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Smith & Wesson M&P 9 M2.0 Shield vs Taurus 856 Defender 3” Ultra-lite

Smith & Wesson M&P 9 M2.0 Shield

Striker-Fired Subcompact Pistol Chambered in 9mm Luger
vs

Taurus 856 Defender 3” Ultra-lite

DA/SA Subcompact Revolver Chambered in 38 Special +P

Dimensions

  Length L Height H Width W Weight W
M&P 9 M2.0 Shield 6.1 in 4.6 in 0.95 in 18.3 oz
856 Defender 3” Ultra-lite 7.5 in 4.8 in 1.41 in 17.36 oz

Details

  Barrel BBL Trigger Website
M&P 9 M2.0 Shield 3.1 in Striker-Fired smith-wesson.com
856 Defender 3” Ultra-lite 3 in DA/SA taurususa.com

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