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There is a lot to like about the standard Shield Plus, but the Performance Center crew took it a few steps further with this one. You get a 4-inch ported barrel and matching ported slide that vent gases upward to tame muzzle flip, which makes a real difference when you are stacking quick follow-up shots with a micro compact 9mm. The longer barrel also stretches out your sight radius and squeezes a bit more velocity out of your carry ammo compared to the 3.1-inch versions, without adding enough length to mess with concealment.
Most optics-ready pistols leave you shopping for a dot before you can hit the range. Not this one. A Crimson Trace red dot comes mounted from the factory, backed up by a green fiber optic front and red fiber optic rear sight that grab light in just about any condition. The Performance Center tuned action gives you a flat-faced trigger with a crisp, tactile reset that rewards good fundamentals, and the flat trigger face helps keep your finger placement consistent shot after shot. No manual thumb safety keeps the draw stroke simple.
The Shield Plus earned its reputation by packing double-stack capacity into a single-stack footprint, and this model ships with both an extended 13-round magazine and a flush-fit 10-rounder. Run the 13 for range days and home duty, drop in the 10 when you want the slimmest possible profile under a t-shirt. At 22.4 ounces with an 18-degree grip angle and that grippy but comfortable stippling texture, it points naturally and stays put in your hand through recoil.
The stainless steel barrel and slide wear an Armornite finish that shrugs off sweat and holster wear, which matters on a gun that lives inside your waistband. Takedown is handled through the sear deactivation lever, so there is no need to pull the trigger for disassembly. Smith & Wesson backs it with their Lifetime Service Policy, and a Performance Center cleaning kit rounds out the package.
Yes, the red dot ships installed on the optics-ready slide, so you can head straight to the range after a quick zero check. The fiber optic sights are there as a backup, giving you a fast aiming solution even if the dot ever goes down.
The ports vent gases upward as you fire, which pushes the muzzle down and cuts felt muzzle flip. On a lightweight micro compact 9mm, that translates to faster, flatter follow-up shots. It is one of the main reasons folks pick this Performance Center model over the standard Shield Plus.
Absolutely. The extra barrel length rides inside the waistband where most people never notice it, while the slim single-stack-width frame does the heavy lifting for concealment. The included 10-round flush-fit magazine keeps the grip short for deeper concealment, and the 13-rounder is there when capacity matters more than printing.
No, this version of the Shield Plus PC has no manual thumb safety, which many carriers prefer for a simpler draw. It still uses internal safeties like a trigger safety and firing pin block, and the takedown system lets you disassemble it without pulling the trigger.
| UPC | 022188886511 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 13253 |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | Pistol |
| Barrel Length | 4'' |
| Caliber/Gauge | 9mm |
| Capacity | 10+1 |
| Color | Black |
| Length | 7'' |
| Magazine Included | 1 x 13-Round |
| Model | |
| Number of Magazines | 2 |
| Package Height | 2.5 |
| Package Width | 7.0 |
| Product Type | Semi-Auto Pistol |
| Safety | No |
| Shipping Weight | 3.1 |
| Sights | Green FO Front/Red FO Rear |
| Sights Type | FIBER OPTIC |
| Slide Description | Optic Ready/Ported/Serrated |
| State Restriction (CA) | NO DIRECT SHIP TO CALIFORNIA |
| State Restriction (Guam) | NO SALE TO GUAM |
| State Restriction (OR) | NO SALE TO OREGON |
| State Restriction (RI) | NO DIRECT SHIP TO RHODE ISLAND |
| State Restriction (VI) | NO SALE TO VIRGIN ISLANDS |
| State Restriction (WA) | NO DIRECT SHIP TO WASHINGTON |
| Units per Box | 1 |
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