Same here! Started out with a G3. Now own 4 in the G3 Series. These Are NOT the Taurus of the old days! Their NOT the Poor Quality Control Clunkers of the Late 80's Early 90's! These G3's...Whichever modle? ALL RUN GREAT! I. ( Now!) A Believer. Liv & learn right. God Bless 😊
@@Ricky043 I am also left-handed, but with practice, you can become very proficient in shooting right-handed. Most everything is geared toward right-handed people so we must adapt and overcome.
I am so glad you and Honest Outlaw convinced me to get the Sheild Plus. I got the PC version with ported barrel, added the 13rd magguts extension, and DPM systems recoil spring - and it has less recoil than my full locked breach 380s. Chefs kiss, Shield Plus PC is perfection 👌
@@JapaPewi have both, and both are ported Performance Center ones. With the stock springs the 3 inch ported had much less felt recoil than the 4 inch. The 4" comes with just a single coil spring (the 3 inch hss dual progressive springs like most compacts - and the DPM triple progressive springs are even better if you add those), I blame the 4" sharper recoil impulse on its lower tech springs. But if you put a DPM systems triple progressive spring sustem in the ported 4", it can be just as buttery smooth as the 3". But I can't conceal it as comfortably, so I don't have much use for the 4" to be honest - with the 15rd mags the 4" is a decent home/duty choice; but if you are going for that there are better choices. The 3 inch with 13rd magguts magic that gives you a firm pinky lock, better than thr or 13 rounders, and with much less size increase than the OEM 13rd mags, and with the tuned DPM systems springs, my 3" Shield Plus Performance Center shoots softer than almost any of my full size (non ported/braked) 9mm. Hegshot87 is right about this, and I think my tweaks make it even more perfect 😊
My instructor convinced me to switch to the shield plus for every day carry and he was not wrong. I have actually kind of big hands and this thing fits me better than any other pistol I own. easy to conceal where I live in a hot climate, and 6000 rounds through it.
I did the same upgrade with my Shield Plus. It's a great gun as is, but Magguts makes it hard to compete with. Carrying 13+1 in a gun that size makes my 15rd compact pistol much less needed IMO. If I decide on upgrading my stock 13rd mag with Magguts to 15rds, I might just retire the compact altogether.
I have 4 guns (out of my MANY EDC's) that i always come back to. My Mount Rushnore, if you will. If anyone cares, I have ranked them in order of how often that I carry them and what i currently carry them in/with: S&W Shield Plus with crimson trace red dot and Crossbreed Mini-tuck (that i optics cut myself with a dremmel tool) CZ Shadow 2 Compact in a Muddy River Tactical Holster that allows me to keep my Streamlight TLR-7A and my Cyelee Wolf 2 Optic on it. EXCELLENT affordable optic, imo, specially made for ppl like me with an astigmatism. (This gun is gaining hard on the Shield Plus for me in terms of frequency of carry. I absolutely adore everything about it) S&W M&P 2.0 Compact with the 3.6" barrel and a Muddy River Tactical holster that allows me to keep my Crimson Trace red dot & My O-Light Baldr Mini right on it. Awesome pistol. Awesome holster. Last, but not least, my Springfield Hellcat Pro with Hogue Gripall and in a Crossbreed Super-Tuck. I carry and train religiously with all 4 of these with Tulster mag carriers on my left hip. I carrry my Muddy River Tactical light bearing holster, and my Crossbreed Mini & Super Tucks strongside. Never been a big appendix carry guy, personally. Great channel, man, love your content! Cheers!🇺🇸👊 P.S. Fist bump to anyone who actually read my post til the end. You sickos are the real heroes.👊🤣 Haha
How on earth do you do an optics-cut with a rotary tool? -much props man. Also I highly, highly, recommend three things that will make your shield amazing: 1. The ported Performance center version dual-ported version has at least 15-20% less recoil with minimal debris when hold banana above it as a test compared to single ports. 2. Add a DPM systems recoil system to it, and decreased my rapid fire group sizes by 30% to 50% - with the ports the DPM system makes rapid fire amazing. 3. By the MagGuts +3 extension for the OEM 10rd and you smaller, more reliable, easier to load, and far better grip than you do with the OEM mags. Thay have the protruding lip lime on a piece grip extension that locks your hand in place. And they are more reliable woth their patented collapsing metal follower. These three things absolutely 💯 me the Shield top.of the class for a micro 9 - comparable to things that cost easily 3 to 4 times as much and bulkier and larger.
I am am an acquaintance of @testing2741 and we both carry the Shield Plus Performance Center (ported) 3.1" with great improvements listed below. I however have a guard-mounted light and tritium night-sights. While testing2741 has a grip-enabled lasersight and the PC-included fiberoptic sights. But we both now have the DPM system springs upon his feedback. We both thought that it probably was completely unnecessary on the shield . But amazingly it made our rapid fire groupings so much tighter that I couldn't believe it at first. With porting the DPM system works miracles. Also we both use the magguts +3 ki that gives you an identical profile as a Pierce grip which locks your hand in place with the protruding pinky lip, and that gives you + 3 capacity making it compact with the capacity of the awkward and hard to load OEM 13 Rd mags. Just my 2c. if you have the PC ported version (which is worth it totally), or any ported EDC, the DPM system absolutely makes rapid fire very viable.
@testing2741 Thanks for the tips! I have always wanted to try the performance center. Also, cutting that Kydex Mini Tuck with the Dremmel tool was much, MUCH easier than I thought it would be. Never went above half speed with the reinforced wheel, and it cut like butter. It was way easier than I thought it would be!
I no longer carry a 1911... but I still carry a .45 ACP. Why? Taylor KO Factor. Look that up. 9mm NATO = 7.2 .45 ACP = 12.6 For reference, 10mm is around 13 5.56 is less than 6 .30-30 is less than 15 7.62 NATO is less than 18 .30-06 is around 22 .45-70 Gov is FIFTY FOUR Think of it as the 'swat factor'... What hurts more, an ice pick at 100 mph or a 1/2" carriage bolt at 80 mph?
@@HalfCrazy520 There are so many flaws with Taylor, I do not understand why that nonsense won't die. Or the caliber pissing contest. You look up police officer Timothy Gramins, who hit a madman 14 times with his .45 before that threat stopped. Gramins switched to carrying 145 rounds of 9mm on duty. A handgun simply does not have the stopping power people think it has against determined or strung out human beings. As with all things in life, there are no perfect solutions, only tradeoffs. Carry what you want to carry, no one is going to argue that .45 is a poor choice. But the real-world differences between it and 9mm are imaginary.
