This is the first review I’ve seen for the 4 inch shield. Thank you.

My wife and I recently purchased two of the M&P Performance Center M2.0! We love them and have been out to the range a few times and are pleased with the accuracy we have achieved! This is especially true for my wife who is a first time handgun owner and user. She still struggles a little with the slide to chamber the first round but I’m sure over time the slide will loosen up! I use a speed loader for the magazines as the spring tension is fairly strong but it doesn’t take long to load.The cleaning kit is really nice and comes in handy after returning from the range. I have the tritium night sights which are not as distracting as the ones shown in this video! I rate this an excellent concealed carry handgun !

Hey thanks for the summary. I found your observations insightful and helpful. Thanks Again

I’ve always liked the M&P. This one is on the list to get!

Excellent content...thank you for posting/sharing. Always look forward to your review videos Sir.

So glad you got this gun!! I am looking forward to the ported slide and barrel with the optic review!!

I agree with you on the sights. Having blacked out rear sights helps to find the front sight post so much fast. You dont have the distraction of extra dots in the back. Especially if they are the same color.

Yep I would want Night Sights . Looks like a good gun ! Thanks !

First video I've seen on it.. so thank you for that. Like you, I'm a big fan of the shield. It has been my carry choice for a good while now. I'm not sure I need a 4" version, but I want one!! Already have plenty of extra mags on hand.

nice... can't wait for mine

I like any SW MP line. I really enjoy my Smith in 3.6 and my AR Smith. The Shield is really popular, I have owned them in the past and my buddy has the PC 1.0 model and it's a shooter. Great quality review as always KS. Thank you.

The gen 1 Shield 9 PC has been my EDC for close to three years now. The trigger take up grit is smooth now. Noticed it was smoother after the first 500 rounds. For a short barrel gun I can shoot it nice. The trigger pull on mine is between 4-4.5 lbs. Got this gun for $420. Great value. Has ran flawlessly.

Standard M&P line that trigger grit feeling can easily be fixed. On the trigger bar the striker safety lifter (lack of a better description) is rough. Use little 2000 grit sand paper or emery cloth and polish that lifter. My M&P 9 Pro Series had that gritty take up that drove me nuts. Quick easy fix.

I have owned a Smith & Wesson M&P Shield since its Inception to the market. Owned both gen 1 and currently carry a 2.0 plus I've had the pleasure I'm having all three available calibers. Smith & Wesson MP Shield is a solid concealed carry gun and one that's I have no reservation and using it to protect only myself but my principal. A handful of of my fellow EPO'S carry a MP Shield depending on mode dress for our given duties that day. I will agree with you sir that this was developed to directly compete with the Glock 48 of which I also own and think there's a pretty darn good piece. Also like you sir I absolutely detest fiber optic sights I think they're nothing more than hot garbage. Good review as always keep up the good work sir and thank you for your effort.

Love this version however I will be purchasing the optics ready model. I have been asking for a 4 inch shield for 2 years so I have to buy it now. The only thing I wish they added in my opinion is a rail for tactical lights and chainsaws! 😂. Enjoyed the video !

I handled one at the gun shop and it feels really nice. For me, the lack of an accessory rail is a bit of a miss. At my local shop, the optics model is selling for almost $860. That's a lot in my opinion for a 6-8 round gun... Thanks for another informative video!

Your reviews are very solid.

Really wish there was a single stack out there that was fully lefty friendly. Cant imagine adding a slide stop would add too much bulk, and the mag release should at least be able to be swapped just like the other m&p models. Great video as always!

Nice review! The sights definitely need to go. Still rocking my Shield 9 the 1.0. It’s been a trustworthy ccw and has been my primary ccw since they hit the market. Carry On!

