Glock 43X MOS vs M&P Shield Plus

Glock 43X MOS vs M&P Shield Plus brief overview

[@phillipternullo4934]

I don’t think I’ll buy another Glock because Glock has just gotten everyone in the habit of adding a zillion dollars on accessories to bring their product up to snuff . You have to add , add , add . Glock has had 5 generations to just bring the grip texture up to grade . But no ! You still have to have it stippled or put grip tape or talon grips on. They still have plastic sights too . You have to undercut the trigger housing after 5 generations . Nothings changed . They go from no finger grooves to finger grooves and back again . Glocks a great gun if you change everything , UGH ... The only way to get a better trigger is to buy a new one . Hate to be a Glock Basher . But can’t help it . The only thing Glock has going for it is aftermarket parts market and holsters . You shouldn’t have to rebuild a gun after making a purchase .

[@worldunfolds]

this is what turned me off of a Glock and made me land on an M&P Shield when buying. The tradeoff imo is: one's a brand name gucci gun template and the other's a practical more affordable option out of the box

[@edwardbennett6479]

Absolutely brother.

[@JacksonWalter735]

Agreed. I still just can't help but go back to Glocks though because that's just what I shoot better. I tried the popular guns from other brands and they're great. Those have better triggers, slide serrations, grip texture, sights and so forth. I'm just not as accurate and my groupings aren't as tight as I can get them with my Glocks 😭 it sucks because at that point you're going to have to shell out extra money on parts to make the Glock better.

[@r.mxdina6737]

Glocks are like Honda civics in the car community. With the right parts they can perform excellent but from factory it’s just basic.

[@colt10mmsecurity68]

You sound like your high maintenance. Does your husband know you chat regularly on a guη channel? One does NOT have to change anything on a Glock…. Not unless you’re an impulse buyer and feel the need to just blow money all the time, because someone else in another video told you “that’s what you have to do.”

[@kapisithekid2843]

Both great hand guns. A couple months ago I mentioned the thought of shield arms making a magazine fitting more than 8 rounds for the Shield. Lo and behold, Shield came with the PLUS and it’s a big hit for the S&W community. Just now waiting on a optic cut for the 3.1”

[@ShootWellAndOftenSWAO]

I hope to see them continue to evolve the whole line. Looks like more to come

[@zerw1pat]

I've owned the sheild plus performance center 3.1" for 3 weeks now. I already traded in my hellcat and ordered the 4" RMR sheild plus performance center. 3 more days and it will be here 🙌 cant wait. That shield plus shoots way better than my hellcat.

[@ShootWellAndOftenSWAO]

Angler Pat very nice

[@bradhuskers]

​@@ShootWellAndOftenSWAO i wonder if smith will make a 15 round mag for the shield plus as well.

[@ShootWellAndOftenSWAO]

That would be nice

[@AlbanyND]

My shield plus is the 3.1 model with optic cut out. Maybe they didn't when it first came out. I am just waiting on it to ship so I can get to practicing with it.

[@sartorialdriver6528]

I chose the Shield Plus over the G43X with Shield Arms mags since it’s only 2 rounds down at the same length with OEM-reliable mags and no other modifications needed (like the mag release)

[@PepeDeezNutz]

Get some PSA mags

[@Montyang1]

Looks like I’m gonna get the shield plus, just want simple plain small package with decent capacity in my edc routine, sometime carrying my pistol with a red dot and light gets too heavy and bulky

[@ShootWellAndOftenSWAO]

It’s very nice pistol. I hope to see more from S&W in the future.

[@LoveLikeaHurricane]

In my opinion, they should just make the 13 round as standard and make the grip extended as standard on the Shield plus. 4 inch barrel is perfect on the performance center model.

[@semiauto3148]

If you buy the shield arms mag for the 43x. You can get a 15 round flush fit master piece ..... both awesome pistols! I have the p c shield but will be trading for one of these plus’s. Because more rounds is always better!

[@ShootWellAndOftenSWAO]

Can’t argue with that

[@colt10mmsecurity68]

To me the shield arms “imposter part “ mags are unnecessary. I just carry two spare Glock ULTRA RELIABLE factory mags in the pocket. 11+1 in the gun for edc ccw is enough. What’s the magic number if “enough” for a micro compact anyway????

