S&W M&P Shield Plus Review : 10/13 + 1 Micro 9
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- čas přidán 20. 06. 2021
- Smith & Wesson has entered the Micro 9 Double Stack Concealed Carry Market with the new M&P Shield Plus. 10/13 plus 1 and only 1/10th of an inch wider at the grip. #ShieldPlus #Micro9 #ConcealedCarry
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I’ve carried off duty 99% of the time daily for almost 30 years and this Shield Plus is it for me. I recently chaperoned a middle school trip to DC and Philadelphia. I wore this in a CompTac belly band. I wore this combo while walking 8-10 miles a day in heat and humidity with zero issues in regards to comfort and concealability. If you’re considering this gun, you won’t regret it.
Thought u can’t carry in DC🤔
@@EverythingFilmmaking, he gets special "privileges" as an LEO which is unfortunately utter horse shit because a job shouldn't grant extra rights. DC does have conceal carry permits but they are restricted to residents.
@@TheJOKEY-bk5gc oh ok🙄
I haven't carried mine quite as much. The slide is great for wear, but the sights and the roll pins rust like mad.
@@EverythingFilmmaking as an LEO he is one of the government elite
I bought my Shield Plus last year for CCW because I like the way the pistol feels in my hands. It's a little bit larger than the other "micros" in this class of pistols, but it shoots great and carries like a gun smaller than it is. I live in Florida where it's very humid and the pistol shows no signs of corrosion from daily carry. The trigger is one of the best I've felt on a striker fired pistol.
The Gen 1 Shield was my first carry gun from 7 years ago. I loved that gun and never saw a reason to fall to the siren call of the P365, the Hellcat, the Ruger Max, or any of the others. But when the Plus came out...bam...it hooked me and I sold my faithful Gen1 and grabbed this one immediately. Love this gun and no looking back.
I know what you mean. I loved my original Shield (especially at the $280 I paid when S&W used to bombard us with constant rebates). Never felt the need to really upgrade when the Shield still works well. Sure the trigger isn't great and the grip texture could be better, but it's tiny and still holds 8+1. When I got my girlfriend into guns, we tried out the Sig P365 and the Hellcat. They were both great and tempted me for a while, but I didn't feel the need to upgrade while my girlfriend bought her shiny new gun. Fast forward to when the Shield Plus came out, I finally gave in to the microcompact trend. I love the grip texture, the slightly larger grip just fits my hands so much better, and the trigger feels even better than my larger P320. With the current Covid/inflated market, I'm getting a lot more for selling my original Shield as well with all the new gun owners out there. Heck I actually made money compared to how much my dad paid for my Shield back in early 2013. Spending just a little more got me the Shield Plus and I don't regret it at all (especially considering all the lights and holsters I have still works with the Shield Plus).
why'd ya sell it since ya owned it for so long
I'm with you on that. perfectly said. BOOM
Selling my gen 1 now to buy the plus
@@cpwiththegt4779
1. You can't carry 2 guns at the same time so the Gen. 1 sits home.
2. Same gun way more rounds, would never pack Gen 1 again so why keep it?
3. Maybe he need to sell the Gen 1 gun to buy the new one.
4. Why would you care or have a concern about what he does with his old gun?
Trigger on this one is WAAAAAY better than hellcat and p365
I just bought the Shield Plus, and shot it this weekend. It shot flawlessly, is extremely accurate, and fits my hand better than any other subcompact 9mm from any other brand; I held every one Bass Pro and Academy had. I am thrilled with this purchase.
Bought one this week. Love it! The trigger is the best of all the micro 9’s! I went purchase a new p365 and I found a “used” shield plus at a very good price. I left the lgs with the shield plus. Got it home and took it down to clean and the pistol appears unfired. Great pistol! You can’t go wrong with this pistol! Small gun that shoots like a big pistol!
Another Employee of this Manufacturer! I hope they Pay Good!
Can confirm. It is the most accurate CCW on market now. The recoil is like a mid size gun. Insane.
