I can say the same. Went one day to Gun Store to purchase G43 for my EDC and they were sold out. Salesman asked me if I ever considered the Shield and handed me one. Drove home that day with Shield 9mm and have never regretted it one single day. That was 5 years ago and have since added some Talon Grips and have ended up carrying my Shield more than any other gun I own and have complete confidence that my M&P Shield could do the job if ever called upon. (hope that day never comes). Ain't never had a single problem with it other than hurtin' my fingers loadin' those mags of theirs and it has been very accurate. You cannot go wrong with the Shield. I love my M&P Shield 9mm.
i have tried many many pistols for carrying,,,, the m&p shield has ALWAYS been my go to for conceal carry EVERYTIME,,,, i just bought the 45acp shield to go with my 9mm shield,,, has a freaking sweet trigger,,,,, i am VERY hard to please when it comes to triggers,,,, i was giddy after shooting the 45 yesterday,,, i think its a bot better then my 9mm
I've carried a Performance Center Shield in 9mm for a couple years now, and I love it. Not too big. Easy to carry. Very accurate. I have yet to have any issues after roughly 2k rounds through it. Unfortunately I have had to use it in a self defense situation. It performed very well, and I went home to my family. People say the ported barrel is a problem when firing at night. I didn't find this an issue. Muzzle flash was really no more than an non ported barrel, and I had no problem engaging my target. For those looking for an EDC. This may be what you're looking for.
I bought one and in the excitement of buying a new gun I somehow didn't notice the ported barrel until the next day. Thank you for this info, I was kind of worried about the barrel but this made me feel way better
As usual, excellent quality presentation. I absolutely love my Shield, in fact so much so that I am considering an Apex trigger. I don't especially like buying pistols with the idea of having to upgrade them but this one is my EDC and will be well worth the money.
I love my Shields. I bought the PC version and switched slide with my basic Shield. Then, I put the internals of the PC into my basic Shield. The Perf Center then got the Apex flat trigger kit. I ended up with a non safety Perf Center with an Apex trigger with a 3.5lb trigger and night sights. My basic Shield now has a great crisp trigger as well.
Carried the original shield since a few months after it came out. Every day. Thousands of rounds and not a single issue. Got the shield .45. Live that one too. And the 2.0 5 inch 9 for competitive shooting. Love them all with no issues in any of them.
The M&P shield was the first semi auto pistol I bought. I’m a revolver person. When I handled it before purchase it felt really good in my hands. It’s not my everyday carry, but love to go shoot it
I love mine. I switch the magazine springs with mag guts. +1 on the large and +2 on the small. Allows 19 in a small appendix carry. I want the 365, but I have 1200 through this gun and not a single malfunction. I trust it and it does what I want it to do. I have the original btw
It is ignorance for those people who complain of S&W's rust; sweat is alkaline and it's corrosive. ALL GUNS ARE SUBJECT TO CORROSION. Really good video.
I agree with you and the slides are stainless steel I thought. So they are already resistant to rust and will most likely tarnish first. A little bit of cleaning and protectant goes a long way.
Yes!!! I just bought the 2.0 Defense Kit on sale for $354. With Academy price match I was out the door $356. Sold the CT LightGuard that it came with for $70. I am in my 2.0 $286 and I kept the personal metal lockable case too. The stock trigger, for me, is just fine. Only thing I change out is the sights to Ameriglo Spartans.
I've been moving away from the single stack compacts but my M&P Shield 1.0 still finds it's way into the carry rotation every now and again. It's a great gun for the money 👍
I picked up a lightly used shield 40 2.0 last year at a great price, also bought a 9mm barrel and a couple extra magazines for it, 9 and 40. Nice little shooting gun.
I still carry my 1.0 every single day. I threw the tlr-6 on it. Perfect for me. I just ordered a Compact 2.0 & if I like the texture I’m gonna go ahead & upgrade to a 2.0 shield, but I’m still keeping my 1.0 cause it’s still a perfect gun for me.
As they say, if it isn’t broke, don’t fix it. The 1.0 is still a great gun and a bargain as well. If you decide to move to the 2.0, keep me posted on what you think. Thank you and cheers!
My wife had this as her carry gun , but she went and purchased the Walther PPS M2 and loves it so much more . The shield is an Awesome firearm and very reliable , but for my wife the recoil and ergos are so much better for Her. And she gets rounds on Target much better then the shield . I can personally shoot either one just fine, but the recoil goes back into her hands , whereas the shields muzzle rises up on her . She gets a much better grip on the Walther , but She has Arthritis in her hands . She loved the EZ smith & Wesson , but we are not sure how we feel about the .380 Cal as a Carry gun. We are gonna pick up an EZ in the future , who knows maybe she like that even better then tbe Walther, but as for now she loves the Walther . This was just a matter of a better fit and match for Her. But I know for most men and women the shield is and would be a Great Firearm . Great video as Always KS , and have a Blessed and Safe weekend .......
The PPS is a great gun indeed Steven. I agree, the ergos are spot on and I can see why she likes it. I ran with one for a quite a while and really enjoyed it. I’d love to give the EZ a go at some point. I hear great things about it. As for 380, I think it’s still a worthy round and will do the job. I recommend full metal jackets in it (just my opinion) as many find them to have better penetration. Have a great weekend and cheers brother!
As a NRA Certified Pistol Instructor and Concealed Carry Instructor, I highly recommend the EZ 380. I start my students with the .22 compact, move up to the EZ 380, then to the Shield. The EZ 380 is my wife's gun as she has severe arthritis in her hand and she can rack the slide with no problem and shoots it well. The 380 is a good defensive cartridge and will certainly do the job. I recommend the full metal jacket rounds for winter time and a good hollow point for summer carry.
Another great video! I definitely like the 2.0 over the first, but I think I like the M&P 2.0 compact a little bit more. Looking forward to the video on your carry ammo! Have a great Labor Day weekend 😁 👍🏽
I must say initially I didn't care for the Shield out of looks alone, but after buying one on a killer rebate deal last summer for $245, I was blown away completely. It's like this gun was special made for my hand as I shoot it even better than full size pistols and compacts. The 2.0 only sweetened the deal. It truly lives up to it's name and would be a suitable carry piece for anyone looking for an extra lb on them for protection.