Try a hogue beaver tail grip on it, you may like it even more. Know I did, my big hands needed a little more to hold onto. Pinky extension or extended mag with the hogue feels less snappy. Advise putting a Glock 6 pound firing pin spring in the gx4 if you carry it, starting getting light strikes after 500 rounds.
In my opinion as long as the gun is reliable, fits you, works for your budget, AND YOU CARRY IT, that's the best gun. P365X with a 407K in a Tulster Oath is what works for ME.
completely Agree! each person should find whats right carry weapon for them! budget and confidence is the ultimate buy! in the first video shown the man is in generally holding the weapon completely wrong. you should never have ANY portion of your hand over the slide area. Terrible safety representation of proper firing methods.
I just got a Shield Plus, optics ready. It is a good gun! I bought this one on consignment because of a slightly lower price and extra magazines. The Truglo front sight did not glow. I called S&W, and they sent me a replacement. The trigger, grip texture, and, of course, the improved mag capacity make this a winner!
I’ve carried a Shield, Shield 2.0, EZ, and Plus for over a decade. I currently carry a S&W M&P 2.0 Compact 9mm 4” barrel. I had it for awhile before but one day after a trip to the range a year or two ago I realized I shot more consistently accurate with the slightly bigger gun. I too, have multiple Glocks, CZs, etc. Glocks don’t fit me and my body. Their shape just seems to print more, again with me. The Compact and the G19 are essentially the same size but the M&P has more curves and looks more natural and prints less. Both and quite honestly ALL my firearms never had any malfunctions. Keep ‘em clean, maintained, and stored properly in a temperature controlled safe/room. I think I may get the Equalizer. I never really saw a need for it, and I don’t mind grip safeties since I do like 1911’s. But I like that it’s essentially a longer slide plus that’s red dot ready. I’d get the NTS version, since the grip safety is more than enough. But having that grip still gives me a little piece of mind with two small children. Their still small enough to carry and climb and pull on me. So some type of safety is nice at the moment. But I still come down to the fact their isn’t much difference in thickness between the Equalizer and Compact to justify the purchase. I can still just barely with a good holster and belt conceal the Compact in a regular sized dark colored tshirt. …really long comment, surprisingly I’m not on the 🚽 😂
So many great pistols to pick from. I usually carry my Hk P2000SK - 25 year-old technology, tiny mag release paddle compared to P30SK and also no palm swell but THINNER. And I prefer a hammer gun for IWB.
I was carrying p365 standard. Switch back to XL frame. I did for two simple reason. 1. There was a gas station robbery near me where I often pass, one you wouldn't expect to get robbed. 2. The 10 round mags (even with magguts), you have to acquire the perfect grip every time for the best draw. XL frame gives more leeway. The difference is less than half of a inch. Imo, p365's are a step above S&W Shield Plus. Side Note: I cant wait for HK to release their new ccw.
I have to say I visited my local gun shop a few days ago and basically almost every gun you mentioned in this video I held in my hand but when I got to hold the shield plus it was like a marriage made in heaven instant love for the gun. Will get it as soon as I can. Thanks for all your content.
Have the Shield Plus PC 3.1” barrel and love it. Very reliable, low recoil and that thing is (for me) the easiest to conceal. I feel like it shoots like a much bigger gun, but very concealable so it’s a win win
It’s amazing how great the Shield lineup is. I have one of the older PC Shields and still carry it to this day. With my extensions I’m at 10 and 9 so I’m comfortable with it.
I thought I wanted a P365X because it initially felt better in my hand. I have a friend that has a P365 XL and I was unimpressed after shooting it. The recoil was similar to my Ruger LC9S. Next trip to the range I went with a friend that has a Shield 9mm and I fell in love. Hardly any recoil and it stays on target very well. Shield Plus for the win. 🏆
Barrel too short. Get the PC 4". The longer barrel makes no difference in concealment and keeps the butt from wanting to tilt outward. The additional velocity will give the performance back to the ammunition.
I researched the Beretta APX A1, Canik Mete, Springfield XDS Mod 2, Taurus TX4, Iwi Masada, Tisas, HellCat OSP, Hellcat pro, Ruger Max 9, Micro Dagger, P365, P365X. Within these options there were hella out of batteries, stovepipes, failure to fire, failure to feed, plastic guide rods and striker guide sleeves, mushy pinch your finger triggers, light primer strikes etc. When you buy a NEW FIREARM you shouldn’t have to “upgrade” or swap out all the oem factory parts with Galloway Precision, APEX, Stormwerkz, LAKELINE Industries, or MCARBO parts to get your firearms to operate PROPERLY. You shouldn’t have to swap out new Micro Dagger internals with Glock 43x internals to get it to work right😂😂😂😂 If you’re doing all that then why not buy a Glock 43x then🤔. It’s laughable how folks do all these upgrades sometimes utilizing a gunsmith and it’s overall the SAME PRICE OF THE FIREARM that was purchased 🤣🤣🤣 Then they stick their chests out and brag how “NOW IT WORKS GREAT!” 🤪🤪🤪🤪Out of all my research I chose the SHIELD PLUS with Red Dot Included and am elated with my choice. I’m not seeing or hearing all the problems with the SHIELD PLUS or seeing needed “UPGRADES” like all the other firearms mentioned💯
The one you have...Agree with the Shield Plus. The Canik Mete is priced competitively. I personally prefer a longer grip...I can't see using a $1-2-3,000 concealed carry...
I've bought every generation of Shield that's come along and carry my Shield Plus OR all the time. Sitting next to it in my safe is the IWI Masada S. It doesn't get as much carry time, but I like it far too much to ditch it. Both great guns.
ABSOLUTELY love my SHIELD PLUS 9mm. Carry it with the 15 rd EQUALIZER MAGS with tritium night sights in a VEDDER LIGHT TUCK. Love it so much I bought the SHIELD 2.0 45acp and 2.0 COMPACT 3.6" Barrel 9mm and 2.0 COMPACT 45acp. IM OFFICIALLY A SMITH AND WESSON FANBOY!!!
I like the Sig P365 for several reasons. First, let me say that I had the original Shield that I put an Apex trigger in and added fiber optic/tritium all was good. But I did switch to the P365 about 3 years ago and have put thousands of rounds thru it without any problems. But the thing I like the most is that it has a thumb safety that is really easy to switch off when you grip the gun. I carry appendix style with an IWB holster and it's a perfect setup. I also really like the night sights that come on it and the 12 round magazine. It's very easy to conceal. Also, it doesn't weigh very much. For me, it's a better fit.
