches and blemishes present. The bore is bright and clean.
What's Included
- Smith & Wesson factory cardboard box
- Smith & Wesson M&P Shield Plus safety & instruction manual
- Factory literature
- Chamber lock
- 1x 13-round factory steel magazine (extended basepad)
- 1x 10-round factory steel magazine (flush basepad)
The Shield Plus platform delivers micro-compact dimensions with enhanced capacity. Overall length is 6.1 in, height is 4.6 in, and unloaded weight is approximately 20.2 oz. The included 13-round and 10-round magazines provide carry and range-ready options within the same slim profile.
Construction emphasizes durability: the stainless steel slide and barrel wear an Armornite finish for corrosion resistance. Front and rear slide serrations with a scalloped/wave pattern aid manipulation. Dovetailed 3-dot white iron sights provide a clear, familiar sight picture.
Controls and safeties are straightforward. This submodel includes an ambidextrous manual thumb safety and a trigger safety. A loaded-chamber inspection port offers quick visual confirmation. The slide warning indicates it is capable of firing with the magazine removed, confirming there is no magazine disconnect.
Mechanical details include a striker-fired, locked-breech action and the M&P takedown system with a sear-deactivation lever that allows disassembly without pulling the trigger. The flat-face trigger and textured grip panels with a molded palm swell contribute to consistent handling. The barrel uses a 1:10 twist to stabilize common 9mm loads.