Smith & Wesson M&P Shield 9mm - Guide and Review

[@eli25jk70]

first time carrying. so i feel more comfortable with a safety

[@jonnymorrill8627]

Good man

[@floridagirl9064]

Proud of you taking the initiative to protect yourself!

[@VeNoM__007]

Your finger should be your safety

[@eli25jk70]

@@VeNoM__007 it will be when i upgrade to a glock

[@VeNoM__007]

@@eli25jk70 nice

[@Pyr0cd]

I got it as my first gun this past Christmas, fired it at the range and now it sits behind me in the back of my driver seat while in my 18 wheeler, I love it!

[@likewaaaazaa]

Hey thanks a lot for actually starting off the video quickly with no BS AND you actually showed me how to double check a pistol and how to unload it with the actual bullet in the chamber being ejected. Thank you

[@gilbertoesquivel9668]

In the 6 years I've carried the shield, my safety has never been actuated 'by itself' without my placing my thumb in there and switching it. It literally is a non-issue..that being said, I like the option of a safety... Shield is still a great CCW option even in the age of the Sig P365...

[@mitchellfactor6671]

Happy to read this. I bought one today

[@gilbertoesquivel9668]

​@@mitchellfactor6671 Congrats! recommendation: don't get add-ons and extensions and all the aftermarket crap, maybe get a good holster...But If you really think things are going to get hot, then carry the original 7 and 8 round mags and maybe a spare 8 round mag...SAVE YOUR MONEY $$$$ FOR AMMO AND TRAINING...IT'S WHAT I WOULD'VE DONE IF I COULD DO IT ALL OVER AGAIN..

[@deussanguinius4263]

@@gilbertoesquivel9668 the magguts springs are worth every penny. Plus 1 capacity and easier to load. Pinky extension baseplate is really nice too

[@playboymaxim]

@@deussanguinius4263 Definitely agree with the pinky extension, purchased a set right away. A must for bigger hands

[@753anime]

@@gilbertoesquivel9668 this has helped me . Much appreciated advice as i just purchased a sheild but question should I invest in night sights

[@huckleberry5085]

The safety for me personally has never been a problem. It’s all muscle memory and second nature.

[@UrbanXExplorer]

These types of pistols are enough to defend yourself. Lot of people doesn't see it like that therefore they want a bigger gun.. doesn't matter what size it is they all will stop anyone. Also I like these better is it also has indicator that pops up showing there's a round in chamber.

[@billysmith7835]

I like having the safety as an option. Doesn’t have to be in safety mode. I like having the option on or off depending where I am

[@batchagaloopytv5816]

just bought this gun and im trying to familiarize myself with it

[@ed284thewin3]

8 more days and I get to pick mines up thanks for the tips

[@AMurphySharp]

This guy is so responsible and respectful of his firearms!!!

[@Oxymoron93]

Just bought this gun, this is my first gun & im excited to get it & carry for my protection.. this video is very helpful

[@freedomfirst5420]

My sister-in-law tried at least a dozen sub compacts, she finally decided on The Shield EZ 9mm, she loves it and is very accurate with it!

[@stevendeanda4022]

There’s been a recall on the shield EZ

[@floridagirl9064]

@@stevendeanda4022 what was the recall?

[@onceonlyaz]

The EZ blows. The grip safety screws up your shot. Wasn’t a fan at all.

[@freedomfirst5420]

@@floridagirl9064 , the recall was on the hammer, it has since been fixed.

[@freedomfirst5420]

@@onceonlyaz , I take it that you've never shot a 1911.

[@Ray-9888]

Great video, sir. Just bought my first S&W M&P shield plus and I absolutely love it!

[@marinehero]

I just got my 1st one today. Same as this one, but grey and with Hi-Viz sights. 😊

[@chevyowner02]

M&P's are my go to guns

[@cool_breeze_actual9643]

I still have a gen 1. I carry one in the chamber and a 7 round flus. And carry the 8 rounder as a spare. If I need more than that , I am en route to something bigger. But to each their own. My summer carry is the shield, absolutely a brilliant tool. Glock 19 for home and winter. Great vid

[@waynewells7471]

Second……………………………… and I have the generation 1 Shield 9 mm. Love it.

[@PostmasterPrepper]

It is a very nice gun, definitely worth the money.

[@SmartMoufShirts]

This was a great review. I learned a ton of things that I didn't already know about this weapon.

