What’s in the Box
Pistol
M&P45 Shield 45 ACP with Thumb Safety
(1) Flush-Fitting Magazine
(1) Magazine with Finger Grip Extension
Cable Lock
Owner’s Manual
Laser
Viridian R5 Elite Red Laser
ECR™ Enabled Hybrid Holster
(2) CR 1/3N Batteries
Adjustment Tools
Owner’s Manual
This S&W M&P45 Shield comes with a Viridian R5 Elite Red Laser.
About the M&P45 Shield
Now available in .45 AUTO, the M&P45 Shield with Thumb Safety features a slim design combined with the proven and trusted features found in the MP SHIELD Pistol Series. At 6.45 inches long, M&P45 Shield is standard with a 3.3 inch stainless-steel barrel. On the left side of the frame, the M&P45 Shield is fitted with familiar operating controls including a simple takedown lever, flat profile slide stop, magazine release and optional thumb safety. For optimum firearm control, the M&P45 Shield is standard with an 18-degree grip angle, aggres-sive grip texture and front cocking serrations.
New aggressive grip texture for M&P®45 Shield™.
Front cocking serrations.
Incorporates the design features of the M&P Shield line of firearms.
Extremely thin and lightweight – can be comfortably carried all day.
18 degree grip angle for natural point of aim.
Striker-fired for short consistent trigger pull, every time.
Backed by Smith & Wesson’s Lifetime Service Policy.
Armornite® Durable Corrosion Resistant Finish.
M&P45 Shield Specifications
SKU:180022
Model: M&P45 Shield™
Frame Size: Compact Slim
Caliber: .45 AUTO
Action: Striker Fire
Capacity: 7+1 and 6+1 Rounds
Barrel Length: 3.3” (8.4 cm)
Front Sight: Steel – White Dot
Rear Sight: Steel – White Two Dot
Overall Length: 6.45” (16.4 cm)
Frame Width: .99” (2.5 cm)
Frame with Slide Stop: 1.05” (2.6 cm)
Overall Height: 4.88” with Flush Magazine (11.9 cm)
Grip: Polymer
Weight: 20.5 oz. (581.2 g)
Weight Empty Mag: 2.2 oz. (62.4 g) – 6 Round Magazine
Barrel Material: Stainless Steel – Armornite™ Finish
Slide Material: Stainless Steel – Armornite™ Finish
Frame Material: Polymer
Finish: Black
About the Viridian R5 Laser
The Viridian R5 Elite Red Laser is the ultimate targeting system for your Smith & Wesson M&P45 Shield. The super bright Viridian Elite Red™ laser sighting system comes with the Instant-On™ Enhanced Combat Readiness™ activation, and an ECR™ enabled hybrid holster. No fumbling with buttons in critical situations.
Weighs Only .78OZ
Instant-on when drawn from included holster
Choose from constant or pulse modes
Laser is powered the maximum legal strength
Battery life is 12+ hours when set to efficient pulsing mode
Low battery indicator – ready/replace
Easy to sight in
Viridian R5 Laser Specifications
Manufacturer: Viridian
Model: R5 ECR Red Laser
Item Number: R5-R-SHIELD45
Weight: .78 oz. (including batteries) Virtually weightless
Construction: High strength thermomolded polymer
Laser Intensity: 5mW peak, 635nm, Maximum legal power
Laser Range: Effective targeting up to 25 yards in daylight Up to 1 mile at night
Battery Life: 6+ hours constant laser 12+ hours pulsing laser (depending on use)
Charge Display: 2-color battery level indicator ready / replace
User Adjustable: Easy windage / elevation adjustments on laser
Activation/Modes: Automatic activation with ECR