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Taurus 1911 CommandervsSmith & Wesson M&P 9 Shield Plus

Taurus 1911 Commander facing right

Taurus1911 Commander

SAO Full-Sized Pistol Chambered in 45 ACP, 9mm Luger
vs
Smith & Wesson M&P 9 Shield Plus facing left

Smith & WessonM&P 9 Shield Plus

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

Dimensions

 LengthLHeightHWidthWWeightW
1911 Commander8 in5.8 in1.5 in38 oz
M&P 9 Shield Plus6.1 in4.6 in1.1 in20.2 oz

Details

 BarrelBBLTriggerWebsite
1911 Commander4.2 inSAOtaurususa.com
M&P 9 Shield Plus3.1 inStriker-Firedsmith-wesson.com

Capacity

 45 ACP9mm Luger9mm Luger30 Super Carry
1911 Commander8 (+1)9 (+1)9 (+1)-
M&P 9 Shield Plus-10 , 13 (+1)10 , 13 (+1)13 , 16 (+1)

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