Smith &Wesson M&ampP 40 Shield Pistol, .40 S&ampW, 3.1 Inch Barrel, 1 1/2 lbs

In 2012, Smith & Wesson introduced the M&P Shield in 9mm and .40 S&W. The Shield is a subcompact single-stack magazine variant of the M&P line. The Shield has roughly the same silhouette as the M&P Compact but is considerably thinner at less than 1-inch in width.