[@semiauto3148]

@@colt10mmsecurity68 there is no magic number. But more rounds is always better if it’s the same concealment….it’s not like you’re losing concealment with the more rounds mag. So why not use it? But to each their own. If you don’t want the shield mags. That’s all you bud. I haven’t had any problems with mine

[@colt10mmsecurity68]

@@semiauto3148 Whike I like the shield, I trust a Glock 43x reliability more. The added couple of rounds from the shield doesn’t mean much to me.

[@semiauto3148]

@@colt10mmsecurity68 I’m talking about the shieldarms magazines for the glock43x…not the shield pistol. Are we on the same page?

[@larrylinn1221]

Great video I looking at these 2 guns. The Shield $379 the Glock $449 at Academy Sports and Outdoors. Great video straight to the point. Check this out. I’m so happy for a buddy of mine. He got a 380 Ruger security 10 rds and 15 rds for $313 taxes and background check. Pretty awesome he’s a older man so he had to make some adjustments. But he’s still having fun.

[@sonnygunz9207]

I love the 43x + s15 mags. I’d like a second one. I’ll definitely buy the MOS version when the opportunity arises. I’d buy a shield plus just to have.

[@travisbickle5984]

Nice side by side comparison. Love my 43X and my shield 2.0, I carry one or the other daily. I'll eventually get the shield plus as well...maybe by then Smith will have an optic cut version Of the plus available. Thanks for posting!

[@ShootWellAndOftenSWAO]

Yes hopefully that model will come out soon. It will be a cash cow for S&W. Thanks!

[@user-kr2hw7zb6v]

Just got my shield plus yesterday. Such a beauty.

[@poorpauly1308]

They have a Performance Center version that comes with the cutout and optic. If you can find it in stock.

[@moregunsmorebeer43]

One more to add to my M&P collection.

[@user-rl2hk4cl7d]

Glock is better

[@starxlord9856]

@@user-rl2hk4cl7d for sure but this is no slouch by any means. People talk bad on the s15 mags but I own 6 I bought all at different times 2 are gen1’s and I haven’t had a single issue out of them from a g43xmos and a g48. You get 16 rounds in that small of a package is just insane. The shield is 12+1 still great but I’ll take the 16

[@user-rl2hk4cl7d]

@@starxlord9856 yes，best gun is glock +practice

[@starxlord9856]

@@user-rl2hk4cl7d no really? Lol of course it is. I could have a freaking f1 car doesn’t mean a can drive it

[@Phantom-ina-Phantom]

@@user-rl2hk4cl7d I’m willing to bet you don’t shoot well

[@johnnyeas1431]

You do realize that once you put an optic sight on a micro 9, it's no longer considered a micro 9. The hole point of buying a micro 9 is to feel like you're not carrying anything heavy & large on you

[@ShootWellAndOftenSWAO]

The whole industry and community would disagree with you. The optic on top does NOTHING to interfere with the ability to conceal. And for those who somehow think differently you have the option to not use one. America.

[@johnnyeas1431]

@@ShootWellAndOftenSWAO Oh, you're the spokesperson for "The whole industry and community." Ok

[@ShootWellAndOftenSWAO]

Well, there is a reason that almost every company is making one of these pistols in an optics ready format and a a reason that are selling in such high demand. I think that speaks for itself.

[@OHrider22]

Sorry, but that is a really, really stupid thing to say. It makes no difference in concealability or comfort. These optics for the micros weigh 1 ounce or less, are less than 1 inch high, and let's face it, are the future. There's really no reason not to have one on your carry gun at this point. There's so many upsides to them.

[@johnnyeas1431]

@@OHrider22 oh so thats what you think. Just keep telling yourself that you are special and give yourself a trophy 🏆

[@ericquackenbush8184]

Great video ..A lot of great information ..and a great straight to it comparison..thank you

[@ShootWellAndOftenSWAO]

Thanks for watching

[@colt10mmsecurity68]

My Glock 43x and 48 came with all metal Glock FACTORY sights. It’s just whatever your dealer orders or what they accept from a Glock distributor. Most people are unaware of this fact.

[@AJ-gk7bn]

No people are quite aware of this. The point is that 99% of glocks you’ll find will be sold with shitty plastic sights.

[@colt10mmsecurity68]

@@AJ-gk7bn Chhhhh big deal. Sounds like you need to find a new dealer.

[@AJ-gk7bn]

@@colt10mmsecurity68 Lmao it seems you’ve literally only been to one in your entire life.

[@arel1955]

"Safety dingus"... ...I always wondered what that was called. Thanks!