I'm glad to hear you say nice things about the recoil. The original Shield was very snappy.
I agree I also have the shield EZ. Out of all the subcompact they have the least amount of recoil and are the easiest to stay on target.
@@nmr6988 Maybe for you.. my gen 1 had next to no felt recoil.
@@jamescruse3544 , yes, definitely for me. I'm glad you like it, that's important. I must admit I'm always surprised when I meet ladies who love the Shield. I shot the Shields of two different female friends, both very athletic women. They nor I enjoyed the experience. They switched to the Glock 43 and were much happier. I already had a single stack, so avoided the problem all together.
My dad was shocked at how mild the recoil is.
I'm new to the gun world but I just purchased the Shield Plus for a potential CC. I shot the p365 (too snappy, touchy trigger), the p365 XL (didn't fit well in my hand) and then the Shield Plus (felt GREAT in my hand and I was far more accurate). Just ordered 2 more 13 round mags. I'm very happy I shot these before buying because based on reviews I thought was going to LOVE the p356/XL and didn't think much of the Shield Plus. Great review!
One of the best review channels for sure. It is all in detailed presentation.
I went to my local range to try a few different micro 9’s. First shot with the Shield plus I thought I missed the target. Instead I hit right in the bullseye. This is one of the easiest to shoot and accurate pistols I’ve ever shot. Just picked up one with the optics cut. It’s the perfect sized for CCW, feels great in the hand, shoots like a bigger gun and has probably the best out of the box micro 9 trigger out there. Just a phenomenal little firearm.
My S&W 45 Shield is easily one of the most accurate pistols that I own.
Very underrated model.
Same!!!!!!
Love mine, too. Boom!
Do you have any problems with the slide not locking back on the last round?
@@nnud0143 I don't. No problems at all. The slide release was very stiff until I cleaned and lubricated it. It still takes a good effort, so I just rack the slide after reloading. I have read it will get easier with use.
Smith and Wesson equalizer 15 round magazine works in the shield plus.
Just bought one less than an hour ago! Then I saw this video - well timed!
You and I both bro!
And now S&W has an “Optics Ready” (with night sights) regular Shield Plus!
My wife got this. I like it so much I'm thinking of getting one for myself to carry also. Perfect size to carry and for good control.
Decisions, decisions….. thank you for all the reviews that are very informative to help all the new owners there looking for micro 9’s.
I think they should try to cram at least 20 rounds into one of these micro guns, after all, everyone should get at least one good hit after firing 20 rounds!
Thanks for the solid reviews. I've had the opportunity the last couple months to look for the replacement of my EDC. Went to an indoor range to rent the Max 9, the P365, the Hellcat & the Plus.
The Plus was the winner. All four shot fine, I got the optics ready version, the trigger seems better in dry fire, couldn't say that I tell much difference during operation, but in the end it was the grip.
The others were fine, but I have a bigger hand and w the longer grip of the Plus just feels right.
Happy me.
I just purchased a Shield plus (3/30/23) and it cost $399 plus a $50 Smith & Wesson rebate. $349 in all.
Love your videos. So honest and educational. Thank you for being a gentleman and a scholar.
My favorite line: “...and I bought it.”
Love it.
So did I, but I'm also keeping my Shield 2.0. Love the Shields.
I have a shield gen 1 and a shield plus for off duty carry. Just got my plus back from machining and mounted a 407k. Lower 1/3 co-witness. They are both great guns shooters and have no complaints.
The minimal muzzle flip is very impressive for such a small pistol. Thanks for doing the accuracy test at 19:40. Very acceptable off-hand grouping (for me) at 7 yards. Great review. Thanks!
My wife has had the original 9mm shield since they first came out 8ish years ago... I jave loved everything about it except for the stock trigger and that getting the last rounds into the magazine (and cycling that first round) is always significantly more stiff than my glocks. I am very Excited about this new shield plus and am considering trading in a single stack 9mm for one. Great video as always!!
