In 2021, Smith & Wesson announced their move from their long-time home in Connecticut to a 650,000-square-foot headquarters in Maryville, Tennessee. To celebrate this change in the company’s identity, Smith & Wesson is releasing a limited run of M&P9 and Shield Plus Tennessee Special pistols.
Tennessee has been historically divided into West, Middle, and East. The tri-star state flag pays homage to this, and Smith & Wesson has laser engraved it into the barrels of its excellent M&P line of polymer-framed pistols.
“M&P striker-fired pistols have remained a cornerstone of Smith & Wesson’s legacy over the years and embody our brand’s ethos of reliability, performance, and durability. These extensions proudly bearing the engraved Tri-Star emblem are a tribute to our historic move and the rich heritage of our new home in Tennessee,” said Andrew Gore, Smith & Wesson’s Handgun Product Manager.
This limited run covers across several versions of the M&P. These include:
- The M&P Shield Plus Microcompact 3.1-inch barrel, with and without a thumb safety.
- The M&P 2.0 Double-Stack Compact 4-inch barrel and safety.
- The M&P 2.0 Full Size 4.5-inch barrel and safety.
These pistols are chambered in 9mm Luger and are functionally the same as any other in the M&P line, suitable for deep concealment up to duty, save for a bit of Tennessee flair. The M&P Shield Plus models are available and have an MSRP of $549. The larger M&P compact and full-size models each have an MSRP of $669 and $679, respectively.
