Smith & Wesson M&P (Military and Police)

Semi-Automatic Pistol [ 2005 ]

The Smith and Wesson M and P model is a dual-service product for use by military and police units.

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The M&P ("Military and Police") is a conventional semi-automatic handgun offered by Smith & Wesson in .22 LR, .380 ACP, 9x19mm Parabellum, .40 S&W, .357 SIG, and .45 ACP flavors. It was introduced in 2005 and has been adopted by a plethora of police and military security forces while also proving popular for civilian personal defense. Finishes include black and dark earth with barrel lengths measuring 2.75 inches to 5 inches. Due to the variable chamberings offered, magazine capacities differ between six and seventeen rounds total. The action is consistent across all types in the series, being of a short-recoil design with locked breech approach. Sighting devices are also highly variable between each in-family model.

As is the case with nearly any semi-automatic pistol released today, the M&P is offered in full-sized frame forms down to compact frame forms to suit customer requirements. Models in the series include the "Pro Series", the "Mid-Size", and the "Bodyguard 380".

Operators of the series range from Afghanistan National Security Forces and Australian police elements to the Royal Thai Army and several American police and parks forces.©MilitaryFactory.com

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Specifications

Service Year

2005

Origin

United States

Classification

Semi-Automatic Pistol

Smith & Wesson - USA

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Afghanistan; Australia; Belgium; Canada; Egypt; France; India; Iraq; Italy; Japan; Lebanon; Malaysia; Mexico; Pakistan; Peru; Puerto Rico; South Korea; Singapore; Spain; Sri Lanka; Taiwan; Trinidad and Tobago; Thailand; United Nations; United States

(OPERATORS list includes past, present, and future operators when applicable)

✓ Pistol / Sidearm
Compact design for close-quarters work or general self-defense.

Overall Length

190 mm
7.48 in

Barrel Length

108 mm
4.25 in

Empty Wgt

1.54 lb
0.70 kg

Sights

Iron Front and Rear (variable fits)

Action

Semi-Automatic; Short-Recoil; Locked Breech

Semi-Automatic
One shot per trigger pull; self-loading or auto-loading action aided by internal mechanism; trigger management (and initial cocking) typically required by the operator; subsequent shots are aided by the unlocked / moved bolt.

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Caliber(s)*

.22 LR; .380 ACP; 9x19mm Parabellum; .40 S&W; .357 SIG; .45 ACP

Sample Visuals**

Graphical image of a 9mm pistol cartridge

Graphical image of a .357 SIG pistol cartridge

Graphical image of a .40 S&W (Smith & Wesson) pistol cartridge

Rounds / Feed

10-round detachable box magazine (model dependent)

*May not represent an exhuastive list; calibers are model-specific dependent, always consult official manufacturer sources.
**Graphics not to actual size; not all cartridges may be represented visually; graphics intended for general reference only.

Max Eff.Range

165 ft
(50 m | 55 yd)

Muzzle Velocity

1,215 ft/sec
(370 m/sec)

M&P - Base Series Designation.

M&P22 - 4.1" barrel; .22 LR chambering.

M&P Compact - 3.1" barrel; variable chambering.

M&P FS - 4.25" barrel; variable chambering.

M&P9L - 5" barrel; 9mm chambering.

M&P9 PRO - 4.25"-5" barrels; 9mm chambering.

M&P40 PRO - 4.25"-5" barrels; .40 S&W chambering.

M&P45 - 4"-4.5" barrels; .45 ACP chambering.

M&P45c - Compact model in .45 ACP.

M&P Shield - 3.1" barrel; 9mm or .40 S&W chambering.

M&P Bodyguard 380 - 2.75" barrel; .380 ACP chambering.

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