M&P Shield Plus Vs Ruger Max 9...New King Of CCW Is?

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@hvymax Жыл бұрын

Max 9 sights are amazing. The red dot makes it a 50yd capable option. It conceals just as easily IWB or shoulder carried. I'm making a cargo pocket holster for it that will carry a spare mag below the grip making a square package that conceals the outline of the gun.

@ferguson8143 3 жыл бұрын

I really like the sights on the max 9

@mag318 3 жыл бұрын

Hegshot thanks for another very informative video. I recently bought the Performance Center Shield Plus with the slightly longer barrel and fiber optic sights and couldn't be happier. S&W has so many different versions of the new Shield Plus making your choice simpler. I wanted the PC version with the longer barrel, FO sights, no optic plate and no thumb safety.

@MartinVeneroso 3 жыл бұрын

The ability to mount an optic is a must-have for me. The way Ruger does it, with built-in suppressor-height sights, along with the lower price, makes this a fairly easy choice for me.

@robertwagner7367 3 жыл бұрын

The value Ruger offers is incredible. S&W missed the chance to steal the market by cheaping out on the features.

@davidguy7335 Жыл бұрын

shield plus price has dropped and can be found cheaper than Ruger right now

@jacobdoolan4978 Жыл бұрын

@@davidguy7335where

@bigpeeler 3 жыл бұрын

- Great, comprehensive review as usual. You answered every question I had. Thank you. 👍

@wreckagevic 3 жыл бұрын

Have both after buying my Shield Plus my LGS had the Max 9 Pro for $390 out the door so I decided to scoop one up. The Shield is my preference but the Max 9 can carry its own.

@RonnieRockafella 2 жыл бұрын

I just picked up the Shield Plus Performance Center with fiber optic sights and ported barrel & slide and I love it

@stanleychamallas2331 3 жыл бұрын

Great video very informative I like Max 9 because more extra spec’s for less money sights optic ready and inexpensive magazines

@willb3474 3 жыл бұрын

I bought the shield plus performance center. Smith and Wesson nailed it with the new trigger. Great gun!

@roostershooter76 3 жыл бұрын

I've been carrying one for over 8 years. Bought the first Shield that got to my dealer in 2013, and haven't found the need to replace it.

@willb3474 3 жыл бұрын

@@roostershooter76 my first shield, now I know what I’ve been missing

@isaachodges4001 3 жыл бұрын

How do you like it? I just ordered the Shield Plus Performance Center 4 inch.

@willb3474 3 жыл бұрын

@@isaachodges4001 I love it but I have the 3.1 inch version with ported barrel and hi viz sights. Very accurate for such a small gun so the 4 inch model will probably be even better.

@isaachodges4001 3 жыл бұрын

@@willb3474 That's good to know. I got the ported version also. Can't wait to shoot it!

@jasonphillips5475 3 жыл бұрын

I’m a new to guns and have researched guns and shot them since the COVID pandemic. I bought my 1st hand gun (M&P 2.9 full size) for home defense and IMO the Shield Plus is a perfect for EDC for me. Thanks ✊🏾

@ReptiKidZ 2 жыл бұрын

damn i wish i could get the m&p 2.9.. yours is probably +0.9 better than mine!😩😧

@user-sj5px6qd5v 4 ай бұрын

Was looking for someone to compare those two..thanks dude!!

@georger.3838 Жыл бұрын

I own both guns, both with the CT 1550 red dot. Out of the box, the OR M&P is the better gun. I upgraded the trigger on the Ruger to the Galloway short stroke trigger, which wasn't too difficult, and it makes the guns much more comparable. Definitely worth the upgrade. I rotate then both through my EDC carry.

@keithgregory7937 3 жыл бұрын

Good review I would go with the shield.

@DomDeVille 3 жыл бұрын

I just got the Shield Plus. I think I like the trigger and the grip better than any weapon I ever owned. I’ve had 1911’s, first generation Springfield XD’s, Ruger SR9C’s, and currently an M9 clone from Girsan, which is not for carrying. I almost got a Glock 43, but for about $50 more, I got a weapon equally thin, and of equal quality with twice the capacity. As far as the Ruger Max 9, I don’t care to have to use a tool to field strip it, and it wasn’t any cheaper where I live.

@jpb1231000 3 жыл бұрын

My LC9S STANDARD with safety is SOooo Underated... It was Hegs fav for two months as well... in the pro. I like the flat baseplates on it and i have big hands... I tuck my pinkie under and BAM!!! Dead on!!!

