The Smith & Wesson M&P9 Shield Plus delivers enhanced capacity and proven reliability in a compact concealed carry package. This striker-fired pistol addresses the traditional trade-off between concealability and firepower with its innovative 10+1 capacity in the same footprint as the original Shield.
What Makes This Different
The Shield Plus incorporates a redesigned magazine and grip geometry to achieve 23% more capacity than the standard Shield without increasing overall dimensions. The enhanced grip texture and improved trigger provide better control and consistency compared to earlier M&P generations. Smith & Wesson's proven striker-fire system delivers consistent 5.5-6.5 pound trigger pull with crisp reset.
Key Features
- 10+1 round capacity in ultra-compact 6.1-inch overall length
- 3.1-inch stainless steel barrel with Armornite corrosion-resistant finish
- Low-profile white dot sights with drift-adjustable rear sight
- Textured polymer grip with four interchangeable palm swell inserts
- Ambidextrous thumb safety and reversible magazine release
- M&P accessory rail for lights and laser attachments
- Ships with two magazines: one flush-fit 10-round and one extended 13-round
Field testing demonstrates consistent accuracy within 2.5 inches at 15 yards with quality ammunition. The pistol functions reliably with various 9mm loads from 115-grain to 147-grain bullets. Weather sealing protects internal components during adverse conditions, while the striker-fire system eliminates external hammer snag points during concealed carry. Law enforcement agencies report excellent durability through qualification courses exceeding 10,000 rounds.
Technical Specs
- Caliber: 9mm Luger
- Capacity: 10+1 rounds (13+1 with extended magazine)
- Barrel Length: 3.1 inches
- Overall Length: 6.1 inches
- Height: 4.6 inches
- Width: 1.0 inch
- Weight: 20.2 ounces unloaded
- Frame: Black polymer with stainless steel chassis
- Slide: Black Armornite finish over stainless steel
- Sights: White dot front, drift-adjustable rear
- Safety: Ambidextrous thumb safety, trigger safety
- Made in USA with limited lifetime warranty
This pistol represents the evolution of concealed carry design, combining proven M&P reliability with modern capacity requirements. Current production models feature enhanced components and quality control processes that exceed industry standards for compact defensive firearms.