Should You Upgrade To A Shield Plus?

[@spnfirearms]

Code: SPN for 10% off Blacksmith Tactical Holsters. My go to is the v2 holster with double discrete carry clips and a wedge. And if you have under a 3.7” barrel, get a wedge!! Respect

[@jimmyc7803]

gotta tell you son. i am retired LEO after 34 years carrying on and off duty. you make more sense than 99% of the so called experts on this platform. thanks for the no nonsense, straight to the point content.

[@spnfirearms]

I appreciate that man and thank you. Lots more to come! Respect.

[@TADDs101]

Thank-you for your service !

[@michaelsweaney3890]

I originally bought a Gen 1 Shield. Good gun. When the Shield plus PC came out, I upgraded. Its like the difference between a base model camaro and a Callaway corvette.

[@THEGREYWOLF8282]

Oh man, I love the smith&wesson m&p

[@Scarywoody]

My Shield 45 was love at first hold. Shoots like a 9mm and is very accurate. Should you get a Shield, hell no. Get two.

[@marlin4448]

I’m with you on that. I’ll keep my Glock 43X & Sig X. Both 9MM

[@napalmstickylikeglue]

People are "obsessed" with 9 mil for the same reasons you are. Cost, availability, and SD ammo options.

[@matthewshelton9573]

100%. If .40 was still the same price as 9mm like it used to be I would never carry or shoot 9mm.

[@gipstetz6720]

Have a Shield Plus Performance Center...Ported...slightly better trigger...with the 15 round magazines. Love that gun. Shoots fantastic. Highly recommend!

[@DF-ec9de]

Waiting for mine to come in. How does it shoot and any suggestions on an IWB holster?

[@gipstetz6720]

@DF-ec9de Hi there. Lots of good iwb holsters out there. I would check out....tenicor....fieldcraft...... tier1...for starters. Excellent stuff.

[@nbt3663]

​@@DF-ec9deI hate it when people won't answer questions on their comments. 🙄

[@gkelley77]

Shield plus with the XS Big Dot is such a great carry package.

[@Whiskey_.430]

Had one explode in my hands. Sent it back to Smith. Got it back two months later with a new frame. “ new 4473 and fee” same dirty barrel and residue from the explosion all over the slide. No notes in the box as to what work was done or what caused the malfunction. Nothing. The ammunition was Winchester white box. I was huge fan of Smith but after you have a gun self destruct in your hands I think we would all agree you’re owed an explanation. Highly disappointed.

[@stevenrwilson181]

I have the shield plus in 9mm with a safety and a crimson trace. Also have a Glock 26 gen5 both purchased because of your reviews. Love them both. Alternate regularly for edc. Thanks SPN👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@jsedbe0624]

I did. Upgraded from the 1.0 9mm. Picked up the Shield Plus (9mm) performance center version.Better trigger. Better capacity. Easier to shoot. It is my primary carry gun. Haven’t regretted the upgrade a bit.

[@cheeng1]

8rds is plenty. At the first shot they’ll start running or get hit.

[@lempira69]

Great video, I just got the 9 shield plus, looks great and feels great as a concealed carry specially here in NY

[@Choppermv17]

My sheild 30 super carry holds 14 +1 in the flush mag 😂

[@joe7282]

Have the shield Plus Shield 2.0 and the original Shield all in 9 mm zero malfunctions out of all of them also use the maguts 10 round and the 15 round equalizer mag for my Plus pocket carry the original Shield and inside the waistband for the plus with the 15 round magazines I've trusting my life with the m&p shields for 10 years

[@rsl82568]

I made my Shields into Subcompacts. I Bought used a 9mm Shield. Changed out the trigger. Installed a 3 5/8 inch Threaded Barrel from Faxon, New Sites, and a Hogue Grip.. Also have a 9mm Shield Plus and installed a 3 5/8 inch True Precision Threaded Barrel. Also a Hogue Grip. Great Stability and Accuracy. Shooting 12 ounces hanging Beer cans 20 yards easy and 40 yards Body size Targets. Reliability 100 present. Even with no Optic Cuts nor light rail, I am Very Vary happy with both.

