Smith & Wesson Shield Plus Review

[@jacksavage4098]

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.

[@cashmoney9256]

No kidding man. I’m over that junk.

[@elund408]

I found your channel yesterday, I'm enjoying the non-tactical no garbage reviews. subscribed.

[@risky7165]

The tactical Navy Seal wannabe's can get real annoying sometimes.

[@TheMillieSmalls]

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

[@everetthunt6140]

I just bought an M&P Shield Plus! I am very excited about it!

[@faceinthecrowd5810]

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-t4r]

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 🤓

[@davidcoleman6211]

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.

[@scorporsupremacy7948]

@@Jcauto-t4r I prefer my Shield over my Glock 26 also.

[@Jcauto-t4r]

@@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.

[@demetriusbell1736]

Glocks are overpriced and overhyped.

[@johnberry4944]

Nice pistol and great job breaking down the features and specs.

[@J.Wick.]

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.

[@cashmoney9256]

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.

[@jaarriaga1978]

Best gun reviews channel in KZbin

[@Bob-yj8dp]

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.

[@joemorganeatmyshortschannel]

very cool these little guns really coming of age still sticking with my g2c until i see these on used market

[@markr6754]

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.

[@mattkatz1046]

I got mine today. Gonna sell my 2.0 Shield. 8 rounds to 13 is a big change, along with the trigger.

[@millemaolchannel8608]

Now I need one, even though I already have a P365 and Hellcat! 🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@centex52]

same here brother now how to hide from wife

[@millemaolchannel8608]

@@centex52 hahahahaha, been there!

[@steverussell6642]

Sold the hellcat need the plus

[@michaelx357]

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.

[@unclecracker5010]

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!!!!!

[@lifeonmars03]

Have you had any probs loading the 13 rd mag? I read some have...just curious.

[@bishopgeorge1333]

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]

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.

[@heeebeeegeeebeee]

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.

[@Ideo7Z]

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.

[@novembercherry4]

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.

[@scubaguy007]

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.

[@vhjkjg5051]

Well there goes my stimmy lol

[@scorporsupremacy7948]

😂

[@toynazi]

Mine was spent as soon as it went into my account. BCM and CZ got all muh stimmy.

[@akatabiuswheeler3257]

😂

[@TheMaggardGroup]

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-t4r]

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 )

[@vancedyer755]

Melenight coated frame as well. I just ordered one for $399

[@larrylinn1221]

Great video $399&279 at Academy Sports and Outdoors. I think I have to have this weapon. Thanks again for your video

[@MrSgtau]

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.

[@demetriusbell1736]

I love gunprime!

[@lifeonmars03]

I'll check them out. I see 479 right now

[@teelowteelow356]

Kygunco has them for $486. No tax. No shipping charge

[@TimHPop776]

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.

[@oldnavcat]

Articulate and to the point. Thank you. As the owner of two Shields, I am tempted, but will hold off for a while.

[@Broken_Arrow58]

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.

[@POPJack1717]

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.

[@ZabDevin]

Thank you for the review. By the way, the slide is Armornite coated, not Melanite coated.

[@chrisharmon8858]

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-Populi]

Your videos are informative. The new Shield Plus seems like a winner.

[@seethebutter]

Exciting! Also the new Ruger high capacity is nice! Thanks for the video.

[@plokkum]

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 😉

[@christopherflores5978]

Great review, great info and thorough observations !

[@9mmpeter255]

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

[@michaelfay794]

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.

[@danielledimichele164]

Appreciate the details you put in your reviews!

[@markfair8541]

Eliminating the hinge trigger was the best upgrade

[@elucky3fortune130]

Great review. If you're a S&W fan looks like a good option.👍

[@JYShpsGA]

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.

[@cashmoney9256]

What was the outcome?

[@JYShpsGA]

@@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.

[@wardatkins1320]

Nice adjustments

[@dubwilliams77731]

I love compact gun just always that hand adjustment and snappy little things

[@jayo4343]

I was torn between this and p365. Literally flipped a coin (best out of 3) and the Shield Plus won (2/3)

[@lifeonmars03]

How you liking it so far?

[@jayo4343]

@@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_95]

Comparison to the M&P 2.0 subcompact? I just purchased the subcompact because I didn't like the shield.

[@williamburr3519]

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 .

[@jamesvatter5729]

Solid review!

[@markdoyon8752]

Can’t wait to get one. I love my shield 9mm and 45mm

[@rajcaj1]

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

[@josepheller8395]

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.