[@michaelschaffer5984]

I added a Overwatch Precision trigger to my 43X. Flat face trigger excellent short take up, crisp break and short reset. Changes it completely.

[@angelb4241]

Mp shield plus Optics ready and night sights 😁👍

[@ShootStraight84]

You can get a shield 3” barrel that come with he cut out for the optic

[@darkstarunderground]

The shield plus performance center might be the perfect carry gun imo. I also prefer the 4 inch version.

[@wardroland270]

Thanks SW&O. Great job. Good info.

[@ShootWellAndOftenSWAO]

Thanks for watching

[@Dexter-nw2fe]

Any companies out there that do slide work on the shield? Specifically front serations

[@BrandensOutdoorChannel]

Talon Pro grip is the best. The overtravel stop doesn't even contact the trigger.

[@justsayin7937]

43x☝️

[@ShootWellAndOftenSWAO]

I do enjoy it

[@TB-im1ci]

The shield plus performance center version has an optic cut out.

[@ShootWellAndOftenSWAO]

Yes it does. I stated that in the video as the reason I think they didn’t add an OC to the model shown as not to compete against it. For now.

[@TB-im1ci]

@@ShootWellAndOftenSWAO the thing I love is as they improve the line the changes are so minor that you don't have to buy new holsters. Upgrading the first shield to the plus didn't make me have to get new holsters and at about 90 for ankle glove, inside and outside the waistband Crossbreed holsters and a safariland retention holster that was about $250 in savings

[@Chris-zy6ti]

@@ShootWellAndOftenSWAO said the only reason that book

[@Chris-zy6ti]

@@ShootWellAndOftenSWAO be n

[@tomconley2458]

The Performance Center with 4” barrel has the optic cut. The standard 3.1” Shield Plus does not offer it yet.

[@leesamuelson]

until the shield is available with optic cut option I won't be buying one. love the feel and trigger but no optics version is a no sale. no reason any manufacture should today have one with out that option. and NO i don't want the longer 4" barrel performance center version. I don't need a gun same size as my G19

[@antonisssbtw400]

Get a different gun then lmao

[@leesamuelson]

@@antonisssbtw400 I own 2 different brands for carry. I would really like the shield plus though as it feels great in the hand and trigger is very nice. However no optic option makes it a no go. I could go with a performance center with fiber optic sights but that bumps price up a good bit also and ports barrel and slide etc.

[@rosemarsili9159]

I haven't shot the 43X, but I did shoot the 48 alongside the Shield Plus and the P365X. Would the Shield Plus be a good do-it-all EDC for SHTF, or would the 48 or P365X/P365XL be a better option?

[@MrEdwardz00]

Great video! Good thing I own both!

[@ShootWellAndOftenSWAO]

That is always the best solution anyway

[@danvandermeulen9337]

Nice review and appreciate not making it longer than it needs to be.

[@ShootWellAndOftenSWAO]

Thanks I try some times it’s hard not to get long winded.

[@wardatkins1320]

Well if you got both " what's the dilemma ?"

[@timehawk1082]

thanks good done ☕ ... But Glock remains the same as the pioneer of ergonomics, reliability and durability 🍷

[@graymann7762]

Pioneer of ergonomics? Hahahahhahahahahhahahahhah😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@timehawk1082]

Yeah . We cannot deny that Glock made revolutionary design changes in the year 1980 and all we see so far in 2021 are attempts to catch up with Glock.🍷

[@UserConn]

@@timehawk1082 going to have to inform you that the Glock is a decent gun. The sights suck, ergos suck, grip texture sucks, and well it’s only a 10 rd factory mag. I have the shield and it’s a much better pistol.

[@TB-im1ci]

@@timehawk1082 yes 41 years ago glock was innovative. Since then theylir innovation is adding and removing finger groves. Their ergonomics are behind most all the major manufacturers, their plastic sights are a joke. Thier triggers are behind as well. They are reliable but not more so than the other manufacturers. I have never seen a gun brand that all their loyal followers make so many changes to and call it perfection almost everyone I know changes at least sights and trigger. Most do something with the grip texture. The more involved ones get cuts done under the trigger guard for better grips(those great ergonomics) and others replace the slide and barrel and all that is left is the lower and everything else is aftermarket yup glock perfection. And yes I know glocks carry amd shoot them. They are fine firearms but they are not perfection or better than everyone else. They have pluses and minuses just like everything else.

