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 .
@worldunfolds3 жыл бұрын
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
@edwardbennett64793 жыл бұрын
Absolutely brother.
@JacksonWalter7353 жыл бұрын
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.mxdina67372 жыл бұрын
Glocks are like Honda civics in the car community. With the right parts they can perform excellent but from factory it’s just basic.
@colt10mmsecurity682 жыл бұрын
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.”
@kapisithekid28433 жыл бұрын
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”
@ShootWellAndOftenSWAO3 жыл бұрын
I hope to see them continue to evolve the whole line. Looks like more to come
@zerw1pat3 жыл бұрын
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.
@ShootWellAndOftenSWAO3 жыл бұрын
Angler Pat very nice
@bradhuskers2 жыл бұрын
@@ShootWellAndOftenSWAO i wonder if smith will make a 15 round mag for the shield plus as well.
@ShootWellAndOftenSWAO2 жыл бұрын
That would be nice
@AlbanyND2 жыл бұрын
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.
@sartorialdriver65282 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Get some PSA mags
@Montyang13 жыл бұрын
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
@ShootWellAndOftenSWAO3 жыл бұрын
It’s very nice pistol. I hope to see more from S&W in the future.
@LoveLikeaHurricane2 жыл бұрын
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.
@semiauto31483 жыл бұрын
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!
@ShootWellAndOftenSWAO3 жыл бұрын
Can’t argue with that
@colt10mmsecurity683 жыл бұрын
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????
@semiauto31483 жыл бұрын
@@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
@colt10mmsecurity683 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@semiauto31483 жыл бұрын
@@colt10mmsecurity68 I’m talking about the shieldarms magazines for the glock43x…not the shield pistol. Are we on the same page?
@larrylinn1221 Жыл бұрын
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.
@sonnygunz92073 жыл бұрын
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.
@travisbickle59843 жыл бұрын
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!
@ShootWellAndOftenSWAO3 жыл бұрын
Yes hopefully that model will come out soon. It will be a cash cow for S&W. Thanks!
@user-kr2hw7zb6v3 жыл бұрын
Just got my shield plus yesterday. Such a beauty.
@poorpauly13083 жыл бұрын
They have a Performance Center version that comes with the cutout and optic. If you can find it in stock.
@moregunsmorebeer433 жыл бұрын
One more to add to my M&P collection.
@user-rl2hk4cl7d2 жыл бұрын
Glock is better
@starxlord98562 жыл бұрын
@@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-rl2hk4cl7d2 жыл бұрын
@@starxlord9856 yes,best gun is glock +practice
@starxlord98562 жыл бұрын
@@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-Phantom2 жыл бұрын
@@user-rl2hk4cl7d I’m willing to bet you don’t shoot well
@johnnyeas14313 жыл бұрын
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
@ShootWellAndOftenSWAO3 жыл бұрын
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.
@johnnyeas14313 жыл бұрын
@@ShootWellAndOftenSWAO Oh, you're the spokesperson for "The whole industry and community." Ok
@ShootWellAndOftenSWAO3 жыл бұрын
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.
@OHrider223 жыл бұрын
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.
@johnnyeas14313 жыл бұрын
@@OHrider22 oh so thats what you think. Just keep telling yourself that you are special and give yourself a trophy 🏆
@ericquackenbush81843 жыл бұрын
Great video ..A lot of great information ..and a great straight to it comparison..thank you
@ShootWellAndOftenSWAO3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@colt10mmsecurity683 жыл бұрын
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-gk7bn2 жыл бұрын
No people are quite aware of this. The point is that 99% of glocks you’ll find will be sold with shitty plastic sights.
@colt10mmsecurity682 жыл бұрын
@@AJ-gk7bn Chhhhh big deal. Sounds like you need to find a new dealer.
@AJ-gk7bn2 жыл бұрын
@@colt10mmsecurity68 Lmao it seems you’ve literally only been to one in your entire life.
@arel19553 жыл бұрын
"Safety dingus"... ...I always wondered what that was called. Thanks!
@michaelschaffer59842 жыл бұрын
I added a Overwatch Precision trigger to my 43X. Flat face trigger excellent short take up, crisp break and short reset. Changes it completely.
@angelb42412 жыл бұрын
Mp shield plus Optics ready and night sights 😁👍
@ShootStraight84 Жыл бұрын
You can get a shield 3” barrel that come with he cut out for the optic
@darkstarunderground2 жыл бұрын
The shield plus performance center might be the perfect carry gun imo. I also prefer the 4 inch version.
@wardroland2703 жыл бұрын
Thanks SW&O. Great job. Good info.
@ShootWellAndOftenSWAO3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@Dexter-nw2fe3 жыл бұрын
Any companies out there that do slide work on the shield? Specifically front serations
@BrandensOutdoorChannel2 жыл бұрын
Talon Pro grip is the best. The overtravel stop doesn't even contact the trigger.
@justsayin79373 жыл бұрын
43x☝️
@ShootWellAndOftenSWAO3 жыл бұрын
I do enjoy it
@TB-im1ci3 жыл бұрын
The shield plus performance center version has an optic cut out.
@ShootWellAndOftenSWAO3 жыл бұрын
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-im1ci3 жыл бұрын
@@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-zy6ti3 жыл бұрын
@@ShootWellAndOftenSWAO said the only reason that book
@Chris-zy6ti3 жыл бұрын
@@ShootWellAndOftenSWAO be n
@tomconley24583 жыл бұрын
The Performance Center with 4” barrel has the optic cut. The standard 3.1” Shield Plus does not offer it yet.
@leesamuelson3 жыл бұрын
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
@antonisssbtw4002 жыл бұрын
Get a different gun then lmao
@leesamuelson2 жыл бұрын
@@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 Жыл бұрын
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?
