I have been watching your videos for 15 years and I have always appreciated your reviews on not only budget guns but quality guns with an honest opinion thanks for so many years of content
Been carrying this gun for almost 2 years now....love it.I have at least 1800 rounds through it with zero malfunctions.Feels great in the hand,is accurate and recoil isn't that bad like most would think.Its hard to carry a bigger gun like a double stack once you've gotten used to carrying this gun( concealed)
As an Oregonian who now is stuck carrying 10 rounds or less, most of my pistols became obsolete overnight as a carry option. Most of my wife and Is pistols are chambered in 9mm or revolvers 357/38 spl. I personally like 40 cal/10mm but with the new law both of us went out and bought .45s. Thinking being if your going to take away our capacity, probably should make it up ballistically. Now of course we got a lot of training to get out skill sets up to par with the 9mm we're used too, but other then moving off the entire west coast, not left with many other options.
Yeah I bought mine during the rebate also and I know o got it for around 300.00 in another post I said 325.00 but I believe it was more around 300.00 either way awesome deal!!
My tritium front night site fell off in under 200 rounds. What a piece of crap. Paid more for the trijicon option Shield and now I have to pay for night sites AGAIN.
I own one, great trigger, well above average accuracy with whatever I put in it, feeds well with off the shelf ammo and hand loads alike, spot on grip angle. I find myself going to it more than the others while at the range. I really like it.
The S&W Shield is one of the best carry pistols produced, in my opinion and experience with them. When somebody says "CQC handgun" or "close combat pistol", I think of the Shield. Easily deployable in a variety of carry positions, including ankle, IWB, or shoulder. You can even use the pistol as an extension of your fist if you need to subdue a violent assailant with less-than-lethal force once you have passed the legal threshold of shooting.
I have an S&W M&P in .40 cal. I like that pistol very much, and my wife can handle it. Glad to see they've come out with a .45-I might buy that & give the .40 to my wife.
Great gun I just picked up a performance center 45 ACP with ported barrel, super trigger, it handles like a dream, hardly any kick and very accurate. I had a Springfield single stack when they first came out and sold it the damn thing beat me up,73 year old hands this gun is great.
I just bought one for my son for $412. We shot it and were shocked that the recoil was not harsh. The muzzle flash at night is a good bit worse than my everyday carry 9mm Shield. The trigger is improved over what my stock 9mm Shield was, but is not nearly as good as the flat faced Apex kit now installed in my 9mm Shield. The reset click is loud and much improved on the new 45. Also, we both like the new grip texture. All in all we love the gun. l
i just purchased the m&p p.c. .45. what a sweet c/c. Thin, light, and packs a wonderfully controlled punch. Awesome trigger, fiber optic sights pop for awesome target acquisition, ports assist with remaining on target and really nice grip. I recommend taking one for a ride...you wont regret it.
+sootch00 great video been waiting to see the 45acp shield . Looks great so for from the videos iv seen. how well do's it conceal ?? I carry a keltec 380 right know
O4 HEMI look for something bigger not a fan of 9mm. Was think of a revolver but I been waiting to see shild in 45 acp do to how the 9mm felt in my hand
My wife had the .40 Shield and we got the new Performance Center .45 ACP. We are shooting SIG V-Crown for carry and standard SIG FMJ for the range. The pistol and grip are flawless on the range. All shots were in tight groups. Highly recommend
Thank you very much for this. I just picked up the S&W M&P 45 Shield today. After reading the manual, I decided to check out some TH-cam videos. Very helpful and informative. Thanks again.
I really enjoy your videos, and this is no exception. I'm still gonna purchase a Shield 9mm, but great to have the info on the 45. Thanks for all you do!
I have mad respect for youtubers that actually DECLARE that they were provided the unit for review, be it flashlight, firearm, peripheral, or other electronic device, software, etc... So thank you thank you for keeping that standard going. :) :) I have no problems with review copies, etc.. it's just really helpful to actually know. I think it's so insanely dishonest when people don't declare it.
I had the shield 9mm with talon grips and just recently got the shield 45. Talon grips are great but they just don't hold up compared to the stippling on the shield 45. Smith and Wesson did an amazing job.
The only problem with this grip is that, with some holsters, it kind of digs into your back a bit if you're carrying it in a waist holster in the small of your back... That's my only complaint about this gun so far, but it might also just need a different kind of holster, but I like minimal but workable for what I use...