Truly the Golden age of firearms. Love the shield......lifetime warranty!
There are many Life Time Warranties out there and just what is the Golden Age of Firearms?
@@stevekatz4372 Meaning it's hard to find a bad gun these days. Granted the prices aren't cheap
I got a Shield Plus recently. I’m very happy with it. The trigger is excellent and the recoil impulse was less than expected for me.
Just found my next pistol purchase... Can't wait. Thanks for the info.
How do you like it?
Ive been telling my buddy for a week or two now that I gotta get one of these!
My I say that this is one of the few gun review videos I've watched where the people using the firearm actually have great trigger control!
Paused the intro - I'm guessing he LOVES it. Huge surprise lol
Just picked up one 2 days ago! Came optics ready & with night sights already installed - just over $400!! Can’t wait to take it to the range this weekend. As always, great review, Sootch!
I bought the same deal. It was like 350 after I got the rebate. That's a ton of value for not a lot of money.
Great gun I might go check one out this week thx for another great review video keep them coming.
Thanks for stopping by Rodney!
I am liking the competition in the micro 9mm market. The manufacturers are trying to improve with each new variant.
I have the Old Shield in 40 SW with a Apex trigger system . This is my church gun . It can dump a mag quick with the Apex !
For a Smith & Wesson, the Apex flat-face, forward-set trigger kit turns a really good gun into a great gun. AMAZING!
Thanks for your great review. I have the original and the Shield Plus. Both function well but the extra capacity of the Shield Plus makes it a winner.
Just brought this gun as my edc I’m taking it to the range practicing with it getting more accurate and I’m pretty recoil shy the recoil on this gun is very manageable I love it I got mines optic ready.
Only thing I’ll say I do not like is the slide release it’s very stiff
I have one. The new trigger is a huge upgrade. Glad S&W decided to go with it!
Hope they put this trigger in more of their models.
Good discussion of micro 9s and existing shield model. Thanks, sir
Nice vid. Good footage. Nice explanations. Thanks for producing/posting ;)
Every intro I feel like there should be a batmobile driveby or were in batman chase haha. Wife loves her Shield + as well
Excellent video. Learned what I wanted/needed. Thank you
I bought one a couple of weeks ago and ran at least 500 rounds with no failures. This Shield prefers 147 grain over any other 9mm. For it’s size the recoil is very controllable.
Not trying to sound like a smart a**, but if you had no problems, why do you say that the shield prefers the 147 grain over any other? What do you mean by that? Accuracy maybe?
@@stephenkidder8876 good question 🤨
124g nato standard is way to go for me
As always, an excellent review. I bought the Shield Plus but can't bear to part with my Shield 2.0; keeping them both. I love the Shields and shoot them well.
I have been looking for a reliable micro 9mm for Concealed carry. After watching your videos and several others, I purchased the M&P Shield Plus in 9mm. Can’t wait to take it to the range. I like your videos, wish I could shoot accurately as fast as you do, but hopefully I’ll get there. I have concealed carry small revolvers for years, but decided I might need more than 5 rounds so this Shield with 13, really fills the bill.
Bought the 13250 model with night sights and three mags. Came in today but with work probably won’t be able to pick up til later this week and I’ll definitely be headed to the range on Saturday.
Took your advice , & love the way it prints 👍🥂than you 🏁 excellent video's😊
I have a shield plus and love it. I did put talon rubber grips on mine because it was sanding my love handles lol I also have a first generation shield and still love it to
thank you sootchoo for the video!!! mandp is a cool handgun!!! thank you!!
Bought mine the day my lgs got 2 in.. the few improvements over the og plus the added round count was a no brainer..
I love my Shield Plus but S&W needs to start making additional magazines!
There are still NO additional 9mm Shield plus mags available as of labor day 2021.. Get it together S+W. It is an embarrassment.
Mag shack has them now, bought 2 13 round.
