Love your straight forward reviews. I hate those that open with someone doing a mag dump, rolling around, hiding behind barrels and on and on. Thank you.
@cashmoney92562 жыл бұрын
No kidding man. I’m over that junk.
@elund4083 жыл бұрын
I found your channel yesterday, I'm enjoying the non-tactical no garbage reviews. subscribed.
@risky71653 жыл бұрын
The tactical Navy Seal wannabe's can get real annoying sometimes.
@TheMillieSmalls2 жыл бұрын
You usually have to get through 10minutes of cringe faux combat footage to get to the nuts and bolts of the gun. This format is so much better
@everetthunt61403 жыл бұрын
I just bought an M&P Shield Plus! I am very excited about it!
@faceinthecrowd58103 жыл бұрын
My 9mm shield , 1st gen is still a favorite carry for me. Apex trigger, upgraded sights and talon grip. All the more capacity hype in the gun world has gotten people to buy, buy and buy some more. A carry gun lives its entire life in a holster with some range time every now and then. The idea that us normal citizens will end up in a shoot out where a massive number of rounds is needed is a fantasy. Can that ever occur, sure, but in all my years of carry, not one bullet has been shot, thank God. My shield is a fantastic shooter and with the 8 rounds I carry on board....good with that.
@Jcauto-t4r3 жыл бұрын
Indeed ! Have you try the Magguts plus 2 rounds ? they’re fantastic ! I also own a Glock 26 Gen 4 but I have a soft spot for my MP Shield 🤓
@davidcoleman62113 жыл бұрын
It is just so we don't have to make up a reason to buy another gun. In archery it is 2 more feet per second. That being said, I just bought the plus. Time to retire my grandpa's revolver that has served me well for the past 30 years.
@scorporsupremacy79483 жыл бұрын
@@Jcauto-t4r I prefer my Shield over my Glock 26 also.
@Jcauto-t4r3 жыл бұрын
@@scorporsupremacy7948 I respect your opinion, mine ? durability, reliability, easy to clean Glock rule. The only department Shield wins is that is thinner and a “bit” easier to conceal. I’ve shot plenty with both but at the end of the day a Glock is a Glock.
@demetriusbell17363 жыл бұрын
Glocks are overpriced and overhyped.
@johnberry49443 жыл бұрын
Nice pistol and great job breaking down the features and specs.
@J.Wick.2 жыл бұрын
Great review. Great pistol. I bought one, standalone, shot around 500rds thru it. Loved it. So much in fact, that I bought another in the Bugout Pack. Now I have one with a TS, and one without. One with an optics cut, and one without. Great firearm. SO easily concealed, yet shoots true, and larger than it is. 200rds thru the 2nd one so far. Not a single issue with either, or the 10mags I now have lol. A Hogue grip, and a 10rd baseplate from Nimrod make it that much better. TLR6 on one fits like a glove. Highly recommend anyone looking in this class, to check this one out.
@cashmoney92562 жыл бұрын
I bought the Bugout special as well and I love it. Curious… what is “TS” tritium site? Also, since you like the nimrod ….I ordered one Mag guys +3 kit for 10 rd mag and it is great. I’ve put 1100 rounds through the gun. At least 80 through the mag guts mag with zero issues.
@jaarriaga19783 жыл бұрын
Best gun reviews channel in KZbin
@Bob-yj8dp2 жыл бұрын
I find your reviews very knowledgeable and professional. You explain all of the details so well without a know it all attitude. I listen and learn from your channel and just subscribed. Thank you.
@joemorganeatmyshortschannel3 жыл бұрын
very cool these little guns really coming of age still sticking with my g2c until i see these on used market
@markr67543 жыл бұрын
Bought my Performance Center version from your store yesterday. Imagine my surprise at opening KZbin and seeing you a day after talking to you in the Reloading section (I was looking for primers). Looking forward to shooting this pistol prior to carrying.
@mattkatz10463 жыл бұрын
I got mine today. Gonna sell my 2.0 Shield. 8 rounds to 13 is a big change, along with the trigger.
@millemaolchannel86083 жыл бұрын
Now I need one, even though I already have a P365 and Hellcat! 🇺🇸🇺🇸
@centex523 жыл бұрын
same here brother now how to hide from wife
@millemaolchannel86083 жыл бұрын
@@centex52 hahahahaha, been there!
@steverussell66423 жыл бұрын
Sold the hellcat need the plus
@michaelx3573 жыл бұрын
Just found your channel today and I’m three reviews in. The Winchester Wildcat, Walther PDP compact and this one. I appreciate the information that you put out, they way you actually demonstrate the functions of the gun and the non biased review. You simply explain what the weapon is and how it performs. Subscribed.