I love my Shield 40 1.0... Kept the trigger stock, threw fiber optic sights on her, have a NDZ pinky extended base plate on the 6 round mag & a Hyve extended base plate on the 7 round mag. Great shooter indeed!!
I have the Shield 1.0 and M&P9c 1.0 and they're both great guns. I shoot pretty well with both. I have the TruGlo TFX sights on my Shield and I love them. Good video!
I regret ever trading my 2.0 it had the best trigger I've ever felt in a stock gun and there perfect to carry even at work in your pocket plus you have 7 round mags 8 round mags and up to 10 round mags there the perfect solution for ccw very accurate too
After buying the Shield 2.0 brand new I immediately shot 250 rounds through her without a single malfunction. But for some reason the slide didn’t stay back on one occasion when the mag emptied. However I don’t consider that mishap as an actual malfunction because it didn’t hamper the overall operation of the gun like a misfeed or stovepipe. Other than that I love this gun. She shoots beautifully, smooth yet crisp. I love the thumb safety and she feels so comfortable in my hands. I always carried concealed my Glock 19 in appendix with the Technaclip because I hate holsters so I had to do the no no and not chamber a round which I hated because I want that gun fully ready to fight. I didn’t want to shoot my balls off. Now with the Shield I do not have that problem and she always has a chambered round. She’s also a little smaller and even more concealable which is a bonus. I’ve always been a Glock only guy for years so it’s a lot for me to praise another manufacturer.
Nice to see the Shield getting some more love. The 2.0 was already out this past year, but I opted for the performance center instead. I couldn't tell the difference on the new trigger and that on the PC..I suspect they are the same.. Which is very good. I have found I tend to carry the shield more than any other gun I own. It's just very comfortable and I trust my life with it. Even at the range, it's a lot of fun. As with all single stacks though.. You have to buy a few more mags! 😀
Is it still worth carrying? Heck yes!!! In the summer months I carry either the Shield 9mm or the Glock 42. Both disappear inside the waistband with the Crossbreed mini-tuck holster.
Love my Shields. Have 2 in 9mm both old models. Both have Ameriglo I Dots. Both have Apex Duty/Carry triggers and both have +2 magazine. Compliments of Pearce Grips. So 9+1 in the gun and a 10 round reload. In a JM Customer's Kydex IWB. Great Pistol.
Carry my 9mm shield 2.0 with green Crimson Trace laser every day. Unbelievable accuracy for a 3.1 inch barrel. Also have the .45 shield which is not considered a 2.0 but it has the improved trigger and more aggressive grip so it's just like a 2.0 . I own Rugers, Berettas, Sigs, H and K's, Springfields, and other Smith and Wessons but these two shields are still my favorite guns.
Wife bought me the Shield Performance Center a couple years ago for Christmas when we got our CCWs. Still love it to this day and the only thing I have done to it is added the Hyve +2 base plates. Run Federal Premium Personal Defense 135grain and it shoots them just fine. Have put everything from steel cased Wolf 115gr to my normal range rounds, LAX Ammo Reman 115gr, through it to the tune of over 1k rds and never had a hiccup. I eventually will be changing out to a compact, probably a CZ 75 Compact or CZ P-01, but that really is only about having that extra capacity. May one day throw an Apex trigger in there but for now the Performance Center trigger is just fine (and much better than the original 1.0).
How do you like your shield compared to the p365xl? I keep going back and forth between those two. My edc currently is the G19 gen 5. But I want something smaller for the summer
I got my S&W Shield 2.0 on sale for $360. (They had the Crimson Trace frame version for $420, but it was a 1.0, and I didn't want the 1.0 or the laser for another $80.) I love it, and I won't carry any of my other guns anymore. It's so slim, light, and small. I looked at a few Kahrs, Sig 365, SA XDs, Ruger LCP/LC9, Taurus TCP, Colt Mustang, and Glock 43. I LOVE the Colt Mustang too. Not a game of the ergos of the G43. The grip is way too skinny, and it's almost "blade like." (It's so skinny that it's almost sharp.) The only thing I don't like about my Shield is that the slide _stop;_ which can't be used as a slide _release._
They are great guns indeed! That’s a bummer that your slide lock/release isn’t working properly. You may want Smith to take a look at it. It should function as both without issue. Thank you and cheers!
I have the same issue with my shield 40, the slide stop is very stiff and doesn’t work well as a release without a great deal of pressure... I’m not sure if it was designed to not be used as a release or if it’s just because it’s such a small lever...
KS my EDC is a Shield 9 Performance Center. It’s my first choice for carry not only due to its size but it shoots really good. It’s the best shooting, easy to conceal, striker fire I own. And I got it for around $420. I have yet to shoot a 2.0. Would be interesting to see how the 2.0 trigger compares to the Performance Center trigger.
The PC Shield is fantastic indeed. Very good shooter. I think they are on par with each other, though the PC definitely has the looks and great sights out of the box. Thank you and cheers!
I've carried my gen 1 shield for 7 years. Already worn out 2 nice leather holsters for it. Only times it failed is when girls who don't know how to shoot well have limp wristed it and it fte's. Great great great gun. I'll shoot it til it wears out, and buy another.
Just bought a MP9 shield 2 weeks ago, 1st gun i ever owned, already shot 150 rounds or so, shoots great, what I love most about it is it's kind of a sleeper gun, looks small and boring but packs quite a punch more than you would expect from such a small gun.
Is there a video on the differences between the original 9mm Shield and the 2.0. I have the original and never had a failure to fire and reload. Do I really need to move up to a 2.0? Thanks. Great video! MikeinMinnesota
Cool. No Shield here since I sold my M1 due to it having malfunctions after 4 yrs being 100% reliable. S&W did replace the barrel but I let it go. I do have an M2.0 compact in forty that’s great out the box.
I love my 2.0, but the grip texture was like strapping bees to my love handles... I put talons on my gen 1 because the grips were not grippy enough and i bought talons for the 2.0 for the opposite reason. Still my favorite carry out of my rotation which includes G26 andf p320 Subcompact.
KS Gun Guy, my Apex kit arrived today for my Shield. Did you do the install yourself or did you bring it to a Smith? If you did do the install, was it pretty straight forward?
Congrats Ryan! You’ll love it. I did have my gunsmith do it on this one though I know many who have successfully installed it on their own. Thank you and cheers!
