At under five hundred dollars, a.45 ACP carry pistol from a major maker is something to take seriously. The Smith & Wesson M&P M2.0 Shield Compact is chambered in.45 ACP and finished in black. It is a striker-fired polymer pistol sized to carry inside the waistband.

The.45 ACP is a big, slow bullet with a long history, and it kicks with a push rather than a snap. In a compact pistol the recoil is more noticeable, so spend time at the range before you decide to carry it. A firm grip and a steady stance help a lot.

The M&P line has been used by many law enforcement agencies, and the M2.0 version improves the grip texture and trigger. A.45 magazine holds fewer rounds than a 9mm in the same size, so carry a spare. Pick a holster made for the Shield Compact in.45. Run a few hundred rounds with the ammunition you plan to carry.

This pistol is new. It ships to a North Carolina FFL dealer of your choice for the background check and transfer.