@MrEdwardz003 жыл бұрын
Great video! Good thing I own both!
@ShootWellAndOftenSWAO3 жыл бұрын
That is always the best solution anyway
@danvandermeulen93373 жыл бұрын
Nice review and appreciate not making it longer than it needs to be.
@ShootWellAndOftenSWAO3 жыл бұрын
Thanks I try some times it’s hard not to get long winded.
@wardatkins13207 ай бұрын
Well if you got both " what's the dilemma ?"
@timehawk10823 жыл бұрын
thanks good done ☕ ... But Glock remains the same as the pioneer of ergonomics, reliability and durability 🍷
@graymann77623 жыл бұрын
Pioneer of ergonomics? Hahahahhahahahahhahahahhah😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@timehawk10823 жыл бұрын
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.🍷
@UserConn3 жыл бұрын
@@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-im1ci3 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@superfly41372 жыл бұрын
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.
@lennysaptho95412 жыл бұрын
Did you change the mag release on your glock?
@superfly41372 жыл бұрын
@@lennysaptho9541 not glock. Im talking about shield plus, and no i didnt change.
@zeeg9282 жыл бұрын
Gotta do a preformance center update review 🤔
@johndoee3850 Жыл бұрын
Which do you prefer sir?
@robluxuryvegas3 жыл бұрын
Can that slide on the shield be cut for the Holosun
@ShootWellAndOftenSWAO3 жыл бұрын
CHPWS and others do an optic cut for the Shield for the Holosun 407k/507k
@chesirecat23232 жыл бұрын
Great review :) thank you
@InJulioWeTrust3 жыл бұрын
43x MOS FOR SURE…
@allmighty1627 Жыл бұрын
I used to have a dingus too but I lost it in a nasty cheese grading accident
@jtam703 жыл бұрын
What kind of sights do you have on the G43X? Thanks!
@ShootWellAndOftenSWAO3 жыл бұрын
Just stock with the rear blacked out
@joewalker69312 жыл бұрын
Aim Surplus!!!!! Their fiber optic blacked out rear sights. $40.
@vonfields6889 Жыл бұрын
Both are very good 👍pistols .
@loganturner38953 жыл бұрын
Which one do u like the best?Glock 43x,or shield plus?
@ShootWellAndOftenSWAO3 жыл бұрын
I think most people not brand loyal would like the Shield.
@lubrew58622 жыл бұрын
@@ShootWellAndOftenSWAO I think most people that are not brand loyal will like the 43X MOS better.
@MOOCH1802 жыл бұрын
Good info ☝️ I like both
@rovzdr3 жыл бұрын
Nice review.. what's ur choice between the 2?
@ShootWellAndOftenSWAO3 жыл бұрын
I carry the Glock only because it feels better in my hand. I think the Shield has better features that most people will like.
@rovzdr3 жыл бұрын
@@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!
@ShootWellAndOftenSWAO3 жыл бұрын
@@rovzdr 43X has better grip but is still very concealable. Plus the balance is very nice. I would skip the G26 personally.
@rovzdr3 жыл бұрын
@@ShootWellAndOftenSWAO Thanks a lot... it'll surely help me decide.. more power to your channel bro!
@rovzdr3 жыл бұрын
Already subscribed! Because u replied on me...😁 Thanks again!
@johndoee3850 Жыл бұрын
Where do I, get that trigger??Thanks
@ShootWellAndOftenSWAO Жыл бұрын
Johnny Glock makes them
@percymagee43593 жыл бұрын
Do you need a plate for the holosun
@ShootWellAndOftenSWAO3 жыл бұрын
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.
@justsayin79373 жыл бұрын
@@ShootWellAndOftenSWAO Do you know if they mill slides? If so how much does it cost?
@ShootWellAndOftenSWAO3 жыл бұрын
Just go to their website. They are the leading makers of plate adaptors IMO
@justsayin79373 жыл бұрын
@@ShootWellAndOftenSWAO Cool deal, thanks.
@tomconley24583 жыл бұрын
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.
@MrJ89693 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
What did you put in for a trigger?
@MrJ8969 Жыл бұрын
@@scottmiller5859 overwatch poly dat trigger
@leos46893 жыл бұрын
Shield all day everyday. Put my glock out to pastor lol. Now that it has a higher capacity done deal
@leos46893 жыл бұрын
@Clay Pylant the pew pew church of laderday saints
@ranbymonkeys23843 жыл бұрын
You had a problem with Glock's safety trigger but you don't have a problem with the M&P's?
@suburbanmoose86813 жыл бұрын
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.
@ranbymonkeys23843 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@robertkf12 жыл бұрын
Sorry, but I don't get why anyone, "needs" an RMR on a micro EDC pistol. Don't care either.
@colt10mmsecurity682 жыл бұрын
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.”
@BananaRaid2 жыл бұрын
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
@unitcharles6893 жыл бұрын
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.
@Kingjames3132 жыл бұрын
The Glock isn’t the “prettiest” but it feels much better in the hand (ladies…u know the procedure 👀 😂) and feels better to shoot!
@icarrymyrevolverinsingleac95647 ай бұрын
Floss is that you m?
@tadpitre26523 жыл бұрын
Where a under shirt
@HalfCrazy5203 жыл бұрын
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.
@HalfCrazy5203 жыл бұрын
@@Pler1978 -- Upset? Hardly. Glock is far from #1 now. CZ, Walther, H&K, S&W... easy to overlook Glock.
@rogercarrico49753 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
@@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 Жыл бұрын
@@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 Жыл бұрын
@@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.
@kickadams8908ass3 жыл бұрын
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
@francisgoldstien61533 жыл бұрын
Your going to have to turn those guns in When kamala Harris becomes president 😆
@nickgarcia49882 жыл бұрын
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