@originalterrorsquad 3 жыл бұрын

I like both but honestly the sheild already has street cred. And the PC trigger on the + is probably the best trigger on a wonder 9 aside from maybe 2 or 3 pistols. Only better triggers that come to mind is the HK LEM trigger, bersa bp9cc, steyr m9 and a 1911

@kevinnichols3017 2 жыл бұрын

A Hogue grip sleeve on the Max 9 does wonders. Adds to the backstrap.

@garyshelly6555 8 ай бұрын

As I've said before, you sir are the reason have a shield plus, tulster, Kore essentials. I love my shield plus so much I don't see any need for improvement.

@TechReviewbyIrdi Жыл бұрын

I've learned. Tilt is a bad thing in concealing. A 4" barrel sucks on me IWB. I have to wedge it. The 3.1" got rid of that real quick. From one Plus to the shorter Plus. The difference was huge. Albeit, the same grips and length. The barrel's slight length on the performance center was a killer under the belt for me.

@roadking681 10 ай бұрын

I like my max 9 better then my shield plus especially after I put the Calloway precision's Assembled Stainless Steel Guide Rod and their flat trigger in it. The max 9 is much easier to conceal. My max 9 mags are loaded with the Underwood extreme defenders standard pressure, awesome ammo for self defense, I carry those in my LCP max 380 as well. Thanks for sharing a great video and keep up the good work.

@Javii96 8 ай бұрын

What benefit does the upgraded stainless steel guide rod add? Just asking because I genuinely don’t know

@HeatRaver 5 ай бұрын

@@Javii96 Theoretically, the heavier weight can make it a little easier to control the recoil.

@Javii96 5 ай бұрын

@@HeatRaver thanks. I installed the galloway precision trigger and it was absolutely worth the money. Within a few hours i was already way more precise and accurate with the max 9 than with my shield 9 that I had dozens of hours on.

@Know_Your_Rights_1776 3 ай бұрын

I’m curious why you say the max nine is easier to carry concealed as they are nearly the same size. I’m trying to decide between the two, so your insight would be helpful. Thank you.

@HeatRaver 3 ай бұрын

@@Know_Your_Rights_1776 I can't speak to the Max 9, but having owned a Shield, I can say that the slide and upper frame are slightly taller than most other pistols in its class. So while the overall dimensions are similar, the overall shape/proportions still felt "bulkier" to me than some other pistols.

@Frenchy5117 2 жыл бұрын

I have the shield plus performance, my wife has the max 9, we ended up swapping because we could shoot and felt better so now I have the max 9

@zakjackson2610 2 жыл бұрын

I love my Shield Plus but I wish they'd round off the edges a bit. I really like the shape of the Max 9 but I'll always choose S&W quality. Love the new trigger and grip on the Shield.

@CHAD-RYAN Жыл бұрын

Its your gun, you can round the edges. Make it your own.

@activeal 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review. You really can't qualify accuracy without knowing the distance to the target.

@marshalldillon4490 3 жыл бұрын

Nice job , the Mrs shot the ruger awesome 👌👏

@EJGentleman 3 жыл бұрын

i love my shield Plus. Fits like a glove and the trigger is excellent. The Ruger has some extra features, that I can add it if I need it to my S&W. The trigger on the Ruger needs work and I do not like the takedown. I would loose the pin eventually. FYI and the fact you can get Performance center models for a little more it is a better firearm.

@recneps8672 3 жыл бұрын

I love ruger but their takedowns always sucks. They need to get with the times and stop that punching out a pin mess

@danielboggan2479 3 жыл бұрын

“Little more “ you can get two Rutgers for the price of a performance center Smith

@EJGentleman 3 жыл бұрын

@@danielboggan2479 actually it would depend on which performance center you get. S&W has several and from the base system, which is excellent, the first step is up to a 3.1 inch ported barrel and fiber optic sights, the trigger is the same as the base model. It is only slightly more expensive (depending on your area) than the Ruger.

@tymccutchen 2 жыл бұрын

@@recneps8672 Completely agree its one of the things thats turned me away.

@americanwalt8849 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve always like the shield. I wish they would have made the barrel longer like 3.3 to 3.5 help with balance. But that being said I do carry the shield plus.

@anthonymaiorana8931 3 жыл бұрын

They make one!

@americanwalt8849 3 жыл бұрын

@@anthonymaiorana8931 I know they make the 3.1 and 4 but not a 3.5ish

@anthonymaiorana8931 3 жыл бұрын

@@americanwalt8849 ohhhhhh

@user-sj5px6qd5v 4 ай бұрын

Get the 2.0

@hvymax Жыл бұрын

Grip modifications are a non issue. There are tons of sleeves and stick on options. The recoil and easy reset gave me a few recoil doubles with the Max 9 in my 2xl hands.