[@coloradoguns]

Sheild line up is fire 🔥 I’ve got the Sheild plus with the nights sights. Great carry options

[@Blankford777]

Great video. Well thought out and articulated points. I actually picked up a Shield Plus frame and threw my 1.0 slide on it. I wanted to keep my original slide and barrel since I had it milled for a red dot. That said, having my old 1.0 frame lying around without a slide bothered me so I ended up picking up a cheap used slide/barrel for it so now I have two Shields. All that said, now I carry my LCP Max 99% of the time because of my daily life and needs.

[@JackKerley-cu5vk]

as a retired LEO i carried a .40 for years and liked and still like the .40 and got the gun i carried when i retired. however now i have branched out with different calibers and a number of sub (micro) compacts. i have a shield plus in 30SC and like it, along with other 9mm and .380's. but for now my main concealed carry is the hellcat 11+1 with a 15 rd backup mag. carrying the 15rd mag in the gun all the time makes the gun a little bulky. what ever i carry always is loaded with the federal premium defensive ammo in hydra shock or HST. ammo makes the difference no matter what the "gun of the day" may be

[@TheOutside84]

My main carry is a Shield Plus with holosun 407k. I love everything about it. My bag gun is a gen 1 .40. Its a bitch to shoot bullseye with, but it does the job for sure. Id thought about selling my .40 to get a glock 27 or 26. I dont have a Glock platform pistol and debate on if its necessary to have.

[@Fanorst]

I don’t have one but it’s next on my list, take a look into cz p10 series. I want to get a p10c just as reliable as a Glock but with better features

[@EchoSigma6]

Here in CA, we’re limited to the Shield 1.0 so I got the Apex trigger kit to resolve the main issue with the pistol. The only downside is the trigger reset is really short so the follow up shot comes faster than you expect but something you overcome with practice. I just ordered the Hogue grip sleeve after watching your video, reasonable at $15. Thanks for your video, insightful perspective.

[@blakebeaton5821]

As a fellow Cali resident, the Shield Plus was added to the roster in 9mm, that being said, the Sig P365 has 2 models on the roster as well. I personally love S&W and the gen1 Shield 9mm was my first firearm purchase and I still love it, however, the Sig cannot be underestimated for it being thinner for carry and more customizable.

[@jaydee15]

I'm glad to have found someone who sold the Shield Plus frame (stripped) for only $70. I was able to convert my loyal regular Shield 2.0 into a regular Shield Plus. For me, it wasn't so much a capacity issue, but my big hands and long fingers prefer the extra thickness on the Shield Plus grip. If I ever feel like returning to the original Shield, I can do so.

[@matthewlong7073]

Great carry gun, I’d highly recommend picking one up. They have a great trigger and are super accurate, shoot like a bigger gun. Not to mention the price is one of the best bangs for your buck in the ccw world along with cz p10c.

[@wireless1235]

Love my shield plus in 30sc. Still sells for $299 New online. So much capacity.

[@XuroX.]

$220 with free shipping recently too haha

[@True-Tails]

@@XuroX.when? I paid 299 a couple months ago.

[@markchambers2812]

I want the 45 version, just for what you have stated. Ty good video ❤

[@WalterRasmussen-ds8ve]

Great video I’ve had the shield since 2010 and I have tried many other guns like you I own for Scheels and I would have to say every time I try another gun I have to go back to carry the shield. It is reliable easy to shoot easy to conceal And I do what do I put the grips on and I can’t be happier but I always remind myself of is I carry a gun with shelf defense not for combat so 7to 8 rds is not a problem I have both the 3.1 and the 4 inch shield plus with optics I have three of friends that have been carrying the shield since 2010 and we all agree if something works why change it

[@DanielJohnson-ot8wj]

I bought a shield plus and personally couldn’t shoot it as good as my G43X and sold it to my son in law. The grip ergonomics doesn’t work in my XXL size hands. I consistently shot the shield low and left. I loved the grip texture and all it brings to the table except the skinny grip size. After saying all that, now the M&P 2.0 compact is a different ball game for big guys. I now carry it over my 43X if I’m not in the mood to carry my XR920P. I do still wish and do still shoot his shield plus from time to time when I feel like missing lol

