NRA Gun Gear of the Week: Shield v. Shield—Conclusion
This video concludes a "Shield vs. Shield" project comparing a modified Smith & Wesson M&P Shield 9 against a Performance Center model. The project gun, upgraded with Trijicon sights, an Apex trigger, and Talon grips, was tested against the stock Performance Center Shield in a 50-round course of fire. While the project gun offered faster first-shot acquisition due to its sights, the Performance Center model yielded slightly tighter groups. Both demonstrated excellent trigger performance and recoil management, with Talon grips providing a significant grip enhancement for their cost.






