Videos tagged with Shield Plus

The HK VP9 CC is a new micro-compact pistol entering a crowded concealed carry market. While it boasts features like a low-profile optic cut, ambidextrous controls, and interchangeable grip panels, its high MSRP of $1,049 for the optics-ready version is a significant barrier. The reviewer questions if these features justify the premium price compared to established competitors like the Sig Sauer P365 or Smith & Wesson Shield Plus.

This review covers the Olight SE RMSc footprint pistol optic, highlighting its green dot reticle options (2 MOA dot, 32 MOA ring, or both) and features like auto on/off, waterproof/shockproof/fogproof construction, and a built-in rear sight. The presenter found the green dot particularly crisp for his astigmatism and noted its excellent daytime brightness. The optic performed well on a Shield Plus, offering a good co-witness with factory iron sights and demonstrating accuracy during range testing.

This guide covers the initial setup and range session for the Smith & Wesson Shield X, a 'big boy' version of the popular Shield line. It highlights the firearm's features, including its larger grip, RMSc optic cut, and Ameriglo tritium sights, and details a successful 350-round range test with zero malfunctions. The review, presented by an established firearms reviewer, emphasizes the manageable recoil and improved control offered by the Shield X's ergonomics, making it a compelling option for concealed carry.

This expert review by Gun Deity provides a detailed look at the Smith & Wesson M&P Shield X Carry Comp. The analysis highlights its enhanced capacity and handling over the Shield Plus, thanks to a larger grip. Key features like the integrated compensator for reduced muzzle rise, optic-ready slide (Shield RMSc footprint), flat-face trigger, and manual safety are examined. The review includes a live-fire demonstration at a desert range, offering practical insights into its performance for concealed carry.

TheFirearmGuy provides an enthusiastic review of the Smith & Wesson Shield X, highlighting its advancements over the Shield Plus. Key features discussed include its 3.6-inch barrel, direct optic mount with an RMSC footprint, flat-face trigger, and 13/15 round magazine capacities. The review emphasizes its suitability for Everyday Carry (EDC) and praises its performance during live-fire testing at an outdoor range.

The SPN Firearms channel argues that the 30 Super Carry caliber, specifically in the Smith & Wesson Shield Plus platform, is the true king of everyday carry. The presenter highlights its 9mm-like ballistics with superior capacity and manageable recoil, often outperforming standard 9mm offerings in terms of rounds per magazine. The video also touches on the evolving technology in self-defense rounds and compares the 30 Super Carry to other calibers like 40 S&W and 45 ACP, emphasizing its effectiveness and value proposition.

This review covers the O-Sight K, an RMSC footprint red dot sight with a 6 MOA dot, ideal for compact and subcompact pistols. The video demonstrates its installation, zeroing process on a Shield Plus in 30 Super Carry, and performance on steel targets. Key features highlighted include a side battery tray, shake-awake functionality, and built-in co-witness sights, with positive remarks on its daytime brightness and crisp dot clarity, even for those with astigmatism.

This video provides an in-depth review of the new Smith & Wesson Shield X, highlighting its design improvements over previous Shield models. The presenter, Jason from Classic Firearms, emphasizes the enhanced ergonomics, aggressive grip texture, optic-ready slide, and increased capacity as key upgrades. He compares it to the original Shield and Shield Plus, noting the Shield X's superior handling and capacity for concealed carry.

This review covers the Cyelee CAT SRS6 Pro with its STIG-RS emitter, designed to mitigate astigmatism starbursting with a 6 MOA dot. The optic features an RMSC footprint, IPX7 waterproofing, lockout mode, shake awake functionality, and two night vision settings. The reviewer demonstrates its mounting on a Shield Plus, highlights its bright daytime visibility, and provides initial shooting impressions at 7 and 15 yards, noting its crisp reticle and ease of use.

This video details a ballistic gel test of the 70-grain Velocitas monolithic bullet in 30 Super Carry caliber. Fired from a Smith & Wesson Shield Plus handgun, the bullet achieved 1520 fps, expanded to three pedals with no fragmentation, and penetrated 9.5 inches. Fired from a Hi-Point 3095 carbine at 1956 fps, the bullet shed one pedal and penetrated 14.75 inches. The test highlights the trade-off between expansion and penetration in this caliber.