Just bought this pistol today. Do you have a link on the trigger? Me being a larger guy I think I'm going to go for the talon grips so it doesn't rub against my skin. Great video! PS those magazines look a little funky and doesn't seem to go with the pistol.
I don’t have a link but just head out the Apex Tactical’s website. It’s easy to locate once you’re in there. Yes, the Talons may help with the grips. Agreed on the baseplates too, lol. Thank you and cheers!
Get the .40 S&W version, and then get a .357 Sig barrel for it (many vendors). Then you've got something the same size as compact J-frame .357 (Bodyguard, Centennial, etc), but you've got 8 rounds. Hell yeah that's worth carrying. Even better if you do a 4 inch slide swap
After a few weeks of carrying the difference between the m&p9 2.0 and shield 2.0 is huge feels like 2lbs lighter and half the size. Granted the that the mag extender is a lot longer than preferred but worth the extra ammo
I was just there (FJ) this morning! Put another 200 rounds through my new Glock 19. Appreciate these videos, will be looking for a single stack for more concealment/ wife’s carry in the next year or two.
I just, today, ordered a first gen Shield in 9mm, no safety. I chose this because I will go with Ameriglo Pro on the sights, Apex Tactical trigger and Talon grip. Do you recommend the flat trigger from Apex or the regular kit? Also, still not sure regarding the holster (Harry’s, Alien shape or Tulster). Thanks for your feedback and you have a great channel.
Congrats on the Shield! I think as far as Apex goes, either will do. As for holsters, I highly recommend Harry's and use KSGUNGUY for 10% off if you opt for his holsters. Thank you and cheers!
Just came from the range with my 2.0 shield after installing my favorite sights. 200rds in 45min ran flawlessly. The grip texture alone puts the shield above the other single stacks imo.
I'm partial to the Kahr CM 9 as an edc single stack 9mm. The shield is a good gun but for what it is. You might as well carry the compact 3.6 or Sig P365 or even the Taurus G2C.
I own the original shield 9mm and .40 both have been 100% flawless. I also just picked up the SW 1911 3in pro series. 500 rounds and also flawless. Good video
Great job on vids. Excellent insght & honest opinion. We have a # of ccw carriers in house. 4 Shields. 3 2.0 45s. Very pleased. Based on your vids & opinion we are going to give Hyve a look. Thanks again.
Man I picked up the shield 2.0 in 9mm with a Crimson Trace red laser frame. It was an EDC package which included a S&W knife and flash light for $369 plus tax....you can’t beat that!
Did you install the night sights yourself or did you have a gunsmith? I installed Ameriglo’s on my 2.0 Compact and they were EXTREMELY tight fitting. Otherwise great review “ as always”.
I need to try to EZ at some point. Looks like a good gun. As for the Shield and PPS... both are awesome. I prefer the Shield, but either will serve. Thank you and cheers!
If it was worth carrying, then it still is. I just bought the S&W M&P 2.0 45 shield performance center. So I think the shield is a great gun to carry, from everything I learned researching them.
Have the original and carried it for a few years, never an issue. Then I purchased a Walther PPS and carried it. After a while my conservative nature just did not feel comfortable carrying a gun appendix style without a safety. I've since gone back to the Shield for that very reason. I use the Ameriglos just like you, like them a lot. No changing back pistols. Thanks for vids.
Nice recap on the Shield as usual KS, I wouldn't expect anything less from you. M&P line has improved tremendously and the shield is still pleasantly heavy in my rotation. Though it's the 1st version I'm not sure if it's worth upgrading for texture, considering I have talon grips on mine with the Apex kit. I also carry the 45 version which is the introduction to the 2.0 but S&W has really stepped their game up, love the M&P2.0 line for sure. Reliability, shootability, concealabilty and everything ility...the Shield is. Cheers Brother, carry safely.
Thank you Armz! I agree about the M&P line improving. I am still hoping they do the 9c in a 2.0, lol. As for the 1.0, if it works and you like, probably no reason to move to the 2.0. That 45 Shield is fantastic. Reviewed it very early on with the channel. Sweet shooter for sure. Cheers as well brother!
KS I’m a big fan man. Been watching your vids for years. Huge opinion request! My EDC rotation concealed here in Texas is the p365 and the shield 2.0! Personally I like the M&P shield 2.0 more than any other gun for carry regardless of the 8 round capacity. Do you feel the shield is the best CCW as well? If you had to rAnk between your 3 gun rotation, how would you rank them? Also ...the p365 XL?!! What’s your view? Is this one a better shooter than the shield 2.0. I ask because it’s slightly larger than 365 reg . Thx!
The Shield is still my top pick, with the 365, 365xl, and G43x trailing behind. I have yet to have any issues with the Shield with several thousand rounds through it. Thank you and cheers!
Still have the original. Use it some during the summer. Still shoots good. I have only had 1issue ever and that was within the first 200 rounds. Its been perfect since then!
Looking for opinions here. I've never owned a firearm before and Im looking to get my first gun. It would be something I would use for everything. Mostly home defense and eventually CCW, but also take to the range too. I have been looking into the Glock 19 but for my limited budget right now it's a little much. Should I get the Shield 2.0 instead? Thoughts?
Consider an M&P compact as well. A bit larger but still possible to conceal. Will probably serve you better for home defense and range shooting. The Glock 43x and 48 also look nice if you're gonna go for a Glock.
I recommend looking into Smith and Wesson’s M&P 2.0C either 4 inch or 3.6 inch. Not expensive, good quality, and will fill all of those roles. Thank you and cheers!
My Shields (I have two 9s and a 45) are reliable concealable and very shootable. I'll be fine with them no need for any other guns. These have it all covered.
Damn it, KS, you're the reason I became a trigger snob, LOL. Great review as always. I have the 1.0 Shield with the same Apex Duty Carry kit for my light carry, but with the newer flat trigger. What an improvement! So, I don't see any need for the 2.0. I also have the Compact 2.0 in both 3.6" and 4" for winter carry with the Flatty kit on my 4". That trigger is in a whole other category! But, I feel the 3.6" would be better suited with the Duty Carry kit. But, they don't have the flat trigger for it, yet (yours has a slight curve). So, just wondering if there is any noticeable difference? Yours seems to have a bit more pre-travel. Btw, Ameriglo I-dot pro is my favorite sight, but prefer the yellow front with the u-notch rear. Can't wait to see your review on that new one you're testing with more capacity (wink, wink).