JUST Purchased a m&p shield. I'm a big guy with big hands. I loved it. fits me perfectly no issues and I have put 200 rounds through it so with no isues with different ammo. I highly recommend this firearm
I have the PC version of the 45 Shield. I put TFX-Pro sights on it for hi-viz and tritium night time transition. I believe that although no other 45 acp is more accurate than the G30, that this Shield is a must for CCW due to its lighter weight, better egos, smaller dimensions and equal reliability. This gun and my Kahr PM9 are now my two favorite carry pistols as a retired 27 yr police officer. I also like my G42-380 and my Kahr P380. This development of this Shield in 45 acp was a great move in the right direction for S&W and will definitely encourage the carrying of 45 acp now that the single-stack craze is all the rage...might as well go with 45acp- 230 gr over a 9mm is the difference is only one round. Anyway...as usual great review!!
I'd have to agree. I like Hickok...but I find myself going to his channel just because of his variety of guns and not the reviews. Sootch really "reviews" the gun. He goes into specs, details, pros and cons etc.
I bought a s&w m&p shield 9mm from a friend he had it for less than a year only took it to the range and feed a clip though it so it was pretty much brand new for $250 and I love it I'll buy it agin any day.. I like it better than the glocks I own.
Palmetto State armory has some incredible deals on the whole line of M&P Shields, I just purchased a 45 and got the $75.00 rebate from Smith &Wesson , thanks for the informative video !
I live in Texas, and do not wear an undershirt in the summer, until I bought my Shield 45, and the grip sandpapered my side. I found a solution in the Hogue handall beavertail grip sleeve made specifically for the Shield 45. After a brief but mighty struggle to pull over grip I am very happy. Rubber as good a grip as stippled. Comfort with no undeshirt. I bought Shield 45 to get biggest bang for the size, and shoot 230gr +p for same reason, and the hogue handall grip absorbs extra recoil impulse. Final bonus is that the grip has slight palm swell, and moves finger back a fraction on trigger, resulting in even more natural pointing.
Got my Shield 45 last Tuesday....what a joy....even fit's perfect in my Foxx Shield 9 kydex holster....great cc weapon....shoots like a dream....S&W did a fantastic job with the recoil spring in this new gun because the recoil is so mild for a 45.
I love this gun,, I Conceal Carry a .45 on a daily basis and have done so with Shield as well as an Officer's Model 1911. It is incredibly compact and fits a variety of holsters depending on your style of carry. Nice vids.
I carry the .45 Shield as well!! I just bought me a Ruger Commander SR 1911 .45 and man I love it!!!! Not shot it yet. I will be carrying it as well with a good leather holster and belt!!!!
i took my shield 45 first time to the range and i was impressed very smooth and not Snappy. i have m&p 9c, glock 30sf and shield felt the best in recoil. trigger was much better compared to Shield 9 and 40 and only paid $375. i fired 200 rounds without any problem and no misfire.
Sure would like to see a "Plus" version w 10 or 10+1 capacity ! Excellent pistol tho" as is. If gluck can do it (30S model), I Know S&W can ! Come on S&W !
HELLZ YEAHH THE XD SPRINFIELD LINE IS SOO KIKASS, my daughter has the sub compact 45 acp, it's a real nice pistol, I need to get a hold of it and do a COMPARISON SHOOTOUT BETWEEN HER XD AND MY TAURUS MILLENNIUM PRO PT145 10 SHOT 45 ACP?
Smith and wesson is really doing a great job these days. I went on a diet and lostc15 lbs i have no problem carrying a glock 21 or my fnx 45 in iwb holster i am 77 and i can shoot my glock 36 but after about 25 rounds my arm is saying no more please dont seem to have the problem with the larger 45s thank you for video you do a great job
I bought my M&P 45 about a year ago for CCW and loved it.. This is coming for a Glock fan.. After about 700 rounds I started having problems with it misfiring.. Customer Service at S&W was great no questions asked free shipping return.. I'll comment further upon return and firing of weapon.. BTW, great review
Former LEO purchased M&P 45 after review by Hickok45 and your excellent video. Just subscribed to your channel as you are very professional and comprehensive while doing your previews. Good job!
Great review. I shot one yesterday at a local range and loved it. I was expecting it to have a lot of recoil but it was not bad at all. The new grip texture makes it surprisingly easy to control and get back on target.
I own the S&W M&P Shield.45 2.0 and yes the stippling grip is brutal. I cannot speak of talon grips but I ordered and installed Hogue grip on my Shield & what a huge improvement!!! Better recoil & better comfort & control!!! Great video!! Yes subscribed!!!! God bless!!!🇱🇷🇱🇷
I love this 45 Shield. It's accurate, and believe it not, soft shooting. The one down side is the extra cost of 45 ACP. But, otherwise, the 45 version blows away the 9 mm Shield.
Great review I own a 40 m&p shield now after watching you're review I can't wait to buy the 45 m&p. Keep up the great work look forward to watching more reviews by you.
