Rifleman Review: Smith & Wesson M&P Shield Plus OR In 30 Super Carry
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- Опубликовано: 8 авг 2023
- When Smith & Wesson introduced its M&P Shield Plus in 2021, it took what had already been a popular concealed-carry gun and brought it to the next level in terms of magazine capacity. Now, the company has broadened its Shield Plus lineup with a model chambered in Federal Ammunition's 30 Super Carry, which enhances magazine capacity even more. Watch our "American Rifleman Television" Rifleman Review segment above to learn about this capacity-rich combination.
"The benefit of the 30 Super Carry is you've got a .30-cal. 0.313" bullet diameter, and because of that reduced diameter, you are able to put more rounds in the magazine," said Evan Brune, American Rifleman executive editor. "So for the same magazine size as the 9 mm Luger version of the Shield Plus, you're able to get 13 rounds into this magazine, and that's just the flush-fit. We've also got a slightly extended magazine here that increases capacity to 16 rounds, and that's 16 rounds in a gun that is still slim, trim and really easy to carry."
Beyond the increased magazine capacity, Smith & Wesson made a number of changes over the original Shield handgun design.
"There's a lot to talk about with the gun itself, and Smith & Wesson has really fleshed out its Shield Plus lineup since we first saw this in 2021," Brune said. "One of the standout features with the Shield Plus was the trigger design."
In its original Shield introduced in 2012, Smith & Wesson had incorporated a hinged trigger design rather than a blade-in-shoe safety commonly found elsewhere in the market. Many consumers highlighted how the hinged trigger made the trigger pull feel spongy, so the company moved to a more common blade-style safety that sits within a flat-faced trigger shoe. But that's not the only benefit found on the Shield Plus.
"One of the nice things about the way that Smith & Wesson cuts its slide serrations is that, as you travel rearward, there is a progressive deepening of the slide cuts, and so that gives you just a little bit of added purchase in order to get this gun into battery," Brune said.
Additionally, Smith & Wesson also incorporated a milled slide that accommodates Shield RMSc-pattern micro red-dots, and a cover plate ships with the gun that seamlessly blends with the rest of the slide when an optic isn't mounted. For those who choose to run with the gun's iron sights, an upgraded set ships with the Shield, providing an easy-to-see sight picture along with a tactical-rack-style rear sight that can be racked one-handed off a flat surface.
"All in all, this is a very, very competent platform. It's very easy to carry, and it's great to shoot," Brune concluded. "And so if you're in the marketplace for a concealed carry handgun that has a tremendous amount of capability, you really can't go wrong with the Shield Plus."
Smith & Wesson M&P Shield Plus OR 30 Super Carry Specifications
Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Action Type: recoil-operated, semi-automatic, centerfire pistol
Chambering: 30 Super Carry
Slide: stainless steel, Armornite finish
Frame: black polymer
Barrel: 3.1", stainless steel, six-groove, 1:10" RH twist
Magazine: 13-round detachable box
Sights: steel, three-dot tritium
Trigger: striker-fired; 5-lb., 1-oz. pull
Overall Length: 6.1"
Height: 4.6"
Weight: 19.3 ozs.
Accessories: owner's manual, optics cover plate, 16-round magazine, lock 
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30 Super Carry is excellent, but not popular enough... yet. About the same performance as 9mm with 3 more rounds in a Shield Plus without adding any size. I really hope it catches on. My only fear in buying a Shield Plus OR in Super Carry is that it doesn't catch on and the price of the round goes up instead of down. The only thing preventing it from catching on is the stupidity and stubbornness of the Concealed Carry community. When faced with 3 more rounds and slightly less recoil vs. not, the choice is obvious.
I have basically been saying the same thing
The funny thing is, that with 32 h&r and 327 fed picking up a little traction lately, i've been able to find more 85-100 grain .312" bullets for reloading.
@@Rowrin the dies for 32 327 fed should work, case have same outer dimensions
i have a glock 26 and glock 43x. i like my shield plus the best. i like that it has a safety.
I have the 9mm version a newer one what is the deal with the frame. The frame on the newer shields look like crap compared to the the shield plus when it first came out. I'm guessing they changed to a cheaper plastic. The older frames looked so much better
Glock 46 in 30 S. C.? Anyone thinking the same thing?
Seems like a great cartridge but the cost difference between it and 9mm is going to be too hard for most to swallow, which I find unfortunate. Also, when are they going to come out with a Shield "Pro" featuring full length dust cover with pic rail and full length grip?
Yeah, it's between double and triple the cost of 9mm. Federal said they want to get the price down to .380, but that needs more economies of scale. The price though in a way can be negated if you have say, the Shield Plus 9mm and the Shield Plus 30 SC. Since the rounds are so similar, you could train mostly on the Shield Plus 9mm and use the Shield Plus 30 SC for your carry. Normally, I would always say train on your EDC, but if the gun is nearly the same and the round is nearly the same, this might be the only exception in existence.
Costs are good now
perfect carry gun, love it
Great concealed carry concept weapon. All the bells and whistles except it’s not ported.
I own one and love it. You're soon going to see the same kind of argument like the 9 mm vs .45 ACP. Although its energy almost equals light 9 mm loads, a 124gr. +P in 9 mm runs away from it energy wise. Wise asses are going to say that if it were more powerful, you wouldn't need the extra 2-3 rounds. Forgetting that many (most) shooters miss their first shot.
I love mine, just wish the ammo was cheaper
I am just a poor man from Detroit `carry 3 clips 45 cal S&W Shield at all times. dead sure or dead live in Detroit poor me pour me a drink wheelchair Larry Merry Christmas
Nice new pistol ...
the gun the caliber is another subject!!!
beautiful
why re invent the wheel?
Higher capacity, simple as.
Such a dumb phrase LOL even a wooden covered wagon wheel has evolved to car tires. Why? Because the times have changed pal.
Why on earth does Smith and Wesson make a 9mm Shield Plus OR in 3.1 inch barrel or they make a 9mm Shield Plus Performance Center not OR in 3.1 inch barrel?????? To get a 9mm Shield Plus Performance Center version that's OR, I have to get the bigger 4inch barrel. I mean come on guys, you already make a thousand versions of the gun. Why do I have to get the 9mm Shield Plus Performance Center model in 3.1 inch barrel, then go get my slide cut for an optic??? It looks like you've done it again with the 30 Super model too. Just cut the slide for an optic already!!!!
32 acp long
Actualy its a high pressure 32 french long which is essentially the 30 pedersen device round from ww1 ramped up to be a 9mm stand in
30 Super... Solution to non existent problem...
I was thinking the same thing.
Like the 6.5 creedmore
Disagree
Yeah no one wants more capacity in their carry firearm….😂
Ummm are you slow. We are all looking for more rounds in an everyday carry. This is the problem solver.
Man I wish this caliber was offered in a gun that didn't SUCK.
It is. Is a smith and Wesson.