Glad I can feed your addiction Mean! I agree, the 1.0 with an Apex is awesome and does exactly what it needs to do. I’ m jealous about that 3.6. I’d love to try one at some point. The Apex on the Shield does have a little more curve to it indeed and the take up is a bit more (I think that’s just the Shield as is), but it definitely does the job. Hopefully the “new” one will be out tomorrow. It’s an impressive shooter! Thank you and cheers brother!
I don’t care what you use as long as it’s reliable and you’re proficient in using it. A Kimber or Staccato isn’t worth a hill of beans if you can’t hit the broad side of a barn. I love Smith & Wesson products.
I actually bought myself an M&P 2.0 Compact 9mm, and we bought a Shield 2.0 9mm for my wife. She ended up going with another gun, and let me tell you why her Shield ended up being mine. (Question coming!) While I love the feel of the 2.0 Compact (especially the aggressive texture of the grip), it did mess up the insides if a couple of my polo-style shirts. (While the Shield 2.0 has a grip that's somewhat more aggressive than other guns, it's not as aggressive as the 2.0 Compact.) So anyway, I just took over her Shield, since as you said, it just seems like a little sibling of the 2.0 Compact, and the excellent quality and feel seem quite similar. Question: you said that your M&P grips didn't cause any problems; does that include your M&P 2.0? I'm guessing that you mostly wear cotton (since you said you wear mainly tees), and not "wicking"-type polyester shirts? (I'm thinking that's my main problem with the "picking" on the shirts.) I look forward to any and all comments and experiences on the subject. Thanks!
Hey, @KS! My wife shot for the very first time last week and she chose this gun purely on “feel,” and may opt to own this as her EDC! I loved it too despite the snappiness of it but I think that’s due to my being use to compact/subcompact models otherwise. Can’t wait to shoot this one again soon! 🇺🇸 🔫
I love HYVE stuff...it's quality. I am seriously considering a Shield for CCW, current CCW is a G19 but I find it a bit too much gun to carry daily. I'm still undecided.
Love this gun, is it possible for you put the specs on your shield, im looking to doing the same setup. that would be very helpful if could do it. My wife will be very happy with this shield package.
Is it still worth carrying? Is it still worth carrying!? I love my Shield. It was the gun that made me fall for the whole M&P line.
Well said Cole and I 100% agree! Thank you and cheers!
I carry a 2.0 .40cal and I love it!
The full size m&p made me fall on love haha
I can say the same. Went one day to Gun Store to purchase G43 for my EDC and they were sold out. Salesman asked me if I ever considered the Shield and handed me one. Drove home that day with Shield 9mm and have never regretted it one single day. That was 5 years ago and have since added some Talon Grips and have ended up carrying my Shield more than any other gun I own and have complete confidence that my M&P Shield could do the job if ever called upon. (hope that day never comes). Ain't never had a single problem with it other than hurtin' my fingers loadin' those mags of theirs and it has been very accurate. You cannot go wrong with the Shield. I love my M&P Shield 9mm.
i have tried many many pistols for carrying,,,, the m&p shield has ALWAYS been my go to for conceal carry EVERYTIME,,,, i just bought the 45acp shield to go with my 9mm shield,,, has a freaking sweet trigger,,,,, i am VERY hard to please when it comes to triggers,,,, i was giddy after shooting the 45 yesterday,,, i think its a bot better then my 9mm
I've carried a Performance Center Shield in 9mm for a couple years now, and I love it. Not too big. Easy to carry. Very accurate. I have yet to have any issues after roughly 2k rounds through it. Unfortunately I have had to use it in a self defense situation. It performed very well, and I went home to my family. People say the ported barrel is a problem when firing at night. I didn't find this an issue. Muzzle flash was really no more than an non ported barrel, and I had no problem engaging my target. For those looking for an EDC. This may be what you're looking for.
Yeah what’s the story ?
I bought one and in the excitement of buying a new gun I somehow didn't notice the ported barrel until the next day. Thank you for this info, I was kind of worried about the barrel but this made me feel way better
Just picked up my first edc this last week. The shield 2.0. Love it so far.
That's awesome! The Shield is a great gun indeed. Thank you and cheers!
As usual, excellent quality presentation. I absolutely love my Shield, in fact so much so that I am considering an Apex trigger. I don't especially like buying pistols with the idea of having to upgrade them but this one is my EDC and will be well worth the money.
I love my Shields. I bought the PC version and switched slide with my basic Shield. Then, I put the internals of the PC into my basic Shield. The Perf Center then got the Apex flat trigger kit. I ended up with a non safety Perf Center with an Apex trigger with a 3.5lb trigger and night sights. My basic Shield now has a great crisp trigger as well.
Carried the original shield since a few months after it came out. Every day. Thousands of rounds and not a single issue. Got the shield .45. Live that one too. And the 2.0 5 inch 9 for competitive shooting. Love them all with no issues in any of them.
That’s awesome! Thank you and cheers!
Shield 1.0 still my EDC.
Agreed Jo! It’s a great option and definitely a bargain. Thank you and cheers!
Wish I would of got one last year too! The 2.0 shield is still worth every penny tho in my opinion
Great update and nice choice in holster color if I do say so myself!
Absolutely love it Harry! Always top notch brother. Thank you and cheers!
The M&P shield was the first semi auto pistol I bought. I’m a revolver person. When I handled it before purchase it felt really good in my hands. It’s not my everyday carry, but love to go shoot it
I love mine. I switch the magazine springs with mag guts. +1 on the large and +2 on the small. Allows 19 in a small appendix carry. I want the 365, but I have 1200 through this gun and not a single malfunction. I trust it and it does what I want it to do. I have the original btw
Sounds like a great setup! I need to try mag guts at some point. I hear great things. Thank you and cheers!
Shield 2.0 was my first gun. Got it in November and still love it
Right on! Thank you and cheers!
Just got a 40 cal 2.0 about a week ago and so far I freakin' LOVE it! It's a badddd boy!
Man I was trying to decide between 9mm and 40 cal. How many rounds does it hold in the 40 cal?
I've been carrying the Shield for 5 years and I live in the south east, 0 rust issues. I want to get the 2.0 in .45.
Awesome! The 45 is a great gun as well. Really shoots like a bigger gun than it is. Thank you and cheers!
