Firearms

Smith & Wesson M&P 40 Shield

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Serial Number Data

Production data from factory records and collector research. Year ranges are approximate for pre-1968 firearms.

Years	Serial Range	Count	Factory	Country	Confidence

.40 S&W variant of the Shield family, sharing the same slim single-stack profile for concealed carry with increased cartridge energy.

Type: Pistol

Action: Semi-Automatic

Caliber: .40 S&W

Capacity: 15

Year introduced: 2012, USA

Weight: 19.5 oz

Overall length: 6.1"

Status: Active

Intended use: Concealed Carry, Self-Defense