Smith & Wesson M&P 9 Shield Plus 9mm, Manual Thumb Safety, 3.1 in Barrel, Matte Black Armornite, 13+1 Capacity
This Smith & Wesson M&P 9 Shield Plus is the manual thumb safety variant (SKU 13246) with a 3.1 in stainless barrel and stainless slide, both finished in matte black Armornite. It is a micro-compact, double-column 9mm with a flat-faced trigger, front and rear scalloped cocking serrations, and white 3-dot dovetailed sights. It comes with both 13-round and 10-round steel magazines and includes installed, removable wrap-around grip tape.
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: There are minor, superficial scratches and blemishes visible on exterior surfaces.
What’s Included
- Smith & Wesson factory box with end label (SKU 13246)
- Smith & Wesson M&P9 Shield Plus safety & instruction manual
- 1x 13-round Shield Plus steel magazine (extended baseplate)
- 1x 10-round Shield Plus steel magazine (flush baseplate)
- Sticky Holsters MD-4 MOD pocket holster
- Aftermarket wrap-around grip tape (installed)
This Shield Plus uses a micro-compact double-column magazine design to deliver 13+1 capacity in a slim profile. The manual thumb safety configuration provides on-frame control, and this SKU does not include an accessory rail. The sight radius is approximately 5.3 in, with a white 3-dot setup in dovetail cuts front and rear.
The stainless slide and barrel wear Smith & Wesson’s matte black Armornite finish. The barrel features a loaded-chamber witness hole, and the slide includes front and rear scalloped cocking serrations. The action is striker-fired with a flat-faced trigger.
Controls and safety features include the manual thumb safety, trigger safety, and a loaded-chamber viewport. The polymer frame has a matte black finish. Sights are dovetailed for serviceability, with a white dot front and white 2-dot rear.
This example includes both a 13-round extended magazine and a 10-round flush-fit magazine, giving the buyer carry and range options. The installed wrap-around grip tape enhances purchase and is removable. The serial number on the frame matches the factory box label.