[@13BravoBiggunsM110SP]

The obsession with 9 mm is the movies and people think it is the best,, back in the 40s thru the early 70s, it was the 38 special , nothing wrong with either one, and are still excellent,i still carried them when I was in law enforcement and military and still do today, and for some people they are enough, but I prefer larger caliber pistols and revolver's but still like 9mm and 38 special and lower for back up, and some of the 9 mm and 38 special are excellent for CQB and pocket carry, like the 740 and 709 slim and charter arms 38 special undercover , and some people like only one caliber or one gun ,i like all caliber options and pistols 🤔 been looking at a 30 super carry plus Like the 16 +1 and 13 +1 options for this one

[@k.lee28]

GREAT Vid *Major fan of S&W M&P* imo capacity & triggers dont really matter and *7 rounds* is enough in 9mm or .380 for other Handguns. *Accuracy and Proficiency is the goal* . Also, you can *carry extra mags* (3 or 4) atleast and conserve your ammo as needed. My Philosophy with Firearms: Point, Pull and Shoot! - something is better than nothing at all. Thanks for the comparison!

[@billboyd2310]

My answer is no I've had my gen 1 shield for over 7yrs, it took the place of a glock 26 that I edced for over 13yrs . My shield holds 9rds w/2 back up mags,I also have a s/w m/p 9c that holds 13rds. Both function flawlessly why should I spend another $450 to get what I already have.

[@bigguy83freedomfirearmsfis94]

I am going with the Shield Plus 9mm I got the 15,13 round magazines and night sight came with it and it’s in my carry rotation it feels good in the hands and the trigger is the best part of the gun I wish my Glocks had the same trigger.

[@davidwainwright8362]

Capacity means more these days because instead of one or two bad guys there's three or four or five of them these days at least where I live so the extra rounds are important

[@BirdDogey1]

Gen 1 and Equalizer owner. The Gen 1 is a great gun. Used ones can be had cheap.

[@jameshoggard7471]

Have performance center gen2 in 9mm for awhile and it’s a nice shooter. Replaced the sights with some night sights. They are very comfortable in the hand.

[@chrisclarke3408]

I just bought a brand new shield 9 2.0 for $250, gonna get a $50 rebate from smith and Wesson so effectively $200

[@spnfirearms]

Heck of a deal! Respect

[@nbt3663]

I want at least a 4.25 barrel. Will make a difference on accuracy but no less easy to conceal. But i can't have everything.

[@hixnada8278]

Great video - thanks for the great info!

[@dane5896]

I picked up a 9mm conversion barrel for my .40. I can carry 9mm or .40 and shoot the cheaper ammo at the range.

[@joehardway]

Havū put many rounds thruit? Heard ppl talkin bout extractor failures w/conversions...

[@farhancisco5385]

I love the hogue grip on my shield plus

[@TADDs101]

I put a hogue grip on mine and it's so nice in the hand and improved my shooting

[@user-ov6yd9mz8e]

I carry the shild plus. With the safety. But mine is a metal Gray color. Different. I haven't seen another one like it so far. All the ones I have seen. Are black. I also ordered me a equalizer magazine. Fitts the shield. 15. +1. Awesome weapon. Love mine.

[@mdubb4855]

I have gray in a 1.0. I worry about tolerances. I’ve heard Cerakote is a little thick as a coating.

[@user-ov6yd9mz8e]

@@mdubb4855 cool. Thanks for the info. I haven't heard that. Good to know.

[@mdubb4855]

@@user-ov6yd9mz8e I haven't had a problem, but one vlogger had a problem with a Glock they Cerakoted, it developed FTF problems it did't have before, they though maybe increased drag. However who knows if Cerakote comes in differenct thicknesses, and if S&W compensated the fit. I am thinking about getting a simple Armornite finish on my next one though, even though those Cerakote color combos are wild.