[@bradleybruh]

I’ve never heard of anyone breaking/damaging parts by riding the slide home using the slide release. Any explanation as to why/what happens

[@jhendrix5475]

just bought the MP shield 9mm..super impressed

[@surfside-hj2ue]

Great review. I own one - The 1.0 model. It's good enough for me. You can buy a 10-round mag which is what I did. That makes it more comparable with competitive guns on today's market.

[@tatumergo3931]

You could also just buy more 30 rnds. magazine clips..... Oh and in .50 cal too! 😅

[@pbar1000]

Finally, a comprehensive operations video for this gun. Much thanks.

[@Theblackwolf-v5q]

Absolutely love mine. That's my everyday carry. Inside 25 yards , threat eliminated!!!!!

[@sharabi21]

Clear, consise and very helpful. Thank you.

[@burniesullivan]

Neither the 8 round or the 7 round mags are dbl stack. They are both single stack.

[@jhendrix5475]

I kno mine is..smh

[@bryanc1975]

I had to go look at mine after he said this.

[@339productions8]

They are a 1.5 (one and a half) stack. This is my understanding. The rounds are not positioned straight up and down. They are also not positioned side by side.

[@PsychicX720]

Alec Baldwin needed the first ten seconds of this video

[@BookieTheProducer]

As long as your are training with your firearm you should be fine. I was in the Marine Corps for 12 Years all we did was practice with the safety in mind. Muscle memory. However you are correct if you are not training that safety can screw you over.

[@MrJdubb80]

Nice video. Where can I get those exact holsters?

[@masterguevara83]

Gentlemen, I have been trying to change the mag base plate but I found that the OEM mag doesn’t fit in the new base plate. The oem mag base edge goes inside and the aftermarket base plate is for outsider edge… any suggestions?

[@Bnscholet911]

Can you please explain how you damage the firearm by releasing the slide with the slide catch?

[@boystainey]

I’ve owned 3 shields. I have a p365 too. I still carry the shield a lot even though the sig is more “Gucci” because it just feels more solid. Good choice 👍

[@miriah49faithfullee78]

Could you post a link to the 1st DeSantis holster that fits correctly please. I dont want to get the 2nd one by mistake or a completely different one. Thanks so much! Great video! About to watch the cleaning one as well.

[@MudaSHoleProductions]

I don't mind the safety and I think it's neat for beginners who feel more comfortable with them. To me I'd like the non-safety version but I'm in California. 😢😂

[@tonycasarez412]

I just bought one. Can't wait to pick it up in a couple of weeks. Great video.

[@oliverjed]

I’m interested in purchasing a holster like the leather one in the video. It looks like it’s made for the pistol and is a perfect fit. And links to purchase would sure be appreciated. Cheers

[@Nystromj1]

I inherited my Shield from my Wife, who didn't like it and switched to a Glock 43. But, I really do like this gun for concealed carry. I upgraded the sights and upgraded the magazines with the Mag guts extensions, for 10-round capacity. I've put all kinds of ammo through it and no problems.There are certainly other newer small pistols I'd love to try, but since my Shield is reliable, and I'd rather spend my spare coin on silver, and other prepping priorities ...

[@alexgaribay7794]

😂

[@stephanieaexendine1925]

I just got mine today. How long does it take to get used to pulling it back? Its pretty stiff

[@roosterq3209]

My issue with this gun is the slide release button doesn’t deploy the slide foward unless I press it really hard, I’m which it looses 3.5 seconds after I reload a new mag?? 🤷🏻

[@kikavale7483]

I turn my safety off in areas where I know is hot/off . But I get you about the adrenaline and fine motor movements. Bad stuff happens when you dont expect it.

[@OnTh3RunProductions]

Thanks for reviewing gun safety, video was helpful 👍🏽

[@garlanddavidson6845]

Is that Barrel pointing upward normal?,because I got the same model ( with the safety) and I was just looking around /doing research to see if that was normal?

[@bryanc1975]

Yeah, when the slide is back the barrel tilts up. It's normal.

[@tritontr20bass]

Yes, it helps with the feeding of the next round.

[@DanoSeer]

Just like a government .45 you swipe the thumb safety and then you are hot. No problem.

[@luiscanizales6265]

Is there a link for the hard holster?

[@jpdaddy678]

Idk all the guns I have now have safety on them..so I'm use to clicking it off as soon as I pick it up..those Smith and Wesson are really sweet looking guns..I want one of once the ammo situation rectifys itself..great review !!

[@christianchacon-fx3ug]

Where can i buy a holster like that plastic one?

[@blutarheel1]

I ordered one a month ago and looking forward to receiving it soon.

