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S&W finally introduces a direct competitor to the Hellcat and 365
Posted on 3/16/21 at 12:24 am
Posted on 3/16/21 at 12:24 am
Multiple reviews dropped today for the Shield M&P Shield Plus, a subcompact double stack 9mm that holds 10+1 or 13+1 (w/extension mag).
It's basically S&W's first direct competitor to the Sig P365 and the Hellcat. It's supposed to only be about 1" thick and virtually the same size as the current small Shield 2.0, which only holds 8+1.
They also changed the trigger to a more flat-faced design.
Specs:
Caliber: 9mm Luger
Capacity: 10+1, 13+1
Sights: White Dot Front with White 2-Dot Rear
Action: Striker Fire
Grip and Frame Material: Polymer
Barrel and Slide Material: Stainless Steel with Armornite® Finish
Slide and Frame Finish: Matte Black
Barrel Length: 3.1”
Overall Length: 6.1?
Weight: 17.9 Oz.
Safety: Manual Thumb Safety
MSRP: $553
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Reviews are all over YT. They say it fits the same holsters as the single stack and also expect it to sell about $100 less than MSRP.
It's basically S&W's first direct competitor to the Sig P365 and the Hellcat. It's supposed to only be about 1" thick and virtually the same size as the current small Shield 2.0, which only holds 8+1.
They also changed the trigger to a more flat-faced design.
Specs:
Caliber: 9mm Luger
Capacity: 10+1, 13+1
Sights: White Dot Front with White 2-Dot Rear
Action: Striker Fire
Grip and Frame Material: Polymer
Barrel and Slide Material: Stainless Steel with Armornite® Finish
Slide and Frame Finish: Matte Black
Barrel Length: 3.1”
Overall Length: 6.1?
Weight: 17.9 Oz.
Safety: Manual Thumb Safety
MSRP: $553
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Reviews are all over YT. They say it fits the same holsters as the single stack and also expect it to sell about $100 less than MSRP.
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Posted on 3/16/21 at 3:38 am to Jack Ruby
Ruger also released their Max 9 to compete today as well. This segment is becoming incredibly competitive now.
Posted on 3/16/21 at 7:07 am to Jack Ruby
Meh, it has its purpose, but for a carry gun I'd rather the 2.0 with 8+1. I don't want the extra weight of 5 more rounds to carry. If I can't hit you with 9 rounds, I can at least find cover to get to my other mag.
Posted on 3/16/21 at 7:59 am to Jack Ruby
Just got an email this morning from Smoky Mountain Guns & Ammo (Great place to purchase firearms online if you haven't heard of them). They have both models in stock right now - w/ or w/o thumb safety - for $599. So they're asking over MSRP but I'm sure that's because it's a new, hot item and also because of the gun-buying-frenzy climate we're currently in.
https://www.smga.com/smith-and-wesson/mp9-shield-plus-nts-9mm-14051
https://www.smga.com/smith-and-wesson/mp9-shield-plus-thumb-safety-9mm-14050
EDIT TO ADD: Although I love the way a Shield fits in my hands and shoots, if I were to be in the market for a 13+1 carry gun, I'd go with the Hellcat OSP and Springfield's new Hex Wasp Red Dot.
https://www.smga.com/smith-and-wesson/mp9-shield-plus-nts-9mm-14051
https://www.smga.com/smith-and-wesson/mp9-shield-plus-thumb-safety-9mm-14050
EDIT TO ADD: Although I love the way a Shield fits in my hands and shoots, if I were to be in the market for a 13+1 carry gun, I'd go with the Hellcat OSP and Springfield's new Hex Wasp Red Dot.
This post was edited on 3/16/21 at 8:03 am
Posted on 3/16/21 at 8:20 am to Jack Ruby
I'm surprised it took S&W this long. This should be a real hit considering how well the original shield has done. Crazy to think not that long ago the Sig 365 broke the mold with their "patented" double stack mags in a single stack gun. Now every big manufacturer is cranking out these guns.
Posted on 3/16/21 at 11:52 am to Jack Ruby
Smith has slowly introduced all of the improvements people were making on their own to the M&P line by dropping in Apex parts. Smart on their part, but they damn near owe them royalties at this point.
Posted on 3/16/21 at 5:04 pm to Jack Ruby
Surprised it doesn't have an optic cut.
Posted on 3/20/21 at 1:45 pm to Jack Ruby
Just shot the Shield plus. Rented it at a range.
I carry a shield already as my everyday carry.
The trigger is definitely an improvement. The increased grip width is noticeable if you are used to a regular shield. But the difference is negligible and you forget it’s there after a minute.
Next opportunity I get I’m going to upgrade my shield to the plus. I’m already used to shooting it and now it has double the capacity.
I carry a shield already as my everyday carry.
The trigger is definitely an improvement. The increased grip width is noticeable if you are used to a regular shield. But the difference is negligible and you forget it’s there after a minute.
Next opportunity I get I’m going to upgrade my shield to the plus. I’m already used to shooting it and now it has double the capacity.
Posted on 3/22/21 at 3:53 pm to Jack Ruby
frick a S&W semi auto. Much much better options. Revolvers are good to go though.
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