I carry the Taurus PT145. To me it is one of the best options for 45acp on the market Its size, reliability and 10+1 capacity is by far the best you can find on the market today for its price. Recoil is minimal and trigger pull is great as well.
+Mr. Frog Absolutely not! This is a top of the line pistol for a reasonable price. Glocks are high price for a low quality unappealing pistol. Apparently a gun can only be good if it cost 3 times as much then its really worth.
Sootch you always give the most indepth reviews and keep us up to date on all the new guns thank you so much for all you do. I have a taurus pt111g2 not any failures with all types of ammo but I have really been considering a smith and wesson 45 or something just as good.
Just took mine to the club range today for the first 100 rounds.. . At 7 yards the sights are right on. The accuracy was amazing. I'm still learning but I did some groupings that I have never before been able to do... Practice Practice. ANyway, the recoil was extremely managable and to be honest not an issue at all. It has become my new EDC, so now to honor it with a good leather on the belt pancake style holster. Thanks for the review sootch00! This weapon is extremely fun to shoot.
I don't even live in America and where I live you aren't allowed to carry guns. I just watch these videos because it's os relaxing to listen to the voice of this dude xD
Yeah , there's a little Hottie named Payton doing ASMR that sucks and licks the mic. like a pro, puts you right to sleep after you pound your Pud, Ha,ha,ha !!!!
@ MrOkaron ; If an intruder tries to break into your hut in the middle of the night , just turn the volume up to 10 while Don or Hickok are dumping a mag. rapid fire, Ha,ha,ha !!!
I cannot imagine living in a place where there is no way for me to defend myself and my family. Thank God that I live in America, where I am one of 17 million people who are licensed to carry a loaded, concealed firearm the same as I carry my wallet every single day. In fact I carry the S&W M&P .45 Performance Center Shield. God bless the Second Amendment.
I put a hogue rubber sleeve grip on mine honestly under a t-shirt the sandpaper style texture just rubs me raw. Also the grip felt a little thin and the palm swells added by the rubber helped it fill my hands. Great trigger, mine needed some break in. But I got it $320 out the door.
I just bought a Shield 45 Friday, I shot it Saturday and it didn't hae near the recoil I thought it would. So far I really like it and I am going to make it my EDC for a while.
This is going to be my next purchase. I carry the shield 9 now, but in my opinion, if you can get the same sized pistol but with a much larger bullet and only sacrifice one round of capacity, then why the heck not do it? Yes I know, so many guys will argue that the ballistic gel tests show that 9 mm is a more effective self-defense round, but I just think that's a matter of opinion. For me personally, if the shield 45 is almost identical in size and weight to the shield 9mm, then why not go with a much larger bullet? But that's just me
I'm a hickok45 fan too, but this is the first of your video's that I have seen & now I'm also a fan of you! Great job, lots of good information presented really well!
I was going to buy another Glock - a G36 ....but looked at this and ..........well ......I just love it .....and it was cheaper. It has a nice trigger right out of the box. Shot it about 5 times now and had one problem ....and it was an ammo problem - not the shields fault at all.
Extremely well done video. Every detail described nicely. Video flowed from point to point in describing the pistol. Your manner in presenting is great. Never rushed or hurried. Have the 9mm Shield myself. Was glad S&W resolved the grip texturing issue. Always felt the 9mm Shield felt a bit slippery as much as I enjoy the 9mm. Thanks for posting.
Thanks for the review Sootch! Just picked one up here in MA where they just recently became available as compliant for our tyrannical state and can't wait to get it to the range and start carrying it! Keep up the great work!
Another great video as always my friend. It is time for my wife to upgrade from her current constitutional carry she fondly refers to as "Poppy" the purple Ruger. Any pros and cons for the S&W M&P Shield compared to the Walther CCP (besides caliber) for the female carrier in the corporate world? Are there any notable points (both positive and negative) that your wife has made regarding the everyday carry of her Shield? Apologies if this final question is too personal, but does she mainly carry on her person or in her purse? Thanks again for the hard work and passion you put into all your videos. Take care brother.
I think I need one of these!!! I held and fondled one the other day at my LGS. The trigger has really been improved over the older model. Size is perfect for me. The 9 mm was a bit small in the grip while inserting and removing the magazine, it would hang up on my palm. This one is just a little bigger/longer and don't get caught on my hand/Palm. Love your reviews, keep the great work! The bloopers are great!!
These big bore single stacks fell out of favor but I just bought a Shield 45 because I like hiking and walking backroads and have actually come across wild dogs, hogs and even black bear before. I like the idea of having 8 rounds of 45 in a nice, slim package that I can wear in a pair of shorts and throw a t-shirt over.