[@superfly4137]

Out of the box first two mags Shield plus had feed malfunction. It seems when I pack mag the feed malfunction occurs. Yet when i fill it to 10 rounds it works fine. Maybe pressure problem from mag as it is compressed in the mag to the chamber? Idk. Had to eject the bullet then got going. For now i am disappointed and this to me shows unreliability for conceal carry.

[@lennysaptho9541]

Did you change the mag release on your glock?

[@superfly4137]

@@lennysaptho9541 not glock. Im talking about shield plus, and no i didnt change.

[@zeeg928]

Gotta do a preformance center update review 🤔

[@johndoee3850]

Which do you prefer sir?

[@robluxuryvegas]

Can that slide on the shield be cut for the Holosun

[@ShootWellAndOftenSWAO]

CHPWS and others do an optic cut for the Shield for the Holosun 407k/507k

[@chesirecat2323]

Great review :) thank you

[@InJulioWeTrust]

43x MOS FOR SURE…

[@allmighty1627]

I used to have a dingus too but I lost it in a nasty cheese grading accident

[@jtam70]

What kind of sights do you have on the G43X? Thanks!

[@ShootWellAndOftenSWAO]

Just stock with the rear blacked out

[@joewalker6931]

Aim Surplus!!!!! Their fiber optic blacked out rear sights. $40.

[@vonfields6889]

Both are very good 👍pistols .

[@loganturner3895]

Which one do u like the best?Glock 43x,or shield plus?

[@ShootWellAndOftenSWAO]

I think most people not brand loyal would like the Shield.

[@lubrew5862]

@@ShootWellAndOftenSWAO I think most people that are not brand loyal will like the 43X MOS better.

[@MOOCH180]

Good info ☝️ I like both

[@rovzdr]

Nice review.. what's ur choice between the 2?

[@ShootWellAndOftenSWAO]

I carry the Glock only because it feels better in my hand. I think the Shield has better features that most people will like.

[@rovzdr]

@@ShootWellAndOftenSWAO i see... i am about to buy, but undecided which to pick.. my choices are g43 standard, g43x MOS ready, new m&p shield plus & glock 26 gen5.. any advantages of the g43x MOS in your opinion? Thank you!

[@ShootWellAndOftenSWAO]

@@rovzdr 43X has better grip but is still very concealable. Plus the balance is very nice. I would skip the G26 personally.

[@rovzdr]

@@ShootWellAndOftenSWAO Thanks a lot... it'll surely help me decide.. more power to your channel bro!

[@rovzdr]

Already subscribed! Because u replied on me...😁 Thanks again!

[@johndoee3850]

Where do I, get that trigger??Thanks

[@ShootWellAndOftenSWAO]

Johnny Glock makes them

[@percymagee4359]

Do you need a plate for the holosun

[@ShootWellAndOftenSWAO]

Yes you do. You can get one from CHPWS for $45.00. I got mine from Boresight Solutions with free shipping. You can also send your slide to CHPWS and the will direct mill the optic for $75.00.

[@justsayin7937]

@@ShootWellAndOftenSWAO Do you know if they mill slides? If so how much does it cost?

[@ShootWellAndOftenSWAO]

Just go to their website. They are the leading makers of plate adaptors IMO

[@justsayin7937]

@@ShootWellAndOftenSWAO Cool deal, thanks.

[@tomconley2458]

My M&P 2.0 5” ported barrel Performance Center with optic cut came with 7 plates for different optics. The Holosun and Trigicon use the same plate. Basically a thin plastic spacer. Not sure what comes with the 4” Shield Plus. S&W website doesn’t indicate what comes with it other than a Crimson Trace red dot.

[@MrJ8969]

i have the 43x Gen 1 if you like to call it that i have quite a bit of upgrades on it and i love it wouldnt mind having the shield plus but ill probably wait until the 3.1 in model gets a slide optic cut tho

[@scottmiller5859]

What did you put in for a trigger?

[@MrJ8969]

@@scottmiller5859 overwatch poly dat trigger

[@leos4689]

Shield all day everyday. Put my glock out to pastor lol. Now that it has a higher capacity done deal

[@leos4689]

@Clay Pylant the pew pew church of laderday saints

[@ranbymonkeys2384]

You had a problem with Glock's safety trigger but you don't have a problem with the M&P's?

[@suburbanmoose8681]

I know this was a month ago but having both of these pistols myself there is a difference. The Shield's trigger "dingus" when depressed actually goes flush with the rest of the trigger whereas the Glock's trigger does not. For me I've gotten used to the Glock but that trigger can get uncomfortable after shooting a lot.