[@Rayvisin]

I regularly carry a shield plus and use tarus g3s for a truck gun and have a few laying around the house

[@emiker33]

YES. UPGRADE TO A SHIELD PLUS.

[@andyallen4554]

I did. And I'm very happy with it.

[@gabemoore3189]

I'd really like to have the TN tristar edition, but i can't bring myself to spend the money. I'd never carry the thing due to fear of losing it if i had to use it

[@keylargojoe62]

I have the .40 and the shield Plus both are great!!

[@joehardway]

Where's tha Shield+ in .40?!

[@indicastrain4127]

A video with an extended take on 30sc would be dope. (For me anyways lol)

[@marting5130]

basically every modern gun from a decent company is great now. sheilds , glocks, sigs, even the taurus g3c is fine and reliable for carry/defense.

[@spnfirearms]

I would disagree with that. But respect

[@copper178]

Shield plus 30 super carry is 249 at grab a gun. Use the magguts with the 13rd magazine and it gives you 17rds. That’s what I use and I have both pluses in 9mm and 30sc. 30sc HST does exactly what 9mm HST does. You lose nothing in ballistics.

[@propblast82nd]

Do you prefer a manual safety on the Shield Plus ? What size barrel is on your performance center model ? Thanks, really appreciate your videos ❤

[@kareldebures7006]

My intention is to get a collection of all Shield models!

[@TheOfficialCaseMade]

I'm gonna stop the video five seconds in. Yes, yes you should get a Shield Plus. Awesome trigger, super aggressive grip texture, optic ready with night sights out of the box, and 15 rounds with a factory magazine. Still the best micro 9mm on the market for the money.

[@mikemartinez2057]

My edc since 2013 I've upgraded to the plus but it goes bang every time!!

[@bobbyb7127]

Is the Shield Plus with flush mag too big and heavy for front pocket carry?

[@blackicekck9family379]

lol as kid at that time I did 2:28 video influenced me a lot on fire arms and designs

[@bbazzracing]

I shoot my shield 40 M 2.0 performance center better than my Shield. Plus. I shoot my shield plus better than any Of the other micro 9mm. The Shield lineup is awesome

[@fullfire0]

The shield plus is not the thinnest micro 9 that's a stack and a half... the p365 is thinner, in fact I think the shield plus is the thickest by a slight margin

[@spnfirearms]

Yes it is lmao

[@trapgodnah9022]

I feel like I’m staring at the same gun.

[@markchambers2812]

Who sells the extra capacity S&!W magazines ?

[@NCmtnMan89]

Does the hogue grips grab your shirt? I’ve thought about using them but I worry it grabs your shirt like sticky rubber does.

[@andresochoa8961]

My shield 1.0 9mm has those same sights, what’s your point of impact with them? It’s been low for me and thinking of changing them

[@spnfirearms]

Mine have been spot on! I love them!

[@davezito888]

Help! Can the Plus receive the same aftermarket irons as the Shield. Looking at Truglo TRO’s

[@spnfirearms]

Yessir! Get xs sights! They are on sale like crazy this weekend

[@coppernicklaus245]

+1 on the 30SC. Seems it was marketed more to 9mm diehards who weren't going to spring for more expensive ammo than to the 380 fence sitters who would be more likely to try a comparably priced but better performing round. Oh well.

[@2439vloe]

Can I just buy the shield plus lower and put it on a 1.0 slide? Just like the G43 into an X.

[@ESMaddock]

Very happy with the Shield Plus chambered in 30 Super Carry. Give it time. The market will come around to the 30 SC just like it did for the 5.7*28 mm.

[@Choppermv17]

U can get should plus 30 super carry lptics ready for 250 right now with a febate

[@brandonhuff9286]

Why the safeties for the shields? Might make a good future video :-)

[@markchambers2812]

I like the super 30 , I have G48 thinking should I Sheild ??

[@mdubb4855]

Pearce advertises +2 magazine base plate extenders. Are these legit? Reliable?

[@roadwarriormp88]

They work, but only for the 7 round mags. It also is the same length as the 8 round mags. Go with the magguts +2 kits. Those work for both 7 and 8 round mags without added length and either 9+1 or 10+1 capacity

[@spnfirearms]

Yes!

