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Smith & Wesson M&P 9 ShieldvsTaurus 856 Defender 3” Ultra-lite

Smith & Wesson M&P 9 Shield facing right

Smith & WessonM&P 9 Shield

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

Taurus856 Defender 3” Ultra-lite

DA/SA Subcompact Revolver Chambered in 38 Special +P

Dimensions

 LengthLHeightHWidthWWeightW
M&P 9 Shield6.1 in4.6 in0.95 in20.8 oz
856 Defender 3” Ultra-lite7.5 in4.8 in1.41 in17.36 oz

Details

 BarrelBBLTriggerWebsite
M&P 9 Shield3.1 inStriker-Firedsmith-wesson.com
856 Defender 3” Ultra-lite3 inDA/SAtaurususa.com

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