Smith & Wesson M&P40 Shield 40 S&W Centerfire Pistol with Thumb Safety

Smith & Wesson M&P40 Shield 40 S&W Centerfire Pistol with Thumb Safety
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Product Description

What’s in the Box

  • Smith & Wesson M&P40 Shield Pistol
  • One 6-Round Magazine
  • One 7-Round Magazine
  • Cable Lock
  • Owner’s Manual

A slim, concealable and lightweight design combined with the proven and trusted features found in the M&P Pistol Series. From the easily concealed one-inch profile to its optimized 18-degree grip angle, the M&P Shield offers professional-grade features that will provide you with simple operation and reliable performance.

The M&P Shield also features a quick and audible reset made possible by the striker-fired action, allowing multiple rounds to be placed on target both consistently and accurately. And it’s all backed by Smith & Wesson’s Lifetime Service Policy.

Firearm Specifications

  • Caliber: 40S&W
  • Capacity: 6 Round & 7 Round
  • Action: Striker Fire
  • Barrel Length: 3.1” / 7.874 cm
  • Front Sight: White Dot
  • Rear Sight: White 2-Dot
  • Overall Length: 6.1” / 15.5 cm
  • Frame Width: .95” / 2.413 cm
  • Overall Height: 4.6” / 11.684 cm
  • Weight: 19.0 oz / 538.7 g
  • Frame Material: Polymer
  • Barrel/Slide Finish: Black Melonite® 68 HRc
  • Trigger Pull: 6.5 lbs. +/-
  • Sight Radius: 5.3” / 13.3 cm

Customer Comments & Questions

Customer Reviews

(5 out of 5) my new favorite ccw!!!
by cj from Memphis, TN on August 14, 2014

Ive always carried glocks in the past for alot of reasons one being reliability. But this m&p shield .40 is now my ccw of choice and my trustworthy old g23 gen 4 has a tac light and is a bed side gun now!!! The sheild shoots jusy as easy for me as my glock no problem hitting the target and after only 450 rounds no issues yet! Light weight easy to conceal and plenty of punch!

(5 out of 5) Nice Gun / Great service
by Brian from Raleigh, NC on October 26, 2014

S&W Shield 40 shoots very nice. Put about 150 rounds down range without any jams. Gun shoots low but I may not be aligning sights correctly. I hunt with a 44 Mag so the recoil on the 40 doesn't bother me at all. 40 S&W packs a little better punch than the 9mm. Bigger is always better in my opinion.

I was unsure about purchase with Sportsmans Outdoor Superstore. However, transaction went very flawless and I had new gun in a few days. I saved about $100 versus competitors or purchase directly from gun store. Don't hesitate with your purchase from Sportsman Outdoor Superstore.

I couldn't be happier!

(5 out of 5) Great Gun
by Robert from New Creek, WV on November 7, 2014

Excellent gun, feels great, and shoots awesome with damn good accuracy from 40 35 yards hits the target right where I am. Feels nice for concealed carry on your side, perfect weight ratio. Also a great price :D Will be buying another one soon for my wife, and prob a 9mm or two for keeping concealed in my vehicles.

(5 out of 5) Outstanding!
by Ken from Canandaigua, NY on January 1, 2015

This was my first CCW purchase and I couldn't be happier with the pistol or Sportsman Outdoor Superstore. The best price by far and Gov. Cuomo didn't get a penny of sales tax from the transaction! I've put 200 rnds thru the Shield so far no problems. This gun packs a lot of punch and is a very comfortable shooter. Even with the smaller 6 rnd mag and my pinky hanging off the bottom the pistol feels very controllable.

(5 out of 5) 40 shield
by James from Fort Fairfield, Maine on March 5, 2016

One of the best handguns I've owned.

(5 out of 5) Love this pistol
by Michael from Enterprise, AL on September 15, 2016

Perfect size and weight for conceal carry.

(5 out of 5) S&W M&P Shield 40
by Jeff from Wellsboro, PA on April 14, 2017

Excellent price. I will definitely order from here again. E mail response time within 24 hrs. THANKS

(4 out of 5) A lot of punch
by Bigwat from Tarpon, FL on May 16, 2017

It is the perfect weapon for me to carry. Like it at the range. Also very accurate.

(5 out of 5) My 2nd, another keeper
by Paul from Charleston, SC on June 4, 2017

For those who think the .40 S&W round is too snappy to keep on target for follow-up shots, just stop reading now - I'm not going to waste your time trying to convince you. Go ahead and stick with your .38, .380, or 9mm and may God be with you. I keep only two calibers: .40 S&W - 2 full-size and 3 concealed carry frames and .45 ACP. I would never recommend the M&P Shield in .45 ACP - it is too much bullet for too little gun, but I would put my life in the balance with the .40 M&P Shield. I have carried one for many years, as well as a Glock 27. Both are good weapons, but the Shield tucks tighter and better at the 4-o'clock position and/or less bulge in an ankle holster.

As far as the ability to stay on target, I can keep 180 grain Winchester hollow points in a very respectable grouping 2-3 in the 9 or X zone firing in haste without much trouble. Mind you this is 5-8 meter combat range - which is what this pistol is made for. For those who want rapid shots at 25 meters, buy an M&P 2.0 5 full-frame like I have for duty use. My slight-framed daughters and niece can shoot the .40 Shield with no problem given proper training of course. This is a keeper pistol. I will probably buy a 3rd one before the rebate is over.

(5 out of 5) Amazing Gun For an Amazing Price
by Austin from Tucson, AZ on June 30, 2017

I was surprised with just how much I love this gun! Deadly accurate and don't worry about the recoil. Very manageable and not much more than a 9mm. Day One Buy.

(5 out of 5) S&W M&P .40 Shield
by Mike from Oglesby, IL on January 25, 2018

Great gun at an amazing price! Bought the gun on Wednesday and picked up at FFL on Saturday. Transaction was simple and went smooth. The size is perfect for concealed carry, shoots very accurately, easy to field strip and clean. The only issue I had was the magazines are difficult to load by hand. I bought the Uplula speed loader and eliminated that problem. SOSS has great prices and service. Will definitely buy from again!

(5 out of 5) Best gun on market
by MATT from Sulligent, AL on October 16, 2018

Awesome gun super fast shipping and lowest price around

(5 out of 5) Great!
by R Smith from Mooresboro, NC on October 27, 2019

Awesome deal on a compact!

(5 out of 5) Shooting Instructor
by Daniel from Danville, VA on April 24, 2020

Great, compact weapon to carry in any situation.

(4 out of 5) Good pistol for concealed carry
by Jon from Strasburg, CO on August 9, 2020

Quality is good, weapon handles well and is accurate. The gun isn't comparable to a high-end duty weapon but that's not why you buy this one. Its slim and relatively light and the controls are low profile so it doesn't snag on your clothes. I carry it everyday, during summer months, in a gun shirt or own holster.