The reality of protection is that you never know when you’ll need it.‚  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.‚  One million Shield owners cant be wrong. Features New aggressive grip texture specific to the M&P45 Shield Front cocking serrations Extremely thin and lightweight – can be comfortably carried all day Polymer frame with embedded stainless steel rigid chassis Striker-fired for short consistent trigger pull, every time M&P’s patented take-down lever and sear deactivation systems allow for disassembly without pulling the trigger Thumb safety Includes 2 magazines, one with extended capacity for full grip