The Shield Plus stretched the slim Shield design to hold more rounds without growing much. This Smith & Wesson M&P9 Shield Plus is a 9mm, optic ready, with a blue and black finish that sets it apart from the usual all-black models.

An optic-ready slide means you can add a red dot, and carry permit holders around Charlotte and Raleigh increasingly do that. The Shield Plus holds more rounds than the original Shield,. Ask your dealer to confirm before you buy.

The Shield family is known for its slim profile and a grip shape that many shooters find comfortable. At about five hundred fifty-eight dollars, it is a fair price for an optic-ready carry gun from a major maker. The blue accents give the gun a bit of personality without being loud.

Choose a holster that fits the optic-ready version if you plan to mount a dot. Run the pistol with your carry load and practice the draw. This pistol is new. It ships to a North Carolina FFL dealer for the background check and transfer.