I agree and that’s why I’ve kept it. Now I do carry a Canik MC9 with a TLR 7A when I go out at night wearing more baggier clothes. But I typically wear slim fit shirts and the 365 is fine. I’m also going to get the Ruger LCP Max for when I wear small gym shorts. All my guns have have mission specific goals. I wish I could just keep my 365 line (so I’m consistent with triggers but they’re Ehh) for all needs but the Canik s have been winning me lately and the LCP max so I don’t worry about weight or printing. I’m in Miami.
I carry the M&P Shield 2.0 in 40 cal. Got a hell of a deal on it from PSA with night sights. Not the most accurate of my pistols but a pleasure to shoot and very easy to make disappear in a Vedder light tuck. Had major feeding issues upon purchase, but S&W replaced the barrel/feed ramp, and it has been golden since.
My first carry gun was a Gen 1 Shield and then a Gen 1 PC. Went to the Shield 2.0 when it came out and kept it as my EDC until the Plus came out. The only change I made was putting the PC slide and ported barrel & fiber optic sights on the Plus body. Keep in mind that over the years I’ve added to my carry collection including a P365X, Hellcat Pro, P30SK, CZ P10S, M&P Compact 2.0, G3C, Bersa TPR9C and others. I still own and carry most of them from time to time but I always come back to the Shield platform. Not saying it fits everyone but I’ve tried to find something I like or shoot better… the Shield just fits me best and it just runs everything.
My brother got the 365 x macro and its ok, would maybe be my second choice, but im still glad i got the shield plus instead. I actually like that its a little smaller and doesnt have a pic rail. Makes it more sleek and comfortable to carry for me.
Love my Shield Plus. It was my EDC but after getting the M&P 2.0 with a 3.6 barrel that is now my new EDC. More accurate and easer to shoot. They are Both great!
Shield plus is a great gun, it shots good, carries good. The equalizer would be my budget go to now. Love all the P365 variants some are a little pricey. The one knock I have on the shield and have from the original shield is the safety. I know many folks carry with no safety, move shield to the top. If they would put a safety like the equalizer has I would carry that a lot. Just how my carry mind works. Thanks for the video you do a very good job always.
I had the old shield and loved it size for concealment but want to give the PLUS a try !!! Also I like the M&P 2.0 with 3.6 inch barrel, because it uses it's larger size mags up to 15/ 17 !!!
I agree! I run a Faxon threaded barrel 3.6 inches long, XS sights, DPM Systems guide rod, Overwatch Precision trigger, Ed Brown machined steel striker, Hogue grip, and MagGuts for 14 rounds or Equalizer 15 round mags - it’s perfection! I’ve wasted a lot of money buying other expensive guns and the Shield Plus still wins
My wife and I both used to pack OG Shield 1.0s. Shield Plus is an outright upgrade in all essential ways, predominantly capactiy. Needless to say, we have both upgraded and still carry them today, in JUN2024. It is no longer the only gun I carry, as I have moved into open carry as afforded by my state, but the Shield Plus is still my boot gun backup.
CC is truly a journey. I was carrying micros and now i can conceal a M&P 2.0 compact with a tlr1 and a holosun on it with an extended spare mag. I can wear a basic, not baggy t shirt and not print with that set up 🤯 Im still gonna get a sheild plus too tho. I have a problem.
I like the Shield Plus, but I went with the Equalizer instead. It had all the features I wanted, plus the EZ slide so my wife can run it. She has the 380 EZ, but doesn't train a lot, so the Equalizer is an easy transition for her. Also, compared to my G43x, in the same brand holster, the Equalizer is more comfortable to carry. Go figure.
Where's the love for the excellent Walther PPS M2? I don't care for the standard magazine, but with the extended magazine it fits my hand perfectly and is easier to shoot. Single stack, but it makes the gun thinner and more concealable, and if you need more than 8 rounds you probably walked into a Taliban hideout. No pic rail or red dot either, but less garbage on your gun makes it easier to draw. The trigger is good enough, you're not using these in competition. An excellent carry gun, very concealable, not too snappy like some of these micro compact guns.
Shield is my EDC, it even drove me to start making content, from the process of making it my own, and training with it, I fell in love, ive shot the 43x, the micro dagger, the ruger ec9 lc9, security, american, ive shot all the other glocks, and the way a Shield Performance Center feels being fired, FOR ME, is not comparative to another. perhaps the closest thing ive shot is a shadow systems cr920 war poet edition, but the price is double the shield
I agree with you 100% on just about everything you said. My only slight difference is I have never owned a sig so I can’t speak about it as a carry gun. I do own a shield plus performance center and man that is an amazing pistol. I as well own several Caniks and a couple of MC9 and it’s an amazing pistol as well and my every day carry!
Honestly I have a few of the others, but I also have an original shield in 9mm and .45 and love them both. Of course back then capacity wasn’t the best.
How would you compare the recoil to the Glock G43X? I have that one and it always gives me a finger blister. Also, have you shot the Shield+ in 30 super carry? If so, the differences between the 9 and 30. Thanks 👍 I appreciate your videos and opinions.
I agree with your reasoning, and I agree with YOUR choice. But for me it's the S&W M&P 2.0 3'6" 9mm. Which as you know is quiet similar to your gun of choice. Thanks for the info and video.
Excellent handgun, but is it really better than the G26 that was introduced in 1995? You have far more trigger options including the heavier NY 1 trigger spring. It also accepts the LTT Striker Control Device and Glock 15, 17, 24 and 33 round mags. It will also accept a G19 barrel for better ballistics and the G19 slide if you want a longer sight radius. A bit heavier so less snappy and faster to shoot accurately.
I rented a Hellcat with the intention of buying one if it shot well. It did shoot very well, nice trigger, felt good in the hand, but I could not get the slide to lock back after each mag. They put the slide stop so far rearward on it that my thumb naturally rests on it. I am not going to retrain and change my grip for a single pistol so it was a deal breaker for me unfortunately
@kurticus91 I've been looking at the Hellcat Pro. I ve held it but didn't have the chance to try it at the range. I wonder if I will have the same problem with the slide stop.
I got mine when they first came out. I won an auction that ended Christmas Eve at 7 o'clock. Got for 375 dollars when people were paying full retail plus during the pandemic.
