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Ruger Mark IV CompetitionvsSmith & Wesson M&P 9 Shield Plus 4"

Ruger Mark IV Competition facing right

RugerMark IV Competition

SAO Competition Pistol Chambered in 22 LR
vs
Smith & Wesson M&P 9 Shield Plus 4" facing left

Smith & WessonM&P 9 Shield Plus 4"

Striker-Fired Subcompact Pistol Chambered in 9mm Luger

Dimensions

 LengthLHeightHWidthWWeightW
Mark IV Competition11.12 in5.5 in1.75 in45.8 oz
M&P 9 Shield Plus 4"7 in5.1 in1.1 in22.6 oz

Details

 BarrelBBLTriggerWebsite
Mark IV Competition6.88 inSAOruger.com
M&P 9 Shield Plus 4"4 inStriker-Firedsmith-wesson.com

Notes

Smith & Wesson M&P 9 Shield Plus 4"

Initial dimensions and image scaling might be slightly incorrect height-wise. Need to figure out of listed height is with flush or extended magazine.

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