The Smith & Wesson M&P9 Shield EZ with no thumb safety (SKU 12437) is an internal-hammer 9mm Luger compact built around an easy-to-rack slide and magazines with load-assist tabs. Capacity is 8+1 from two included 8-round magazines. A grip safety remains; there is no manual thumb lever on this SKU.

Barrel and slide are stainless with Armornite. Barrel length is 3.675 inches. Sights are a white-dot front and a white-dot rear adjustable for windage. A Picatinny-style rail sits ahead of the trigger guard. The polymer grip uses an 18-degree M&P angle and texture sized for this frame. Tactile loaded-chamber indicator, reversible magazine release, and takedown that does not require pulling the trigger are factory features.

Factory dimensions: 6.8 inches overall, 5.05 inches tall, 1.04 inches wide, 23.0 ounces. Matte black. Lifetime service policy from Smith & Wesson.

• Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson — M&P9 Shield EZ NTS, SKU 12437, UPC 022188879216
• Caliber: 9mm Luger; internal hammer; 8+1
• Barrel: 3.675 in stainless Armornite
• Sights: white dot front; windage-adjustable white dot rear
• Safety: grip safety; no manual thumb safety
• Size: 6.8 in OAL; 5.05 in H; 1.04 in W; 23.0 oz
• Magazines: two 8-rd with load-assist tabs; Picatinny rail