@shojus 3 жыл бұрын

The Shield is by FAR a better handgun in terms of quality, but they should have definitely added an optic cut to their basic option.

@overlandedc 3 жыл бұрын

yep they missed the mark big time there. Maybe they will release one at a later date like they did with the M&P 2.0 Compact

@JacksonWalter735 3 жыл бұрын

@@overlandedc I hope so. The Performance center Shield Plus is a little over $900 in my area (Jacksonville, FL) and it sucks that I have to pay so much more if I simply want an optics version right now from S&W. I usually don't care about optics on tiny guns, but the Shield Plus has a large enough grip where it can still be fun to shoot at the range compared to my larger pistols.

@robertwagner7367 3 жыл бұрын

Why put it on the base model when you can add it to a performance center model and jack the price up?

@godgunsandgoldens 3 жыл бұрын

I prefer to get my optic added by professionals who mill deeper into gun and no chance of loosening from vibration. They mill so deep co-witnessing is easy. Gun companies go as cheap as possible sometimes using plastic seating plates and cheap Allen screws that strip easy. Never trust a gun company that is cutting cost to meet price point with anything as important as an optic cut. Some are dismissive enough to even put back iron sight on optic cover so you lose it when using optic. I have no affiliation or even know the people at Primary Machine but I’ve had 7 pistols milled by them with no complaints. They even got my guns back to me in just 7 to 14 working days when I used them.

@recneps8672 3 жыл бұрын

@@robertwagner7367 that right there is why ill always go ruger over s&w. S&w may be slightly "nicer" but ruger is every bit as reliable and adds more features for base models. Also rugers costumer service is simply unmatched.

@richardziemies8247 2 жыл бұрын

I HAVE THE SHEILD PLUS WITH NIGHT SIGHTS BOTH FRONT AND REAR. CONCEALABLE IS GOOD. I HAVE ONLY HAD THIS GUN FOR 2 WEEKS. I HAD TO ORDER IT. I AM A RETIRED DISABLED SENIOR. I CAN RACK IT OK BUT, THETE ATE TIMES THAT I DO HAVE PROBLEMS RACKING THE SLIDE AND ONLY OWN REVOLVERS FROM .22 TO .45 AUTO RIM FOR MY 1ST GEN JM .45 ACP REVOLVER. I DO OWN A 9MM,.45 5 SHOT CHARTER ARMS REVOLVERS SO I DON'T HAVE TO MESS WITH MOON CLIPS.GREAT VID.

@shootinnscootin5545 2 ай бұрын

I just bought a Max 9 a couple days ago and I get to pick it up on the 25th and I plan on putting on a Galloway Precision Short Stroke trigger as well as a stainless steel guide rail and I may change out the California compliant slide assembly and put on the one that ruger makes with the ReadyDot.

@videojoe7 2 жыл бұрын

The Max 9 slide looks better but, it's not really all about looks... I love fishing, and when someone commented about the Shield Plus serrations as 'fish scales,' I liked the gun and the 'scales.' 😁

@scotttucker2011 8 ай бұрын

I bought the Max-9 three months after they came out. I was thinking it would operate like LC9S, But I was wrong. Gun At distance really opens up. It's very Flippy when fired. I shot a friends plus and it's far superior. I miss the Accuracy of the LC9s. Max -9 is just hard to shoot .

@carson2646 Жыл бұрын

I have the Shield plus and a Glock 43X which I rotate between as my edc..For me Rugar is more like a taurus choice. Not a bad gun at all but more geared toward the budget option. The fit and finish and better trigger on the M&P are just more what I'm looking for. I don't care about an optic. I keep my edc very simple and easy to conceal

@DougMcDave 3 ай бұрын

I just bought the Shield 9 plus, optics ready. They sold me a used one for $50 cheaper and more mags. I liked the one I rented for great trigger and better grip. It fills my hand better than the Shield 1.0!

@Muromez2010 Жыл бұрын

I appreciate you include 26 in the mix 👍👍👍

@allenpapir-jo6yw Жыл бұрын

Great video anshu guns and especially the triggers michoud very important of course for accuracy and everything else keep up the great work

@DavidHBurkart 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for this, much appreciated

@user-sj5px6qd5v 4 ай бұрын

Keep up the good reviews dude!!

@AppleUser 3 жыл бұрын

I have always been a Ruger fan. I have shot and owned many other Makes and Models, but I keep coming home to Ruger. Outstanding workmanship, cost, and 100% made in America. Ruger has NEVER failed me. I also like the new styling of late.

@recneps8672 3 жыл бұрын

I love ruger to my go too brand. My only complaint is I wish they would stop making us punch out a pin to take them down. It's 2021 there is no sense in having to use a tool to take a pistol down.

