[SHOT 2025] Smith & Wesson M&P9 Metal HD Spec Series V Pistol

At SHOT Show 2025, Smith & Wesson introduced a number of handguns including new models of aluminum framed M&P pistols, Lipsey’s exclusive revolvers, no-lock classic series revolvers which you can learn about in the SHOT 2025 edition of Wheelgun Wednesday, and last but not least a stainless steel-framed M&P9 called Metal HD Spec Series V, the fifth gun in the Spec Series line. Let’s take a look at the specs and features of this new Smith & Wesson pistol.

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Smith & Wesson M&P9 Metal HD Spec Series V is chambered in 9x19mm, has a 4.875” threaded stainless steel barrel and comes equipped with a Strike Industries compensator. It’s an optics-ready gun and has an extended magazine well to facilitate the insertion of its 23-round magazines. The magazine well and the optics cut cover are made of steel. The slide and the frame have a gray Armornite finish. The barrel, optics cut cover plate, magazine well and controls have a blue PVD finish. The M&P9 Metal HD Spec Series V pistol also features a newly designed flat-face aluminum trigger and C.O.R.E. green night sights. The overall weight of this pistol (without a magazine) is 2.31 lbs (almost 37 oz) and it has the following dimensions: length – 8.75”, width – 1.67”, height – 5.81”.

The MSRP of the Smith & Wesson M&P9 Metal HD Spec Series V pistol is $1699. This is a limited edition pistol with only 5000 samples to be manufactured. The pistol is shipped in a hard carry case and comes with three 23-round magazines, a Spec Series knife, four interchangeable palmswell grip inserts and a commemorative challenge coin.