California now gets to join the Smith & Wesson M&P9 party as the company releases California-compliant models. Available in M&P9 Shield Plus, M&P9 M2.0 Compact, and M&P9 M2.0 Full Size, the new models offer changes that adhere to the state’s strict firearm policies. This includes a 10-round magazine, magazine disconnect, manual thumb safety, and visual/tactile loaded round indicator.
The Smith & Wesson California-Compliant M&P9 Pistols
Two of the new California-compliant models stem from the M&P9 M2.0 polymer series. Meticulously crafted for personal, sporting, and professional use, the line includes an extended stainless-steel chassis. Likewise, the low bore axis is strategically designed to reduce muzzle rise and expedite target re-acquisition.
In addition, a fine-tuned trigger with audible and tactile reset, along with interchangeable palmswell inserts, help enhance accuracy. The M&P9 M2.0 California-compliant models include the Compact and Full Size.
Also offered in a California-compliant model is the M&P9 Shield Plus. The model is engineered with an 18-degree grip angle, providing a natural point of aim as well as assisting in recoil mitigation. Likewise, a flat-faced trigger ensures consistent finger placement. Additionally, the narrow profile offers an ideal balance between capacity and concealment, and the modified grip texture improves the purchase.
All three California-compliant models feature an elevated and colored loaded chamber indicator for tactile and visual observation. Likewise, all three models also include a manual thumb safety, with the M2.0 models providing ambidextrous operation. In accordance with California magazine requirements, each model ships with two 10-round 9mm magazines.
Finally, each model features a magazine disconnect mechanism, deactivating the trigger when the magazine is removed, preventing it from firing. This is in accordance with California State compliance.
Availability
The Smith & Wesson California-compliant M&P9 models are available now with MSRPs of $599.00 – $769.00, depending on the model. For more info, please visit Smith-Wesson.com.
Smith & Wesson California-Compliant M&P9 Specs
| M&P9 Shield Plus | M&P9 M2.0 Compact | M&P9 M2.0 Full Size | |
| Width | 1.1 in | 1.5 in | 1.5 in |
| Length | 6.1 in | 7.25 in | 7.4 in |
| Height | 4.6 in | 5 in | 5.5 in |
| Weight | 20.2 oz | 24 oz | 24.7 oz |
| Caliber | 9MM | ||
| Size | Micro-Compact | Compact | Full |
| Capacity | 10 | ||
| Action | Striker Fired | ||
| Barrel Length | 3.1 | 4 | 4.25 |
| Grip | Polymer | ||
| Sights | White Dot | ||
| Optic Ready | No | ||
| Safety | Thumb Safety | ||
| Color/Finish | Black | ||
| State Compliance | CA, CO, CT, DE, HI, IL, NJ, NY, OR, RI, VT, WA | ||
| Threaded Barrel | No | ||
| Barrel Material | Stainless Steel | ||
| Frame | Polymer | ||
| Laser | No | ||
| Performance Center | No | ||
| Number Of Magazines | 2 | ||
| 10lb Trigger | No | ||
| MSRP | $599.00 | $749.00 | $769.00 |
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