[@emak4558]

Thanks. You are an interesting guy to watch discuss this topic.

[@rdmerck]

Always enjoy your reviews... very well made videos

[@snail415]

Excellent rundown, as always.

[@johnrichjr.415]

Still looking for Shield Plus magazines...

[@jwslks]

Another great video! Thank you!

[@chrisaaron2159]

I wish they would put that trigger in the full size m&p 2.0 I carry the 4.25 for work

[@TransformersHoarder]

I can’t wait till the 10rd 40 S&W performance Center version comes out.

[@davidangel5886]

If it was available in CA, I'd buy it!

[@jc-bi1ev]

love my shield but carry my sig p365 since it is smaller

[@jfrog1979]

By what, like a freakin pubic hair??🤣🤪

[@rosemarsili9159]

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.

[@misterexponential]

Next will be the S&W M&P EZ Plus Core TacticaL Elite Xmod .45

[@guardianminifarm8005]

Outstanding. Great review. Thanks

[@dubwilliams77731]

Looks gorgeous!! I'm just worried about the size

[@Three60Crusader]

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.

[@michaelmelling9333]

Is this weapon left-handed friendly?

[@MrBmoll5858]

Great video Thanks for sharing.

[@daniellang6112]

thank ypu!

[@twozerouk]

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?

[@StagArmslower]

Yes he can; either background check over the phone or if you have Carry permit you walk with the gun either way

[@twozerouk]

@@StagArmslower Thanks I assume the Carry permit is government issue or a state document?

[@hobojones3038]

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.

[@chrisharmon8858]

@@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.

[@twozerouk]

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.

[@albertptran]

Love mine

[@petehayes4114]

Nice breakdown

[@2001maximo]

Excelent video!!! Thank you.

[@bradhuskers]

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.

[@mikeogden5256]

My favorite 🤩

[@resolute123]

Wish they get rid of the loaded chamber indicator. Spews carbon up into an optic.

[@Kenton-tn4gy]

Bought mine today!

[@MattB8030]

I have the original 2012 version

[@rustypugh123]

S&W is back in the game

[@carlosbarajas382]

Can you get this in California

[@tomkilcoyne2675]

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..69]

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.

[@alandothompson7592]

So can I use a mp 9 30rd mag or the 20?

[@chaba49]

Good video

[@Qpoueoor]

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 😢.

[@realeyez7]

Can I put the new magazines in my original shield?

[@jfrog1979]

Seriously man?🤦‍♂️

[@apuzyr]

Is there an external safety option?

[@jfrog1979]

Yuppers

[@jandross786]

Will the 13 round mags fit in the Smith & Wesson M&P SHIELD 9mm 2.0?

[@Bane779]

No

[@jfrog1979]

🙄

[@freedomseedplanter5987]

WOW... Really dude?

[@keebz75]

Built in laser, I’d jump!

[@billl1451]

what's the price as of today

[@keebz75]

$539

[@AGC828]

he looks like ex-military. Don't think he ever handled micro guns before. :) Or almost never. :) Only for this video. :)

[@kavikaa9192]

Let me guess California is out of luck getting this gun? Was hoping that this would be on roster since the original shield is. 🤦‍♂️

[@bigdog4574]

All that is missing is a rail!!!! Just one slot I don’t ask for much. Otherwise a perfect ccw

[@EchoSigma6]

I love my 1.0 Shield but this Plus just made it obsolete.

[@slvalive]

Not available in Cali it seems...people making that rule in Cali must be smoking angel dust...

[@showtime2629]

Everybody is right handed. Some are just in denial.

[@davidgraf1909]

Wish I manufactured guns or ammo, I could collect stimulus checks.

[@oscarmarquez9209]

40 cal me please

[@robertbraun4708]

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!

[@spencertidd]

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.

[@exodo2226]

Springfield Hellcat is better

[@matthewk6731]

Why? Your statement is useless without a reason.

[@slandify]

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

[@VforVendetta13]

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.

[@jfrog1979]

Sounds like a “shooter” issue and not a “gun” issue🙂👍

[@usualsuspect5173]

Both my shield and full size M&P are very accurate guns .. best triggers

[@keebz75]

Wrong! The 9 is very easy on the hands. Now the 40 is somewhat of a beast.

[@billric1945]

s&w should stick to revolver manufacturing.

[@jfrog1979]

@@billric1945 dumb comment🙄