Smith & Wesson M&P 40 Shield (First Generation) .40 S&W, 3.1 in Barrel, Black Nitride, Fixed 3-Dot Sights
This first-generation M&P 40 Shield is a compact, single-stack .40 S&W built with a 3.1 inch barrel and a slim profile. It features a stainless steel slide and barrel with a black nitride treatment, fixed steel 3-dot sights, and key safety elements including a top-mounted loaded chamber indicator and a magazine disconnect. Made in the United States, it comes with both 6- and 7-round factory magazines for carry and range flexibility.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Minor scratches and small blemishes are present on the slide and frame from prior handling and use. The bore has a bright, reflective appearance.
What's Included
- Smith & Wesson M&P 40 Shield first-generation pistol
- 2x 7-round factory single-stack stainless steel magazines
- 2x 6-round factory single-stack stainless steel magazines
- Magazine configurations: two 7-round magazines with standard flat floorplates and polymer grip sleeves; two 6-round magazines with extended pinky-rest floorplates
The first-generation Shield design delivers a micro-size footprint with an overall length of 6.1 inches (factory spec) and a 3.1 inch barrel, making it a compact .40 S&W choice in the M&P Shield series. Its single-stack magazine profile supports discreet carry while maintaining dependable handling characteristics.
Construction centers on a stainless steel barrel and slide treated with a Melonite/Armornite-type black nitride finish, paired with a black polymer frame. The striker-fired action uses Smith & Wesson’s hinged trigger system for consistent operation.
Sight equipment is straightforward and durable: fixed steel 3-dot sights with a white-dot front and two-dot rear. Factory slide markings include "M&P 40 SHIELD" and "SMITH & WESSON, SPRINGFIELD, MA U.S.A."
Safety-focused touches include a pivoting top-mounted loaded chamber indicator marked "LOADED WHEN UP," along with a magazine disconnect. Capacity is up to 7+1 with the extended magazine, and this example includes two 7-round and two 6-round factory magazines; the 7-round magazines have standard flat floorplates with polymer grip sleeves, and the 6-round magazines have extended pinky-rest floorplates.