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Kimber 1911 vs Smith & Wesson M&P 9 Shield Plus

Kimber 1911

SAO Competition Pistol Chambered in 9mm Luger, 45 ACP
vs

Smith & Wesson M&P 9 Shield Plus

Striker-Fired Subcompact Pistol Chambered in 9mm Luger, 30 Super Carry

Dimensions

  Length L Height H Width W Weight W
1911 8.7 in 5.25 in 1.28 in 38 oz
M&P 9 Shield Plus 6.1 in 4.6 in 1.1 in 20.2 oz

Details

  Barrel BBL Trigger Website
1911 5 in SAO kimberamerica.com
M&P 9 Shield Plus 3.1 in Striker-Fired smith-wesson.com

Capacity

  9mm Luger 45 ACP 9mm Luger 30 Super Carry
1911 8 (+1) 8 (+1) 8 (+1) -
M&P 9 Shield Plus 10 , 13 (+1) - 10 , 13 (+1) 13 , 16 (+1)

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