Smith & Wesson is on a roll this summer with new releases. Hot on the heels of the new Carry Comp pistols are two more new product drops for EDC pistols. This time it’s the SD40 2.0 and the M&P 9 Shield Plus with threaded barrel.

SD40 2.0

The SD series was Smith & Wesson’s evolution of the Sigma line. The Sigma was Smith’s Glock competitor in the days before the M&P line came along. By all accounts they were solid guns, although the triggers were nothing to write home about. The SD series, and the 2.0 version in particular, go a long way towards fixing that, as well as updating some of the ergonomics. The SD40 2.0 has a flat-face trigger that they call their Self Defense Trigger, which offers a smoother take-up, a crisp break and audible reset. They also added more aggressive slide serrations to make weapons manipulation more positive, while keeping the form factor the same so that existing SD holsters and other accessories still work with the pistol.

Smith & Wesson dropped the 9mm version late last year and now have released the .40 S&W version as well. I mentioned on the last .40 release from S&W that I was kind of surprised by that as the round seems to be on the decline, but I imagine Smith knows the market better than I do. Despite there being a lot of police surplus .40s out there, Smith is making sure fans of the caliber still have access to new guns, with modern features. They’re really affordable as well with an MSRP of only $349. I have to admit, I’m really kind of curious to check one out either in 9mm or .40. I still have a pretty good stash of .40 on hand from all of the years when that was my work caliber.

Caliber: 40 S&W
Frame Size: Compact
Weight: 22.7 oz
Width: 1.29 in
Height: 5.5 in
Capacity:14
MSRP: $349

M&P 9 Shield Plus with Threaded Barrel

The other new release is the M&P 9 Shield Plus with a threaded barrel. It has a 3.7-inch barrel with 1/2″-28 threading, an optics cut, night sights and comes with the new 15-round magazine to add to the current line-up of the M&P 9 Shield Plus. It also has a flat-face trigger, as well as a new enhanced grip texture and an 18-degree grip angle that S&W says allows for natural point of aim. It’s finished with an Armornite corrosion resistant finish and comes with 10-, 13- and 15-round magazines, which is a nice touch. Even though I need a better pistol caliber suppressor, I like seeing factory options for suppressor and optics ready guns. I know James Bond isn’t typically a Smith & Wesson guy (although he has used some S&W revolvers in the past), but I feel like a Shield Plus with a suppressor would make a great spy gun in case any Hollywood prop guys are reading this.

Caliber: 9MM
Frame Size: Micro-Compact
Weight: 20.3 oz
Width: 1.1 in
Height: 4.6 in
Capacity: 10,13,15
MSRP: $569

 

 

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  1. “Smith & Wesson dropped the 9mm version late last year and now have released the .40 S&W version as well.”

    Can we please stop using the word “dropped” for released?? In more intelligent and educated times, the word “dropped” meant just that — the product was no longer available.

    Writing is supposed to be clear and concise. This isn’t. Quit aping the popular culture, influenced as it is by hip hop and other garbage.

    F*ing illiterates.

      • The Practical Stylist by Sheridan Baker, 6th ed. This was the ONLY book from high school I brought to college. I can’t believe that was over 30 years ago.

    • Chill out son. Product drops are the release of products that are scarce in availability or scarce in quantity. This means they’re either time-limited Don’t know what a product drop is? Product drops are when a company releases a limited-edition product line for a short period of time. It’s an effective tactic for tapping into the competitive nature of consumers who are looking for unique products, as momentum builds around the exclusivity of a collection.product releases, or product releases where supply is intentionally low. Typically, product drops take this second form of limited supply.

      • NO – ‘DROPPED” means discontinued. At least in a large part of the US manufactured goods world.

        Perhaps not the same in chicom imported “limited” production/don’t get hands dirty world.

        • 5 shots and only 1 grazed him?

