Yesterday, I picked up a 9mm S&W 4" Performance Center Shield. It's been calling to me for a little while now... I will say that it does whip the llamas' ass - I am really impressed by how this gun shoots. No kidding. I got to shoot it yesterday afternoon - and it groups VERY nicely.
I also got a 4" Shield 2.0 earlier this summer. And, at the time - I debated as to which version to get - the 2.0 or the Plus... Go figure, now I have both... The original 4" thin version, and the 4" Plus size version as well. Both are awesome guns.
I've never been a fan of fiber optics, until now. I like that S&W puts some spiral metal around the fiber optic tube in order to protect it from breaking. I'd never seen that before. Now, I am not so worried about something happening to the light rod. If anyone makes sights like this for other guns, I'd really consider buying them. Usually, the fiber optic rod is rather unprotected on most FO sights.
Also, I complained on another forum recently about having trouble seeing the front sight on some of my handguns (as I get older). There certainly is no issues with that with the fiber optics. The front dot REALLY stands out for me. Very cool.
I did compare both the thin 4" Shield and the new Shield Plus 4" version. I do shoot both equally as well. But, the original Shield size has always felt almost TOO thin. I no longer have that with the Shield Plus. It feels great in the hand - it's a bit wider (than the original Shield) in the web of my right hand, and this is much more comfortable.
I might replace my Glock 19 with this as my main carry gun. It shoots that well.
The range I shot at had some of the 13 round Shield Plus mags, so I picked up an extra one yesterday as well.
Anyway, now I have 3 Shields...
The original, smaller Shield really makes a great pocket gun with my cargo pants. And, I got that one for $249 right (before this covid mess hit). But, I will say that the 4" Plus is my favorite of the three...
Anyone else have one?
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