Thank you for sharing all your reviews that you post on you tube! I enjoy and I have learned a great deal from your input. I have gotten back into shooting and I'm back into the learning stages. The way you talk and it shows you have a great amount of honest opinions to share. You certainly talk smart and professional. Thanks.
Found one today at my LGS for $414.00. Yes, I brought it home. Put 100 rounds of Blazer through it without any issues. The recoil was very minimum (actually surprised me). Nice gun. As always thanks for the vid scotch00.
I have been watching your videos for 15 years and I have always appreciated your reviews on not only budget guns but quality guns with an honest opinion thanks for so many years of content
Been carrying this gun for almost 2 years now....love it.I have at least 1800 rounds through it with zero malfunctions.Feels great in the hand,is accurate and recoil isn't that bad like most would think.Its hard to carry a bigger gun like a double stack once you've gotten used to carrying this gun( concealed)
2500 rounds through my EDC 45 shield, 3 years, no malfunctions, apex trigger, lighter than my kimber pro carry yet smoother to shoot.
As an Oregonian who now is stuck carrying 10 rounds or less, most of my pistols became obsolete overnight as a carry option. Most of my wife and Is pistols are chambered in 9mm or revolvers 357/38 spl. I personally like 40 cal/10mm but with the new law both of us went out and bought .45s. Thinking being if your going to take away our capacity, probably should make it up ballistically. Now of course we got a lot of training to get out skill sets up to par with the 9mm we're used too, but other then moving off the entire west coast, not left with many other options.
So now that your pistols are no longer legal, what options do you have for them?
People are very stupid and keep voting Democrat...
I thought that was done away with already in court?
Judged by 12 or carried by 6?
Don't ask. Don't tell.
Bought one at Cabela's....with $75 rebate!....Got night sights and 3 mags...$300!....great deal!
Dan Caron damn that’s a deal! I’d buy one for that price.
That's a God damn steal. I'll take two please lol.
Whoa. I thought I got a good deal yesterday at Cabela’s $399 for M&P Shield 2.0 w crimson laser.
Yeah I bought mine during the rebate also and I know o got it for around 300.00 in another post I said 325.00 but I believe it was more around 300.00 either way awesome deal!!
My tritium front night site fell off in under 200 rounds. What a piece of crap. Paid more for the trijicon option Shield and now I have to pay for night sites AGAIN.
Just purchased one for $299 ($224 after S&W $75 mail-in rebate) from Palmetto State Armory. Can't wait to pick it up from my FFL.
I own one, great trigger, well above average accuracy with whatever I put in it, feeds well with off the shelf ammo and hand loads alike, spot on grip angle. I find myself going to it more than the others while at the range. I really like it.
The S&W Shield is one of the best carry pistols produced, in my opinion and experience with them. When somebody says "CQC handgun" or "close combat pistol", I think of the Shield. Easily deployable in a variety of carry positions, including ankle, IWB, or shoulder. You can even use the pistol as an extension of your fist if you need to subdue a violent assailant with less-than-lethal force once you have passed the legal threshold of shooting.
Just bought my first gun yesterday. I got the SW 9mm shield. Great video. New subscriber.!
Wandar Woman Excellent caliber for your Shield . I also have the 9 mm . Would not want any other caliber. Enjoy.
I have the 9mm but I will get the 45 as well
Wewwww 😍
Nice choice.
I love my two shields!
I have an S&W M&P in .40 cal. I like that pistol very much, and my wife can handle it.
Glad to see they've come out with a .45-I might buy that & give the .40 to my wife.
Great gun I just picked up a performance center 45 ACP with ported barrel, super trigger, it handles like a dream, hardly any kick and very accurate. I had a Springfield single stack when they first came out and sold it the damn thing beat me up,73 year old hands this gun is great.
Is it the 2.0 or the other one?
I personally carry the S&W M&P Shield.45 loaded with Federal HST 230 grain +P JHP. Excellent performance with this HST!!
I just bought one for my son for $412. We shot it and were shocked that the recoil was not harsh. The muzzle flash at night is a good bit worse than my everyday carry 9mm Shield. The trigger is improved over what my stock 9mm Shield was, but is not nearly as good as the flat faced Apex kit now installed in my 9mm Shield. The reset click is loud and much improved on the new 45. Also, we both like the new grip texture. All in all we love the gun. l
i just purchased the m&p p.c. .45. what a sweet c/c. Thin, light, and packs a wonderfully controlled punch. Awesome trigger, fiber optic sights pop for awesome target acquisition, ports assist with remaining on target and really nice grip. I recommend taking one for a ride...you wont regret it.