@ferguson8143 3 жыл бұрын

@@recneps8672 you don't have to I just hold the gun on its side give it a little shake and the pin comes right out

@recneps8672 3 жыл бұрын

@@ferguson8143 oh thats good to know then. Haven't had a chance to see a max 9 yet

@HalfCrazy520 3 жыл бұрын

The S&W is American made as well and has a lifetime warranty. We own a Shield and a 2.0C and neither has failed. You have to admit they're good looking pistols. I get what you're sayin', Ruger pistols are great.

@ferguson8143 3 жыл бұрын

@@HalfCrazy520 in my opinion a lot of it comes down to how you take care of your firearms same with changing your oil in your vehicle like your supposed to do

@wstwest 3 жыл бұрын

GREAT CHOICE WITH THE SHIELD! 👍🔥

@professorstein5855 3 жыл бұрын

Here would be a more honest review: What is the purpose of these firearms? Concealed carry and self defense. What would be the top 5 most important details? 1. Reliability 2. Conceal ability 3. Carry ability 4. Max rounds 5. Accuracy What did we know about these 5 points? 1. Tie: both are reliable. 2. Ruger is smaller in every way (see specs) 3. Ruger is lighter. 4. They tie in the flush mag. 5. Ruger was more accurate. The trigger is nicer on the S&W when you’re target shooting which is irrelevant for self defense (although it obviously didn’t help out the accuracy). The S&W felt better in your hand which is irrelevant for self defense. That’s why your wife made the more intelligent and logical conclusion.

@detroitrockrr 3 жыл бұрын

lol you admit the shield trigger is better and more comfortable, but think the ruger is more accurate? think you're a little biased. shot both and i'm much better with the shield, also the size isn't that much of a difference. as far as sights go, i already ordered a fiber optic for the shield.

@detroitrockrr 3 жыл бұрын

also i do carry the shield with the 13 round mag so i do get an extra shot with the shield

@spconrad9612 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent points. I've rented both separately to shoot then together side by side. Yes, pulling the triggers unloaded the Plus is better. The Plus feels a little better in my hand, but when I shot them live, single shots or repeated my groups were identical from 15' just on different spots of the target. The sight on the Ruger is better, so why pay more as an aftermarket, when it comes out of the box like that. You hear the take down pin complaint a lot, but I think it is a weak argument. Anytime I clean a firearm, it is done w a tool box sitting there, empty mags and other items used to clean in little tiny places. So you can use just about anything to push the pin out. Losing the pin? It isn't a spring, are you cleaning your gun on the ledge of a 50 story building where wind might blow it off? I say both firearms are good options and personal preference will rule the day. Competition is king, glad there are a lot of options.

@kirk4478 2 жыл бұрын

Those backpack rigs are hysterical. Theres godda be a bedda way🤙

@barefootbob1269 2 жыл бұрын

You need to slow down with the trigger gauge or the readings will be all over the place. Actually the Ruger has a lower bore axis and this was determined with my real world measurements and a ruler. I kept the ruger sold the shield. Both great guns but the sights alone is worth it. Just me that is why they make all flavors not everybody likes the same thing. I got mine for $479 out the door which is a great price for what you get.

@errolbarnes6682 2 жыл бұрын

I try to be honest with my personal review of guns, and I have to be honest with this one. My first time shooting the Max 9 wasn't impressive, now I don't proclaim to be some awesome shooter but I'm ok because I practice pretty regularly. I haven't been to the range in about a month and a half because of a back injury; however, I wouldn't think my shooting would have been as bad with the Max 9, at 7 yards all I can say is I'm hitting center mass, but to say I had a shot group would be misleading. Pretty much all over the place, except where I aimed. I seem to be pulling low and left a whole lot. The trigger is a bit mushy, probably the worst of all my micro's. I expected this gun to be snappy being as light as it is, but that really wasn't an issue for me. But for those looking for a budget gun you might want to think about renting this one first before you buy it. I will definitely need to practice with this one before I use it for edc. My S & W Shield and even my Taurus G3c are way better shooters for shot groups. I like the size an weight of the gun as well as the sights, but for some reason I'm really shooting low and left of my aiming point, and the shot group is terrible. You'll need to have a good technic to be efficient with Max 9.

@jamespearson3716 3 жыл бұрын

I'm still carrying and will continue to carry my Walther pps m2 to me I don't need all the extra rounds this thing is just so damn accurate that I can't get away from it and it shoots like a full size gun to me

@flyontop 3 жыл бұрын

Totally agreed, the M2 is an awesome gun and I carry it always.