[@ranbymonkeys2384]

@@suburbanmoose8681 I was talking about the actual safety device on the trigger not the feel, pull, weight, distance or mechanics of the trigger itself. My problem with the M&P's trigger is if you slowly pull it there is a gritty scraping sound and feel, but seeing how you owned one, you probably noticed that. No, probably not. I always lighten up my Glocks trigger pull and polish all of the moving trigger parts that makes a huge difference.

[@robertkf1]

Sorry, but I don't get why anyone, "needs" an RMR on a micro EDC pistol. Don't care either.

[@colt10mmsecurity68]

I’m with you on that one. It’s just the latest fad because, “all the cool kids are getting RMR’s on their micro 9’s.”

[@BananaRaid]

Red dots are the future. Stay behind if you'd like. Any advantage if seen fit by the shooter should be used. Fsster target acquisition, clearer sight picture, increasingly lighter and smaller options. It's not just a fad, you're just not in tune with the know anymore broskis

[@unitcharles689]

A slim pistol is for daily concealed carry. Thats the point of being compact. Why put a red dot on your daily carry gun? Why not put a red dot on a 4.5"+ barrel? Kinda a gimmick if you ask me.

[@Kingjames313]

The Glock isn’t the “prettiest” but it feels much better in the hand (ladies…u know the procedure 👀 😂) and feels better to shoot!

[@icarrymyrevolverinsingleac9564]

Floss is that you m?

[@tadpitre2652]

Where a under shirt

[@HalfCrazy520]

Just my personal opinion, but Glock never showed me enough merit to buy one. They get zero love from me. There are so many pistols out now that just piss all over Glock.

[@HalfCrazy520]

@@Pler1978 -- Upset? Hardly. Glock is far from #1 now. CZ, Walther, H&K, S&W... easy to overlook Glock.

[@rogercarrico4975]

I've shot several Glocks. There okay. But in my humble opinion. There butt ugly 😂 Aside from that. The real deal killer is they have no manual safety. Just purchased a M&P plus. With safety of course. One feature I really like. The slide can be racked with the safety on. So no need to take the safety off unless you want to fire the gun. The other big selling point. It's almost impossible to find someone on the net that doesn't like their Shield. Weather it a original or 2.0 or plus. They are solid well made guns.!

[@cluckbent6466]

@@HalfCrazy520 "Glock is far from #1 now. CZ, Walther, H&K, S&W... easy to overlook Glock." -uh, glock outsells all those brands combined. What the hell you smoking?

[@HalfCrazy520]

@@cluckbent6466 So, the most popular is the best? Number of units sold is how we judge which product is best? If Glock sells the most pistols, that makes them the most popular pistol, not necessarily the best pistol. If Hi-Point sold the most pistols would that mean the Hi-Point is the best pistol? Hardly...

[@cluckbent6466]

@@HalfCrazy520 hi-point doesn't sell the most pistols, glock does. "So, the most popular is the best? Number of units sold is how we judge which product is best?" can you come up with a better way? So your $200 taurus or hipoint is the best because you say so? Money talks and bullshit walks. Glock outsells all of them. Keep trolling. Just because your manbun soyboy friends think cz is the best doesn;t make it so. They're too heavy and the p10 have firing pin problems. Sigs aren't drop safe. Walthers have too much muzzle flip. Berettas are too heavy. Sales say glock is the best. Eat it Timmy!😆 PLUS: name a brand that is more reliable than glock and I'll take you seriously, until then you're talking out of your ass. Google it. Glock has the least amount of problems and the least amount of moving parts, most readily available, cheapest and most available magazines, conversion barrels galore, after market support...so on. The g19,g17 and the g21 are the benchmark of what other guns are compared to.

[@kickadams8908ass]

The polymer on the Plus looks SOooo Cheap.. like Flat Black Spray Paint.. I will not be upgrading from my 2.0 to the Plus at All

[@francisgoldstien6153]

Your going to have to turn those guns in When kamala Harris becomes president 😆

[@nickgarcia4988]

Glocks are made the way they ate because of the licensing deals they have with all of these manufactures. They are a terrible deal for the money and live off of people who still think Glocks are by far the most reliable pistols even tho they have lost stress tests to other comparably priced models

[@PepeDeezNutz]

You have no clue what your talking about