@unclecracker50103 жыл бұрын
I bought this handgun 2 weeks ago and man SMITH@WESSON did the SHIELD right by adding the capacity to rival the HELLCAT and SIG 365. The trigger is way better and the grip is perfect for my hands. I sold the SHIELD 2.0 I had to a friend. I had TRITIUM SIGHTS on it with 4 mags and a mag holster. I hope he lives it as much as I did!!!!! Good job S@W. You did a great job with releasing the SHIELD PLUS!!! Now put that flat trigger on all your 2.0 firearms!!!!!
@lifeonmars033 жыл бұрын
Have you had any probs loading the 13 rd mag? I read some have...just curious.
@bishopgeorge13333 жыл бұрын
I have all three of the Shield today, I bought the Shield 9mm when it first came out and then I bought the .45 Shield and later the .40 Shield and when I can find one I will be trading in my G26 for the Plus awesome job Smith & Wesson.
@Me2Lancer Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your great review of the M&P Shield Plus. It has become a favorite of mine. I carry with one, 10-round magazine and two, 13-round magazines.
@heeebeeegeeebeee3 жыл бұрын
Been waiting 3 years for Smith to answer the call. The Shield has always been a noticeably better shooter than the 365. Looks like this is about the perfect deep carry piece at this point.
@Ideo7Z3 жыл бұрын
I just handled one and the new trigger design is what sells it for me other than the capacity. I don't need to update it to an Apex. It is so comfortable to use high round count sessions compared to the Glock factory trigger safety which abraids the pad of my finger after 50+ rounds. If they include this trigger in the other M&Ps I might replace my Glock 17 on my house gun while the Plus becomes my carry when an optics ready model becomes available.
@novembercherry43 жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting this video. In the past couple of months, I learned about these handguns. I love them. Going to the shop tomorrow to order one.
@scubaguy0073 жыл бұрын
We live in wonderful times to be a gun owner! The first time I shot a Shield I thought well this is pretty damn cool, it’s a little snappy but it’s a little gun. And then I kept shooting, and kept shooting, and kept shooting and I couldn’t stand the way that trigger bent in the middle, for some reason I was hyper-sensitive to it, and it was an obvious distraction for me. So I installed an Apex trigger, problem solved. The only other thing that made me not carry it daily was my Block 26 held 13 rounds with a +2. So I said all that to say this, I cannot wait to buy this gun. I think it will probably become my EDC. And I’m a full-blown Glocktard, so that is really saying something. S&W really listened to the complaints, because they attempted to correct them all and pretty much have. Thanks for the review, I’ve been watching each one of these reviews as they pop up from the different KZbin channels and I just get more and more antsy to have one.
@vhjkjg50513 жыл бұрын
Well there goes my stimmy lol
@scorporsupremacy79483 жыл бұрын
😂
@toynazi3 жыл бұрын
Mine was spent as soon as it went into my account. BCM and CZ got all muh stimmy.
@akatabiuswheeler32573 жыл бұрын
😂
@TheMaggardGroup3 жыл бұрын
Just a note. The added aggression to the grip is death n your suit jackets. I’ve carried a .45 with this grip for about a year and destroyed coat linings. Love it but I added Talon grips and now it’s wonderful.
@Jcauto-t4r3 жыл бұрын
I have the original shield and is a great gun, I bought 2 magazines springs from Magguts ( plus 2 ) and now I carry 2 more rounds. I’m a Glock fanboy but I gave an opportunity to S&W and so far so good .. S&W MP Shield and Glock 26 Gen 4 ( now that’s a great gun )
@vancedyer7552 жыл бұрын
Melenight coated frame as well. I just ordered one for $399
@larrylinn1221 Жыл бұрын
Great video $399&279 at Academy Sports and Outdoors. I think I have to have this weapon. Thanks again for your video
@MrSgtau3 жыл бұрын
I've just ordered one of these from Gunprime. They have it on sale for $465 + $19.99 shipping. That's the best price online at this time.
@demetriusbell17363 жыл бұрын
I love gunprime!
@lifeonmars033 жыл бұрын
I'll check them out. I see 479 right now
@teelowteelow3563 жыл бұрын
Kygunco has them for $486. No tax. No shipping charge
@TimHPop7763 жыл бұрын
Great channel! I owned 3 shields and could not stand the hinged trigger. This seems to have solved that, I will go check it out. Thanks.
