Is the M&P Shield a full size?

We took the power and features of our full sized M&P pistols and put them into a slim, lightweight pistol the size of your hand. The M&P Shield is an easy to conceal pistol that offers professional grade features with simple operation and reliable performance day or night.

What size is the M&P Shield?

The basic measurements are as follows: barrel length is 3.1 inches. The gun stands 4.6 inches tall, 0.95 inches wide and is 6.1 inches long.

Is the Springfield XDS 9mm a good gun?

In a family of sub-compact pistols, this option is the durable but slightly overweight option. Ultimately, the XDS is a well constructed pistol designed to go places that full size options can’t. If you are fine with the unique features of the Springfield XDS, this may be a good carry option for you.

What is the difference between the XD-s and the shield?

The trigger safety is different for each gun; the Shield has a hinged trigger whereas the XD-S has a split trigger much like certain Austrian pistols that will go unmentioned. You’ll find which you prefer.

What are the dimensions of the shield?

The total width of the Shield is about an inch, and it’s 4.6 inches tall, with its overall length barely passing 6 inches. At these dimensions, the gun weighs in at about 18 ounces, which makes it pretty convenient to carry.

Is the Springfield XD-s a good pistol?

The Springfield XD-S feels very high-quality, in particular, because of the durability of the materials the manufacturer used. It has a stainless steel slide with a Melonite finish (in gray or FDE) — which actually increase the pistol’s weight to 22 ounces.

Is the Smith&Wesson M&P Shield thicker than the XD-s?

As you’ve seen, the Smith & Wesson M&P Shield is a tiny bit thicker than the Springfield XD-S, though the XD-S weighs more overall. However, these differences in their dimensions are so small that they’re negligible.