M&P40 Shield 2.0 4” with a 4.25” extended and ported 357 Sig conversion barrel for me. 8+1 rounds of full power 357 Sig out of this ultra concealed carry is unmatched. I have a 3.1” M&P40 Shield also setup the same but find the 4” so thin that the extra inch of barrel length makes no difference in comfortable carry.
I love the Shield’s minimalist safety. So flat and out of the way. Won’t put it on or off accidentally unlike the very large P365 safety lever. S&W needs to offer replacement recoil springs for the 1.0; stock is way too stiff.
The Shield Plus PC is my primary carry, especially in the summer. On occasion, I carry a Hellcat RDP or a P365 AXG Legion (which, IMO is THE perfect carry gun, but is twice the price of the Shield).
S&W got it right with this gun the 1st time. The optic cut Plus version gave people more options…I own a Plus, but still carry my 1st gen shield daily…
I've found I'm so fickle regarding Conceal Carry Equipment. Have the Magguts kit for my Shield Plus that converted it from 10 to 13 rounds. Never had an issue with it. Has worked beautifully. Now I'm questioning whether I did the right thing or not. I have medium-sized hands. The flat 10 was not enough to get a full purchase. The Magguts is.
yeah, I really love my CZ 75D PCR, my Ruger LCP Max has a place. But over all, day to day, my Performance Center Shield Plus is my go to. I keep trying other guns, but nothing I have found beats it.
Still love my G26 gen 3 have it tuned pretty good flat trigger match barrel heavy guide rod 31/2 lb goast connector trick sites thing runs never a hitch
Have you reviewed a CR920? Same 10 round capacity in an even smaller package, but also has the option to jump up to 13, 15, or even 18 round mags now with the release of the CR920X.
I have several Smith & Wesson their dependability is unsurpassed, but in the summer months wearing t shirts and shorts I carry a Ruger Max 9 for excellent concealability if that's a word.
Shield 1st gen is my EDC. Thinking seriously of upgrading to the PC Plus version, going back & forth on the 3 or 4 inch variant. Ideally, I would love to have a 4 inch and 3 inch slide combo for the same frame.
The same. My current primary EDC is the SW Shield Plus Performance Center, 9mm Ported 4.0". I occasionally alternate that with the Shield .380 EZ Performance Center 4" Chrome/Ported. Once in a while, I carry my Browning 1911 .380 or my Girsan 1911 SC 9mm. I carried the smaller 3.1" barrel SW Shield Plus briefly -- but I'm a terrible shot with anything smaller than a 3.5-inch barrel. I carried the 43X five years ago and did not care for it after 6 months. Switched to the G19 and found it no better. Then I switched to the SW. I've also carried the Sig XMacro, the Sig365 micro, the Sig365 SAS, or a the Springfield Armory SA 35 PI. When traveling out of state (Tennessee), I carried a Stoeger, either the SubCompact or the 4.17" barrel models, or a Bersa Thunder .380.
I have the Shield Plus PC 3.1" barrel, ported and I don't have any issues with the accuracy of the 3.1" barrel. I did consider the 4" ported barrel, but that would have meant buying it with the shitty Crimson Trace optic installed.
the shield plus is a really good daily carry gun. My only pick with it is the long trigger reset that has two clicks in it? The first click will not reset the trigger.
Correct, you definitely need to train and shoot this pistol to be aware of the false first click reset. Otherwise this is the best budget friendly EDC firearm out there at this time period.
Failed to mention that the Smith & Wesson Equalizer is an internal hammer single action; not a "Striker Fired" handgun, which is, I believe is superior to the Shjield Plus.
Hegshot, I had a round get stuck in the chamber and I couldn’t rack the slide the other day with my newly purchased shield plus the other day. Had to take it to Scheels and they got it out. I was going to carry it but now I am not sure. Any ideas?
Taurus G3C 3000 + rounds Not a single malfunction!! My EDC n I trust my life with it!!
I have the G3C TORO and it's awesome. But you can't argue his logic my Shield and Shield Plus are the best concealed carry pistols I have tried.
Same here! Started out with a G3. Now own 4 in the G3 Series. These Are NOT the Taurus of the old days! Their NOT the Poor Quality Control Clunkers of the Late 80's Early 90's! These G3's...Whichever modle? ALL RUN GREAT! I. ( Now!) A Believer. Liv & learn right. God Bless 😊
@@harleydavidson6851 my G2 is a work horse without complaint
I like the whole M&P shield series and carry my original shield 2.0 almost daily.
Is that the only one that can be made left handed?
@@Ricky043 I am also left-handed, but with practice, you can become very proficient in shooting right-handed. Most everything is geared toward right-handed people so we must adapt and overcome.
I am so glad you and Honest Outlaw convinced me to get the Sheild Plus. I got the PC version with ported barrel, added the 13rd magguts extension, and DPM systems recoil spring - and it has less recoil than my full locked breach 380s. Chefs kiss, Shield Plus PC is perfection 👌
3 or 4 inch?
@@JapaPewi have both, and both are ported Performance Center ones. With the stock springs the 3 inch ported had much less felt recoil than the 4 inch. The 4" comes with just a single coil spring (the 3 inch hss dual progressive springs like most compacts - and the DPM triple progressive springs are even better if you add those), I blame the 4" sharper recoil impulse on its lower tech springs. But if you put a DPM systems triple progressive spring sustem in the ported 4", it can be just as buttery smooth as the 3". But I can't conceal it as comfortably, so I don't have much use for the 4" to be honest - with the 15rd mags the 4" is a decent home/duty choice; but if you are going for that there are better choices. The 3 inch with 13rd magguts magic that gives you a firm pinky lock, better than thr or 13 rounders, and with much less size increase than the OEM 13rd mags, and with the tuned DPM systems springs, my 3" Shield Plus Performance Center shoots softer than almost any of my full size (non ported/braked) 9mm. Hegshot87 is right about this, and I think my tweaks make it even more perfect 😊
My instructor convinced me to switch to the shield plus for every day carry and he was not wrong. I have actually kind of big hands and this thing fits me better than any other pistol I own. easy to conceal where I live in a hot climate, and 6000 rounds through it.
I did the same upgrade with my Shield Plus. It's a great gun as is, but Magguts makes it hard to compete with. Carrying 13+1 in a gun that size makes my 15rd compact pistol much less needed IMO. If I decide on upgrading my stock 13rd mag with Magguts to 15rds, I might just retire the compact altogether.
@@marcd_for_death statistically you'll barely need more than three rounds.
