What's the difference between CA and a non CA Shield?

Name: S&W M&P 40 Shield Hi Viz Sights CA Compliant 40 S&W Pistol
Brand: S&W
SKU: 51351
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The CA model has a loaded chamber indicator that is tactile and visible (you can see it, or if in the dark you can run your finger over the top of the slide and feel the tab raised letting you know there is a round in the chamber.) Where the non CA model has a witness hole that just let's you look in the top of the slide to see there's a bullet in the chamber. The CA model also has a magazine disconnect (it won't fire when the magazine is not inserted, even if there's a round in the chamber) these are all "safety " features mandated by CA politicians that know nothing about firearms or their safe handling.

Joel, the only difference is the CA required Tactile Loaded Chamber Indicator (Little red lever above ejection port) and Magazine Disconnect Safety (Won't fire with the Mag out of the pistol). Cheers and stay safe!

The main difference is the loaded chamber indicator and a magazine disconnect safety. It also features microstamping in the striker. I hope this helps!

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S&W M&P 40 Shield Hi Viz Sights CA Compliant 40 S&W Pistol - Blue/Black, 3.1" Barrel, 7+1 Rounds, Polymer Grips, 3-Dot Sights

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Model: 11906

Condition: Factory New

Bud's Item Number: 51351

UPC: 022188871944

MFG: S&W

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S&W M&P 40 Shield Hi Viz Sights CA Compliant 40 S&W Pistol

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S&W M&P40SHLD 11906 *CA*40 3.1 HVZ 2.0 6/7R

Product Information

Finish

Two-Tone

Type

Caliber

223 WYLDE/556 NATO

Barrel Length

4.46

Capacity

6+1

Safety

Thumb Safety

Grips

Not Listed

Sights

Product Information

Finish

Blue/Black

Type

Pistol

Caliber

40 S&W

Barrel Length

3.1

Capacity

7+1

Safety

Thumb Safety

Grips

Polymer

Sights

3-Dot

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Q: What's the difference between CA and a non CA Shield?
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Asked 02/16/2021 17:15 by Joel L

A:

The CA model has a loaded chamber indicator that is tactile and visible (you can see it, or if in the dark you can run your finger over the top of the slide and feel the tab raised letting you know there is a round in the chamber.) Where the non CA model has a witness hole that just let's you look in the top of the slide to see there's a bullet in the chamber.
The CA model also has a magazine disconnect (it won't fire when the magazine is not inserted, even if there's a round in the chamber) these are all "safety " features mandated by CA politicians that know nothing about firearms or their safe handling.
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