Smith & Wesson M&P45 Shield .45 ACP, Manual Thumb Safety, 3.3 in Barrel, Armornite Finish, 2x 7-Round Magazines
This Smith & Wesson M&P45 Shield is a slim, striker-fired .45 ACP with the manual thumb safety configuration. It features a 3.3-inch stainless barrel and stainless slide with S&W's Armornite nitrided finish, steel fixed 3-dot sights, and front and rear cocking serrations. The slide is marked "capable of firing with magazine removed," indicating no magazine disconnect. It comes with two 7-round factory magazines, the factory box, and the owner's manual.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Minimal evidence of prior handling is present. The bore is bright and free of fouling.
What’s Included
- Smith & Wesson factory box with end label
- Owner's manual
- Two factory 7-round S&W M&P45 Shield single-stack steel magazines with extended baseplates
This M&P45 Shield is the manual thumb safety variant, paired with a hinged trigger safety for layered, intuitive controls. The slide is explicitly marked "capable of firing with magazine removed," confirming the absence of a magazine disconnect.
Construction centers on a stainless steel slide and barrel treated with the Armornite nitrided finish. The polymer frame carries aggressive molded texturing with the M&P logo for confident handling.
Sight regulation comes from steel fixed 3-dot sights, with front and rear slide serrations aiding press checks and manipulations. The dustcover is clean, with no accessory rail.
This example includes two 7-round factory magazines with extended baseplates, supporting a 7+1 capacity. The pistol ships with its factory box and owner's manual. Note: the box end label lists "M&P45 SHIELD, NTS" (SKU 11531), while the pistol itself is configured with a manual thumb safety.