Those were excellent groupings at that quick a cadence

Love it Great video

My standard size shield plus is perfect to man I love it

Hey real quick .. the magguts plus two will have this gun rocking 10 round in the mag. You get all new internals in the mag to make room for the extra bullets.. the spring is a flat spring and follower is aluminum and flat aswell.. the base plate is just a hair bigger than the stock 8 round mags baseplate.. now put it in the 7 round mag and you have a 9 round mag that's shorter than the 48 in grip... I run mine and love them .. I never had a issue with them .. I have it in my sheild rn for ccw.. anyway I wanted to throw that out there for people to know that they can get 10round into the 8round mag by putting the magguts plus 2 in it.. it makes it such a awesome ccw..and thank you for getting the 4in sheild I am so happy Smith&Wesson came out with this and have mine on back order!!! Thanks so much 😁😎😎🤗🤗

Another good video, thanks.

I love my Shield 1.0! Wish the 2.0 would make the roster here in Kalifornikstan but not likely to happen. :o(

Good review bro. Agree completely on the sights.

Great review as always, I have the 1.0 shield and added big dot sights and a trigger job and it works fine for me. I bought the 3.6 9mm and love the 15 rd. compactly. Living in Missouri and the hot summers here I thought concealing it would be a problem but concealment is not a problem. However it would be a good gun to buy if I didnt have the ones I already have.Great review brother.

I went to the store to get the 3.6 compact and saw the 4in Sheild and went with it instead. Love the Shield still not sure if it was the right decision but not complaints. The thin grip takes getting used to but great ergonomics and accuracy 👌

At least they didnt make the slide silver

The other reason I like the Shield 4in over the Glock 48 is the Shield remains compatible with all magazines. The 43X and 48 have different frames to accommodate a stagger stack magazine for more capacity. The Shield was already designed that way so the frames remain the same.

I would love to own one. I currently EDC a Glock G48 & it’s a fantastic reliable accurate pistol as well

I am new to comments on videos, more familiar with forums, not sure how this works? Trying to respond to Torin R. Do you carry iwb? Love the texture for a nightstand/range gun.

I started shooting with the M&P hinged trigger so it feels normal to me. I tried the glock dingus trigger and didn't like it but could I get used to it if I had to? Probably.

I love my smith&wesson performance center. I have the micro compact one. So it's 10+1 and 13+1, and I got it with the ported barrel and the red dot attachment. This one is the single stack version. There's nothing wrong with this one. But I wanted. More and carry more ammo too!

Previously also had a Talon grip on my Sig p320, and it started pealing after 3 months also. Granted I carry ALL the time (unless in "criminal defence zones") so it can get hot and humid in there in the summer. Maybe I installed them not perfectly - followed the instructions?

My 2.0 was my EDC. Now it's a P 365. With that long of a slide I'll use something that holds 15 rounds.

Another great review KSGunGuy.

As always great video. I ended going with the Glock 17 full size and the CZ PCR D as my compact version. Shooting and feeling the S&W was something I could not get used too. The Glock 17 Full size was great. But the compact Glock, S&W and a couple of others could not match the feel and shooting of the PCR D. Either way KEEP ON ROCKING! BTW, I will stick with the double stacked magazine pistols. I had a single stack Sig P225 and traded it in for the CZ 75 SP01.

I have several friends that carry the Sheild. The product line is nice. But, I carry the P365. My sample on one opinion. The 365 has more ammo, more comfortable grip, slightly smaller, super trigger, great night sights. The Best gun will always be the gun you have with you. Very good review, great look at the Sheild.

I have to agree with you the fiber optic sights I hate and I plan to change the sights immediately.

Hey KS! Love the content! I’ve been thinking about a larger EDC pistol. After holding a Shield 1.0 at my LGS, I knew it would be a good option. Problem is, I can’t seem to stop thinking I need a double stack 🤔

These are out of this world with TR-Enabling 40-357 Sig extended and ported barrels. My personal CC. It’s a plus one round in factory mag with a simple MagGuts mag spring.

