The Smith & Wesson M&P45 Shield M2.0 Micro-Compact in .45 ACP (brand part no. 14658) packs a full .45 into a slim, concealable frame. It carries a 3.3-inch barrel, a manual thumb safety and a single 7-round magazine. The grip has an aggressive texture that holds under recoil yet stays comfortable against the skin when carried. This is the version for the buyer who wants a thin .45 for everyday concealed carry with a safety lever to ride on.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .45 ACP, a heavy-bullet cartridge that is a long-time favorite for carry guns.
• Barrel length is 3.3 inches, a short length that keeps the slide compact for concealment.
• The stainless steel barrel is finished in Armornite and rifled with a 1 in 15 inch twist.
• A manual thumb safety is fitted, giving a positive on-off control for carrying with a round chambered.
• The magazine capacity is 7 rounds, and one magazine ships with the pistol.
• The sights are white dot, easy to pick up without any added tools or installation.
• The action is striker fired, giving a short, consistent trigger pull on every shot.
• The frame is polymer with a slim, textured grip that keeps the pistol thin for concealed carry.
• The stainless steel slide has an Armornite finish in black, which resists wear and corrosion.
• The maker classes the pistol as micro-compact, a size built around concealed carry.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this Shield M2.0 have a thumb safety? Yes. This version has a manual thumb safety.

What is the barrel length and magazine capacity? The barrel is 3.3 inches and the magazine holds 7 rounds. One magazine is included.

Is the slide cut for an optic? No. The maker lists this model as not optic ready, so it uses its white dot iron sights.

Buy the Smith & Wesson M&P45 Shield M2.0 Micro-Compact Pistol, .45 ACP, 3.3-Inch, Manual Thumb Safety, 7-Round

The M&P45 Shield M2.0 gives you a .45 ACP that disappears under a cover garment, and this thumb safety version adds a control some carriers want. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and see our full range of semi-auto handguns too.