Smith & Wesson M&P9 Shield 9mm - Thumb Safety, Armornite Slide, 3.1 in Barrel, Excellent, Five Magazines, Box
This Smith & Wesson M&P9 Shield 9mm Thumb Safety model stands out for its Excellent condition, Armornite-finished slide, and stainless steel 3.1 in barrel. It comes well-equipped with five factory magazines and the original box, manual, and lock. Slim, reliable, and purpose-built, it features the loaded-chamber inspection port, no magazine disconnect, and S&W's sear-deactivation lever for tool-assisted takedown without pressing the trigger.
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: The Armornite slide finish remains crisp and free of holster wear. The polymer frame with aggressive molded grip texture is in pristine shape. The action is tight, and the pistol presents as a near-new example.
What’s Included
- Smith & Wesson M&P factory cardboard box
- Original manual
- Cable lock
- Five factory S&W M&P Shield single-stack magazines: 4x 8-round and 1x 7-round (both extended grip-sleeve and flush-base types present)
The M&P9 Shield Thumb Safety model is a micro-size, single-stack 9mm built around a 3.1 in stainless steel barrel and a black Armornite-finished slide. Its polymer frame with molded texture provides a secure hold while keeping carry weight and bulk to a minimum.
Controls and safeties include a left-side manual thumb safety and a hinged two-piece safety trigger. The design incorporates a sear-deactivation lever that enables takedown without pulling the trigger and omits a magazine disconnect; the slide is marked "capable of firing with magazine removed." A loaded-chamber inspection port provides a quick visual check.
Practical features include rear-only scalloped cocking serrations, an external extractor, and a rail-less dustcover for a streamlined profile. The 3-dot iron sight system pairs a white-dot front post with a drift-dovetailed two-dot rear that is adjustable for windage. Dimensions are carry-friendly, with an overall length of about 6.1 in, width around 0.95 in, and height approximately 4.6 in.
This pistol is chambered in 9mm Luger with a listed capacity of 8+1. It ships with four 8-round magazines and one 7-round magazine, offering both extended grip-sleeve and flush-base options. Made in the United States, it reflects the established M&P Shield design known for its compact size and straightforward operation.