re: Will a local store order me a S&W M&P Shield?

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Someone educate me on why the shield is so hard to come Across?

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Because single-stack CC handguns are becoming more popular as people are seeing that gun laws won't stop criminals but a concealed handgun will.

But in all honesty, with the success of its M&P line, they felt introducing a single-stack 9mm/40 in the same basic design was a smart choice. They proved that it was because it has been in high demand for almost a year now.

And Meauxjeaux, the gun is designed for up close and personal defense interactions. If you want to hit a sign at 30 yards, get a 6" 357 magnum.