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Taurus G3 vs Smith & Wesson M&P 9 Shield Plus

Taurus G3 facing right

Taurus G3

Striker-Fired Full-Sized Pistol Chambered in 9mm Luger
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Smith & Wesson M&P 9 Shield Plus facing left

Smith & Wesson M&P 9 Shield Plus

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

Dimensions

 LengthLHeightHWidthWWeightW
G37.28 in5.2 in1.2 in24.83 oz
M&P 9 Shield Plus6.1 in4.6 in1.1 in20.2 oz

Details

 BarrelBBL Trigger Website
G34 in Striker-Fired taurususa.com
M&P 9 Shield Plus3.1 in Striker-Fired smith-wesson.com

Capacity

 9mm Luger9mm Luger30 Super Carry
G3 10 , 15 , 17 (+1) 10 , 15 , 17 (+1) -
M&P 9 Shield Plus 10 , 13 (+1) 10 , 13 (+1) 13 , 16 (+1)

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