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Ruger American Compact 9mm vs Smith & Wesson M&P 9 Shield Plus

Ruger American Compact 9mm facing right

Ruger American Compact 9mm

Striker-Fired Compact Pistol Chambered in 9mm Luger
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Smith & Wesson M&P 9 Shield Plus facing left

Smith & Wesson M&P 9 Shield Plus

Striker-Fired Subcompact Pistol Chambered in 9mm Luger, 30 Super Carry
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Dimensions

 LengthLHeightHWidthWWeightW
American Compact 9mm6.65 in4.99 in1.05 in28.7 oz
M&P 9 Shield Plus6.1 in4.6 in1.1 in20.2 oz

Details

 BarrelBBL Trigger Website
American Compact 9mm3.55 in Striker-Fired ruger.com
M&P 9 Shield Plus3.1 in Striker-Fired smith-wesson.com

Capacity

 9mm Luger9mm Luger30 Super Carry
American Compact 9mm 12 , 17 (+1) 12 , 17 (+1) -
M&P 9 Shield Plus 10 , 13 (+1) 10 , 13 (+1) 13 , 16 (+1)

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Smith & Wesson M&P 9 Shield Plus For Sale
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