Maryville, Tennessee– December 2023– Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Select: SWBI), a leader in firearm manufacturing and design, today announces the release of California-compliant models of the M&P9 Shield Plus, M&P9 M2.0 Compact, and M&P9 M2.0 Full-size pistols.
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The M&P9 Shield Plus stands at the forefront of 9mm pistols designed for everyday carry and comes equipped with a 10+1 round flush-fit magazine. It is engineered with an optimal 18-degree grip angle which gives shooters a natural point of aim and helps manage recoil. The Shield Plus also showcases advanced features, including a flat-faced trigger for consistent finger placement, a slim and compact design that strikes an ideal balance between capacity and concealability, and a modified grip texture to improve purchase without compromising comfort when carrying. Additional key features include a 3.1” barrel, white dot sights, loaded chamber indicator, stainless-steel slide with Armornite® finish, and two 10-round magazines.
The next new offerings of CA-Compliant models stem from the M&P9 M2.0 line. The latest advancement in the esteemed M&P polymer series, M&P M2.0 pistols are meticulously crafted for personal, sporting, and professional use and revolutionize every aspect of the traditional pistol, from trigger to grip, frame, and finish. Notable features of the M&P9 M2.0 include an extended stainless-steel chassis and low barrel bore axis, strategically designed to reduce muzzle rise and expedite aim recovery, fine-tuned trigger with a lighter pull for a tactile and audible reset, interchangeable palmswell inserts, and a loaded chamber indicator. Available California models will include a compact frame with a 4” barrel and full-size frame with a 4.25” barrel that both ship with two 10-round magazines.
MSRP for the new CA-Compliant SKU’s are $769.00 for the M&P 2.0 full-size, $749.00 for the M&P 2.0 compact, and $599.00 for the Shield Plus. For more information on the new California-Compliant Shield Plus and M&P9 M2.0 models, visit https://www.smith-wesson.com.
About Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc.
Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Select: SWBI) is a U.S.-based leader in firearm manufacturing and design, delivering a broad portfolio of quality handgun, long gun, and suppressor products to the global consumer and professional markets under the iconic Smith & Wesson® and Gemtech® brands. The company also provides manufacturing services including forging, machining, and precision plastic injection molding services. For more information call (844) 363-5386 or visit smith-wesson.com.
Smith & Wesson, M&P, Shield Plus, and S&W names and logos are trademarks of Smith & Wesson Inc. in the United States and other countries. © 2023 Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. All rights reserved.
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