@@briandavenport8971 Really? I live in Florida,
It is ignorance for those people who complain of S&W's rust; sweat is alkaline and it's corrosive. ALL GUNS ARE SUBJECT TO CORROSION. Really good video.
I agree with you and the slides are stainless steel I thought. So they are already resistant to rust and will most likely tarnish first. A little bit of cleaning and protectant goes a long way.
Yes ,its one of my favorites
I bought a used Shield 45 with night sights for $ 325.00 about a week ago and I ABSOLUTELY love it.
Right on! Thank you and cheers!
The Shield in my opinion is just a great little gun perfect for concealed carry!
Real man carry full size guns
Picked up the og shield about a week ago for $270 have about 100 rounds through it. So far it’s been flawless really enjoying it
It's really hard to beat either rendition of the SHIELD. They just work. Nice vid KS.
I 100% agree Ted! Well said brother. Thank you and cheers!
M&P Shield 1.0 still rock.Enjoy your videos.
The 1.0 is a still a great option and a bargain too! Thank you and cheers!
Right my carry gun is still the original m&p full size
My favorite edc. It’s perfect. It just feels great in the hand
My all time favorite m&p shield 9mm
EDC it's freaking awesome.
Right on! Thank you and cheers!
Yes!!! I just bought the 2.0 Defense Kit on sale for $354. With Academy price match I was out the door $356. Sold the CT LightGuard that it came with for $70. I am in my 2.0 $286 and I kept the personal metal lockable case too. The stock trigger, for me, is just fine. Only thing I change out is the sights to Ameriglo Spartans.
I've been moving away from the single stack compacts but my M&P Shield 1.0 still finds it's way into the carry rotation every now and again. It's a great gun for the money 👍
I think many are doing the same but I agree, the Shield remains regardless. They are awesome guns. Thank you and cheers!
Jared Green it must be hard living in Afghanistan, I hope God keeps you safe.
Been carrying my Shield 45 for almost 2 years now. Love it so much
That's awesome! Thank you and cheers!
I picked up a lightly used shield 40 2.0 last year at a great price, also bought a 9mm barrel and a couple extra magazines for it, 9 and 40. Nice little shooting gun.
I still carry my 1.0 every single day. I threw the tlr-6 on it. Perfect for me. I just ordered a Compact 2.0 & if I like the texture I’m gonna go ahead & upgrade to a 2.0 shield, but I’m still keeping my 1.0 cause it’s still a perfect gun for me.
As they say, if it isn’t broke, don’t fix it. The 1.0 is still a great gun and a bargain as well. If you decide to move to the 2.0, keep me posted on what you think. Thank you and cheers!
My wife had this as her carry gun , but she went and purchased the Walther PPS M2 and loves it so much more . The shield is an Awesome firearm and very reliable , but for my wife the recoil and ergos are so much better for Her. And she gets rounds on Target much better then the shield . I can personally shoot either one just fine, but the recoil goes back into her hands , whereas the shields muzzle rises up on her . She gets a much better grip on the Walther , but She has Arthritis in her hands . She loved the EZ smith & Wesson , but we are not sure how we feel about the .380 Cal as a Carry gun. We are gonna pick up an EZ in the future , who knows maybe she like that even better then tbe Walther, but as for now she loves the Walther . This was just a matter of a better fit and match for Her. But I know for most men and women the shield is and would be a Great Firearm . Great video as Always KS , and have a Blessed and Safe weekend .......
The PPS is a great gun indeed Steven. I agree, the ergos are spot on and I can see why she likes it. I ran with one for a quite a while and really enjoyed it. I’d love to give the EZ a go at some point. I hear great things about it. As for 380, I think it’s still a worthy round and will do the job. I recommend full metal jackets in it (just my opinion) as many find them to have better penetration. Have a great weekend and cheers brother!
If your looking for a 380 i would recommend a bersa thunder 380cc i have one the recoil reminds me of shooting a 22 pistol you cant go wrong.
As a NRA Certified Pistol Instructor and Concealed Carry Instructor, I highly recommend the EZ 380. I start my students with the .22 compact, move up to the EZ 380, then to the Shield. The EZ 380 is my wife's gun as she has severe arthritis in her hand and she can rack the slide with no problem and shoots it well. The 380 is a good defensive cartridge and will certainly do the job. I recommend the full metal jacket rounds for winter time and a good hollow point for summer carry.
Another great video! I definitely like the 2.0 over the first, but I think I like the M&P 2.0 compact a little bit more. Looking forward to the video on your carry ammo! Have a great Labor Day weekend 😁 👍🏽
Thank you Kratos! The 2.0C is awesome indeed brother. The FSM vid will be out soon. Have a great weekend as well. Cheers!
I must say initially I didn't care for the Shield out of looks alone, but after buying one on a killer rebate deal last summer for $245, I was blown away completely. It's like this gun was special made for my hand as I shoot it even better than full size pistols and compacts. The 2.0 only sweetened the deal. It truly lives up to it's name and would be a suitable carry piece for anyone looking for an extra lb on them for protection.
I love my Shield 40 1.0... Kept the trigger stock, threw fiber optic sights on her, have a NDZ pinky extended base plate on the 6 round mag & a Hyve extended base plate on the 7 round mag. Great shooter indeed!!
Sounds like a great setup! They really are tough to beat. Thank you and cheers!
Great Follow-up Review... I've got a 1st gen Performance Center Shield and LOVE IT!
Thank you very much! Those PCs are awesome indeed. Cheers!
I cant believe you did a review under 10 minutes! Great stuff KS!
Haha!! The next one may not be, lol. Thank you and cheers Keith!
I have the Shield 1.0 and M&P9c 1.0 and they're both great guns. I shoot pretty well with both. I have the TruGlo TFX sights on my Shield and I love them. Good video!
THe 9c remains a favorite of mine as well! I hope they do a 2.0 of that one. Thank you and cheers!
Living in CT where we have a 10 rd mag limit, the shield is a no brainer as one of the best carry pistols.
Well said! Thank you and cheers!
The Shield 2.0 with factory night sights is my everyday carry . Around 1000 rounds no problems . Have a great weekend KS !
Nice Dave! Always good to hear real world feedback. Have a great weekend as well brother! Cheers!
I regret ever trading my 2.0 it had the best trigger I've ever felt in a stock gun and there perfect to carry even at work in your pocket plus you have 7 round mags 8 round mags and up to 10 round mags there the perfect solution for ccw very accurate too
Loved your look and additions to your Shield
Thank you very much Mark! Cheers!