[@1-harsh0NEshelly]

I LOVE MY LIL MNP SHIELD

[@ahmedlee02]

Excellent video very comprehensive. Thank you

[@siksika4603]

The only problem I've ever had with this gun is, if I just carry in my back pocket without a holster, and I sit down the mag releases. If carried properly in a holster as it should be, I've had 0 issues with this gun.

[@garyvk]

I think I figured out your problem... :-)

[@markharmon6942]

Only an idiot carries a gun with no holster

[@siksika4603]

@@markharmon6942 That's your opinion. Just taking the dog for a walk around the block, in a bad neighborhood, Sometimes speed, is more important than having a holster. I've had 2 separate occasions where people tried to rob me and I changed their mind about it very quickly. And for the record I did state if carried properly in a holster, no issues.

[@erikjensen6503]

Very informative thanks for sharing!

[@almagore1]

A god and complete review of this pistol.

[@DarrellLEE-uw3fz]

Just got mine yesterday. Thanks for the video

[@brentdavis5864]

Just got mine. How do you get that orange thing out of the barrel when you first open it?

[@Daniel-yf9iy]

Great pistols. Good quality at a great price.

[@GabbyBillNumberOne]

You can also leave the thumb safety off and carry it like the pistol without a safety. they both have the trigger safety. Gabby

[@jhendrix5475]

I was racking the slide back like he's doing and it slipped and pinched the shit out of me..never again will I make that mistake

[@4546gbhgcnju6re]

Lol

[@UrbanXExplorer]

I just purchased one but it's got the safety like this one and also one backside of grip so you have to squeeze better which you should anyways. Mine is same m&p 9mm luger Smith and Wesson.

[@rayfarrell9482]

Which brand ammo did you find performed the best in this? Thanks

[@playboymaxim]

If you practice flicking that safety off when you draw, it becomes a non issue. It's not as complicated as he's making it out to be lol

[@babyblue8214]

are you "practicing" thumbing off that small stupid safety when someone else is trying to kill you?

[@playboymaxim]

@@babyblue8214 I knew some idiot would chime in with a dumbass statement like that smh

[@vegaskohon]

Mine has a safety. Can I just leave it off?

[@YuToobEnjoyer69]

@@vegaskohon yes

[@Shadowdancer777]

It's takes a little extra time but one can disengage it relatively quick with practice. Beretta 92fs for example, really easy to disengage.

[@esbolenlocos]

I love my shield it’s awesome

[@bryanc1975]

I have one of these. I've put over 500 rounds through it and I've only had one malfunction. Empty case didn't extract once, easily cleared.

[@salty_terminal_civilian5374]

I like having the safety and leaving it off, but training with disengaging it. Even if it's off I instinctively disengage it.

[@PatriotSteve]

My Shield won’t dry fire unless there’s a round in the magazine. Anyone know if that’s an issue?

[@stepantrofimovich751]

Helpful review - Thanks for sharing.

[@PROFESSIONALCRASHOUT]

Ive never had to click off a review

[@Adrian-yi8fl]

Who manufactures that Kydex holster?

[@karamarie6781]

New subscriber!

[@davidgomez5116]

I wonder which guns don't allow you to play one in the chamber now?

[@ixchaelbashore5715]

Absolutely lovely review thank you!

[@Offgrid_U.S.A]

Get a set of granulate Talon grips. Makes the purchase on the fire arm a1000 times better.

[@echad6259]

Very educational Thank you

[@tpot91]

The best part about the sheild is you can pick then up fir super cheap sense the sheild plus came out. I got a sheild for 250 at my local pawn shop. When carrying I prefer to carry my plus though.

[@wizardofahhhs759]

The Shield .380 is 8+1. It's what I carry because the 9mm in that small of a package is just too snappy and uncontrollable for me, I have big but skinny hands so most of my pistols are full sized. I wish more manufacturers made their smaller 9s in .380 also.

[@e2ndcomingsoon655]

Thank you!

[@calt2386]

Love M&P's. I have the Performance Center 2.0 in 9mm with ported barrel. Used maguts to increase my mags. One 8rd mag is 9rds and two 8rd mags are 10rds. Great for summer carry.

[@pamelak.tabron5399]

two 8 rd meg is 18 rounds!!!

[@bloomingorchid721]

Hey first time female buyer how do you pull it back get it to stAy pulled back as you did many times in this video?

[@turkred5275]

You have to push up on the lever while sliding the chamber back

[@bloomingorchid721]

@@turkred5275 thank you I will practice it

[@turkred5275]

@@bloomingorchid721 that's exactly what it takes, practice. But the more you do it the looser it gets.