300 rounds now hardball and hollow point with no issues. My new EDC pistol.
shoulda got the .45 long slide shield
No you shoulda got what you got and I love my shield 45 too
Any reviews with the Shield 2.0?
The reviews on this pistol are so overwhelmingly positive, I had to order one.
So after watching this vid I am a proud owner .. Extremely happy with my purchase. Thanks for the great review on it .
I carried a .45 as an off duty weapon my entire law enforcement career. I just purchased this Shield 45 and I couldn’t be happier. JoeZ
not even a shield fan just enjoy your videos...another great one
Thanks Brother!
+sootch00 sootch you can get a multicam stock for your socom 16 if you like it! springfield makes it
+sootch00 great video been waiting to see the 45acp shield . Looks great so for from the videos iv seen. how well do's it conceal ?? I carry a keltec 380 right know
+James Pugh that thing is going to be pretty big compared to a 380 lol the shield 9mm is quite a bit bigger than my kahr pm9 let alone the 45
O4 HEMI look for something bigger not a fan of 9mm. Was think of a revolver but I been waiting to see shild in 45 acp do to how the 9mm felt in my hand
My wife had the .40 Shield and we got the new Performance Center .45 ACP. We are shooting SIG V-Crown for carry and standard SIG FMJ for the range. The pistol and grip are flawless on the range. All shots were in tight groups. Highly recommend
Very good video , very informative and easy to understand ... thank you. God bless our country and those who love it 🇺🇸
Thank you very much for this. I just picked up the S&W M&P 45 Shield today. After reading the manual, I decided to check out some TH-cam videos. Very helpful and informative. Thanks again.
I really enjoy your videos, and this is no exception. I'm still gonna purchase a Shield 9mm, but great to have the info on the 45. Thanks for all you do!
I have mad respect for youtubers that actually DECLARE that they were provided the unit for review, be it flashlight, firearm, peripheral, or other electronic device, software, etc... So thank you thank you for keeping that standard going. :) :) I have no problems with review copies, etc.. it's just really helpful to actually know. I think it's so insanely dishonest when people don't declare it.
I sure hope S&W upgrades the whole shield line to this new grip texture. Its like night and day difference.
+David Fletcher yess! glock 19 size m&p. please!!!!
Just add the talon grip, no problem
monsterman27 it's like you predicted the future guy. nice call
I had the shield 9mm with talon grips and just recently got the shield 45. Talon grips are great but they just don't hold up compared to the stippling on the shield 45. Smith and Wesson did an amazing job.
The only problem with this grip is that, with some holsters, it kind of digs into your back a bit if you're carrying it in a waist holster in the small of your back...
That's my only complaint about this gun so far, but it might also just need a different kind of holster, but I like minimal but workable for what I use...
Thank you for the video and instructions I love my S&W M&P 45 Shield Pistol. I like your video and all the details.
i have a shield 9 that i stippled with a soldering iron in 5 mins. came out fantastic...another great video by sootch
JUST Purchased a m&p shield. I'm a big guy with big hands. I loved it. fits me perfectly no issues and I have put 200 rounds through it so with no isues with different ammo. I highly recommend this firearm
Smith and Wesson has become the best bang for buck in the handgun world.
Thanks for the review! Just jumped on to the shield 9mm ver 1 band wagon and am super happy! Need to try the 45 as it is one of my favorite calibers
I have the 9mm shield and I love it. I'm excited to see this in the .45 ACP!
I have the PC version of the 45 Shield. I put TFX-Pro sights on it for hi-viz and tritium night time transition. I believe that although no other 45 acp is more accurate than the G30, that this Shield is a must for CCW due to its lighter weight, better egos, smaller dimensions and equal reliability. This gun and my Kahr PM9 are now my two favorite carry pistols as a retired 27 yr police officer. I also like my G42-380 and my Kahr P380. This development of this Shield in 45 acp was a great move in the right direction for S&W and will definitely encourage the carrying of 45 acp now that the single-stack craze is all the rage...might as well go with 45acp- 230 gr over a 9mm is the difference is only one round.
Anyway...as usual great review!!
Hey Sootch, I think you and Hickock have the best reviews.
Harold McDaniel I think so also
I'd have to agree. I like Hickok...but I find myself going to his channel just because of his variety of guns and not the reviews. Sootch really "reviews" the gun. He goes into specs, details, pros and cons etc.
Yep, I agree! 👍👍
Agreed, Love them both! Though I do like Iraqveteran8888 and Gunblastdotcom as well, between the 4 channels all your questions should be answered!
I think Paul has the best reviews
I bought a s&w m&p shield 9mm from a friend he had it for less than a year only took it to the range and feed a clip though it so it was pretty much brand new for $250 and I love it I'll buy it agin any day.. I like it better than the glocks I own.