@Datsyukiandeke 3 жыл бұрын

@RedRight Hand I have the original CCP. It has a few things going for it, but a lot of things people didn't like. It has amazing ergonomics and it is very easy to rack due to the gas system. I don't have a problem with the takedown, but, a lot of people hated it and it is something you need to get used to. It isn't actually made by Walther, it's made by Umarex. Quality isn't the greatest and mine has suffered with broken pins and trigger springs. It is decently reliable when not broken and easy to be accurate with so I'll give it that, but it gets VERY hot and dirty while shooting from the gas recoil system. I like to compare it to the S&W shield EZ in that it's a good gun for someone with less hand strength. But with the EZ out there now I would say it is a better option.

@Datsyukiandeke 3 жыл бұрын

@RedRight Hand The PPS has always been a solid option

@unclecracker5010 3 жыл бұрын

I sold my SHIELD 2.0 with TRU-GLO tritium night sights 3-8 round mags 1-7 round mag and a VEDDER MAG HOLSTER to my friend for $300. Gun shop would only give me $225 for all that. And bought the SHIELD PLUS. Put tritium night sights on it. And my god if that trigger ain't sweet!!!! Way better than the hinge trigger on the 2.0. I thought the 2.0 felt great in my hand. The SHIELD PLUS is perfect. (For me). SHIELD PLUS is by far the BEST CONCEAL CARRY FIREARM!!!!!

@slkric1724 3 жыл бұрын

I'm still carrying my G43 with a Shield Arms 15 round flush fit magazine... I like the S&W, but I don't want to give up 5 rounds going with the flush fit magazine for EDC with the S&W.

@guynoir4733 3 жыл бұрын

Shield plus with 13 round mag is shorter than 43X and narrower and the trigger is better .

@jeremyb0793 3 жыл бұрын

I still love my 43x as well. I put an Overwatch Precision trigger in it and its great now. 3.5 lb trigger bar. Also with the s15 mag. Conceals great

@Ela.Gonzza 3 жыл бұрын

@@jeremyb0793 Best set up! Overwatch Precision trigger, Trijicon HD XR sights, shield arms 15+1 and shield arms mag release. Can’t beat that. I’m with you. G43X is the best if you have the $$$ to upgrade. My to go CCW!

@JacksonWalter735 3 жыл бұрын

To me it just depends on what you are looking for. It's difficult to pass up the Ruger Max-9 at $450 around my area (Jacksonville, FL). The high vis sights are great/comes stock, comes optics ready, is slightly smaller if you really care about having the smallest size for conceal carry, carries the same round as the Shield Plus with the flush fit mag in a slightly smaller package, and is still cheaper than the Shield Plus. The LC9S/LC9 Pro is only $20-30 cheaper than the Max-9 around me so I'd spend a little more to get a much higher capacity and better grip texture. Downside to me is the trigger with the longer uptake/reset, but it's great for conceal carry. Take down isn't as traditional like most polymer striker fired pistols, but that also doesn't really matter much since you'll most likely only disassemble to clean from your home. Shield Plus is also great. I have the original Shield so it's nice that the Shield Plus will most likely fit my almost decade old holsters. I got a chance to shoot a Shield Plus this past weekend and love the trigger. Break is nice and reset is great. I'm hoping S&W brings over this trigger to the M&P 3.0 lineup whenever that comes out. The sjateboard grip texture on the Shield Plus remains great. It is a little rough, but I'm sure it will smooth out over time. The grip is also longer than all the other microcompacts on the market (aside from the Glock 43X if you consider that a microcompact) so it's easier to get a full, comfortable grip on it even if other guns have more capacity in the same size. I don't usually shoot smaller guns at the range that much, but I can see myself shooting the Shield Plus often. Downside to me are the features the Shield Plus provides doesn't provide the same value to me as the Max-9, Hellcat, and P365. The Shield Plus is a new offering and prices around me are inflated. They're generally around $550 for a pistol that isn't optics ready, have extra features like the ability to change grip sizes like the P365, and comes with standard sights. I love shooting the Shield Plus and would out an optic on it, but at thus point I would have to spend and extra $350+ to get the Performance Center version even if I don't care for the longer slide with cuts on them. I would spend an extra $100 on the high vis sights version if the Shield. It just sucks because I remember when S&W kept having rebate promotions so my original Shield was $270ish. I hope gun prices goes down in the future. By the time that happens, maybe S&W would have an optics ready Shield Plus for me to buy without getting the Performance Center version

@dan43213 2 жыл бұрын

I got my max-9 on a GunBroker auction for $360. Paid $569 for my shield plus

@LosAngeles10-33 2 жыл бұрын

You got your wish. Shield Plus OR has been available for awhile

@TaurusGX49MM Жыл бұрын

Taurus GX4 is better and I have the Ruger and the shield as well

@phileasler5401 3 жыл бұрын

Optics sights on a carry....not for me

@terrygrossmann2295 3 жыл бұрын

That’s the best part. You don’t have to have the optics added. You can stay with the sights.