I have a shield plus and a P365 but my go to is still the G26
One of the best purchases I’ve ever made! Love my Shield Plus!! The trigger is like ‘butter’! Great job S & W!!👍🏻
Yes shield Plus is excellent firearm
i eat nothing but bacon, eggs, steak, shrimp, corn, cheese, butter, hambugarm, chciken, cheese, butter, hotdog
I have 4 guns (out of my MANY EDC's) that i always come back to. My Mount Rushnore, if you will. If anyone cares, I have ranked them in order of how often that I carry them and what i currently carry them in/with:
S&W Shield Plus with crimson trace red dot and Crossbreed Mini-tuck (that i optics cut myself with a dremmel tool)
CZ Shadow 2 Compact in a Muddy River Tactical Holster that allows me to keep my Streamlight TLR-7A and my Cyelee Wolf 2 Optic on it. EXCELLENT affordable optic, imo, specially made for ppl like me with an astigmatism. (This gun is gaining hard on the Shield Plus for me in terms of frequency of carry. I absolutely adore everything about it)
S&W M&P 2.0 Compact with the 3.6" barrel and a Muddy River Tactical holster that allows me to keep my Crimson Trace red dot & My O-Light Baldr Mini right on it. Awesome pistol. Awesome holster.
Last, but not least, my Springfield Hellcat Pro with Hogue Gripall and in a Crossbreed Super-Tuck.
I carry and train religiously with all 4 of these with Tulster mag carriers on my left hip. I carrry my Muddy River Tactical light bearing holster, and my Crossbreed Mini & Super Tucks strongside. Never been a big appendix carry guy, personally.
Great channel, man, love your content! Cheers!🇺🇸👊
P.S. Fist bump to anyone who actually read my post til the end. You sickos are the real heroes.👊🤣 Haha
How on earth do you do an optics-cut with a rotary tool? -much props man. Also I highly, highly, recommend three things that will make your shield amazing:
1. The ported Performance center version dual-ported version has at least 15-20% less recoil with minimal debris when hold banana above it as a test compared to single ports.
2. Add a DPM systems recoil system to it, and decreased my rapid fire group sizes by 30% to 50% - with the ports the DPM system makes rapid fire amazing.
3. By the MagGuts +3 extension for the OEM 10rd and you smaller, more reliable, easier to load, and far better grip than you do with the OEM mags. Thay have the protruding lip lime on a piece grip extension that locks your hand in place. And they are more reliable woth their patented collapsing metal follower.
These three things absolutely 💯 me the Shield top.of the class for a micro 9 - comparable to things that cost easily 3 to 4 times as much and bulkier and larger.
I am am an acquaintance of @testing2741 and we both carry the Shield Plus Performance Center (ported) 3.1" with great improvements listed below. I however have a guard-mounted light and tritium night-sights. While testing2741 has a grip-enabled lasersight and the PC-included fiberoptic sights. But we both now have the DPM system springs upon his feedback. We both thought that it probably was completely unnecessary on the shield . But amazingly it made our rapid fire groupings so much tighter that I couldn't believe it at first. With porting the DPM system works miracles.
Also we both use the magguts +3 ki that gives you an identical profile as a Pierce grip which locks your hand in place with the protruding pinky lip, and that gives you + 3 capacity making it compact with the capacity of the awkward and hard to load OEM 13 Rd mags.
Just my 2c. if you have the PC ported version (which is worth it totally), or any ported EDC, the DPM system absolutely makes rapid fire very viable.
@testing2741 Thanks for the tips! I have always wanted to try the performance center. Also, cutting that Kydex Mini Tuck with the Dremmel tool was much, MUCH easier than I thought it would be. Never went above half speed with the reinforced wheel, and it cut like butter. It was way easier than I thought it would be!
Springfield hellcat pro, Glock 26, S&W airweight,.38 with crimson trace grips are my picks depending on variables.
@@cjbyrne3060 Very nice, sir!
A dated gun? Dude, people are still carrying 1911s
I no longer carry a 1911... but I still carry a .45 ACP.
Why? Taylor KO Factor. Look that up.
9mm NATO = 7.2
.45 ACP = 12.6
For reference,
10mm is around 13
5.56 is less than 6
.30-30 is less than 15
7.62 NATO is less than 18
.30-06 is around 22
.45-70 Gov is FIFTY FOUR
Think of it as the 'swat factor'... What hurts more, an ice pick at 100 mph or a 1/2" carriage bolt at 80 mph?
Not my choice to carry, but my favorite weapon, it's near impossible to miss, and the trigger pull is perfect.
@@HalfCrazy520 There are so many flaws with Taylor, I do not understand why that nonsense won't die. Or the caliber pissing contest. You look up police officer Timothy Gramins, who hit a madman 14 times with his .45 before that threat stopped. Gramins switched to carrying 145 rounds of 9mm on duty. A handgun simply does not have the stopping power people think it has against determined or strung out human beings. As with all things in life, there are no perfect solutions, only tradeoffs. Carry what you want to carry, no one is going to argue that .45 is a poor choice. But the real-world differences between it and 9mm are imaginary.
Yes, people are still carrying The 1911, for over A Hundred Years Now.
That would be me.
I love my new Gx4 Carry even more than my Hellcat Pro and Gen 5 Glock 19. And bought it new for only $329. 450 rnds flawless so far.
Try a hogue beaver tail grip on it, you may like it even more. Know I did, my big hands needed a little more to hold onto. Pinky extension or extended mag with the hogue feels less snappy. Advise putting a Glock 6 pound firing pin spring in the gx4 if you carry it, starting getting light strikes after 500 rounds.
The shield plus is also my EDC. I love it.
The 3.1 ported shield plus is absolutely the best carry pistol on the market.
I absolutely agree; my Shield Plus is always my preferred carry weapon.
In my opinion as long as the gun is reliable, fits you, works for your budget, AND YOU CARRY IT, that's the best gun. P365X with a 407K in a Tulster Oath is what works for ME.
Well said
completely Agree! each person should find whats right carry weapon for them! budget and confidence is the ultimate buy! in the first video shown the man is in generally holding the weapon completely wrong. you should never have ANY portion of your hand over the slide area. Terrible safety representation of proper firing methods.
Absolutely 💯 agreed. 👍🏻
I just got a Shield Plus, optics ready. It is a good gun! I bought this one on consignment because of a slightly lower price and extra magazines. The Truglo front sight did not glow. I called S&W, and they sent me a replacement. The trigger, grip texture, and, of course, the improved mag capacity make this a winner!
I’ve carried a Shield, Shield 2.0, EZ, and Plus for over a decade. I currently carry a S&W M&P 2.0 Compact 9mm 4” barrel. I had it for awhile before but one day after a trip to the range a year or two ago I realized I shot more consistently accurate with the slightly bigger gun.