          The only good shot a Leftist makes is point-blank to the back of the head… 😉

      • Everyone’s been saying that’s the logical next step. He’s Orange Hitler. It’s okay to shoot a Nazi. What else are they going to do? They’re still trying to peddle the Russia Russia Russia lie. Most people have tuned that out by now.

        • “It’s okay to shoot a Nazi.”

          A failed assassination attempt will only boost him in the polls…

          • That was my first thought. Now there’s a picture of him defiantly raising his fist while bleeding, with an American flag flying in the background. Contrast that with Sleepy, Lost Joe.

  3. I saw the “new” forty selling for under 300 on gunbroker. Not really going 40 but that’s pretty good for a carry gat. Ironically my newest Taurus G3X has a fantastic trigger. Very light & audible break. And glock takedown.

    • I purchased a 4 inch M&P 9 2.0 compact with the “new” trigger after I learned that I couldnt have my 5 inch 2.0 milled for an optics cut due to the loaded chamber indicator bar, and a 4 inch would be easier to carry. Wow, this new straight trigger setup is…. absolutely shit, unless you’re a fan of a ” malt-O-meal with aquarium gravel ” feel….but it does have a decent reset. Oh well, it’ll probably only cost me 150 or so to get it to feel as good as the Taurus 24/7 pro 45 (1.0) that I still carry.

      • I picked upthe 10mm version of your smith, and the trigger description is accurate for 3 out of the four that I tried out in the store – the 4th one is NICE – guess it’s hit or miss.
        And weren’t those Tauruses recalled way back?

        • Yeah UW but none of the G3 series. I got 2(G3 & G3X)costing 299.95 each & they’ve been perfect. I had a Millennium Pro that was recalled that I sold before any recall. Also perfect & shot like a laser beam. I don’t defend Taurus. It helps to not be inept🙄

        • UW, yes they were “recalled”, but mine didn’t get sent in, so I didn’t get the $75 coupon towards another taurus product – I’d actually call that theft, but whatever. I actually dropped/threw/slam tested it on a carpeted cement floor with a primed case in the chamber and an HK style (backwards loaded) magazine inserted, and never had it fire after 30 or so attempts. Otherwise, I’d have probably gotten a 4 inch G3 TORO as its one of the few still available with a manual safety.

  4. For shits and giggles I bought a Sigma VE years back. It worked. Still works though I gave it to a gun less person during the summer of mostly peaceful demonstrations.

    The biggest complaint I had with the Sigma is that I paid 250 for a new gun. The spare mags for the gun were 30-35 bucks each. Much too expensive for a budget gun. I only had 8 which doubled the price of the gun.

  5. johnnyboy…RE: “Smith & Wesson dropped the 9mm version late last year and now have released the .40 S&W version as well.”

    “Can we please stop using the word “dropped” for released?? In more intelligent and educated times, the word “dropped” meant just that — the product was no longer available.”

    Are you johnnyboy on this day of Our Lord July 13, 2024 wanting to say Smith & Wesson RELEASED the 9mm version late last year and now have released the .40 S&W version as well? Puhleeze advise.

  7. The 40 is too lightweight for the caliber, the 9 version is preferable especially when the time comes to sell or trade. One is just nice the other is much nicer however having no manual safety makes them deal breakers for me.

  8. My 2 Sigmas, a .40 and a 9mm have not seen light since I bought my 2 M&P’s in 9 and .45 long long ago. My wife never liked her 9mm version and while low cost bedroom guns I am averse to bright stainless slides so I never carried the .40. The Sigma was my first striker fired pistol after carrying a 1911 for decades. Its firing mechanism of steel stampings and plastic frame seemed like the innerds of a toy to me. But time has proven this to be a solid and reliable design. But theres still something about a hammer fired design and safety that attracts me. So I bought a couple of FNX’s in 9 and 45. Mags costly yes. But I got a hammer and safety selector with the FN. Call me old school, but I never bought into the idea that a striker fired design sans safety is safer than one with a manual safety.

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