(6) Proper Gun Weight to minimize recoil (I prefer about 25 oz.(5) Sights that are basic & simple (easy to use & see–I like Fiber Optic fronts) fast target acquisition for my purposes– adjustable for windage Night Sights for low-light situations.(4) Barrel length of 3.0″-4.5″ (primarily for concealed carry).(3) Trigger with short travel distance (a short travel distance increases the speed the trigger can be fired) andĮasily identifiable and short reset point Trigger with a smooth, consistent press for every shot (less need to transition between presses & make adjustments).(2) Trigger Press maximum of about 5.5 pounds or so – lessens force applied for less movement & better accuracy- and press that is crisp and identifiable (TRAIN to be Trigger Safe).(1) Accuracy and Reliability- Performs well without reoccurring malfunctions and stoppages and results in consistent, accurate target hits with a maximum of a 3″ inch hit group at 7-15 yards for concealed carry.You can certainly add your own criteria and preferences or subtract any of mine. I assigned a total possible point score of 10 points for each of my 10 criteria for a total possible score of 100 points. So, I combined these into my last Miscellaneous criterion. In addition to my criteria, other subjective features may be appealing for some, like a certain style, mag release location, action, caliber, appearance, number of mags included, type of sights/modifications, bore axis, rail, non-porting, included extras like a holster and pouch, customer service, etc. Here are 10 of my criteria and factors for evaluating any handgun, which I will use to review for the Smith & Wesson Ported Shield. Smith & Wesson Performance Center M&P 9 Shield Specifications Here I present a brief review and report on the Smith & Wesson Performance Center M&P 9 Shield in 9mm. I evaluate in-depth with specified drills and then rank my Top 21 CC guns in my recently-published book “Concealed Carry & Handgun Essentials.” It includes the original Shield and 20 other top-carry handguns. Overall, it fits my eight key Concealed Carry (CC) factors and my criteria for my top CC handguns. Some questioned the necessity for the ported model and asked some very insightful overall questions.Īre there any unique or different features with this version? What features make this gun stand out from the original Smith & Wesson M&P 9 Shield, and are they worthwhile? How accurate is it? Is the enhanced trigger press noticeably smooth and crisp? What about the trigger reset? Does the porting really help, and is it necessary for this concealed carry (CC) handgun? Are there important negatives to it? Would this Ported Shield be good for me for CC, and what effect does the porting really have? How do I rate it now relative to the other striker-fired carry guns?įirst, I want to provide you with the Smith & Wesson Performance Center Smith & Wesson M&P 9 Shield’s specifications and some of its features. Some asked me to review it, so I was anxious to do that and then report my opinions and evaluation of the ported version to you. Some readers and students wanted to compare it with the original version they already owned and decide whether to get the ported model since they were pleased with the Smith & Wesson M&P 9 Shield they already had. Like a lot of folks, I was anxious to hold it, try it out, learn about the porting and see if it met my needs.
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