I too, have multiple Glocks, CZs, etc. Glocks don’t fit me and my body. Their shape just seems to print more, again with me. The Compact and the G19 are essentially the same size but the M&P has more curves and looks more natural and prints less. Both and quite honestly ALL my firearms never had any malfunctions. Keep ‘em clean, maintained, and stored properly in a temperature controlled safe/room.
I think I may get the Equalizer. I never really saw a need for it, and I don’t mind grip safeties since I do like 1911’s. But I like that it’s essentially a longer slide plus that’s red dot ready. I’d get the NTS version, since the grip safety is more than enough. But having that grip still gives me a little piece of mind with two small children. Their still small enough to carry and climb and pull on me. So some type of safety is nice at the moment.
But I still come down to the fact their isn’t much difference in thickness between the Equalizer and Compact to justify the purchase. I can still just barely with a good holster and belt conceal the Compact in a regular sized dark colored tshirt.
…really long comment, surprisingly I’m not on the 🚽 😂
I am a 70 year old female and carry S&W Shield EZ. love it!
I carry my Shield Plus in a Slim Fit Phalanx appendix carry holster and it’s perfect to carry all day even while driving.
So many great pistols to pick from. I usually carry my Hk P2000SK - 25 year-old technology, tiny mag release paddle compared to P30SK and also no palm swell but THINNER. And I prefer a hammer gun for IWB.
I was carrying p365 standard. Switch back to XL frame. I did for two simple reason. 1. There was a gas station robbery near me where I often pass, one you wouldn't expect to get robbed. 2. The 10 round mags (even with magguts), you have to acquire the perfect grip every time for the best draw. XL frame gives more leeway. The difference is less than half of a inch. Imo, p365's are a step above S&W Shield Plus.
Side Note: I cant wait for HK to release their new ccw.
Literally a 11 round pocket carry gun with the best stock trigger on the market. Fits perfectly with that pinky extension!
I love the Shield Plus, my wife and I each carry one. All day every day!
Love My Wather PPS! I Know Its Only a Single Stack, But Its 100% Reliable and Very Accurate. Very Concealable As Well.
I have to say I visited my local gun shop a few days ago and basically almost every gun you mentioned in this video I held in my hand but when I got to hold the shield plus it was like a marriage made in heaven instant love for the gun. Will get it as soon as I can. Thanks for all your content.
Thanks man
Have the Shield Plus PC 3.1” barrel and love it. Very reliable, low recoil and that thing is (for me) the easiest to conceal. I feel like it shoots like a much bigger gun, but very concealable so it’s a win win
It’s amazing how great the Shield lineup is. I have one of the older PC Shields and still carry it to this day. With my extensions I’m at 10 and 9 so I’m comfortable with it.
I also have PC Shield M1....love it....excellent trigger ....shoots like a full size 9mm
Have a Shield Plus. LOVE IT! Upgraded from a 1st gen Shield.
I thought I wanted a P365X because it initially felt better in my hand. I have a friend that has a P365 XL and I was unimpressed after shooting it. The recoil was similar to my Ruger LC9S. Next trip to the range I went with a friend that has a Shield 9mm and I fell in love. Hardly any recoil and it stays on target very well. Shield Plus for the win. 🏆
Sig 365xL threaded barrel w/ 407 k x2 on top makes a handy tack driver out to 30 yards 👍👍
The usual very informative video,,,thanks bunch for Ur work...
Barrel too short. Get the PC 4". The longer barrel makes no difference in concealment and keeps the butt from wanting to tilt outward. The additional velocity will give the performance back to the ammunition.
... Adding a Hogue grip sleeve to any of the shield line up improves grip control much better ... along with a Pearce pinky mag extension ..
Amen!!! If I had to keep only one the shield plus would be it!!!
On any given day its either a Kimber CDP II or Super Carry Ultra HD. If I need something really small it’s a p938 with a spare mag.
I researched the Beretta APX A1, Canik Mete, Springfield XDS Mod 2, Taurus TX4, Iwi Masada, Tisas, HellCat OSP, Hellcat pro, Ruger Max 9, Micro Dagger, P365, P365X. Within these options there were hella out of batteries, stovepipes, failure to fire, failure to feed, plastic guide rods and striker guide sleeves, mushy pinch your finger triggers, light primer strikes etc. When you buy a NEW FIREARM you shouldn’t have to “upgrade” or swap out all the oem factory parts with Galloway Precision, APEX, Stormwerkz, LAKELINE Industries, or MCARBO parts to get your firearms to operate PROPERLY. You shouldn’t have to swap out new Micro Dagger internals with Glock 43x internals to get it to work right😂😂😂😂 If you’re doing all that then why not buy a Glock 43x then🤔. It’s laughable how folks do all these upgrades sometimes utilizing a gunsmith and it’s overall the SAME PRICE OF THE FIREARM that was purchased 🤣🤣🤣 Then they stick their chests out and brag how “NOW IT WORKS GREAT!” 🤪🤪🤪🤪Out of all my research I chose the SHIELD PLUS with Red Dot Included and am elated with my choice. I’m not seeing or hearing all the problems with the SHIELD PLUS or seeing needed “UPGRADES” like all the other firearms mentioned💯
The one you have...Agree with the Shield Plus. The Canik Mete is priced competitively. I personally prefer a longer grip...I can't see using a $1-2-3,000 concealed carry...
Awesome video. My off duty carry is the smith & wesson equalizer.
I've bought every generation of Shield that's come along and carry my Shield Plus OR all the time. Sitting next to it in my safe is the IWI Masada S. It doesn't get as much carry time, but I like it far too much to ditch it. Both great guns.
ABSOLUTELY love my SHIELD PLUS 9mm. Carry it with the 15 rd EQUALIZER MAGS with tritium night sights in a VEDDER LIGHT TUCK.
Love it so much I bought the SHIELD 2.0 45acp and 2.0 COMPACT 3.6" Barrel 9mm and 2.0 COMPACT 45acp.
IM OFFICIALLY A SMITH AND WESSON FANBOY!!!
I like the Sig P365 for several reasons. First, let me say that I had the original Shield that I put an Apex trigger in and added fiber optic/tritium all was good. But I did switch to the P365 about 3 years ago and have put thousands of rounds thru it without any problems. But the thing I like the most is that it has a thumb safety that is really easy to switch off when you grip the gun. I carry appendix style with an IWB holster and it's a perfect setup. I also really like the night sights that come on it and the 12 round magazine. It's very easy to conceal. Also, it doesn't weigh very much. For me, it's a better fit.
