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Ruger American Compact 45ACP vs Smith & Wesson M&P 45 Shield M2.0

Ruger American Compact 45ACP

Striker-Fired Compact Pistol Chambered in 45 ACP
vs

Smith & Wesson M&P 45 Shield M2.0

Striker-Fired Compact Pistol Chambered in 45 ACP

Dimensions

  Length L Height H Width W Weight W
American Compact 45ACP 7.25 in 5.35 in 1.05 in 28.6 oz
M&P 45 Shield M2.0 6.45 in 4.88 in 0.99 in 20.5 oz

Details

  Barrel BBL Trigger Website
American Compact 45ACP 3.75 in Striker-Fired ruger.com
M&P 45 Shield M2.0 3.3 in Striker-Fired smith-wesson.com

Capacity

  45 ACP 45 ACP
American Compact 45ACP 7 , 10 (+1) 7 , 10 (+1)
M&P 45 Shield M2.0 6 , 7 (+1) 6 , 7 (+1)

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