Bye Bye M&P Shield - Why? - TheFirearmGuy

Published on May 25, 2021
Duration: 6:09

TheFirearmGuy, a seasoned firearms reviewer with over 9 years of experience with the M&P Shield platform, explains his transition from the original M&P Shield to the newer M&P Shield Plus. He highlights the Shield Plus's significant capacity increase (10+1 and 13+1 rounds) while maintaining a similar footprint, improved flat-faced trigger, and enhanced grip texture, positioning it as a modern evolution in the subcompact pistol market.

Quick Summary

TheFirearmGuy, an experienced firearms reviewer, explains his transition from the original Smith & Wesson M&P Shield to the Shield Plus. Key upgrades include significantly higher magazine capacity (10+1/13+1 rounds), a modern flat-faced trigger, and improved grip texture, making the Shield Plus a superior choice for concealed carry in today's market.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to the M&P Shield
  2. 00:46Retiring the Original Shield
  3. 02:10Introducing the M&P Shield Plus
  4. 03:03Market Context and Features
  5. 04:09Pricing and Variations

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is TheFirearmGuy upgrading from the original M&P Shield?

TheFirearmGuy is upgrading from the original M&P Shield to the M&P Shield Plus primarily due to the significant increase in magazine capacity (10+1 and 13+1 rounds) and the improved features like the flat-faced trigger and enhanced grip texture offered by the newer model.

What are the key advantages of the M&P Shield Plus over the original M&P Shield?

The M&P Shield Plus boasts higher magazine capacity (10+1/13+1 vs. 7+1/8+1), a more modern flat-faced trigger for better control, and an improved 2.0 grip texture, all while maintaining a similar compact footprint.

What market trend does the M&P Shield Plus follow?

The M&P Shield Plus follows the 'stack-and-a-half' trend, popularized by pistols like the Sig Sauer P365, which allows for increased ammunition capacity in a subcompact frame without drastically altering the grip size.

What was the original M&P Shield's market position?

When introduced around 2012, the original Smith & Wesson M&P Shield was considered one of the hottest subcompact pistols on the market, competing directly with other popular models like the Springfield Armory XDS.

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