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Smith & Wesson M&P 40 Shield NTS (No Thumb Safety)

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

Years	Serial Range	Count	Factory	Country	Confidence

Original .40 S&W Shield in the no-thumb-safety configuration. Launched alongside the 9mm Shield. Six- and 7-round magazine options. The .40 caliber Shield was popular with officers who carried .40 S&W as their primary chambering.

Type: Pistol

Action: Semi-Automatic

Caliber: 40 S&W

Capacity: 6

Year introduced: 2012, USA

Weight: 19.5 oz

Overall length: 6.1"

Status: Discontinued

Intended use: Concealed Carry / Backup