Ruger Mark IV Standard vs Smith & Wesson M&P 40 Shield

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Handguns Ruger Mark IV Standard Smith & Wesson M&P 40 Shield
Summary
Rating
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Rank
#21916
#21426
Weight 28.2 oz 20.6 oz
Action Single Action Striker Fired
Caliber .22 LR .40 S&W
Capacity 10+1 7 Rounds
Finish Blue Black Armornite
Gun Type Pistol Semi-Automatic Pistol
Sights Fixed Front & Rear 3 Dot
Details
Brand Ruger Smith & Wesson
Reviews See 17 Reviews N/A
Prices
MSRP $500.00 $461.45
Used Price $350.00 $323.02
Sale Price $450.00 $415.31

Handguns Descriptions

Ruger Mark IV Standard

FAMILY: Mark IV Series  MODEL: Mark IV Standard  TYPE: Semi-Auto Pistol  ACTION: Single Action  FINISH: Blue  STOCK/FRAME: Alloy Frame  STOCK/GRIPS: Synthetic Black Checkered Grip  WEIGHT: 28.2 oz.  CALIBER/GAUGE: 22 LR  CAPACITY: 10+1  # OF MAGS: 2  MAGAZINE DESC: 10 rd.  BARREL: 4.75"  OVERALL LENGTH: 9"  RATE-OF-TWIST: 1-in-16"  SIGHTS: Fixed Front & Rear  SAFETY: Ambidextrous Manual Safety  ADDL INFO: Simple One-Button Takedown  ADDL INFO: One-Piece Machined Grip Frame  ADDL INFO: Ergonomic Bolt Stop  DRILLED/TAPPED: Yes

Smith & Wesson M&P 40 Shield

The reality of protection is that you never know when you’ll need it.  We took the power and features of our full sized M&P pistols and put them into a slim, lightweight pistol the size of your hand.  The M&P Shield is an easy to conceal pistol that offers professional grade features with simple operation and reliable performance day or night.  One million Shield owners can’t be wrong. • Extremely thin and lightweight - can be comfortably carried all day • Polymer frame with embedded stainless steel rigid chassis system • Striker-fired for short consistent trigger pull, every time • M&P’s patented take-down lever and sear deactivation systems allow for disassembly without pulling the trigger • Includes 2 magazines; 1 with extended capacity and one flush • Backed by Smith & Wesson’s Lifetime Service Policy <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-6"> <div class="specs"> <div></div> </div> </div> </div>

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