@oldnavcat3 жыл бұрын
Articulate and to the point. Thank you. As the owner of two Shields, I am tempted, but will hold off for a while.
@Broken_Arrow583 жыл бұрын
Good review. Yours is the first I've seen to mention the extended magazine's fixed sleeve. If prices now weren't so high, I'd consider upgrading from my 2.0.
@POPJack17173 жыл бұрын
If Smith offers a rebate on new 2.0s, better believe the 3.0 version will be coming out if this doesn't out right replace it.
@ZabDevin3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the review. By the way, the slide is Armornite coated, not Melanite coated.
@chrisharmon88583 жыл бұрын
Be interested in comparing the new Ruger Max 9 and the Shield Plus side by side. I'm hoping Olde English can get their hands on the Max 9 and Shield Plus at the same time...hopefully this year yet. The craziness can't last forever I hope.
@Vox-Populi3 жыл бұрын
Your videos are informative. The new Shield Plus seems like a winner.
@seethebutter3 жыл бұрын
Exciting! Also the new Ruger high capacity is nice! Thanks for the video.
@plokkum3 жыл бұрын
Such a sexy pistol. Hope it will be available in my overseas country soon! Thanks for your in-depth review. Also, your studio lighting looks great, just wanted to put that out there 😉
@christopherflores59783 жыл бұрын
Great review, great info and thorough observations !
@9mmpeter2553 жыл бұрын
I love the shield. I still carry the original. Honestly idk if i will make the upgrade although im sure it's an excellent choice. I feel confident just carrying a spare mag in my pocket
@michaelfay7943 жыл бұрын
OEO I'm very glad I fell upon your channel. It seems to be direct,to the point and informative as heck. If possible please do more vidios about Sigs. P226/229/m11 A1. My all time fav's. Thanks for the great vidio.
@danielledimichele1643 жыл бұрын
Appreciate the details you put in your reviews!
@markfair85413 жыл бұрын
Eliminating the hinge trigger was the best upgrade
@elucky3fortune1303 жыл бұрын
Great review. If you're a S&W fan looks like a good option.👍
@JYShpsGA3 жыл бұрын
I've seen a LOT of positive review on this gun and I bought one. The next day I took it to the range and put 350 rounds through it. I had multiple failures to feed and extract. I used all new ammo from American Eagle, Magtech, and Winchester. Had failures with both magazines so ruled that out. I sent it back to S&W the next day and am waiting on it to be serviced under warranty. My other S&W, an M&P 2.0, has been flawless so I'm guessing I just got a lemon.
@cashmoney92562 жыл бұрын
What was the outcome?
@JYShpsGA2 жыл бұрын
@@cashmoney9256 S&W fixed it under warranty. Since it was returned, I've put 600+ rounds through it with no failures whatsoever. I was wrong to call it a lemon (as I did above). Kudos to S&W's service. It was fixed and returned within a few weeks.
@wardatkins13203 жыл бұрын
Nice adjustments
@dubwilliams777313 жыл бұрын
I love compact gun just always that hand adjustment and snappy little things
@jayo43433 жыл бұрын
I was torn between this and p365. Literally flipped a coin (best out of 3) and the Shield Plus won (2/3)
@lifeonmars033 жыл бұрын
How you liking it so far?
@jayo43433 жыл бұрын
@@lifeonmars03 I love it. The day I picked it up went straight to the range right after and rented the p365 again to compare. I don’t think I made a bad decision by going with the Shield
@cdlady54_953 жыл бұрын
Comparison to the M&P 2.0 subcompact? I just purchased the subcompact because I didn't like the shield.
@williamburr35193 жыл бұрын
love it, hope the price point is right as it is pretty late to the market. I love my ver. 1 with the magguts +2 .
@jamesvatter57293 жыл бұрын
Solid review!
@markdoyon87523 жыл бұрын
Can’t wait to get one. I love my shield 9mm and 45mm
@rajcaj13 жыл бұрын
I don’t own a Shield but I do have a full size M&P and love it. My biggest gripe is S&W is still behind the curve by not putting night sights on their guns. Everyone else is doing it. They need to get with the program
@josepheller83953 жыл бұрын
Probably figured people are going to change them for a more custom site. I put a tru glo on my shield and it made a great improvement in my case.
@emak45583 жыл бұрын
Thanks. You are an interesting guy to watch discuss this topic.
@rdmerck3 жыл бұрын
Always enjoy your reviews... very well made videos
@snail4153 жыл бұрын
Excellent rundown, as always.
