Smith & Wesson M&P40 Shield .40 S&W Black Pistol

A: I prefer the shield both are good guns I suggest that you go to a local FFL where you can handle both and choose the on that feels best If they have rentals that you can try that's even better

A: I would personally choose the XDS but that's just my cup of tea. The "Essentials Package" tips the scale in the XDS's favor for me. As has been stated by Randy, it may take actual handling of the two to make the decision since they are so close in every aspect. Some local gun stores with ranges do rent these popular pistols for a try out. Trust me when I say your body will instinctively know which is your best choice.

A: the essentials package doesn't do anything for me as I dislike the holsters in them

A: I actually prefer the ruger SR series over both I carry a SR-9c and a SR-40c when not carrying my 1911 officers

A: Yes, this pistol meets Maryland purchase requirements.

A: Hi Matthew, Yes this is Maryland Compliant

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A: Yes it is legal in MD

A: Malinda, yes this pistol is legal in New York.

A: yes its ny legal https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/feeds/state_reg/new_york_restrictions.pdf

A: Andrew, no, this version. The Massachusetts Compliant version (MA Trigger) is here : https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/2084_2121/products_id/84046/S%26W+M%26P40+Shield+6%2B1%2F7%2B1+40S%26W+3.1+Massachusetts+Trigger

A: sorry it does not have the MA compliant trigger you need this one https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/2084_2121/products_id/84046/S%26W+M%26P40+Shield+6%2B1%2F7%2B1+40S%26W+3.1+Massachusetts+Trigger

A: James, No this is not CA compliant. Here is entry fro CA AGO's roster of approved handguns: Smith & Wesson M&P40 Shield Hi Viz SKU 11906 / Stainless Steel; Polymer Pistol 3.12" .40 S&W-----------------Smith & Wesson M&P40 Shield SKU 187020 / Stainless Steel; Polymer Pistol 3.12" .40 S&W 1/1/20 These 2 S&W 40 S&W Shields are approved.

A: sorry its not on the CA DOJ approved list but this one is https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/84045/s%26w+m%26p40+shield+6%2b1%2f7%2b1+40s%26w+31%22+california+approved and this one is also https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/51351/s%26w+m%26p40shld+11906+%2aca%2a40+31+hvz+6%2f7r

A: James, not this particular model Sir. he CA approved models on the CA DOJ Roster are : https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/84045/s%26w+m%26p40+shield+6%2b1%2f7%2b1+40s%26w+31%22+california+approved ----- and ------ https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/51351/s%26w+m%26p40shld+11906+%2aca%2a40+31+hvz+6%2f7r

A: sorry its not on the CA DOJ approved list but this one is budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/84045/s%26w+m%26p40+shield+6%2b1%2f7%2b1+40s%26w+31%22+california+approved and this one is also budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/51351/s%26w+m%26p40shld+11906+%2aca%2a40+31+hvz+6%2f7r

A: Simon, yes Sir. I used a TR-Enabling conversion Barrel and got some 9mm Magazines for reliable feeding : - https://www.tr-enabling.com/product-p/ba-p-mps-40-9c.htm