Nice Review, I have never liked that sight set up either. I definitely prefer a blacked out rear & FO front. I’m definitely interested in the optic version! Carry on

Would popping out the red rear fibers be an opinion? Then you’d basically have a blacked out rear without having to buy new sights.

Great review as always I wish instead of a model that came with the optic they would offer a C.O.R.E version. I have a RMR that needs a host after I sold my G19 MOS. Also would.be great if they came out with an optics ready Compact 2.0

Love it

A rail for light would be nice option with the longer barrel.

It will be outstanding when Smith uses the 45 Shield platform in 9mm & 40 to gain the capacity to 9 or 10 rounds in 9mm & 8-9 in 40. But I am thrilled they brought out the 4".

KS------enjoyed this video.....I have the PC Shield1.0 and totally love it.....I like the fiber optics....my son has a Sig 365 and he wanted me to get one but I actually like the size of the Shield better

When I first saw this pistol what I first thought of wasn't the G48, but the Springfield XDs 4.0. They discontinued it in 2018 I think, which is a shame considering there aren't many 4'' single stacks in 40s&w or 45acp.

I carry this as my on duty back up as well as it is my off duty carry. Mine is the .40. It shoots smooth, light weight and I really like it. My gripe about the sites is that they are useless for night shooting. I will change them at some point for night sights.

You can knock the grip down with sand paper just on side you need and you cant even tell ive done it. I was one of the first people to buy the 45, so early i had to wait for a fix for mag followers knocking mags loose as it swept past release. I was told i was first report as a private customer. I picked it up day 2 and shot it immediately.

Good review I'll probably wait for the price to drop I made the mistake of purchasing my shield 2.0 at full retail $450 then a few months later it dropped to $350 I'll probably go with the optics version but a good comparison with this new one might be vs Bersa bp9cc

I'd like to see the s&w vs sig p365 xl

For that price, I will just carry the 4 inch 2.0 compact and deal with the thicker grip and "less tuned" trigger, but thanks for the review, keep 'em coming

I would like to see you do of Glock 48 MOS vs shield plus four inch red dot.

Are the regular shield frames identical to where you might be able to purchase a four-inch slide and pop on original shield 2.0 frame? Kinda like the 43X & 48 are same frames and slides are interchangeable

Enjoyed the potato chips lol. Good one man! 👍

Hows the recoil impulse compared to the standard length shield? Do u feel the longer sight radius actually made a difference in accuracy for you?

Any comments on the performance center tuned action? Does it feel any different from the standard models?

Is there any anyone That I can purchase a holster for the s&w performance center S&W m&p shield 380EZ

Nice review those are Hivizz sights you can actually get black vials for the rear sights I think. But probably easier to just change then out for night sights.

Great review. Subbed

First review I have seen on this one. I been wondering about it for a primary carry option. I have the 5 inch fde. Side note, I was subscribed already and just had to re-sub

i wish they made an extended magazine for it, that would make this a winner

greetings from a year later. there is now a shield plus model, it still doesn't have real forward serrations.

Nice review. I figured the capacity would be a little more after all it's not the 45acp version. Great for concealed carry like you said.

I own both a shield 1.0 and just bought a 2.0 pro. 3.5 inch. I also own the Glock 43x. I've found the the 43x is a chunky monkey compaired to any shield. I've carried both and have a much, much easier time carrying the shields. The 43x is just slightly thinner than the 19. Might as well go with the 26 or 19 if you love glocks.

I know they kept the 7 and 8 rnd mags for compatibility with the original shields, but they missed an opportunity to bring it up to 10. Staggering the rounds a bit more would have provided an 8 rnd flush mag and 10rnd extended with just a bit wider grip. The slide is already wider than the grip on the original.

Will the 4in performance slide fit on a 3.0 shield frame? I’m looking to upgrade my slide to performance center 4in

Good review 👍 👏 👌

You're a good shot with this shield 9. Based on your experience with this 9, do you think it would be too much to handle in .40 cal? I think the standard shield (3.1" barrel) in .40 would be a bit too obnoxious for me to love, and I'm hoping the 4" barrel would make a .40 cal more bearable and more accurate.

