![]() ![]() The 9C is a great contender for in waist band (IWB) carry. And I’ve always contended that only the thinnest, smallest shooters really benefit from the fraction of an inch that a single stack magazine shaves off of the width of a double-stack. The double-stack magazine means the gun is wider than some of its competition, but it also holds more. It is a compact, so concealment shouldn’t be an issue for most adults. The extended mag gives more capacity and allows for even more real estate. Still, the magazines are nice, and the extra protrusion allows for a fourth finger on the grip. Watch out for that last one, though, as you can pinch a thin roll of skin between the end of the mag well and the floorplate. And there’s a wide platform for you to hammer home. Pulling them is easy, getting them to the gun, and into the mag well is easy enough. These protrusions help you manipulate the magazines. With 12 in the gun, and 29 to spare, you aren’t likely to run dry when it actually counts.Įven large handed shooters fin the 9C easy to control.Īnother thing that is good about the design is the wide floor plates of the magazines. Two hold 12 rounds, and one holds 17 (and has a grip extension, too). This is not the 9C’s fault, really–all compact 9mms have this issue to one degree or another. After three or four attempts, though, they’d both picked up the subtle rotation needed to free up all the paths. At first, they couldn’t get the mags to drop free. I was shooting the 9C with a couple of guys with hands like Virginia hams. If your hands are big, the mags may hit the heel of your hand when you drop them. Push the button and the mag drops free (thanks in part to the mirror finish on those dudes). The backstraps are interchangeable, and they have a slight tail on them to help with mag drops. ![]() It is easy to hold, even for people with large hands. The grip has more body to it than some compact 9s. If you want to fuss with external safeties, you can. There is no external safety to fuss with-at least not on this model. The slide drop is small, but it works, too. It is very easy to use and not at all easy to accidentally press. The mag drop has a strong spring to push against, and the button actually moves–all without protruding too far from the frame. The ambidextrous controls are all easily accessible. The MSRP on the M&P 9 Shield Plus 3.1 OR pistols is $595.This may be the best mag release button on the market. These popular aftermarket modifications are now available in the M&P Shield Plus, straight from the factory.” "Responding to consumer feedback, we’re now proud to offer a highly sought-after combination – our M&P 9 Shield Plus pistol complete with a 3.1” slide cut of optics as well as night sights. “The use of optics on concealed carry handguns has become increasingly popular as owners look for ways to enhance their accuracy and shooting experience," said Vince Perreault, S&W's senior brand manager. RELATED: 500+ Rounds Later: The S&W Shield Plus Continues to Impress (Review)Ĭompany officials say the new model came in response to calls from customers who liked the previously-released Shield Plus but wanted one that was optics-ready. Besides the standard model of the M&P 9 Shield Plus 3.1 OR, Smith is also making the micro compact 9mm in a variant with a frame-mounted manual thumb safety and in state-compliant models with only the 10-round mag. ![]()
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