The M&P 9 Shield Plus is a 9mm micro-compact pistol with a 3.1-inch Armornite-treated barrel and a 13+1 capacity. It weighs 17.9 ounces and measures 6.1 inches overall, with a black polymer grip that has textured surfaces. A flush-fit 10-round magazine and an extended 13-round magazine are both included. Three-dot white contrast sights are standard, and the gun has no manual thumb safety.

This slim pistol suits a buyer who wants a light, narrow gun for everyday concealed carry, with a trigger safety in place of a thumb safety. Choosing between the flush 10-round and the extended 13-round magazine lets the owner set the grip length for the day. The federal steps are the same in every state: a licensed dealer, Form 4473, a background check and a minimum age of 21. A third of states add a permit, a wait or a capacity limit.

Key features

• 9mm micro-compact, 13+1 capacity
• 3.1-inch Armornite-treated barrel
• Flush 10-round and extended 13-round magazines
• Integrated trigger safety, no thumb safety
• Three-dot white contrast sights

This pistol ships to the FFL dealer you choose, where you complete Form 4473 and pass a background check before pickup.