Apr 28, 2022
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Smith & Wesson M&P Shield Plus
4.5
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$20.99- ✓13+1 capacity
- ✓Good grip texture
- ✓Reliable
- ✗Challenging for large hands
- ✗A little snappy
- ✗Slightly difficult field strip
Editor’s Note "The Shield 9 Plus is about as small as you can go and still have an easily useable platform with ergonomic controls across a range of hand sizes…any smaller and compromises begin to occur. That said, Smith did an excellent job with this pistol, making it accurate, easy to use, and wholly concealable." - Sean Curtis
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Caliber
9mm Luger
Action
Double Action Only / Semi-Auto
Safety
No
Weight
1.11 lbs / 1.41 lbs
Barrel Length
3.1in / 4in
Overall Length
6.1in / 7in
Finish
Black
Magazine Capacity
13rd
Magazine Included
1 x 10-Round, 1 x 13-Round
Magazine Type
Removable
Front Sight
Fiber Optic / Fixed
Rear Sight
Fiber Optic / Fixed
Muzzle
Plain
Stock Material
Polymer
Features
13+1 capacity
Good grip texture
Reliable
Challenging for large hands
A little snappy
Slightly difficult field strip
By The Numbers
Accuracy
Standing at 7 yards, I fired 3-round groups at a target. Most of my groups were in the 1.5- to 2-inch range and I found this to be pretty good for the size of the gun.
Reliability
This gun ate up everything I fed it, I ran 115-grain Remington UMC and 147-grain hollow points with a grand total of over 500 rounds. There were zero failures.
Customization
Other than sights and holsters, there are limited options to accessorize this gun.
Ergonomics
The 9 Shield Plus did a really good job of accommodating my large hands. I was able to reach all controls without adjusting my grip.
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FINAL VERDICT
"I was impressed with the 9 Shield Plus and can’t imagine the task of keeping a gun small (but useable for a wide range of different-sized people) while increasing capacity was an easy thing. Smith & Wesson pulled it off. All in, the 9 Shield Plus is an absolutely solid performer and a great value for the price." - Sean Curtis