I agree and that’s why I’ve kept it. Now I do carry a Canik MC9 with a TLR 7A when I go out at night wearing more baggier clothes. But I typically wear slim fit shirts and the 365 is fine. I’m also going to get the Ruger LCP Max for when I wear small gym shorts. All my guns have have mission specific goals. I wish I could just keep my 365 line (so I’m consistent with triggers but they’re Ehh) for all needs but the Canik s have been winning me lately and the LCP max so I don’t worry about weight or printing. I’m in Miami.
Original Shield Plus. Have not had an issue with it since I purchased it in April 2021.
Shield plus and Springfield hellcat are my top 2 backup carry guns.
I carry the M&P Shield 2.0 in 40 cal. Got a hell of a deal on it from PSA with night sights. Not the most accurate of my pistols but a pleasure to shoot and very easy to make disappear in a Vedder light tuck. Had major feeding issues upon purchase, but S&W replaced the barrel/feed ramp, and it has been golden since.
My first carry gun was a Gen 1 Shield and then a Gen 1 PC. Went to the Shield 2.0 when it came out and kept it as my EDC until the Plus came out. The only change I made was putting the PC slide and ported barrel & fiber optic sights on the Plus body. Keep in mind that over the years I’ve added to my carry collection including a P365X, Hellcat Pro, P30SK, CZ P10S, M&P Compact 2.0, G3C, Bersa TPR9C and others. I still own and carry most of them from time to time but I always come back to the Shield platform. Not saying it fits everyone but I’ve tried to find something I like or shoot better… the Shield just fits me best and it just runs everything.
My brother got the 365 x macro and its ok, would maybe be my second choice, but im still glad i got the shield plus instead. I actually like that its a little smaller and doesnt have a pic rail. Makes it more sleek and comfortable to carry for me.
With my arthritis, I found the Shield EZ to be a wonderful EDC. 5" groups at 25 yards with the stock optics.
I love my canik mete sft. Definitely a Lil big but worth it.
Love my Shield Plus. It was my EDC but after getting the M&P 2.0 with a 3.6 barrel that is now my new EDC. More accurate and easer to shoot. They are Both great!
Shield Plus in 9mm and 30 Super Carry. I go back and forth with them constantly.
I like a manual safety option.
The Taurus G-3c is excellent.
Shield plus is a great gun, it shots good, carries good. The equalizer would be my budget go to now. Love all the P365 variants some are a little pricey. The one knock I have on the shield and have from the original shield is the safety. I know many folks carry with no safety, move shield to the top. If they would put a safety like the equalizer has I would carry that a lot. Just how my carry mind works. Thanks for the video you do a very good job always.
Str9mc is also a very good choice. I have a Shield Plus, Sig p365, multiple Glocks, and about 75 others but currently carry the Str9mc
I have the Shield Plus too. Absolutely love it!
I agree. I have a hard time coming up with reasons not to say the Shield Plus 4” isn’t the best all around carry gun out right now.
Absolutely agree!
I had the old shield and loved it size for concealment but want to give the PLUS a try !!! Also I like the M&P 2.0 with 3.6 inch barrel, because it uses it's larger size mags up to 15/ 17 !!!
It's my current CCW since it was introduced and available, nuff said.
I agree! I run a Faxon threaded barrel 3.6 inches long, XS sights, DPM Systems guide rod, Overwatch Precision trigger, Ed Brown machined steel striker, Hogue grip, and MagGuts for 14 rounds or Equalizer 15 round mags - it’s perfection! I’ve wasted a lot of money buying other expensive guns and the Shield Plus still wins
My wife and I both used to pack OG Shield 1.0s. Shield Plus is an outright upgrade in all essential ways, predominantly capactiy. Needless to say, we have both upgraded and still carry them today, in JUN2024.
It is no longer the only gun I carry, as I have moved into open carry as afforded by my state, but the Shield Plus is still my boot gun backup.
Good vid. I keep going back and forth between Shield Plus and the M&P 2.0 3.6 barrel. The 2.0 is just a little bigger. No PC option yet, though.
Shield Plus all Day every day.
CC is truly a journey. I was carrying micros and now i can conceal a M&P 2.0 compact with a tlr1 and a holosun on it with an extended spare mag.
I can wear a basic, not baggy t shirt and not print with that set up 🤯
Im still gonna get a sheild plus too tho. I have a problem.
I like the Shield Plus, but I went with the Equalizer instead. It had all the features I wanted, plus the EZ slide so my wife can run it. She has the 380 EZ, but doesn't train a lot, so the Equalizer is an easy transition for her.
Also, compared to my G43x, in the same brand holster, the Equalizer is more comfortable to carry. Go figure.
Equalizer with a Holosun green dot here. Excellent accuracy, 800 rds through, great for follow-up shots. Love that S&W grip angle.
Where's the love for the excellent Walther PPS M2? I don't care for the standard magazine, but with the extended magazine it fits my hand perfectly and is easier to shoot. Single stack, but it makes the gun thinner and more concealable, and if you need more than 8 rounds you probably walked into a Taliban hideout. No pic rail or red dot either, but less garbage on your gun makes it easier to draw. The trigger is good enough, you're not using these in competition. An excellent carry gun, very concealable, not too snappy like some of these micro compact guns.
Shield is my EDC, it even drove me to start making content, from the process of making it my own, and training with it, I fell in love, ive shot the 43x, the micro dagger, the ruger ec9 lc9, security, american, ive shot all the other glocks, and the way a Shield Performance Center feels being fired, FOR ME, is not comparative to another. perhaps the closest thing ive shot is a shadow systems cr920 war poet edition, but the price is double the shield
I carry a 3” Roinin emp 1911 from Springfield Armory. I like the safety.
I agree with you 100% on just about everything you said. My only slight difference is I have never owned a sig so I can’t speak about it as a carry gun. I do own a shield plus performance center and man that is an amazing pistol. I as well own several Caniks and a couple of MC9 and it’s an amazing pistol as well and my every day carry!
Honestly I have a few of the others, but I also have an original shield in 9mm and .45 and love them both. Of course back then capacity wasn’t the best.
How would you compare the recoil to the Glock G43X? I have that one and it always gives me a finger blister. Also, have you shot the Shield+ in 30 super carry? If so, the differences between the 9 and 30. Thanks 👍 I appreciate your videos and opinions.
I agree! Size, weight, capacity. Very accurate and reliable.