@johnrichjr.4152 жыл бұрын
Still looking for Shield Plus magazines...
@jwslks3 жыл бұрын
Another great video! Thank you!
@chrisaaron21593 жыл бұрын
I wish they would put that trigger in the full size m&p 2.0 I carry the 4.25 for work
@TransformersHoarder3 жыл бұрын
I can’t wait till the 10rd 40 S&W performance Center version comes out.
@davidangel58863 жыл бұрын
If it was available in CA, I'd buy it!
@jc-bi1ev3 жыл бұрын
love my shield but carry my sig p365 since it is smaller
@jfrog19793 жыл бұрын
By what, like a freakin pubic hair??🤣🤪
@rosemarsili9159 Жыл бұрын
Is the slide on this pistol difficult to rack in general, or does it require a break-in period in the same way that the P365 pistols do? I shot this alongside the CSX on my last range visit and thoroughly enjoyed both, but I noticed that the Plus was much more difficult to manipulate than the CSX.
@misterexponential3 жыл бұрын
Next will be the S&W M&P EZ Plus Core TacticaL Elite Xmod .45
@guardianminifarm80053 жыл бұрын
Outstanding. Great review. Thanks
@dubwilliams777313 жыл бұрын
Looks gorgeous!! I'm just worried about the size
@Three60Crusader Жыл бұрын
It’s easier to pull the trigger to take apart. It’s not difficult to make sure you’re clear before taking down any firearm.
@michaelmelling93333 жыл бұрын
Is this weapon left-handed friendly?
@MrBmoll58583 жыл бұрын
Great video Thanks for sharing.
@daniellang6112 Жыл бұрын
thank ypu!
@twozerouk3 жыл бұрын
Greetings from the UK I enjoy your excellent reviews concise and macho free. Could you just clarify the gun purchase procedure in the US. I assume the would be new owner cant just walk in, purchase and walk out with the gun of his choice?
@StagArmslower3 жыл бұрын
Yes he can; either background check over the phone or if you have Carry permit you walk with the gun either way
@twozerouk3 жыл бұрын
@@StagArmslower Thanks I assume the Carry permit is government issue or a state document?
@hobojones30383 жыл бұрын
I imagine it varies some from state to state, but I bought a handgun recently and it pretty much was walk in, purchase and walk out. You have to do a background check but I was still in and out within 10 minutes. If you have a concealed carry license you don’t even have to do the background check.
@chrisharmon88583 жыл бұрын
@@twozerouk the permit is state issued. I can't speak for the other states but here in Ohio they run a background check on you every five years. If you purchase a firearm in between checks then they run a check on you from the date of your last check to make sure you haven't done anything in the meantime. The permit would have more than likely been pulled but this is just another safety measure.
@twozerouk3 жыл бұрын
Thanks all for the information I didn't realise purchase could be that quick. No pistols allowed in the UK. A rifle requires a firearms certificate requiring background checks and membership of a gun club or permission from land owners to shoot on their property. Depending on the county applications can take from weeks to months. Proof of secure storage is also required usually a visit by police. Ammunition is limited by the amount stated on the certificate and can be checked by a visit from police. If they think you aren't using the rifle for the stated purpose or not enough the certificate can be revoked and the rifle has to be sold. Shotguns require different paperwork.
@albertptran2 жыл бұрын
Love mine
@petehayes41143 жыл бұрын
Nice breakdown
@2001maximo3 жыл бұрын
Excelent video!!! Thank you.
@bradhuskers2 жыл бұрын
for guys who have large hands, can you please verify that with the extended magazine, a full grip including the pinky, is possible? the reason is, it appears that the undercut is slightly more exaggerated, allowing for a more full grip, including the pinky.
@mikeogden52563 жыл бұрын
My favorite 🤩
@resolute1233 жыл бұрын
Wish they get rid of the loaded chamber indicator. Spews carbon up into an optic.
@Kenton-tn4gy3 жыл бұрын
Bought mine today!
@MattB80303 жыл бұрын
I have the original 2012 version
@rustypugh1233 жыл бұрын
S&W is back in the game
@carlosbarajas3822 жыл бұрын
Can you get this in California
@tomkilcoyne26753 жыл бұрын
thinking about upgrading from my MP Shield to the Plus.. anyone know if the crimson trace laser that I have attached to my gun now will the Plus accept it? The laser is under the barrel and is activated when you put your hand on the grip.. Also will the Plus be able to accept optics?
@DS..693 жыл бұрын
I'll still carry my G23 40cal over any 9mm. Not a Glock fan boy. It just matches my duty carry G22. Carry what you know imho.
