Smith & Wesson M&P45 Shield .45 ACP Compact Pistol, Manual Thumb Safety, 3.3 in Barrel, Black Armornite
This original-series Smith & Wesson M&P45 Shield pairs a slim, single-stack .45 ACP profile with a manual thumb safety and a 3.3 inch stainless-steel barrel finished in Armornite. It features a striker-fired action, steel 3-dot sights, and practical front and rear slide serrations. Included are the factory box, manual, and one 7-round magazine.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are minimal handling marks from prior use. The bore is bright and clean.
What’s Included
- Smith & Wesson factory cardboard box with factory label
- Smith & Wesson M&P45 Shield Safety & Instruction Manual
- 1x factory 7-round single-stack magazine (.45 Auto) with stainless steel body and polymer finger-rest floorplate
The M&P45 Shield maintains the slim, single-stack format with a compact footprint for .45 ACP. Dimensions are 6.45 inches overall length, 4.88 inches in height, and 0.99 inch in width, with a weight of 20.5 ounces. Capacity is 7+1 with the included magazine.
Its stainless-steel slide and barrel wear Smith & Wesson’s black Armornite finish. The slide is cut with front cocking serrations and rear fish-scale serrations for positive manipulation. The rear sight is drift-dovetailed, and the sight picture is a steel 3-dot set with a white-dot front.
This pistol is striker-fired and includes a manual thumb safety. The slide is marked "Capable of firing with magazine removed," indicating it does not use a magazine disconnect. Disassembly follows the M&P-family system with a sear deactivation lever.
The carton label lists SKU 11531 and notes "NTS," while the pistol itself is configured with a manual thumb safety, as visible on the frame. Frame construction is black polymer with stippled texturing for a secure hold. Made in the United States.