I agree with your reasoning, and I agree with YOUR choice. But for me it's the S&W M&P 2.0 3'6" 9mm. Which as you know is quiet similar to your gun of choice. Thanks for the info and video.
I have both the 3.1 inch and 4 inch and love them both!
Excellent handgun, but is it really better than the G26 that was introduced in 1995? You have far more trigger options including the heavier NY 1 trigger spring. It also accepts the LTT Striker Control Device and Glock 15, 17, 24 and 33 round mags. It will also accept a G19 barrel for better ballistics and the G19 slide if you want a longer sight radius. A bit heavier so less snappy and faster to shoot accurately.
I carry a hellcat pro. It just feels right in my hand
I rented a Hellcat with the intention of buying one if it shot well. It did shoot very well, nice trigger, felt good in the hand, but I could not get the slide to lock back after each mag. They put the slide stop so far rearward on it that my thumb naturally rests on it. I am not going to retrain and change my grip for a single pistol so it was a deal breaker for me unfortunately
@kurticus91 I've been looking at the Hellcat Pro. I ve held it but didn't have the chance to try it at the range. I wonder if I will have the same problem with the slide stop.
Love the Shield Plus. Hate the long skinny grip though. A Hogue grip sleeve helps.
Agreed. The Shield is a great gun. The entire M+P line is amazing, except maybe the 10mm, from what I hear.
A used Glock 26 is a great starter gun
It’s a great gun period. I’d say in many ways superior to all of these micro 9’s
Yep 💪 it sure is! Great little pistol.
Maybe if you have women's hands
Yup, with a G19 mag and an X-grip it's even better, Same with the G27 and a G23 mag
@@ashackatak ... none of these listed are micro 9's .... they are all compacts or sub compacts ...
I got mine when they first came out. I won an auction that ended Christmas Eve at 7 o'clock. Got for 375 dollars when people were paying full retail plus during the pandemic.
M&P40 Shield 2.0 4” with a 4.25” extended and ported 357 Sig conversion barrel for me. 8+1 rounds of full power 357 Sig out of this ultra concealed carry is unmatched. I have a 3.1” M&P40 Shield also setup the same but find the 4” so thin that the extra inch of barrel length makes no difference in comfortable carry.
Shield plus, love it with the 15 round magazine!
I love the Shield’s minimalist safety. So flat and out of the way. Won’t put it on or off accidentally unlike the very large P365 safety lever. S&W needs to offer replacement recoil springs for the 1.0; stock is way too stiff.
love the M&P Shield i have the 40 PC and the 30 Super Carry Plus just awesome tools!
I also have the Shield in .40 cal . It holds less rounds than the 9mm but it’s more potent 😊
The Shield Plus PC is my primary carry, especially in the summer. On occasion, I carry a Hellcat RDP or a P365 AXG Legion (which, IMO is THE perfect carry gun, but is twice the price of the Shield).
What holster/s have you found most effective for the Legion?
I have settled in with the Shield from the Performance Center. Great gun for carry.
S&W got it right with this gun the 1st time. The optic cut Plus version gave people more options…I own a Plus, but still carry my 1st gen shield daily…
I've found I'm so fickle regarding Conceal Carry Equipment. Have the Magguts kit for my Shield Plus that converted it from 10 to 13 rounds. Never had an issue with it. Has worked beautifully. Now I'm questioning whether I did the right thing or not. I have medium-sized hands. The flat 10 was not enough to get a full purchase. The Magguts is.
Shield Plus all day
In 30 Super Carry, of course!
Facts
Got almost 6000 rounds though mine.
Shield Plus….. a MUST! 🔥
@@ESMaddock How does it compare to the 9mm? Have you shot both? Tx.
I carry the Staccato C2 and my last EDC was the Sig P320 X Compact.
yeah, I really love my CZ 75D PCR, my Ruger LCP Max has a place. But over all, day to day, my Performance Center Shield Plus is my go to. I keep trying other guns, but nothing I have found beats it.
Still love my G26 gen 3 have it tuned pretty good flat trigger match barrel heavy guide rod 31/2 lb goast connector trick sites thing runs never a hitch
Which holster do you like for the Shield Plus?
Have you reviewed a CR920? Same 10 round capacity in an even smaller package, but also has the option to jump up to 13, 15, or even 18 round mags now with the release of the CR920X.
I have several Smith & Wesson their dependability is unsurpassed, but in the summer months wearing t shirts and shorts I carry a Ruger Max 9 for excellent concealability if that's a word.
Recently got the Kimber R7 Mako and so far it shoots like a dream . It's $399.99 at Bass Pro right now. Excellent value at that price.
Shield 1st gen is my EDC. Thinking seriously of upgrading to the PC Plus version, going back & forth on the 3 or 4 inch variant. Ideally, I would love to have a 4 inch and 3 inch slide combo for the same frame.
The same. My current primary EDC is the SW Shield Plus Performance Center, 9mm Ported 4.0". I occasionally alternate that with the Shield .380 EZ Performance Center 4" Chrome/Ported. Once in a while, I carry my Browning 1911 .380 or my Girsan 1911 SC 9mm. I carried the smaller 3.1" barrel SW Shield Plus briefly -- but I'm a terrible shot with anything smaller than a 3.5-inch barrel. I carried the 43X five years ago and did not care for it after 6 months. Switched to the G19 and found it no better. Then I switched to the SW. I've also carried the Sig XMacro, the Sig365 micro, the Sig365 SAS, or a the Springfield Armory SA 35 PI. When traveling out of state (Tennessee), I carried a Stoeger, either the SubCompact or the 4.17" barrel models, or a Bersa Thunder .380.
I have the Shield Plus PC 3.1" barrel, ported and I don't have any issues with the accuracy of the 3.1" barrel. I did consider the 4" ported barrel, but that would have meant buying it with the shitty Crimson Trace optic installed.
the shield plus is a really good daily carry gun. My only pick with it is the long trigger reset that has two clicks in it? The first click will not reset the trigger.
Correct, you definitely need to train and shoot this pistol to be aware of the false first click reset. Otherwise this is the best budget friendly EDC firearm out there at this time period.
Failed to mention that the Smith & Wesson Equalizer is an internal hammer single action; not a "Striker Fired" handgun, which is, I believe is superior to the Shjield Plus.
Hegshot, I had a round get stuck in the chamber and I couldn’t rack the slide the other day with my newly purchased shield plus the other day. Had to take it to Scheels and they got it out. I was going to carry it but now I am not sure. Any ideas?