Shield Plus Carry Comp - I think it works.

[@averagemarksman]

Well outside of just being a terrible shot I think the Comp and the front sight make a large difference.

[@alaefarmestatesllc]

Maybe time to change ur name to “lessthanaveragemarksman”? I’m teasing lol

[@averagemarksman]

@@alaefarmestatesllcyou’re not wrong.

[@AllThingsFascinate]

​​@@averagemarksman All jokes aside, there is some humor to watching guntubers take a modified toaster and outperform a navy seal and then review a 5k race gun. Like some people are so crazy good you can't tell if a comp is doing anything, or anything about the gun haha. Edit: just made it to the end of the video. Honestly one of the more helpful videos for us mere mortals to get an idea of how it feels.

[@averagemarksman]

@@AllThingsFascinatethanks for watching. I’m going to do it again - first time filming with the shoot timer. There was a lot going on and I’m not a professional.

[@AllThingsFascinate]

@@averagemarksman for sure. There was still a noticeable visual difference.

[@JonCarter-i3k]

I've been waiting for this comparison.

[@averagemarksman]

I’m going to do it a few more times for a better comparison.

[@Shudat81]

Thanks for this comparison video! I pick mine up on Monday, and I can’t wait!!!

[@averagemarksman]

@@Shudat81 I’m going to run the experiment a few more times. Setting up the camera, talking, using the shot timer is a challenge. Was a it uncomfortable at first.

[@DarlingEbony]

Thank you for doing this.

[@averagemarksman]

I’m enjoying it. Thanks for watching

[@KingKafei]

Looking to pick it up as my first gun in the next couple of months

[@averagemarksman]

It’s a reliable pistol. Solid choice for a first gun.

[@MrEd-dc6mh]

I would love to see more comparison between both guns. Maybe, video from the side to compare the rise. Thanks!

[@Iceberg82]

💯 Yes that Green dot is awesome! My eyes also pick up green and yellow way faster. Wish S&W put it on the other shield plus options as well not the orange sight

[@averagemarksman]

Me too. I might reach out and buy the front sight post for my other 2.0 as well.

[@Iceberg82]

@@averagemarksman 💯👍🏼

[@RageQuit003]

Like I wrote before, I've comp'd all my pistols except for the M&P 5.7(because it's back in its original case because S&W mags don't work). Especially if you're running a dot on something with a small window like a RMSc footprint optic, the comp helps keep the dot in the window on snappy small guns. Even if it's only helping 1 degree of angle, that turns into 9 inches at 15 yards which is how far my MGM Spinner is.

[@averagemarksman]

I just can’t say I’m the biggest fan of it on a carry pistol. Maybe I’ll come around.

[@RageQuit003]

@@averagemarksman You write that like you own 1 gun...or even 1 Shield.

[@ConcealedDaily]

I agree. I have the shield plus 3.1 and I put in a match barrel and comp. So I’m not gonna buy this gun, I basically made it already lol

[@averagemarksman]

⁠@@ConcealedDailywho made the barrel and comp?

[@ConcealedDaily]

@@averagemarksman it’s a faxon exos 524 I believe is the number. A faxon match grade threaded barrel also. I don’t have enough rounds through it to carry it yet but I have about 400 rounds 100% reliability. I’m gonna take a red dot class next Saturday and if it runs nice for another 300-400 I’ll carry it.

[@tgert0803]

A local store around me (Ohio) says they will sell it at $599 when they get them in.

[@averagemarksman]

That’s awesome. Gun sales are down across the country it seems so they are probably trying to move some product.

[@AllThingsFascinate]

Hell of a price!

[@BoDiesel20]

Got to hold it today at the range but not shoot it. I have a G48 with almost the same port at the end that I was comparing it to. I did like the 3 mag options to make it easier to conceal.

[@averagemarksman]

The magazine options are one of my favorite things about the Shields

[@AllThingsFascinate]

Glock 48 with an apex trigger, tritium sight, grip tape, and an aftermarket comp is my main competitor to this. But that setup is a fair bit more expensive than just buying the Smith. But I like the Glock grip angle. Be very interested to hear your thoughts if you ever get to shoot the carry comp!

[@Mako-sz4qr]

Either or the Smith and Wesson Shield Plus is a fantastic EDC.

[@averagemarksman]

100%. I’m a big fan.

[@captainJack1960]

I think you got the bad guy.....with either gun.....thanks for the video

[@averagemarksman]

Thanks for watching, Jack.

[@josephchillemi186]

Yesss thanks for this video exactly what I was looking for.. looks like the comps less snappy and less recoil right? I don’t know what these other videos are saying that it’s worse then the shield plus

[@averagemarksman]

@@josephchillemi186 the comp makes a difference. Less muzzle rise.

[@josephchillemi186]

Carry comp it is thanks

[@jacksonroe8520]

Id like to see the shield carry comp versus the previous gen ported performance center 4"

[@averagemarksman]

Ya, I’d like to se the difference too. Maybe I can get my hands on one.

[@JonCarter-i3k]

This will probably replace my Glock 48.

[@averagemarksman]

@@JonCarter-i3k you’re going to like it.

[@JonCarter-i3k]

@averagemarksman ...Yes, I sure that I will.

[@JonCarter-i3k]

I handled the compact a few days ago. Very impressed. This should also be great.

[@mikerobinson8734]

@@JonCarter-i3k I think it sucks. It has an incredible amount of recoil compared to the Glock 48. It’s very snappy and I don’t know what the engineers at S&W were thinking but the comp almost has the opposite effect. Keep your Glock.

[@johnswag7083]

Can you compare the shield plus pc ported 4 inch vs the shield plus comp? I want to see if the comp is actually an upgrade or just another option for the shield plus. Also... 115 gr ammo wont do it justice. You really feel the difference with 124 gr when it comes to testing comps vs ports vs regular barrels.

[@averagemarksman]

If I can get my hands on a ported version I’ll compare them. At the end of the day I believe it’s just another option.

[@Jehwvsbgeud]

Please compare it with xmacro and hellcat comp

[@averagemarksman]

I’ll try to make that happen. I sold an XMacro about a month ago. Bad timing lol

[@talega1]

Shield Plus had ported Performance versions before, those ports are on the side. Those triggers are a lot better than the standard Shield Plus, and the port seems to work? They are loud

[@averagemarksman]

I can’t tell if there’s a difference in the trigger. Sure doesn’t feel like it and the scale reads the same. The Comp on this does seem to work after watching the video in slow motion.

[@Bultaco-ql2pi]

Street price ??

[@averagemarksman]

Just came out so that’s to be determined. MSRP - $650

[@williamlay2244]

Been seeing $589 in Georgia

[@jetguyfly1]

You need to get a hold of the 3.1 shield plus performance center with porting to compare against the carry comp shield.

[@averagemarksman]

We will see if we can make that happen.

[@joe7282]

Don't like ported pistols for carry; they're great for the range. If you have to shoot from a compressed position, close to your face or in a car, hot gases and gunpowder shooting up from the comp and lost velocity and it's louder. We know how important velocity is for expansion of hollow points

[@averagemarksman]

Lots of pros and cons for sure. It does shoot great - if you can shoot. Clearly I can’t lol

[@joe7282]

​@@averagemarksmanthis is a very nice gun big Smith & Wesson fan

[@averagemarksman]

@@joe7282they make some nice pistols.

[@TTime685]

Lost velocity? It's still longer than the Shield Plus 3.1 even without the comp...