Can you get replacement fiber optic pipes for this one like the luminous ones? If so from what website?

The sheld is my gun I love m&p good gun

Will that slide/barrel fit my Gen 1 Shield? I think the extra bullet velocity is the best feature of the 4 inch model.

Got mine exactly like it, it's a Great shooter with more meat on them bones than my 9mm one...

What holster do you use for this? I have not been able to find anything for the 4" barrel yet

Been debating on this for my gf. 3.6 2.0 might be better. Good video as always. While the grip is better than the 48, the 10 rounds is nice

I like the Shield-- good shooter and reliable. What I don't like is how it feels like a really ergonomic piece of cement in my hand. My PPS doesnt feel like that, but at a similar price point, caliber, & reliability... fwiw

Nice EDC, a light rail would be nice!!

Dam! I was hoping he was reviewing the ones with the red dot optical, haven't seen any videos with them

I just picked up the optics ready non ported 45 PC. Love the 1911 thinness but modern pistol design. Makes a commander size 1911 obsolete for me. Having trouble finding a holster though but have sent some emails to the various kydex shops.

A few questions. Do you have a review of the 9c 2.0? Is it concealable with the 8 round mag? Right now having not shot either of the guns I am about to mention I feel like the shield 2.0 3.6 is superior with the rail and double stack. I'd have to shoot them and see how well they both carry before making a definitive conclusion though

With the Shield original model my biggest gripe was that it was really stout to rack. Is the Shield PC 4” easier? I would think that with the type spring it has on the guide rod it would be lighter to rack. Am I right on this?

Tried a Talon Grip but it lasted about 3 months and began coming off. Tried sanding it down a bit twice. Still too much for iwb imo. Eventually sold it, great gun otherwise. Maybe should have tried a Houge grip? Keep up the good work KC!

Saturday morning releases are great. My new job doesn't leave time during the week to keep up with all the super content I like to watch. If the left side grip texture rubs, why not knock the center (fat) part down just a tiny bit with a file or super fine sand paper? That part of the grip doesn't add a lot to the hold for most people. Save the grip tape for covering up that Caution label. 😏

Would we be able to get a 4” slide and throw it on a regular frame?

I have the same gun and it only has 6 and 7 round mags. Where do you get the 8 round mag? Google turned up nothing

Have you found a holster ?

Damn. Now if they make this in .45 I'm all over it

Wonder when we’ll see a 4” slide kick to drop in our lowers .

I see no thumb safety on it. Does it have any safety features at all? Except for trigger one ?

#notificationsquad Damn thing really flings the brass out

From what I see I love it. A 4" barrel and a concealable grip is the way to go when needing to conceal but not wanting to lose out on bullet performance. Hell, I almost want to buy it, but I just dont like the price.

Great review as always. I really do not see a purpose of the 4 inch Shield for me since I own the regular Shield and the M2.0 Compact.

Pls compare this gun to the S&W 2.0 45C 4". Doesn't appear to be much diff between them? Thx. 👍😋🇺🇸 P.S. i love these Fiber Optic sights!

I love my 2.0 Shield, in fact I just got a second one just last week, my local FFL hasn't received the performance center model as yet to my knowledge, I was just there last Wednesday. I'm going to have to call them to see if they have them yet, I know Cabela's has it but they are selling at MSRP even though they will price match. Anyhow as always, great review, and as always thanks for sharing your thoughts and experience. This gun will be mine soon I'm sure with one change off the top, Night Sights for sure. I'll be looking for a tritium option. P.S., Have you checked to see if the 4" slide will fit on the 3" 2.0 Shield frame, just curious. I'm sure it probably does.

I felt guilty because I was eating Pringles when you mentioned eating toany potato chips lol.

Would u say the 4" recoils more or less than the 3.1" m2.0?

Best carry gun.