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Taurus 1911 Commander vs Smith & Wesson M&P 45 Shield M2.0

Taurus 1911 Commander facing right

Taurus 1911 Commander

SAO Full-Sized Pistol Chambered in 45 ACP, 9mm Luger
vs
Smith & Wesson M&P 45 Shield M2.0 facing left

Smith & Wesson M&P 45 Shield M2.0

Striker-Fired Compact Pistol Chambered in 45 ACP

Dimensions

 LengthLHeightHWidthWWeightW
1911 Commander8 in5.8 in1.5 in38 oz
M&P 45 Shield M2.06.45 in4.88 in0.99 in20.5 oz

Details

 BarrelBBL Trigger Website
1911 Commander4.2 in SAO taurususa.com
M&P 45 Shield M2.03.3 in Striker-Fired smith-wesson.com

Capacity

 45 ACP9mm Luger45 ACP
1911 Commander 8 (+1) 9 (+1) 8 (+1)
M&P 45 Shield M2.0 6 , 7 (+1) - 6 , 7 (+1)

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