I think you're the man Sootch. Thanks for the great videos. I look forward to them from both of your channels.
I just recently bought a 45 shield with night sights and fluted barrel,one of the best guns I have ever carried. The performance series is awesome.
Palmetto State armory has some incredible deals on the whole line of M&P Shields, I just purchased a 45 and got the $75.00 rebate from Smith &Wesson , thanks for the informative video !
I have 900 rounds through mine so far and haven't had a single malfunction. ABSOLUTE PERFECTION!
Good Video, I just bought one of these in 45 I already had the 9mm they are good lil guns very reliable and easy to shoot I like both a lot!
I live in Texas, and do not wear an undershirt in the summer, until I bought my Shield 45, and the grip sandpapered my side.
I found a solution in the Hogue handall beavertail grip sleeve made specifically for the Shield 45.
After a brief but mighty struggle to pull over grip I am very happy.
Rubber as good a grip as stippled.
Comfort with no undeshirt.
I bought Shield 45 to get biggest bang for the size, and shoot 230gr +p for same reason, and the hogue handall grip absorbs extra recoil impulse.
Final bonus is that the grip has slight palm swell, and moves finger back a fraction on trigger, resulting in even more natural pointing.
I really like my 9 mm Sheild!! Might need this 45 too!
Got my Shield 45 last Tuesday....what a joy....even fit's perfect in my Foxx Shield 9 kydex holster....great cc weapon....shoots like a dream....S&W did a fantastic job with the recoil spring in this new gun because the recoil is so mild for a 45.
I love my 45 Shield...I added the 380 EZ and a 9mm EZ too.
I love this gun,, I Conceal Carry a .45 on a daily basis and have done so with Shield as well as an Officer's Model 1911. It is incredibly compact and fits a variety of holsters depending on your style of carry. Nice vids.
I carry the .45 Shield as well!! I just bought me a Ruger Commander SR 1911 .45 and man I love it!!!! Not shot it yet. I will be carrying it as well with a good leather holster and belt!!!!
My favorite EDC for the last 3yrs, flat shooter, manageable recoil, easy to conceal. Come on Smith & Wesson make a shield plus version already!!😩
If they make it, I’ll buy one too.
you are the BEST ,nobody i mean nobody does a gun review like you thanks
1 million Shields in 4 years? That's amazing, really happy for S&W. They have a bright future
Those kids are going places.
Also good to know that so many people are CHL and defending themselves.
Love S&W...but Taurus took a huge chuck of the concealed market away from S&W and everyone else...
I carried a Taurus slim 709 for almost a decade. Perfect little pistol I'm my opinion.
2 cases through my performance center version, no malfunctions. It is my EDC.
i took my shield 45 first time to the range and i was impressed very smooth and not Snappy. i have m&p 9c, glock 30sf and shield felt the best in recoil. trigger was much better compared to Shield 9 and 40 and only paid $375. i fired 200 rounds without any problem and no misfire.
Sure would like to see a "Plus" version w 10 or 10+1 capacity ! Excellent pistol tho" as is. If gluck can do it (30S model), I Know S&W can ! Come on S&W !
I'm a staunch fan-boy in the "Croatian Brotherhood", but S&W was smart to come out with a competitor to the XDs 45ACP.
HELLZ YEAHH THE XD SPRINFIELD LINE IS SOO KIKASS, my daughter has the sub compact 45 acp, it's a real nice pistol, I need to get a hold of it and do a COMPARISON SHOOTOUT BETWEEN HER XD AND MY TAURUS MILLENNIUM PRO PT145 10 SHOT 45 ACP?
The XD IS LIKE A GLOCK......BUT FOR MEN!!! BWA HA HA!!
Smith and wesson is really doing a great job these days. I went on a diet and lostc15 lbs i have no problem carrying a glock 21 or my fnx 45 in iwb holster i am 77 and i can shoot my glock 36 but after about 25 rounds my arm is saying no more please dont seem to have the problem with the larger 45s thank you for video you do a great job
This is a very capable weapon in the right hands it will keep you safe. Get a fast - load. it's not easy and my thumb's a healing.' NO B.S.
I bought my M&P 45 about a year ago for CCW and loved it.. This is coming for a Glock fan.. After about 700 rounds I started having problems with it misfiring.. Customer Service at S&W was great no questions asked free shipping return.. I'll comment further upon return and firing of weapon.. BTW, great review
The M&P 45 Shield i got for my CCW carry awesome, thanks you sootch00 for your great videos.
Mark Dunavant I like mine as well.