@thepistolguy859 2 жыл бұрын

I agree optics are all the rage I just want night sights and I'm good to go. I have an optic on a Taurus G3c and I don't like it but it's just a 100 dollar optic maybe if I had a 300 dollar optic I might like it but I doubt it. For the price of some optics you can just buy another gun.

@guardiangibbs2663 Жыл бұрын

I just bought a Max 9 for $270 so... Hard to pass it up for that price.

@glenhar1225 11 ай бұрын

I have both. At that price, definately the max. As far as trigger, for self defense, I prefer the rolling trigger of the max. It's not such a surprise if shooting 'cold'. You know when you are at the required pressure, a bit like a double action. The SW is more of the surprise break type. It may be nice within the range mindset, but I don't want surprises away from the range where prison enters the arena. Add a thin rubber grip sleeve, on the max, and its recoil is less than the SW. They are that close.

@IAMRUSTEDROOT 3 жыл бұрын

Love them both, but the King is still the P365, IMO. Just a personal preference.

@IAMRUSTEDROOT 3 жыл бұрын

@Don2615 - I checked out the Shield plus the other day. Very nice, but it's a little bigger than my 365 and imprints to much for me.

@IAMRUSTEDROOT 3 жыл бұрын

@@exime9500 - I checked the Plus out in my local store. It was really good. But not good enough for me to switch from my P365. For first time buyers, sure, but price point in the end, the Sig with the Tac Pac wins.

@Chazman1946 3 жыл бұрын

Dumped my P-365 for the Shield Plus, the P-365 just never fit my hand well it was too skinny, additionally the Shield Plus has a lot less recoil and is more controllable, yet still small enough for me to comfortably pocket carry.

@Chazman1946 3 жыл бұрын

@Clay Pylant If you have smaller hands and like the looks of the P-365 it may be right for you, I even think the P-365 is a nicer looking pistol, but I pick my pistols for how they perform, not how they look. Perhaps if the Sig has the interchangeable back straps like the new Taurus GX4 does, I would have kept it.

@hunterrogers5638 2 жыл бұрын

Sig 365 feels horrible in my hand, the trigger is mushy. Personally not a fan. The shield plus however feels amazing and also a lot less snappy

@user-lq5fd3pl6z 2 жыл бұрын

Shield plus between these two pistols and not because I hate Ruger, I have a Ruger PC 9. The Shield plus I got was the bug out bundle so it came with 5 mags, optics ready and night sights for $540.

@briandietrich1373 Жыл бұрын

Both great options. I have a soft spot for Ruger!

@garybrown5043 6 ай бұрын

I am not able to get the shield plus in CA but I already had the sig 365 and was able to get the Ruger CA edition. I have no problem shooting the Ruger but I am going to put a rubber hogue sleeve on it to help with grip since I have arthritis in my hands

@CarsMeetsBikes 5 ай бұрын

check again, shield plus is now on the CA roster

@bbazzracing 8 ай бұрын

I have the shield plus and I love it but I still want that Max 9 too

@anthonyblood2439 2 жыл бұрын

Hegshot, what are your thoughts about the PC Shield Plus 4” non-ported? Have you shot one? Do you feel there’s something superior about the 3.1” apart from price and weight?

@domenik8339 3 жыл бұрын

Besides not having an optics rail, a big miss with the shield plus is that is doesn't come with a rail for a light either. You can modify it to have a recover rail and get a light on it, but very few holsters fit that combo, and in all reality as one of the bigger CCW 9s it should definitely come with a light rail in the first place!

@overlandedc 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly my thoughts.

@alexjurek1105 2 жыл бұрын

But why?

@domenik8339 2 жыл бұрын

@@alexjurek1105 Because it has the space for a rail already, and having a light on your weapon is extremely important.

@echosierra9990 3 жыл бұрын

My current rotation is P365, Glock 43, and Shield Plus, depending on what I’m doing or where I’m going.

@roymcelmurry1379 3 жыл бұрын

Similar to mine, p365, gx4, glock48, shield plus….and of course the j frames see lots of carry also

@twerkingmidget6230 2 жыл бұрын

Which do u like the best?

@bobsmoot2392 11 ай бұрын

Not a criticism. I think, when you checked the poundage of the Max9, you weren't holding the stem of the tester parallel with the barrel. Heavier reading results.

