The Smith & Wesson M&P Shield Plus Optic Ready delivers enhanced capacity and red dot compatibility in a proven concealed carry platform. This compact striker-fired pistol addresses the primary limitation of single-stack designs while maintaining the slim profile that made the original Shield a bestseller. The optics-ready slide accommodates popular micro red dots without requiring additional machining or adapter plates.
What Makes This Different
The Shield Plus bridges the gap between single-stack compactness and double-stack capacity through its innovative magazine design. While traditional single-stack 9mm compacts typically hold 7-8 rounds, this model delivers 10+1 or 13+1 capacity in a frame measuring just 1.1 inches wide. The factory-milled optics cut accepts Shield RMSc footprint red dots directly, eliminating the need for aftermarket modifications that can void warranties.
Key Features
- Dual magazine capacity options: 10-round flush-fit and 13-round extended magazines included
- Factory optics cut slide compatible with Shield RMSc footprint micro red dots
- White dot tritium night sights for low-light visibility
- Armornite corrosion-resistant finish over stainless steel slide
- Textured polymer grip with four interchangeable palm swell inserts
- 18-degree grip angle optimized for natural point of aim
- No manual thumb safety configuration for streamlined draw stroke
Field performance centers on the refined trigger system delivering a consistent 5.5-6.5 pound pull with distinct reset. The 3.1-inch barrel provides sufficient velocity for defensive ammunition while maintaining concealability. Weather sealing protects internal components during daily carry, and the corrosion-resistant finish withstands extended exposure to moisture and perspiration.
Technical Specs
- Caliber: 9mm Luger
- Capacity: 10+1 (flush) / 13+1 (extended) rounds
- Barrel Length: 3.1 inches
- Overall Length: 6.1 inches
- Width: 1.1 inches
- Height: 4.6 inches (flush magazine)
- Weight: 20.2 ounces (empty)
- Frame: Polymer with stainless steel chassis
- Slide: Stainless steel with Armornite finish
- Sights: White dot tritium front and rear
- Made in USA
This optics-ready configuration eliminates the wait time and expense of aftermarket slide modifications while maintaining the reliability that has made the M&P platform a standard in law enforcement. The combination of increased capacity and red dot compatibility positions this model as a significant upgrade over traditional single-stack carry guns.