[@stevepeterson9819]

Being a CNC machine programmer. Since the 1970s Gun makers have been ripping you off. Machining a part in the 60s would take 10 man hours to complete a CNC with 5 axes machine can do it in one hour or less that's why Taurus sell you a good gun that is very economical and the others won't follow through they just want the profit Why they used 416 Stainless steel it's the easiest to machine high strength and good wear ability

[@maxwellschmidt4498]

Liked for the saftey. Feels basic but people need a reminder sometimes

[@marinehero]

Wow! $300?!?! I just picked one up today with Hi-Viz sights for $610, total was $710. I think the price went up in beginning of 2021 due to COVID related things.

[@sycamorebacker1]

A gun with a safety is safer. You not having a safety contradicts the time you spent making sure the guns were safe.

[@kc.0457]

I personally only use safeties for range guns, just so teaching is a little easier for new shooters.

[@terranceyelley9346]

I just bought me one yesterday it has a double stack 10 mag and a double stack 13 mag

[@CameAndGone]

Great video 👌🏾

[@WackyPossum]

Picked mine up used for $200 bless

[@brackishpros5206]

Yeah stolen 😂

[@garyvk]

Where, if I may ask? TIA

[@theblacklines]

Using the slide release will not hurt the gun

[@pantae2946]

They still sell these ? Becuz I can ok only afford this one not the 2.0

[@feralpundit]

147gr 9mm what’s a 32?

[@Shadowdancer777]

I like having a safety but I this one looks tough to disengage in a stressful situation.

[@tacocat9472]

Hey friend, I Love my Shield 9mm too!! You can get a Shield, the Hyve mag extensions and a good Kydex holster for less than a Sig P365. Plus there are a TON of after market parts for the Shield. It’s like the Honda Civic of guns. My only tiny issue is I wish I got it in .40 SW because that is easier to find than 9mm nowadays.

[@Tx_Jay_]

What's the benefits over a .40 than a 9mm? I'm looking to purchase this but not sure which caliber... Edit: besides being able to find ammo lol

[@tacocat9472]

The .40 is basically a 10 mm short so it will punch harder than a 9mm. (All things being equal). However, you will lose one round in capacity. The Shield 40 has a 6+1 and 7+1 capacity. And the 40 will recoil more. Up to you, I wouldn’t want to get shot by either one.👍

[@Tx_Jay_]

@@tacocat9472 ah okay thanks that explains it, think I'll go with the 9mm, first gun also.. And agreed on that one

[@johnniewasr5740]

It’s actually a 1.5 stack to single stack…not double stack.

[@gibsonfranchise]

Very informative where did you purchase I would like to get one for my lady

[@stevepeterson9819]

A trigger safety prevents the gun from firing from ajar or dropping it

[@goblinday1]

Great vid but just wanna say..... You know all the videos you see on KZbin of people shooting themselves in the leg while holstering or unholstering their weapon...???? Those are the models with no safety 😂😂

[@jeremymetcalf6131]

Just bought the bug out version, Tier 1 holster, and Hyve mag extensions. Can’t wait to range it.

[@jenniferhart8028]

I have the bug out bag as well. Love the gun, and the extra magazines.

[@ronniebaughman1666]

Call me crazy but I will not put a striker fired pistol inside my waist band are in my pocket unless it has a safety 1911 pistols and have no problem with carry in the waistband it has a manual safety.

[@steverusie6986]

This video is totally outdated since I purchased my Shield Plus more than a year ago. The safety will not set itself on its own!

[@jamespagan9001]

I like mine more then my S&W ez 9mm

[@tankscrittersandurbanhomes5579]

Double stack? Mine is a single stack. 8 round and all. 🤔 his must be the Canadian version🤣

[@donholstein9333]

Actually it’s not a “True Double Stack”, I would call it an “Offset”. Each round is slightly offset from the next round

[@carson2646]

I dont think there’s a downside to having a safety. If you don”t like it just don’t use it

[@tyronebrown4453]

I don't understand why you moved the clips far away. The guns are unloaded!

[@leepenlack5548]

yes i wondered about that myself, i dont think the round are going to chamber themselves without some help. i always clean guns about 6 inches away, from the loaded magazine. have not shot myself yet, as long no rounds are in chamber. lol

[@brotherjohn316]

Moving the ammunition away from the immediate vicinity when working on a firearm or just handling it is meant to reinforce safe handling. Of course it won’t load itself but on the off chance that you might be working on it and grab a mag to insert in the magazine, not having the ammo or loaded mags close at hand might save you from putting a hole in yourself or your floor or ceiling inadvertently.

[@austimllaem1420]

LOWKEY thought it waS MRBEAST AT FIRST