Smith & Wesson’s M&P SHIELD™ is a slim, concealable, lightweight, striker-fired polymer pistol.  The M&P SHIELD features a slim design combined with the proven and trusted features found in the M&P Pistol Series.  From the pistol’s easily concealed one-inch profile to its optimized 18-degree grip angle, the M&P SHIELD offers professional-grade features that provide consumers with simple operation and reliable performance.  The M&P SHIELD features a high-strength polymer frame with a black, durable, corrosion resistant finish, coated stainless steel slide and barrel.