Smith & Wesson M&P9 Shield Gen 1 9mm, No Thumb Safety, 3-inch Barrel, Micro Size, Crimson Trace 6 MOA Green Dot Installed
This first-generation Smith & Wesson M&P9 Shield stands out as a no-thumb-safety configuration with a Crimson Trace 6 MOA green dot micro reflex sight installed via the rear dovetail. It maintains the Shield’s slim, single-column profile while adding a clean, bright sighting system. The pistol comes with three factory magazines and is in very good condition, making it a practical, carry-sized 9mm with a straightforward feature set.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The pistol is in great shape with minor, superficial scratches and small handling blemishes.
What’s Included
- 2x 8-round factory Smith & Wesson Shield single-column steel magazines with polymer baseplates
- 1x 7-round factory Smith & Wesson Shield single-column steel magazine with polymer baseplate
- Crimson Trace micro reflex optic, 6 MOA green dot (installed)
- Rear-dovetail optic mount (installed)
- Manual
This is the original M&P9 Shield configuration in 9mm Luger with no manual thumb safety. It uses a striker-fired action with a trigger safety and a slim, single-column grip, delivering an 8+1 maximum capacity in a micro-size format with a 3-inch barrel. Made in the United States, it retains the Shield’s straightforward controls and carry-friendly profile.
A Crimson Trace 6 MOA green dot micro reflex sight is installed using a rear-dovetail mount. The rear sight has been replaced by the optic, while the front white-dot post remains. The bright green dot offers quick visual pick-up and a clean aiming point on a compact slide.
The slide wears a matte black finish with rear fish-scale serrations for confident manipulation. The black polymer frame has molded texturing for a secure grasp. This Gen 1 Shield does not have an accessory rail, and it is capable of firing with the magazine removed. Field-stripping is accomplished via the sear-deactivation lever without pulling the trigger.
Two 8-round magazines and one 7-round magazine are included, providing both flush and extended options as supplied. This setup complements the pistol’s compact size while offering flexibility in carry and reloads.