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Taurus 856 Defender 3” Ultra-litevsSmith & Wesson M&P 9 Shield Plus Carry Comp

Taurus 856 Defender 3” Ultra-lite facing right

Taurus856 Defender 3” Ultra-lite

DA/SA Subcompact Revolver Chambered in 38 Special +P
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Smith & Wesson M&P 9 Shield Plus Carry Comp facing left

Smith & WessonM&P 9 Shield Plus Carry Comp

Striker-Fired Subcompact Pistol Chambered in 9mm Luger

Dimensions

 LengthLHeightHWidthWWeightW
856 Defender 3” Ultra-lite7.5 in4.8 in1.41 in17.36 oz
M&P 9 Shield Plus Carry Comp7 in4.6 in1.1 in21.2 oz

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