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Smith & Wesson M&P 9 Shield Plus 4"vsTaurus 856 Defender 3”

Smith & Wesson M&P 9 Shield Plus 4" facing right

Smith & WessonM&P 9 Shield Plus 4"

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

Taurus856 Defender 3”

DA/SA Subcompact Revolver Chambered in 38 Special +P

Dimensions

 LengthLHeightHWidthWWeightW
M&P 9 Shield Plus 4"7 in5.1 in1.1 in22.6 oz
856 Defender 3”7.5 in4.8 in1.41 in23.52 oz

Details

 BarrelBBLTriggerWebsite
M&P 9 Shield Plus 4"4 inStriker-Firedsmith-wesson.com
856 Defender 3”3 inDA/SAtaurususa.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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