@pj6208 3 жыл бұрын

And the answer is...... Sig P365 “x” I put them “‘ s on the X because we added that grip mod wayyy before they thought of it. And acted like they had it in the factory waiting to release. Foh.

@loganturner3895 3 жыл бұрын

Which one do u like BEST?

@jeremylyson8278 3 жыл бұрын

I went with the 4 inch shield plus performance center. Non optic. I sent my slide out to get milled for the holosun 507k. I have no need for the CT red dot that comes on the optic ready. I sold my shield 2.0 4inch pc to get the plus.

@jeremylyson8278 3 жыл бұрын

@@Pler1978 nope. They have the 4 inch pc non optic version also.

@ag1382 8 ай бұрын

The Mrs. Seems to be the better shot in this video.

@bobsmoot2392 11 ай бұрын

The Glock plastic mags are thicker for strength. Metal mags can hold the same amount yet be thinner overall.

@TheMcpvideo 3 жыл бұрын

So I'm guessing the only difference would be the one I could afford 👍

@MrOchiman007 2 жыл бұрын

Why compare them with a g26 when the 43x was designed for that?

@guerom1367 2 жыл бұрын

I love my shield 2.0 , canik sc, and g2c but i really want a gx4 bad. Im saving my shield for my daughter when she turns 21. I had a ruger but sold it bcuz of the horrid reset

@allinspiriation6140 2 жыл бұрын

Why is no one acknowledging Springfield XD Series? They are CCW small guns with high capacity too!🤷🏽‍♂️

@Chazman1946 3 жыл бұрын

I have the Shield Plus and have shot the Ruger Max 9. The Max 9 has the same problem as my LC9s had, the trigger and the trigger guard bar are too thin and pinch the pad on my trigger finger to point it causes a blister!

@randykornegay5615 3 жыл бұрын

Security 9 has the same problem with rubbing the pad on my trigger finger. Bought mine at Bass Pro and had a trigger lock so could not try out the trigger before purchase. Will never buy another pistol without being able to try the trigger.

@mattarchey9062 3 жыл бұрын

Awww...so sad

@Bmeezy10 3 жыл бұрын

G26 12 round mag with G17 mag as backup will always reign supreme.

@mattarchey9062 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah if you want to carry the "hot new" gun from '96. More like a brick. Eww.

@dominickvelezjr9171 3 жыл бұрын

Your wife is a better shot. Lol.

@shootinnscootin5545 2 ай бұрын

Newer model Max 9's have a 5.4 pound trigger if I'm not mistaken.

@Rich-pv7ud 2 жыл бұрын

Do you prefer the shield plus over the 365?

@vudoodaddie 3 жыл бұрын

Shield all the way!

@electrochubb 3 жыл бұрын

This new Shield plus is great, but I'm gonna wait 'till they make a 4'' with RMR cut. Until then...I carry my uber-trusty Shield w/ an extra mag.....or 3.

@Hegshot87 3 жыл бұрын

They have one out already

@danielboggan2479 3 жыл бұрын

They do, for a lot more money.

@bigmike716 3 жыл бұрын

Mrs. Hegshot is working you on the targets brother, lol. Good shooting!

@mikeyrodriguez3193 2 жыл бұрын

Buying one of these 2 for my sister as a surprise... Hard trying to decide which one smh

@scottysowell5565 3 жыл бұрын

I really like the Shield Plus but want the 3.1 optic ready not the 4.0.

@DarlingEbony 3 жыл бұрын

I want the same thing. I am waiting to buy one until that happens.

@scottysowell5565 3 жыл бұрын

@@DarlingEbony me too

@JustScottPaid 3 жыл бұрын

Same here, I wonder if S&W is seeing this?

@DarlingEbony 3 жыл бұрын

@@JustScottPaid I posted the request on their Instagram under their posts on the Shield Plus.

@JustScottPaid 3 жыл бұрын

@@DarlingEbony Awesome! Thank you, I'll have to do the same on their forum.

@pantherboy9536 Жыл бұрын

I remember when the G26 was the talk of the town, when it came to an EDC tool. Now, you NEVER hear a mention of it.

@jeffreycarlson8723 2 жыл бұрын

I'm sending my Max 9 back to Ruger. The ammo won't feed through a full mag. Frustrating.

@jeffsanphy1226 2 жыл бұрын

My deciding factor was between the two was the field stripping. Shield plus flip a lever or Max9 need a tool.

@dennisligma4958 Жыл бұрын

You don’t need a tool lol. You hold the slide forward and it pops out easily. Wow people are misinformed.

