Smith & Wesson M&P40 Compact

Compact .40 S&W Pistol

The Smith & Wesson M&P40 Compact is the M&P service pistol cut down to a shorter slide and grip, so it carries closer to the body without giving up the full-size controls. It fires .40 S&W, a cartridge widely used by US law enforcement that sits between 9mm and .45 ACP in power. It suits concealed carry, home defense and shooters who want an M&P that fits a smaller hand or holster.

Features

• .40 S&W Chambering — The pistol fires the .40 Smith & Wesson cartridge, a common defensive and duty round in the US.
• Compact Frame — A shortened grip and slide make the pistol easier to conceal under a shirt or jacket than the full-size M&P40.
• Striker-Fired Action — An internal spring-loaded striker fires the cartridge instead of an external hammer, so every trigger press feels the same.
• Hinged Trigger — The trigger face is articulated in two parts and has to be pressed straight back to fire.
• Polymer Frame — The black polymer frame keeps weight down and stands up to sweat and weather on daily carry.
• Textured Palmswell Grip — A contoured, stippled panel at the back of the grip fills the palm and gives a firm hold under recoil.
• Rear Slide Serrations — Deep scalloped cuts at the back of the slide give your fingers purchase when racking or press-checking.
• Accessory Rail — A short rail under the dust cover, the section of frame ahead of the trigger guard, accepts a compact weapon light or laser.
• Extended Magazine Baseplate — The magazine floorplate adds a finger rest below the grip so your little finger has somewhere to sit.

Frame And Build

The M&P40 Compact pairs a black polymer frame with a black steel slide marked M&P 40c. The controls sit where they do on the full-size M&P: slide stop lever, takedown lever and a magazine release behind the trigger guard. If you already shoot an M&P, the Compact handles the same way, just in a smaller package.