Comparing the S&W M&P Shield 9 and Shield Plus

Some guns were born for concealed carry, and the Smith & Wesson M&P 9 Shield lineup earns its place as a daily carry gun every day of the week for a lot of shooters. The Shield is a simple and reliable gun, which gained it recognition alongside other carry classics of the polymer-framed variety.

When the first models rolled onto the scene in 2012, the small single-stack Shield offered an impressive size for daily carry. At just under an inch wide, it concealed well and quickly became one of the most popular concealed carry guns on the market.