Description
This is a compact sighting module built for the Shield Plus that solves one core problem: getting the laser on target without thinking about it. When you grip the pistol naturally, the Crimson Trace Instinctive Activation system engages the green laser and white light at the same time. You don't fumble for buttons or toggle switches in the moment that matters.
Instinctive Activation Meets Real Carry Dynamics
The pressure pad sits on the front of the trigger guard where your hand naturally falls during a firing grip. Regardless of whether you're right or left-handed, that contact point activates both the laser and light with no conscious effort required. A side-mounted master switch gives you full control when you need it, but most users leave it in the on position since it doesn't drain the battery. The unit comes pre-sighted at 50 yards straight from the factory, so there's minimal fiddling before you're running live rounds.
Dual Output for Low-Light Situations
The integrated green laser and white light combination gives you flexibility that a laser-only sight doesn't. The green beam stands out better in daylight than red lasers do, making target acquisition faster across multiple lighting conditions. The LED light handles those scenarios where you need illumination alongside target marking. Battery life runs approximately 2 hours under typical use from a single CR1/3N lithium battery.
User-Install Design and Adjustment
Installing this onto a Shield Plus is a 2-3 minute job. The unit wraps around the trigger guard and clamps to the dust cover without any permanent modifications to the firearm. Everything you need comes in the box, including hex tools that do double duty adjusting windage and elevation once you're on the range. The black matte polymer finish blends seamlessly with the Shield's aesthetics, looking like it came from the factory.
Key Specifications
- Product Type: Trigger Guard Laser Sight
- Firearm Fit: Smith & Wesson M&P Shield Plus
- Laser Color: Green
- Additional Feature: Integrated White LED Light
- Laser Output: 5 mW
- Laser Wavelength: 515-532 nm
- Dot Size at 50 Feet: 0.50 inches
- Activation Method: Instinctive Activation (Grip-Activated Pressure Pad)
- Battery Type: CR1/3N Lithium (1x)
- Battery Runtime: Approximately 2 hours continuous use
- Factory Sighting: Pre-sighted at 50 yards
- Adjustment: Windage and Elevation (User-Adjustable)
- Mount Type: Trigger Guard Mount
- Housing Material: Polymer
- Finish: Black Matte
- Manufacturer: Crimson Trace
- Manufacturer Part Number: 013000053
- UPC: 810048570720
What’s Included
- Laserguard Plus unit (laser and light module)
- CR1/3N lithium battery
- Installation and adjustment tools (hex keys)
- User manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the Laserguard Plus fit my Shield or Shield M2.0?
No, this model is specifically designed for the Shield Plus. Shield and Shield M2.0 models require a different Laserguard model. Always check compatibility with the Shield Plus designation before ordering, as the trigger guard geometry differs between these M&P Shield generations.
Does the Instinctive Activation work equally well for left and right-handed shooters?
Yes. The pressure pad is positioned on the front strap where both right and left-handed shooters naturally contact it during a normal grip. Most shooters find it impossible not to engage it when drawing and holding the pistol in a firing stance.
Can I use the laser without the white light, or the light without the laser?
This model combines green laser and white light into a single unit without separate mode switches, so both activate together when you grip the pistol with the master switch in the on position. Unlike some other Crimson Trace models with selectable modes, the Plus version is designed as an integrated dual-output system.
What's the runtime on a single battery, and how often will I need to replace it?
Expect approximately 2 hours of continuous use from one CR1/3N lithium battery. Most carry users activate the laser only during draws and practice, so a single battery lasts considerably longer than the 2-hour runtime would suggest during typical daily use.





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