After buying the Shield 2.0 brand new I immediately shot 250 rounds through her without a single malfunction. But for some reason the slide didn’t stay back on one occasion when the mag emptied. However I don’t consider that mishap as an actual malfunction because it didn’t hamper the overall operation of the gun like a misfeed or stovepipe. Other than that I love this gun. She shoots beautifully, smooth yet crisp. I love the thumb safety and she feels so comfortable in my hands. I always carried concealed my Glock 19 in appendix with the Technaclip because I hate holsters so I had to do the no no and not chamber a round which I hated because I want that gun fully ready to fight. I didn’t want to shoot my balls off. Now with the Shield I do not have that problem and she always has a chambered round. She’s also a little smaller and even more concealable which is a bonus. I’ve always been a Glock only guy for years so it’s a lot for me to praise another manufacturer.
I’m glad it’s running well for you! They are great guns indeed. Thank you and cheers!
Nice to see the Shield getting some more love. The 2.0 was already out this past year, but I opted for the performance center instead. I couldn't tell the difference on the new trigger and that on the PC..I suspect they are the same.. Which is very good.
I have found I tend to carry the shield more than any other gun I own. It's just very comfortable and I trust my life with it. Even at the range, it's a lot of fun. As with all single stacks though.. You have to buy a few more mags! 😀
I agree, the Shield is great and my preferred carry as well. Thank you and cheers!
KS...great video. Do you know of any other trigger shoe options other than the Apex tactical options for any of the 2.0 line?
I just picked up my new SW Shield 45 ACP 2 days ago. The range is closed due to quarantine. I can't wait to shoot it
Is it still worth carrying? Heck yes!!! In the summer months I carry either the Shield 9mm or the Glock 42. Both disappear inside the waistband with the Crossbreed mini-tuck holster.
I 100% agree! Thank you and cheers!
Love my Shields. Have 2 in 9mm both old models. Both have Ameriglo I Dots. Both have Apex Duty/Carry triggers and both have +2 magazine. Compliments of Pearce Grips. So 9+1 in the gun and a 10 round reload. In a JM Customer's Kydex IWB. Great
Pistol.
Carry my 9mm shield 2.0 with green Crimson Trace laser every day. Unbelievable accuracy for a 3.1 inch barrel. Also have the .45 shield which is not considered a 2.0 but it has the improved trigger and more aggressive grip so it's just like a 2.0 . I own Rugers, Berettas, Sigs, H and K's,
Springfields, and other Smith and Wessons but these two shields are still my favorite guns.
That's awesome! As for the 45, it actually was the first 2.0 in the series due to the features. Thank you and cheers!
Just got the 2.0 love it in everyway it brcame my edc sameday i got it 😊
Wife bought me the Shield Performance Center a couple years ago for Christmas when we got our CCWs. Still love it to this day and the only thing I have done to it is added the Hyve +2 base plates. Run Federal Premium Personal Defense 135grain and it shoots them just fine. Have put everything from steel cased Wolf 115gr to my normal range rounds, LAX Ammo Reman 115gr, through it to the tune of over 1k rds and never had a hiccup. I eventually will be changing out to a compact, probably a CZ 75 Compact or CZ P-01, but that really is only about having that extra capacity. May one day throw an Apex trigger in there but for now the Performance Center trigger is just fine (and much better than the original 1.0).
They truly are fantastic guns! That Perfomance Center model sounds awesome. Thank you and cheers!
How do you like your shield compared to the p365xl? I keep going back and forth between those two. My edc currently is the G19 gen 5. But I want something smaller for the summer
I got my S&W Shield 2.0 on sale for $360. (They had the Crimson Trace frame version for $420, but it was a 1.0, and I didn't want the 1.0 or the laser for another $80.) I love it, and I won't carry any of my other guns anymore. It's so slim, light, and small. I looked at a few Kahrs, Sig 365, SA XDs, Ruger LCP/LC9, Taurus TCP, Colt Mustang, and Glock 43. I LOVE the Colt Mustang too. Not a game of the ergos of the G43. The grip is way too skinny, and it's almost "blade like." (It's so skinny that it's almost sharp.) The only thing I don't like about my Shield is that the slide _stop;_ which can't be used as a slide _release._
They are great guns indeed! That’s a bummer that your slide lock/release isn’t working properly. You may want Smith to take a look at it. It should function as both without issue. Thank you and cheers!
I have the same issue with my shield 40, the slide stop is very stiff and doesn’t work well as a release without a great deal of pressure... I’m not sure if it was designed to not be used as a release or if it’s just because it’s such a small lever...
KS my EDC is a Shield 9 Performance Center. It’s my first choice for carry not only due to its size but it shoots really good. It’s the best shooting, easy to conceal, striker fire I own. And I got it for around $420. I have yet to shoot a 2.0. Would be interesting to see how the 2.0 trigger compares to the Performance Center trigger.
kevcom82.....same with me love my PC Shield for EDC
The PC Shield is fantastic indeed. Very good shooter. I think they are on par with each other, though the PC definitely has the looks and great sights out of the box. Thank you and cheers!
My current carry is the original full size m&p. 5 inch barrel
I've carried my gen 1 shield for 7 years. Already worn out 2 nice leather holsters for it. Only times it failed is when girls who don't know how to shoot well have limp wristed it and it fte's. Great great great gun. I'll shoot it til it wears out, and buy another.
Right on! Thank you and cheers!
Just bought a MP9 shield 2 weeks ago, 1st gun i ever owned, already shot 150 rounds or so, shoots great, what I love most about it is it's kind of a sleeper gun, looks small and boring but packs quite a punch more than you would expect from such a small gun.
How much did you pay? I wanted to buy but there like $500 now
Is there a video on the differences between the original 9mm Shield and the 2.0. I have the original and never had a failure to fire and reload. Do I really need to move up to a 2.0? Thanks. Great video! MikeinMinnesota
The hogue rubber grip fits great on the 2.0 and the 1.0 shield.
God to know! Thank you and cheers!
I have carried my Shield 9 for years now and fully trust it and like shooting it. I also have a Shield 45 and it is amazing. Great video a always KS!
The 45 Shield is fantastic indeed Claymore! Thank you and cheers brother!