@HonchoHustle901 3 жыл бұрын

I just wished the performance center version didn't have the safety

@Caniksigboy 3 жыл бұрын

lol you don’t have to use it. Leave it off it’s like you don’t have it at all💪🏾

@larrylinn1221 4 ай бұрын

It looked like the Shield had more rise than the Ruger. The Shield should have the same sights as the Ruger. The Shield mags are kind of pricey. I have been studying both pistols for a while. Great video

@seanmatthews1989 3 жыл бұрын

Prefer Hellcat over both, and the P365 for that matter. In fact, I also prefer the G43x with Shield Arms. Yes, I own all 3 of those as well as the Shield Plus which I am selling.

@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017 3 жыл бұрын

Whatever happened to Walther in this segment? They seem to have gone to sleep.

@craigholcombe1901 2 жыл бұрын

The slide release should not be difficult to use out of the box

@dtps_champion6016 3 ай бұрын

It's not a slide release it's a slide stop

@caristico-mistico3651 2 жыл бұрын

Why not dual wield them???

@oleboy7615 2 жыл бұрын

I don’t run optics on my pistols, so it’s of no use to me to have that feature on a pistol; however, I do understand it is all the rage today and it is good to see manufacturers producing what the market wants. That said, the Shield is the best micro pistol on the market IMO, but if someone doesn’t want to spend professional grade prices for a solid gun the Ruger Max 9 is the way to go. Ruger isn’t really recognized as a manufacturer of professional grade guns, but they certainly are not what I consider budget grade guns, such as Taurus. Ruger stands behind their products and actually issues official recalls, unlike Sig Sauer. Ruger firearms are the closest thing one can get to professional grade gear without buying professional grade gear.

@drugsarebad97 10 ай бұрын

If you don’t have optics in 2023 your just gun Amish.

@Roadrider19119 3 жыл бұрын

I have the original Shield and Ruger. I picked up the Shield Plus and I like it a lot. I have no interest in the new Ruger. I hate their triggers.

@mattarchey9062 3 жыл бұрын

Bro...the original shield has an AWFUL trigger. No reset at all bro...Ruger triggers are way better bro

@Roadrider19119 3 жыл бұрын

@@mattarchey9062 that's the great thing about Options ! One man treasure is other's junk.

@williambonnie-do7yz 21 күн бұрын

⭐✨"I opted not to put an optic on it."✨⭐ Tongue Twister of the Year. 2024🏆

@frankdrebin5587 2 жыл бұрын

is the max trigger anything like the sr9c?

@criscatolic2042 2 жыл бұрын

Ruger is the best.🔝

@stanleyhaller8991 3 жыл бұрын

Shield plus no doubt

@CLJ9676 Жыл бұрын

I highly recommend the Galloway trigger for the Max 9, world of difference for me👍

@lokococo925 3 жыл бұрын

nice backpack

@daviddurham9871 3 жыл бұрын

You’re both riding the slide with a thumb, which could cause failure to feed.

@rickcole2301 2 жыл бұрын

I don't know if you know this but if you go to Ruger or you order hogue you can get slip on sleeves with a beavertail and it makes a whole lot of difference on that pistol its rubberized grips and it really improve-it you can get them from Ruger they sell them online or you can get them from hoag just thought you might want to know now you probably already sold him and you got something else by now have a good day oh by the way I think your other half she shot the Ruger a lot better just saying

@knowledgeofsurvival 2 жыл бұрын

lol exactly! I thought I was the only one that noticed that, much better.

@stephtraveler7378 2 жыл бұрын

Can you compare the Max to the LC9s???? or will that get you in Ruger jail?

@BikerDon 2 жыл бұрын

I've shot these guns & own most..Sig.P365, Glock 43x, Hellcat, Ruger Max 9, Smith & Wesson Shield Plus... All good guns.... I shot best & really like the Shield plus the best the Hellcat I didn't like plus it had the hardest recoil, The rest was all good. I kept the Shield pro, Clock 43x & Ruger Max 9. Just my opinion.

@twerkingmidget6230 2 жыл бұрын

How u like the max 9? What made u keep the ruger and get rid of the sig??

@BikerDon 2 жыл бұрын

@@twerkingmidget6230 at the shooting range I personally could shoot it better. But I will keep my P320 compact like it much better then the P365. My Shield Plus is still my favorite & I shoot it better then anything else, it just fits me.

@twerkingmidget6230 2 жыл бұрын

So the max 9 recoiled less than the sig. I shot all the others just not the max. Is the trigger good?

@BikerDon 2 жыл бұрын

@@twerkingmidget6230 yes it's good But the Shield Plus has the best trigger pull.