[@mdubb4855]

@@roadwarriormp88 But 7 rounds plus 2 = 9 is still 1 round better than a stock 8 rounder, right? I've thought about Magguts but worry about reliability on new tech.

[@roadwarriormp88]

@@mdubb4855 10+1 is even better. I have both the pearce grip and magguts set ups. Both of them work with some range time to ensure they cycle correctly. It's ultimately personal choice but I prefer magguts since the lengths are still the same as OEM length is just a spring change out

[@joehardway]

Knew tha deck was stacked agin me, but I tried Strike +1, + Magguts +1, in my Shield .40. No go! Lotsa failures to go into battery, n other weirdness. 😕 Magguts is same spring for 9/40, n I thinkit really don't have the "oomph" for .40. If they did offer'a beefier spring for .40, wouldit affect capacity?

[@Infernotheflame]

I’ve had so many 9mms I never really go for them anymore

[@Hu-ManGod]

I prefer my 2.0 Supcompact

[@robwilson3749]

Good video, right? Right. Thanks for the video, right? Right. I've personally had 2 gen 1 Shield's, right? And then 2 gen 2.0's, right? The Shield Plus is great, right? However for now the original versions are fine, right? Right.

[@spnfirearms]

People will hate on anything now a days. Hickok45 just spoke on the internet being full of unhappy idiots. Do your thing man, it only helps my channel, right?

[@mdubb4855]

“Throw on a Hogue grip”? It’s hard to do. I gave up. The folks at Sportsman later spent half an hour wrestling it on for me. Congrats if it was easier for you.

[@user-xr1de2dm9i]

I rubbed a little gun oil on the inside of the Hogue grip and it helped a lot.

[@mp2764]

I spit on it. Lubed it up real nice

[@mdubb4855]

@@mp2764 I asked them to install it, not have sex with it. However it was gone for 30 minutes.

[@mdubb4855]

@@user-xr1de2dm9i Trap for the unwary. Hogue recommends Windex which dries out. Oil never dries out and the Hogue could shift around; but who knows.

[@bubbadan20006]

They ain't easy to get on but I managed to get it on without too much struggle lol.

[@taasch2505]

Still packing my glock 30

[@VanTheMan1099]

In an interview federal actually said that 30 super carry is becoming more popular and they will be coming out with a new line of hollow point super carry round.

[@jerzfiveohthree]

Yeeeee🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾

[@user-bo1uk8it7d]

Had a sheild 1.0 ate steel and everything i threw at it

[@user-sj5px6qd5v]

No one wants super carry cause the friggin ammo is so expensive

[@JayB-bq7hh]

The safeties on a shield are useless , not needed doesn't give a positive lock , just carry like a Glock !!!

[@spnfirearms]

Dumb comment

[@JayB-bq7hh]

@@spnfirearms No it isn't , i had accidental discharge because safety failed !!! I like the shield and want to get a PLUS version without a safety !!! And your a dumb , good way to talk to subscribers!!!

[@PoloGeeb]

should i?

[@jamesoncross7494]

30 super carry, ppppllllllllllllllltttttttttttttttttttttttttttt. Less power than 9mm. Commiechusetts can only have 10 rounds so capacity means nothing to a lot of us.

[@indicastrain4127]

For me its "30sc vs .380acp" conversation with a clear winner in terms of ballistics.

[@katana258]

you do not have a shield in 45acp

[@Abclyfestyle]

Hell no. Glock 23

[@mdubb4855]

It's a very appealing idea. It's what I'd like for the house. Right now, though, got a .40 Shield 1.0 ... which is definitely better than a 5 shot 38 special revolver. A lot better, but someday a G27, G23.

[@Abclyfestyle]

@@mdubb4855 get the 23, It will take all the mags and still act as concealed. The only gun you will ever need.

[@JSmitty33349]

First!

[@camarokid518]

The answer to the title is, no🤣

[@spnfirearms]

That was funny

[@mr_evil_overlord5]

Nope. Buy a G26, it’s all you need.