Cool. No Shield here since I sold my M1 due to it having malfunctions after 4 yrs being 100% reliable. S&W did replace the barrel but I let it go. I do have an M2.0 compact in forty that’s great out the box.
They are great guns but I totally understand. The 2.0C is freaking awesome as well! Thank you and cheers Funky!
I love my 2.0, but the grip texture was like strapping bees to my love handles... I put talons on my gen 1 because the grips were not grippy enough and i bought talons for the 2.0 for the opposite reason. Still my favorite carry out of my rotation which includes G26 andf p320 Subcompact.
I do agree that Talons help. I am now running some as well with decent success. Thank you and cheers!
Aswell as hogue grips
KS Gun Guy, my Apex kit arrived today for my Shield. Did you do the install yourself or did you bring it to a Smith? If you did do the install, was it pretty straight forward?
Congrats Ryan! You’ll love it. I did have my gunsmith do it on this one though I know many who have successfully installed it on their own. Thank you and cheers!
Just bought this pistol today. Do you have a link on the trigger? Me being a larger guy I think I'm going to go for the talon grips so it doesn't rub against my skin. Great video!
PS those magazines look a little funky and doesn't seem to go with the pistol.
I don’t have a link but just head out the Apex Tactical’s website. It’s easy to locate once you’re in there. Yes, the Talons may help with the grips. Agreed on the baseplates too, lol. Thank you and cheers!
Get the .40 S&W version, and then get a .357 Sig barrel for it (many vendors). Then you've got something the same size as compact J-frame .357 (Bodyguard, Centennial, etc), but you've got 8 rounds. Hell yeah that's worth carrying. Even better if you do a 4 inch slide swap
Love my M&P shield PC 2.0 with alien gear 4.0 iwb holster
Love my Shield 1st generation. I have not done any mods to it. 600 rounds and no failures so far.
They are awesome guns indeed! Thank you and cheers!
After a few weeks of carrying the difference between the m&p9 2.0 and shield 2.0 is huge feels like 2lbs lighter and half the size. Granted the that the mag extender is a lot longer than preferred but worth the extra ammo
I was just there (FJ) this morning! Put another 200 rounds through my new Glock 19. Appreciate these videos, will be looking for a single stack for more concealment/ wife’s carry in the next year or two.
Awesome! Tough to beat a 19 for sure. Perhaps I’ll run into you at some point at FJ. Thank you and cheers!
I have a shield 9 and I love it. Perfect for CC
I just, today, ordered a first gen Shield in 9mm, no safety. I chose this because I will go with Ameriglo Pro on the sights, Apex Tactical trigger and Talon grip. Do you recommend the flat trigger from Apex or the regular kit? Also, still not sure regarding the holster (Harry’s, Alien shape or Tulster). Thanks for your feedback and you have a great channel.
Congrats on the Shield! I think as far as Apex goes, either will do. As for holsters, I highly recommend Harry's and use KSGUNGUY for 10% off if you opt for his holsters. Thank you and cheers!
Just came from the range with my 2.0 shield after installing my favorite sights. 200rds in 45min ran flawlessly. The grip texture alone puts the shield above the other single stacks imo.
Well said Paul! It does reign supreme for me as well. Glad it’s running well for you brother. Thank you and cheers!
what are the sights you like?? i just picked one up and would be curious to know :)
@@weston407 check out dawson precision or ameriglo.
Nice update and info as the Shield is a very good choice as would be mine if I could carry...Good stuff...
Thank you Scott! Cheers as always brother!
I'm partial to the Kahr CM 9 as an edc single stack 9mm. The shield is a good gun but for what it is. You might as well carry the compact 3.6 or Sig P365 or even the Taurus G2C.
I own the original shield 9mm and .40 both have been 100% flawless.
I also just picked up the SW 1911 3in pro series.
500 rounds and also flawless.
Good video
Right on! It's a great gun indeed. Thank you and cheers!
Great job on vids. Excellent insght & honest opinion. We have a # of ccw carriers in house. 4 Shields. 3 2.0 45s. Very pleased. Based on your vids & opinion we are going to give Hyve a look. Thanks again.
Thank you very much! Sounds like you have a great collection going. Cheers!
Man I picked up the shield 2.0 in 9mm with a Crimson Trace red laser frame. It was an EDC package which included a S&W knife and flash light for $369 plus tax....you can’t beat that!
Nice setup! Thank you and cheers!
Did you install the night sights yourself or did you have a gunsmith?
I installed Ameriglo’s on my 2.0 Compact and they were EXTREMELY tight fitting. Otherwise great review “ as always”.
I had my gunsmith do it. Much easier than me messing everything up! Thank you and cheers Max!
+2 or +1 on that Hyve extension ?
My wife just got the Shield EZ .380. We love it.
And still debating between the Shield 2.0 and the Walther PPS M2.
Any thoughts you guys??? Thanks.
I need to try to EZ at some point. Looks like a good gun. As for the Shield and PPS... both are awesome. I prefer the Shield, but either will serve. Thank you and cheers!
If it was worth carrying, then it still is.
I just bought the S&W M&P 2.0 45 shield performance center. So I think the shield is a great gun to carry, from everything I learned researching them.
Have the original and carried it for a few years, never an issue. Then I purchased a Walther PPS and carried it. After a while my conservative nature just did not feel comfortable carrying a gun appendix style without a safety. I've since gone back to the Shield for that very reason. I use the Ameriglos just like you, like them a lot. No changing back pistols. Thanks for vids.
been carring the 9mm shield 2.0 for a while now,, just bought a 45 shield 2.0 today,,,, love both of them,,, the 45 has a fantastic trigger
Right on! Thank you and cheers!
Nice recap on the Shield as usual KS, I wouldn't expect anything less from you. M&P line has improved tremendously and the shield is still pleasantly heavy in my rotation. Though it's the 1st version I'm not sure if it's worth upgrading for texture, considering I have talon grips on mine with the Apex kit. I also carry the 45 version which is the introduction to the 2.0 but S&W has really stepped their game up, love the M&P2.0 line for sure. Reliability, shootability, concealabilty and everything ility...the Shield is. Cheers Brother, carry safely.
Thank you Armz! I agree about the M&P line improving. I am still hoping they do the 9c in a 2.0, lol. As for the 1.0, if it works and you like, probably no reason to move to the 2.0. That 45 Shield is fantastic. Reviewed it very early on with the channel. Sweet shooter for sure. Cheers as well brother!