I like the new blade safe trigger , it looks very nice ,
Now this is my edc I have all of the Shield single stack and I have been carrying the Shield Plus for a little over a month and love it, I'm trying to get an extra 13 rounds mag for it.
Never gonna replace my Glock 27 40 sw
Cool breeze. I think yours can change calibers? I think it can. 2 or more guns in one. Of course some expense is required if it is possible.
Some folks like Glock and some don't. I don't really care for them but if everyone liked the same gun they wouldn't make other brands.
And now we have a FN reflex.
What a terrible gun
Looks like a great upgrade by S&W. I am looking forward to trying the new grip. I was never a fan of the original grip. The existing availability of holsters and aftermarket sights allows the buyer many options to customize the gun right away.
Great video, Sootch! Love the bloopers.
I had to add Talon Grips to my Gen1. I have this now and the texturing is way better. I don’t see a need for the Talon Grip now.
I have mine brought it this year it is SWEET!! 👍🏿
Great review. Thanks
Very nice thank you for showing it on you tube have a nice day 🙂
Whoa. Sarah Mac gets after it! It's great when women shoot with authority.
Amen Ma’am!
I have S&W 9mm Shield Plus. Installed a 3 5/8 inch True Precision Treaded Barrel. Better lockup, Stability and Accuracy. Also Hogue Grip. I also have a S&W Shield. I upgraded the Trigger and installed a 3 5/8 inch Faxon Barrel. Also Hogue Grip. Reliability no change. Very accurate .Shooting 12 ounces hanging beer cans 20 yard easy and at 40 yards Body size Targets. I don't need the PC 4 inch Shield Plus. I also Have a SD9VE. Installed Apex Trigger, Slide Bar and Slide Lock upgraded to Stainless Steel. No Malfunctions. I also have a Great Condition S&W M&P 40 Police Trade in. The police officer must have upgraded the Trigger Springs. Still has the Henge Trigger, But it shoots very well and the Trigger feels good. Bought a Gun Light for it.
Enjoyed the video. Used to work at Smith and Wesson. Just bought this one, will make some shooting vids soon.
Great video!! I just put an order in last night for one myself. Can't wait to shoot it.
Owned and carried the first generation for years and was very happy with it's reliability and comfortable CCW...bought the Shield plus from PSA with the extra magazines, range bag, and micro dot optics cut...I wound up gifting a family member my old Shield and started carrying this one. It's a phenomenal value weapon!
Just for moving out of Massachusetts to Tennessee makes them a great American company.
I liked a lot about the standard, but the trigger is what made me sell it. I just couldn't do anything with it consistently. I EDC an LCP2 now, which is fine. I may check this one out, but I rather like the P365 for my next buy.
Great review. I'm an anti no pinkie support. I use the 13 round mags exclusively for in the pistol and the spares.
Put the $10 Pearce Grips extension on the 10 round and your pinky will be supported. And it's still shorter than the 13 round mag.
I just recently got the Plus, and I agree, it feels great in my hand, I really like it. I like a manual safety in addition to the trigger safety, I'm used to my 1911 and have no problem remembering to use it. However I wasn't crazy about the Plus' safety, it was too flush to get a purchase on, and it was stiff. I saw a video where the guy used Loctite gel superglue and extended it out, and I did what he did, and I'm totally satisfied with it now, it's not sticking out a bunch, just enough so I can reliably disengage it. The guy in the video stated he's fired over 1,000 rounds without it coming off, so it should be OK.
I also got a Pearce extension for the 10 round mag that has a lip on it, and that was great too, it allows my pinky a firm hold. I wish they made one for the 13 round mag too, the lip is a nice addition. In fact I will carry it with the 10 round mag loaded and the 13 as backup because it feel so good with that lip on the front.
I'm now waiting for my holster to arrive so I can start carrying it.
Thank you for this video. I’ve been thinking about a shield plus for my wife.
This is the best Shield. Shoots great grip is great. Trigger is fantastic. I'm m&p fan. Love Trigger wish they would put Trigger on all guns
This and the performance center version is just an all-around amazing firearm.
