I've owned three version 1 Shields over the years, and a 2.0 Shield...
But once the Shield Plus came out - wow. The original Shields were almost TOO thin for me. But the Shield Plus width is just perfect.
I love the fiber optic sights on the Performance Center models. And, I shoot my 4" version as well as my fullsize Beretta. I am amazed at how well it shoots, and how well the trigger is.
Any other people have a Shield Plus? I have had 25 carry guns since the 1990s. The 4" Shield Plus is my favorite
Yep, I’m a fan also. Mine wears the red dot as well because my eyes ain’t what they used to be. Great trigger, plenty of capacity, and the S&W grip is perfect for me.
I am not yet ready to go to red dots on pistols yet. The fiber optic sights on my two Performance Center models fixes the issues with my aging eyes for now. Maybe one day I will try a red dot.
My eyes have gotten better as I have aged and my eye doctor just says that sometimes that happens. I suspect it has a lot to do with what I did for a living most of my life (software development/engineering). My vision has been 20/20 for several years now and I am 76.
I bought a Shield Plus not too long after the model was introduced. Wonderful gun and most definitely a keeper. Surprisingly accurate as well. I had a Sig Sauer P365XL and the Shield Plus is a better gun, in my opinion. With the XL, I had to adjust my grip whenever I pulled it during practice sessions. Not good and a serious danger if I ever had to employ it. This doesn't happen with my Shield Plus. Comes right out very natural and where it is supposed to be in my hands. Sold the XL.
As I’ve said before, I use the red dot more for distance, shooting beyond 10 yards. At normal self defense ranges I don’t even need sights to empty a mag in the chest area of a standard silhouette target. With just a little practice the dot is easy to aquire and pinpoint accuracy at speed is very doable. But…..if it ain’t for you, then it ain’t for you !
I don’t have the shied plus I have a 40 in the mp shield I threatened to sale it before but glad I kept it it’s a snappy little guy but I got use to it firm grip still have it
Yes, a 40 cal in that small of a gun is not something I care for. I haven't been interested in the 45ACP Shield for the same reason. I will stick with 9mm
Talking about snappy, I’m thinking pretty hard about getting rid of my 10mm Glocks and picking up an S&W M&P in 10mm. I love the 10mm and the M&P platform so it just follows that I should do that.
Generally speaking, the Shield is a fine pistol in any barrel length. I've carried the 9 Shield for several years almost daily on the belt, previously IWB. You don't require a .40 Cal., and the ammo availability is always a problem. It is a bit snappy, but if you want to know snappy shoot a 10mm pistol, even in four inches. You won't like it very much. The 9 Shield is fine with an increased mag capacity with a Mag Guts insert spring kit. Ten plus one is fine. Some States don't allow more than ten in the mag. In self-defense situation, you won't even be using that many.
I've owned several Shields, but I always found them TOO thin. The Shield Plus fixes that. It fits my hand really well. I sold my thinner Shields after I got the two Plus models, because I knew I'd never carry them again...
I like that it's thin. I tried Glocks and found them clunky. But, you speaking to a guy who carried a Smith Model 10 revolver for many years on patrol and learned how to shoot it with my pinky under the butt grip.
I've owned several Shields, but I always found them TOO thin. The Shield Plus fixes that. It fits my hand really well. I sold my thinner Shields after I got the two Plus models, because I knew I'd never carry them again...
There DOES seem to be a difference on the trigger between the regular Shield Plus and the Performance Center version....
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