Got mine yesterday absolutely love it
I was surprised, that looks like it has surprisingly manageable recoil
It is very manageable. It's smoother to shoot than the .40 shield
Former LEO purchased M&P 45 after review by Hickok45 and your excellent video. Just subscribed to your channel as you are very professional and comprehensive while doing your previews. Good job!
Great review. I shot one yesterday at a local range and loved it. I was expecting it to have a lot of recoil but it was not bad at all. The new grip texture makes it surprisingly easy to control and get back on target.
That texturing is the greatest thing ive ever used, coming from a px4 the shield is a dream.
Love your channel and your reviews so keep up the good work!
I own the S&W M&P Shield.45 2.0 and yes the stippling grip is brutal. I cannot speak of talon grips but I ordered and installed Hogue grip on my Shield & what a huge improvement!!! Better recoil & better comfort & control!!! Great video!! Yes subscribed!!!! God bless!!!🇱🇷🇱🇷
I love this 45 Shield. It's accurate, and believe it not, soft shooting. The one down side is the extra cost of 45 ACP. But, otherwise, the 45 version blows away the 9 mm Shield.
Great review I own a 40 m&p shield now after watching you're review I can't wait to buy the 45 m&p. Keep up the great work look forward to watching more reviews by you.
I carry the Taurus PT145. To me it is one of the best options for 45acp on the market Its size, reliability and 10+1 capacity is by far the best you can find on the market today for its price. Recoil is minimal and trigger pull is great as well.
Taurus is cheap junk
+Mr. Frog Absolutely not! This is a top of the line pistol for a reasonable price. Glocks are high price for a low quality unappealing pistol. Apparently a gun can only be good if it cost 3 times as much then its really worth.
+Kevin Jordan Glock is low quality? Since when? I can see the where you could say not very appealing. But quality?
+DeeJay90 Quality wise glocks are middle of the road nothing spectacular about a glock as far as quality is concerned..
Lol someone is in denial🙄
Sootch you always give the most indepth reviews and keep us up to date on all the new guns thank you so much for all you do. I have a taurus pt111g2 not any failures with all types of ammo but I have really been considering a smith and wesson 45 or something just as good.
Thumbs up sootch! Always good content!
My Monday - Friday carry is the .45 M&P Performance Center Shield, with Tritium night sights. No safety. Sweet gun.
Thanks for the help. I'm in the market for a concealed sidearm
Just took mine to the club range today for the first 100 rounds.. . At 7 yards the sights are right on. The accuracy was amazing. I'm still learning but I did some groupings that I have never before been able to do... Practice Practice. ANyway, the recoil was extremely managable and to be honest not an issue at all. It has become my new EDC, so now to honor it with a good leather on the belt pancake style holster. Thanks for the review sootch00! This weapon is extremely fun to shoot.
I don't even live in America and where I live you aren't allowed to carry guns. I just watch these videos because it's os relaxing to listen to the voice of this dude xD
You hear that Don!?! Your voice puts people to sleep.LOL
I find that Hikok45's voice is rather soothing to me!
Yeah , there's a little Hottie named Payton doing ASMR that sucks and licks the mic. like a pro, puts you right to sleep after you pound your Pud, Ha,ha,ha !!!!
@ MrOkaron ; If an intruder tries to break into your hut in the middle of the night , just turn the volume up to 10 while Don or Hickok are dumping a mag. rapid fire, Ha,ha,ha !!!
I cannot imagine living in a place where there is no way for me to defend myself and my family. Thank God that I live in America, where I am one of 17 million people who are licensed to carry a loaded, concealed firearm the same as I carry my wallet every single day. In fact I carry the S&W M&P .45 Performance Center Shield. God bless the Second Amendment.
I put a hogue rubber sleeve grip on mine honestly under a t-shirt the sandpaper style texture just rubs me raw. Also the grip felt a little thin and the palm swells added by the rubber helped it fill my hands. Great trigger, mine needed some break in. But I got it $320 out the door.
Yes Hogue grip is fantastic on the .45 Shield!!!!
S&W rebate till June 30 for $75. Nets to $272 after GrabAGun $339 w/shipping. I'm in.
That was a good review. Glad you took the time to really show the layout, features and breakdown of the entire gun.
You either have some serious recoil control skill, or that tiny compact terror handles recoil way better than I thought it would.
I just bought a Shield 45 Friday, I shot it Saturday and it didn't hae near the recoil I thought it would. So far I really like it and I am going to make it my EDC for a while.
Bit of both I'm betting.
looks like a winner. I will wait for one without a thumb safety.
