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Smith & Wesson M&P 9 M2.0 4.0" Compact vs Taurus 856 Defender 3”

Smith & Wesson M&P 9 M2.0 4.0" Compact facing right

Smith & Wesson M&P 9 M2.0 4.0" Compact

Striker-Fired Compact Pistol Chambered in 9mm Luger
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Taurus 856 Defender 3” facing left

Taurus 856 Defender 3”

DA/SA Subcompact Revolver Chambered in 38 Special +P
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Dimensions

 LengthLHeightHWidthWWeightW
M&P 9 M2.0 4.0" Compact7.25 in5 in1.16 in28.7 oz
856 Defender 3”7.5 in4.8 in1.41 in23.52 oz

Details

 BarrelBBL Trigger Website
M&P 9 M2.0 4.0" Compact4 in Striker-Fired smith-wesson.com
856 Defender 3”3 in DA/SA taurususa.com

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Smith & Wesson M&P 9 M2.0 4.0" Compact For Sale
Smith & Wesson M&P9 M2.0 Compact 9Mm Luger...
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