Smith & Wesson M&P 40 Shield M2.0 .40 S&W
Model: 11814
Smith & Wesson M&P 40 Shield M2.0 .40 S&W
Model: 11814
Full Specifications
About This Firearm
The Smith & Wesson M&P 40 Shield M2.0 is a single-stack striker-fired .40 S&W built for concealed carry. S&W no longer makes it, so it is a used buy. At 20.4 oz, 6.1 inches long and 4.6 inches tall it puts a .40 on a slim carry footprint, and this SKU came with no thumb safety.
Two magazines came in the box, a flush one holding 6 rounds and an extended one that adds a round and lengthens the grip. The slide and barrel are stainless under Armornite, the barrel is 3.1 inches with a 1 in 16 twist, and the grip texture is aggressive over the whole frame. The slide has no optic cut.
If you're cross-shopping, the Glock G27 Gen5 is still in production, holds 9 rounds at 23.85 oz behind a 3.43-inch barrel and ships with three magazines, but it is a double-stack at 1.3 inches across. The Smith & Wesson M&P 40 M2.0 Compact is a used buy too, and holds 13 rounds at 25.4 oz with a 4.0-inch barrel. The Shield is a single-stack, so it is narrower than either of those double-stacks.
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Strengths & Limitations
- M&P pistols use a patented take-down lever and a sear deactivation system, so the slide comes off with no trigger press.
- Front and rear sights are both steel, with a white dot ahead of a two-dot notch, so a one-handed rack against a belt does not shear one off.
- A limited lifetime warranty and S&W's lifetime service policy still cover the pistol, which is worth something on a model that is gone.
- Nothing on this slide is cut for a dot, so a red dot means paying for milling.
- Six rounds flush is thin beside the 9 the Glock G27 Gen5 holds, and spare .40 Shield magazines are a finite supply.
- A short barrel on a light frame makes .40 recoil sharp, which limits how much practice a gun like this actually gets.
Ballistics Calculator
Calculate trajectory, drop, and energy for .40 S&W ammunition.
.40 S&W Ballistics →Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a 9mm version still in the line?
Yes. S&W kept the Shield in 9mm and later added the Shield Plus. The .40 is the chambering that left.
What is Armornite?
S&W's corrosion resistant finish. It goes on the stainless slide and the stainless barrel, so sweat has nothing bare to attack.
Where was it made?
The United States. S&W marks this model made in USA.