This is going to be my next purchase. I carry the shield 9 now, but in my opinion, if you can get the same sized pistol but with a much larger bullet and only sacrifice one round of capacity, then why the heck not do it? Yes I know, so many guys will argue that the ballistic gel tests show that 9 mm is a more effective self-defense round, but I just think that's a matter of opinion. For me personally, if the shield 45 is almost identical in size and weight to the shield 9mm, then why not go with a much larger bullet? But that's just me
Absolutely!! I love my .45 M&P Shield!!!! It’s my #1 EDC pistol
I'm a hickok45 fan too, but this is the first of your video's that I have seen & now I'm also a fan of you! Great job, lots of good information presented really well!
Thanks for the video ! I will try to trade in my Xds !
I love watching the last 30-40 seconds of your videos! Please keep the blooper reels on your videos!
Thumbs up for Hickok45. ~_^
He says every gun is good it's fun to watch him shot for a while but that's about it
Excellent video, well done. Bought my .45 Shield today. Thanks to all that provide great information .
I was going to buy another Glock - a G36 ....but looked at this and ..........well ......I just love it .....and it was cheaper. It has a nice trigger right out of the box. Shot it about 5 times now and had one problem ....and it was an ammo problem - not the shields fault at all.
Great video! Always very thorough and informative. Sootch00 always seems to tell me everything I want to know. Hickok45 and Sootch00 are my favorites.
.45's are in.....I just bought the PPQ .45.
You're a forester? That's awesome. I'm currently attending school studying Forestry.
+Andrew L yep. Went to forestry school in the 70's in NC
I'll have to check out your channel. I'm studying in eastern OH right now.
+molon labe Not yet. Gotta buy a holster for it.
Extremely well done video. Every detail described nicely. Video flowed from point to point in describing the pistol. Your manner in presenting is great. Never rushed or hurried. Have the 9mm Shield myself. Was glad S&W resolved the grip texturing issue. Always felt the 9mm Shield felt a bit slippery as much as I enjoy the 9mm. Thanks for posting.
Will you do a Glock 36 vs Shield 45 comparison?
did you watch the video...???
Thanks for the review Sootch! Just picked one up here in MA where they just recently became available as compliant for our tyrannical state and can't wait to get it to the range and start carrying it!
Keep up the great work!
Another great video as always my friend. It is time for my wife to upgrade from her current constitutional carry she fondly refers to as "Poppy" the purple Ruger.
Any pros and cons for the S&W M&P Shield compared to the Walther CCP (besides caliber) for the female carrier in the corporate world? Are there any notable points (both positive and negative) that your wife has made regarding the everyday carry of her Shield? Apologies if this final question is too personal, but does she mainly carry on her person or in her purse?
Thanks again for the hard work and passion you put into all your videos. Take care brother.
I think I need one of these!!! I held and fondled one the other day at my LGS. The trigger has really been improved over the older model. Size is perfect for me. The 9 mm was a bit small in the grip while inserting and removing the magazine, it would hang up on my palm. This one is just a little bigger/longer and don't get caught on my hand/Palm. Love your reviews, keep the great work! The bloopers are great!!
Think you can do a review on the Palmetto State Armory 1911?
that would be nice or the Rock Island 1911 10mm
These big bore single stacks fell out of favor but I just bought a Shield 45 because I like hiking and walking backroads and have actually come across wild dogs, hogs and even black bear before.
I like the idea of having 8 rounds of 45 in a nice, slim package that I can wear in a pair of shorts and throw a t-shirt over.
What would you prefer to carry the 9mm or the .45 acp shield?
Considering it's a single stack, I prefer the 45 ACP.
+sootch00 HI can you do a ar15 build on a Anderson lower. love your videos keep on doing them
Prefer 9mm-better follow ups, more rounds, lighter, apparently smaller pistol plus better ballistics out of a short barrel.
+ray hanes you should make some videos and do a Anderson lower ar15 build
David Vasquez was that a joke.
Thank you for sharing all your reviews that you post on you tube! I enjoy and I have learned a great deal from your input. I have gotten back into shooting and I'm back into the learning stages. The way you talk and it shows you have a great amount of honest opinions to share. You certainly talk smart and professional. Thanks.
Any news on a performance center 45 shield?
Matt Delmonico they just released a bunch of new 4 inch performance center models.
Found one today at my LGS for $414.00. Yes, I brought it home. Put 100 rounds of Blazer through it without any issues. The recoil was very minimum (actually surprised me). Nice gun. As always thanks for the vid scotch00.
I want one in 10mm
Go tell your mommy
.50 AE or you're a sissy. Lol. Jk
454 Casull for me
to match your johnson length
I bought one after watching your video. LOVE the outtakes lol!
just picked one up for $224.99 after rebate.
Rob Banta nice man. And I thought I got a g9od deal on mine at 360 and 320. I have 2
Really like the comparison to other pistols in the same category. I have a Glock 36 and that particular comparison was very informative.