KS I’m a big fan man. Been watching your vids for years. Huge opinion request! My EDC rotation concealed here in Texas is the p365 and the shield 2.0! Personally I like the M&P shield 2.0 more than any other gun for carry regardless of the 8 round capacity. Do you feel the shield is the best CCW as well? If you had to rAnk between your 3 gun rotation, how would you rank them? Also ...the p365 XL?!! What’s your view? Is this one a better shooter than the shield 2.0. I ask because it’s slightly larger than 365 reg . Thx!
The Shield is still my top pick, with the 365, 365xl, and G43x trailing behind. I have yet to have any issues with the Shield with several thousand rounds through it. Thank you and cheers!
I just picked one up so far I'm enjoying it nice little edc gun
Excellent as always...thank you! (Dave in CT)
Thank you very much Dave! Always a pleasure brother. Cheers!
Nice trigger and magazine set up. Can't wait for you to talk about the ammo that you carry.
Thank you Keanon! Hopefully the FSM review will be out soon brother. Cheers!
Still have the original. Use it some during the summer. Still shoots good. I have only had 1issue ever and that was within the first 200 rounds. Its been perfect since then!
Right on! Thank you and cheers!
Those are some interesting rounds.
Thank you! I recommend checking them out. Cheers!
You have clear speaking voice, radio almost professional speaking skills...Hmmmm radio or education experience??? Good review
Thank you Red! You may be on to something. Cheers brother!
its still worth carrying. mines currently chambered in 357 sig just in case lol.
Thanks KS. Enjoyed the video.
Thank you very much Ward! Cheers!
Buds did have them for like 356.00! For the money probably the best ccw pistol in my opinion! 👍
That’s a sweet deal Mikey! I do agree, it’s tough to beat. Thank you and cheers brother!
Looking for opinions here. I've never owned a firearm before and Im looking to get my first gun. It would be something I would use for everything. Mostly home defense and eventually CCW, but also take to the range too. I have been looking into the Glock 19 but for my limited budget right now it's a little much. Should I get the Shield 2.0 instead? Thoughts?
Consider an M&P compact as well. A bit larger but still possible to conceal. Will probably serve you better for home defense and range shooting. The Glock 43x and 48 also look nice if you're gonna go for a Glock.
I recommend looking into Smith and Wesson’s M&P 2.0C either 4 inch or 3.6 inch. Not expensive, good quality, and will fill all of those roles. Thank you and cheers!
My Shields (I have two 9s and a 45) are reliable concealable and very shootable. I'll be fine with them no need for any other guns. These have it all covered.
Damn it, KS, you're the reason I became a trigger snob, LOL. Great review as always.
I have the 1.0 Shield with the same Apex Duty Carry kit for my light carry, but with the newer flat trigger. What an improvement! So, I don't see any need for the 2.0. I also have the Compact 2.0 in both 3.6" and 4" for winter carry with the Flatty kit on my 4". That trigger is in a whole other category! But, I feel the 3.6" would be better suited with the Duty Carry kit. But, they don't have the flat trigger for it, yet (yours has a slight curve). So, just wondering if there is any noticeable difference? Yours seems to have a bit more pre-travel. Btw, Ameriglo I-dot pro is my favorite sight, but prefer the yellow front with the u-notch rear. Can't wait to see your review on that new one you're testing with more capacity (wink, wink).
Glad I can feed your addiction Mean! I agree, the 1.0 with an Apex is awesome and does exactly what it needs to do. I’ m jealous about that 3.6. I’d love to try one at some point. The Apex on the Shield does have a little more curve to it indeed and the take up is a bit more (I think that’s just the Shield as is), but it definitely does the job. Hopefully the “new” one will be out tomorrow. It’s an impressive shooter! Thank you and cheers brother!
I upgraded to the Hyve Monarch trigger. It's probably not as nice as the Apex but it's still a great upgrade vs the stock trigger.
I don’t care what you use as long as it’s reliable and you’re proficient in using it. A Kimber or Staccato isn’t worth a hill of beans if you can’t hit the broad side of a barn. I love Smith & Wesson products.
I actually bought myself an M&P 2.0 Compact 9mm, and we bought a Shield 2.0 9mm for my wife. She ended up going with another gun, and let me tell you why her Shield ended up being mine. (Question coming!) While I love the feel of the 2.0 Compact (especially the aggressive texture of the grip), it did mess up the insides if a couple of my polo-style shirts. (While the Shield 2.0 has a grip that's somewhat more aggressive than other guns, it's not as aggressive as the 2.0 Compact.) So anyway, I just took over her Shield, since as you said, it just seems like a little sibling of the 2.0 Compact, and the excellent quality and feel seem quite similar.
Question: you said that your M&P grips didn't cause any problems; does that include your M&P 2.0? I'm guessing that you mostly wear cotton (since you said you wear mainly tees), and not "wicking"-type polyester shirts? (I'm thinking that's my main problem with the "picking" on the shirts.) I look forward to any and all comments and experiences on the subject. Thanks!
That mag extension at the end I need about 6 of those in my life please 🤤
I think it's a hyve technologies extender I just got one for my shield 1.0 and I love it!
I bought an MP Shield 9mm M2.0 no safety for $279. It’s a great little carry gun.
Right on! Thank you and cheers!
My main carry is my shield 45. It blows my mind how thin a 45 can get. I want the 9mm shield also. I got the 45 for $420
Awesome! The Shield 45 is an impressive gun for sure. Thank you and cheers!
I bought a used Shield in 45 with night sights for $ 325.00, I love love it.
Hey, @KS! My wife shot for the very first time last week and she chose this gun purely on “feel,” and may opt to own this as her EDC! I loved it too despite the snappiness of it but I think that’s due to my being use to compact/subcompact models otherwise. Can’t wait to shoot this one again soon! 🇺🇸 🔫
That’s awesome and congrats! I think she will really like it. It’s a great balance between concealability and shootability. Thank you and cheers!
I love HYVE stuff...it's quality. I am seriously considering a Shield for CCW, current CCW is a G19 but I find it a bit too much gun to carry daily. I'm still undecided.
Right on! Thank you and cheers!
Love this gun, is it possible for you put the specs on your shield, im looking to doing the same setup. that would be very helpful if could do it. My wife will be very happy with this shield package.