[Handgun] Smith & Wesson M&P9 Shield Plus 9mm Pistol - $359.99
Posted by pandamonia23@reddit | gundeals | View on Reddit | 43 comments
I was able to get a price match via the chat using gritr's online price. Gritr isn't on the approved price match list but if you're nice enough they might price match it for you. If that doesn't work and you really want a few bucks off use carterscountry price of $399.97 which comes out to around $379.97 + tax.
drumsarereallycool@reddit
Tempting
KeptTech@reddit
Any deals on the OR better than simply purchasing from Academy? - https://www.academy.com/p/smith-wesson-m-p9-shield-plus-9mm-pistol-164630906?sku=9mm
pandamonia23@reddit (OP)
It's $399.99 at Brownells right now. You can try price matching it at Academy
EveningStatus7092@reddit
PSA is selling the OR version for $399. Idk why in 2026 anyone would buy a pistol that’s not OR
pandamonia23@reddit (OP)
Here are some reasons
more conceal-ability
known funky optic cut for this gun
send off to direct mill for preferred optic
reliability/simplicity no batteries to worry about, glass breakage, etc.
EveningStatus7092@reddit
Number 3 is the only valid reason. All the other ones are fixed by simply not putting an optic on there. Even if you don’t want an optic right now, getting the OR versions give you the flexibility in the future. Plenty of people purchase something like this as their first gun. They probably won’t start off with a red dot but it makes it an easy addition down the road if they want it. And if they never put one on, no harm done aside from the extra $40 you spent
pandamonia23@reddit (OP)
That's $40 you can use on ammo. No harm in not getting an optic ready version if you know you're not gonna put one on it later. I understand what you mean though. I personally plan on getting a cc9 with an optic later. This one will be my super conceal option.
Fishwithabike@reddit
Don't worry man, he needed an opinion today.
Echo_Raptor@reddit
So many people on this site…most, really, just can’t fathom anybody would have any different opinion
User_7219_@reddit
1 would be price
Echo_Raptor@reddit
It’s a $350 CCW, gotta pick and choose there. Nothing really better than a shield in the price range quality wise
TheMadQuacker@reddit
YMMV, but the last two S&W products I bought I have had to warranty. That being said, the Shield Plus is great.
madeformarch@reddit
OP where are you seeing $359 for the match down to $341.99?
pandamonia23@reddit (OP)
gritrsports website. It's now listed at $369.99
madeformarch@reddit
Thank you, queue pending
madeformarch@reddit
$375.22 out the door, thanks OP. If only they'd also given you the 15% off credit from the other day, as well.
RAMcIZZdaBEST@reddit
Another site has the optics ready version for about $50 bucks more. I've heard factory optics system can be a weak point, so my question would be get it milled for an optic for around $120 or just go with the factory cut? Anyone with experience?
pandamonia23@reddit (OP)
I've never owned a shield plus, but have heard multiple horror stories when it comes to the optic cut not fitting optics. I decided to not get an optic on this one and someday get a cc9 with an eps carry.
WooHoo2You@reddit
I've heard horror stories about chupacabra attacks...I'd probably take them with a grain of salt though.
FWIW, I've had two Shield Plus's and used a number of different RD's on both. Zero fitment issues except a random Sig metal shroud (old style) didn't have cuts for the two front nipples on the side so I had to dermal out a little bit of metal on the shroud to make that work. (RD fit perfect w/o shroud). I'd consider that a booboo on Sig since S&W was within spec and I'd rather have the nipples on the slide being the RD is going to hold zero better.
FrenchFriedMushroom@reddit
I just picked up the optics ready sheild plus, tossed on a cheap Gideon Judge and it fits perfectly.
Interesting-Win6219@reddit
The shield plus lets you direct mount popular optics, no plates needed. Doesn't get better than that imo. I've had a defender CCW mounted for a while now with no issues.
Successful_Floor7978@reddit
I bought a shield plus optic ready a month or two ago. I also bought an eps carry for it. It was the correct cut for the eps carry but the issue still remains the cut was not level and there was not enough adjustment in the optic to zero. And really it just didnt sit well in the cut. It's at Namless Arment right now to be corrected.
RideshareCurious@reddit
I used a dremel and super glue. Direct mount 507k still holding up a few thousand later
yem68420@reddit
you super glued an optic to your gun?
that's kinda awesome if it stays put tbh
RideshareCurious@reddit
It has the standard screws too, I might have taken a little too much off the top while dremeling. I decided superglue would be helpful
carne-asuhhh-dude@reddit
Link?
pandamonia23@reddit (OP)
Brownells has the OR at $399.99 in stock right now. Might be worth trying to price match with Academy if you have one nearby to avoid the FFL fee
blackjoker4077@reddit
I have the OR version and direct mounted a Vortex CCW to it. I'm happy with it so far. If you went with a Holosun, I've heard you can file down two of the four rention lugs (research this more please) to make it fit. If you already have an optic you prefer, then I'd go the direct mill route.
lancerevo98@reddit
Can confirm re HS dots, got a 407k on mine after taking the back 2 posts down with a dremel
1grfe@reddit
I have both the shield plus and shield plus OR with a holosun EPS carry. I had no issues with either.
paperkeyboardalt@reddit
I like my shield plus a lot. Shoots softer than I expected with a fairly nice trigger too. It's not quite as compact as a P365 or Hellcat though, but I shoot the shield much better than those two.
Legitimate-Simple-98@reddit
I have a p365 as well as a shield plus. The p365 mainly just LOOKS smaller because the grip is skinnier from front to back, not width (which I hate) and how tall the slide and frame is thicker out front. But overall length, height and width. Its basically the same. You wouldnt notice a difference when carrying.
-Kyrie_eleison@reddit
Got it! $341.99 + tax. Great deal
Shadow_Sheik@reddit
Where?
-Kyrie_eleison@reddit
Academy priced matched gritr sports through the online chat
pandamonia23@reddit (OP)
nice!
Grey_Buddhist@reddit
Smith wesson has an optic ready slide you can buy for the Shield plus.
SuitableExercise7096@reddit
Showing $399.99
pandamonia23@reddit (OP)
read the description
SuitableExercise7096@reddit
I did, its YMMV and therefore should be labeled as $399
pandamonia23@reddit (OP)
Ah, fair enough. I can't edit the title but I added a spoiler.
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