I like this gun a lot and I shoot it the best of any small gun I have but the Taurus Gx4 is now my carry only because the lighter weight makes for a more comfortable 12 hr. Carry day .
Thanks for the info
Long Live the Republic.... Excellent review ...
I think the plus is going to be replacing my g19 as my edc very soon. Thanks for the great review as always 😊
the most advantage of your youtube is that your voice is so clear and accurate. Also, you contents...
Great review. Just got one today. The bundle comes with night sights RMR cut out three extra 13 round mags a Smith and Wesson bug out bag and the first aid kit. With a $50 mail in rebate. Perfect
I just picked up the same bundle today , can't wait to get to the range wit it
@@johnclark4706 Awesome great trigger also. 👍
I think that mail in rebate expired yesterday, but I'm still gonna send it off
Mine with ne arriving tomorrow, in the BOB version, with optics cut. I can't wait.
Still have my SW md 59 since 1977 all steel with 14 clips rounds .
A common complaint is getting that 13th round in. Solutions are on CZcams. My solution, man up. Push those other 23 rounds down and put the 13th round in. I thought I was going to break my Uplula but the spring released and it went in. No problems since.
Been holding it off for awhile.. couldn't resist, ..just ordered one just now..
The Glock guy in me still says 43X MOS, but man this is going to be hella nice for so many people.
I've got lots of money in my g48, 1/16 twist tb barrel , overwatch precision tac trigger and a full polish on everything in the triggers system plus the safety plunger and the 3.5 ghost connector ...it is glass like break of 4.4lbs...I picked up the shield plus while looking for a 22/45 light for the kids, it was sitting there and I asked to check it out and the sale and military discount made it a very nice deal...trigger pulled out of the box at 4.0.lbs...took it out and was nailing clays at 50 plus yrds with it...shocked the hell out of me, my 226 sao legion maybe..my p320 legion with R1pro yeah, my g40 and g41 with rmr's yes ...my g48 stock out of the box i seriously doubt...shot the hellcat rdp comped with a wasp, p365 and neither is even in the same ballpark...im glock and sigs period and this guy impressed the shit out of me...get ya one, you will not be disappointed..
I just bought the optic ready shield plus. Managed to get it for the same price as regular shield plus.🐯
I had a lot of problems with the Original Shield i sold years ago.... after some research im giving the Shield Plus a try. Much better.
KelTec P-11 was the first, did it twenty plus years before Sig came out with the P365.
Love the video I'm buying a new Smith and Wesson shield 8 shot only one you can get in calif. You made up my mind for me going through the 10 day wait back ground check now have 3 days left hopefully I'll like it not sure. Anyway thank you for the review another good one
I have a Shield 1.0. I have handled the Shield Plus in my local gun shop. I haven't decided to buy one, yet. TBH I have 11 single and double stack 9mms already. I haven't decided if I need another.
That said, I have large hands and to me the little bit of extra thickness actually feels better than the thinner Shield 1.0 and I cannot imagine it would make it any harder to conceal.
I think S&W is going to sell boatloads of these.
I have heard that S&W is going to discontinue the original Shield...AND, at the moment the original Shields are selling for very good prices, while the Shield Plus is selling above the MSRP where I have seen it. So..if you're thinking about getting an original Shield, this may be a good time.
I bought the Shield Plus several months ago, and It is my favorite carry gun ever. I paid slightly below msrp, but my local dealer is selling them now for $479 with a couple of extras. I think they will probably settle in at around $429-$449. Great gun.
@@ou812true5 Here, locally they are in dealers displays at $549-599. I haven't shopped around much because I am not buying one right now. I don't doubt I could find a better price if I searched.
Yes, great gun. If I didn't already have a Shield and 10 other 9mm handguns, with 6-15 round magazines, (and a couple dozen more in various calibers .32 ACP-.45 ACP) suitable for concealed carry, I would jump all over the Shield Plus. As a gun for a first time buyer or even 2nd or 3rd, yeah, definitely get one.
