.45 ACP Shield Review!

Published on July 18, 2016
Duration: 5:22

This review provides an expert look at the Smith & Wesson M&P Shield .45 ACP, featuring insights from a Smith & Wesson representative. The video details its enhanced grip, 7+1 capacity, and compares its performance and ergonomics against the 9mm and .40 S&W Shield models. It highlights the firearm's suitability for concealed carry with manageable recoil for its caliber.

Quick Summary

The Smith & Wesson M&P Shield .45 ACP is a compact, single-stack pistol featuring enhanced grip stippling for recoil control and a 7+1 capacity. It offers manageable recoil, improved trigger reset, and forward cocking serrations, making it a strong contender for concealed carry.

Chapters

  1. 00:21Introduction of M&P Shield .45
  2. 00:36Key Features: Grip, Capacity, Barrel
  3. 01:22Live Fire Testing & Recoil
  4. 02:31Comparison with 9mm Shield
  5. 03:54Design Details & Availability

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key features of the Smith & Wesson M&P Shield .45 ACP?

The M&P Shield .45 ACP features a single-stack design, an enhanced grip stippling texture for better recoil management, a slightly longer barrel than its 9mm/40 counterparts, and a 7+1 magazine capacity. It also includes forward cocking serrations.

How does the recoil of the .45 ACP Shield compare to the 9mm and .40 S&W versions?

The felt recoil of the .45 ACP Shield is described as slightly more than the 9mm Shield but significantly less than the .40 S&W Shield. This manageable recoil is attributed to the firearm's design and caliber.

What improvements does the M&P Shield .45 ACP offer over previous Shield models?

The .45 ACP Shield boasts an improved trigger with less play and a better reset. Its grip texture is more aggressive, providing enhanced control, and it features forward cocking serrations for easier slide manipulation.

Is the Smith & Wesson M&P Shield .45 ACP available with or without a manual safety?

Yes, initial shipments of the Smith & Wesson M&P Shield .45 ACP include a manual safety version. A version without a manual safety is planned for release at a later date.

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