@alandothompson75923 жыл бұрын
So can I use a mp 9 30rd mag or the 20?
@chaba493 жыл бұрын
Good video
@Qpoueoor3 жыл бұрын
I bought one today. If it proves reliable at the range it will replace my gen-2 Glock 19 as my carry gun. Sad day 😢.
@realeyez73 жыл бұрын
Can I put the new magazines in my original shield?
@jfrog19793 жыл бұрын
Seriously man?🤦♂️
@apuzyr3 жыл бұрын
Is there an external safety option?
@jfrog19793 жыл бұрын
Yuppers
@jandross7863 жыл бұрын
Will the 13 round mags fit in the Smith & Wesson M&P SHIELD 9mm 2.0?
@Bane7793 жыл бұрын
No
@jfrog19793 жыл бұрын
🙄
@freedomseedplanter59873 жыл бұрын
WOW... Really dude?
@keebz753 жыл бұрын
Built in laser, I’d jump!
@billl14513 жыл бұрын
what's the price as of today
@keebz753 жыл бұрын
$539
@AGC8282 жыл бұрын
he looks like ex-military. Don't think he ever handled micro guns before. :) Or almost never. :) Only for this video. :)
@kavikaa91923 жыл бұрын
Let me guess California is out of luck getting this gun? Was hoping that this would be on roster since the original shield is. 🤦♂️
@bigdog45743 жыл бұрын
All that is missing is a rail!!!! Just one slot I don’t ask for much. Otherwise a perfect ccw
@EchoSigma63 жыл бұрын
I love my 1.0 Shield but this Plus just made it obsolete.
@slvalive Жыл бұрын
Not available in Cali it seems...people making that rule in Cali must be smoking angel dust...
@showtime26293 жыл бұрын
Everybody is right handed. Some are just in denial.
@davidgraf19093 жыл бұрын
Wish I manufactured guns or ammo, I could collect stimulus checks.
@oscarmarquez92093 жыл бұрын
40 cal me please
@robertbraun47083 жыл бұрын
I'm a retired engineer. You made HUGE blunder & a HUGE omission in this review: 1. The blade on the trigger us called a DINGUS. It's purpose is 2 prevent the gun from potentially discharging when being dropped, but dropped on the REAR of the slide NOT on the MUZZLE as you stated. Watch other reviews they will corroberate what I've said. If dropped on the REAR of the slide the inertia & momentum of the trigger mass could possibly, depending upon the height of the drop, cause the trigger to keeping moving backwards towards the REAR of the gun firing it. The dingus prevents the trigger from moving backwards until it is depressed. Their is NO RISK WHATSOEVER of a gun firing when dropped on it's muzzle due to the trigger moving backwards. In fact dropping on the muzzle results in the trigger moving towards the muzzle which it can't do as its already fully forward at the time of the drop. This effect is easily demonstrable. If you rear end the car in front of you, you are thrown forward, not backwards. In this example you are the trigger & the car is the gun. 2. On previous Shield models the frame color did NOT match the slide & its reflective properties. The polymer frame on the PLUS is ceracoated 2 match both color & sheen. Have 2 give U BIG THUMBS DOWN on this review! Regards & better luck on your next review!
@spencertidd3 жыл бұрын
Agreed, the issue with a dropped firearm here would be dropped on the back of the slide, where inertia could cause the trigger to move. Dropping it on the muzzle would have the opposite effect.
@exodo22263 жыл бұрын
Springfield Hellcat is better
@matthewk67313 жыл бұрын
Why? Your statement is useless without a reason.
@slandify3 жыл бұрын
In 2018 I bought a brand new m&p shield performance center .40 Cal. First shot it exploded in my hand ..through the new hole in the side of barrel I could see the gun has a cast barrel. S&W would NOT warranty the gun they said it was my fault..$600 down the drain. Now I make sure my guns have a cold hammer forged barrel. Smith and Wessons guns are shit and they don't care about there customers. I'll never even consider one of the gun ever again
@VforVendetta133 жыл бұрын
Honestly the Shield is NOT that great of a gun. Even with the new magazine stuff redone, would NOT go out and buy another one. Hard on the hand to fire and honestly not that accurate.
@jfrog19793 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a “shooter” issue and not a “gun” issue🙂👍
@usualsuspect51733 жыл бұрын
Both my shield and full size M&P are very accurate guns .. best triggers
@keebz753 жыл бұрын
Wrong! The 9 is very easy on the hands. Now the 40 is somewhat of a beast.