I am not one to trade guns (which is why they keep accumulating) so I would have to see a reason to spend the $$$ to get the Shield Plus over the Shield I already have. I'm pretty good at imagining "reasons", which is why I have so many CC handguns right now, but 3 extra rounds (with standard mags) doesn't do it for me. Right now.
I reserve the right to change my mind and buy one whenever I imagine a reason. 😜
TBH I am currently adding to my collection a lot of classic rifles, handguns and shotguns that no one is paying attention to. Now that the stimulus money has burned it's way through people's pockets, I am getting great deals on older firearms that people are unloading to but the Shield Plus. 😁 Just added a super clean condition 1951 Savage Model 99 .300 Savage yesterday for under $500.
Enjoy your new pistol, I am sure you will like it.
I shot this as well as the 43x, hellcat, hellcat pro, P365 and the XL and the grouping was considerably better with the Shield Plus. Picking mine up Friday.
Currently trying to decide between the Shield Plus and CZ P-10S for my first carry gun- I don’t think I could go wrong either way!
I bought the bug out bundle. 5 total mags, night sights and optics ready for $540 from Palmetto. I really wish they would’ve done away with the caution on the slide but I’m happy with my purchase.
Wow looks nice and very good for edc 👍
I own the Shield 9 plus...good shooter...and ultra concealment.
Good Gun
Thanks for video
Love mine, not a single issue and great for EDC.
The 13 round mags are available for the GX4 on the Taurus website store.
Thanks for the heads up
Thx for review!!! Bought the Canik Mete MC9, then my gx4 stopped resetting so Im gonna buy the shield plus in FDE
This video was the one that encouraged me to buy the shield plus and I couldn’t be more happy with my decision. I’ve added a lot to it including grip because my hands are a little larger, I’ve purchased a 15 rd magazine and I’ve also installed might sights and a TLR 6 light and laser. Love it. It’s on my channel if any of you would like to take a look
Hey Sootch...love your channels. Thank you for sharing/educating. I'll keep my Shield 45. Less bullets are ok. I only need to hit them with one. Boom...big hole. Lots of blood. 230 grain. Done. Fun as s hit to shoot, too. I'm good with my little Walther PPS M2, as well. I wear extra magazines. If I can't get a self-defense job done with those I deserve to lose. I have the S&W M&P15 for the civil war. I know I should probably buy a back-up for that action.
Really want some double stack
380's in this size
It only comes in .380 magnum..
same ..... been trying to get the only double stack 380acp I know of, Grand Power lineup ... CP380(small), P380(Med) and LP380(Large) ...
Bersa does make a 15 rd 380, forgot about that one .. Thunder series Plus ...
Sig P250 SC, in 380 Auto. (12 round +1.) These are great lil pistols, if ya can find one!
@@stevenkennedy4130 , That would be a nice find, the only double stack 380acp I know of in current production is the Bersa Thunder Series and Grand Power(CP380,P380and LP380) but finding the Grand Power is becoming close to impossible ...
It’s nice. I held one in my hand and it felt good but I think I’ll just keep my original and save that $499 dollars for the gun and use it to buy more ammo and magazines for training. Besides, I carry it in the 8 plus 1 configuration and carry a spare 8 round magazine. That sound reasonable to me. Great video.
Well if I was buying another CCW that would be one for Consideration thanks for the video and info
The Shield 2.0 slide will work on the Shield plus, and vice versa. Have personally done this and its completely fine.
Shot the 365, the Smith plus and the Springfield all are very nice shooters. At first I did not like the hellcat at first but with the 15 round mags I absolutely recommend them.
I was thinking about replacing my shield plus with a hellcat and then Smith and Wesson came out with the Equalizer and the 15 round magazines which fit my shield plus. I picked up a couple of the magazines today and gave up on the idea of buying the hellcat.