The Smith & Wesson M&P Performance Center Shield Plus is a 9mm compact pistol designed for concealed carry. It holds 10+1 rounds with the standard magazine and ships with an extra 13-round magazine. The 4-inch barrel and 7-inch overall length keep it manageable for daily carry at 22.6 oz (1.41 lbs). Finish is Armornite Matte Black. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Smith & Wesson 
• Model: M&P Performance Center Shield Plus 
• Caliber: 9mm Luger (9x19 Para) 
• Action: Striker Fire 
• Capacity: 10+1 rounds (plus included 13-round magazine) 
• Barrel Length: 4 inches 
• Overall Length: 7 inches 
• Weight: 22.6 oz (1.41 lbs) 
• Finish: Armornite Matte Black 
   

Detailed Features 

The polymer frame is both light and durable for all-day carry. Fiber optic sights (green front, red rear) give fast target acquisition across lighting conditions. The included Crimson Trace red dot sight mounts directly to the optic-cut slide, adding precision aiming without additional modifications. The 10-round magazine handles standard carry needs; the 13-round adds flexibility for range sessions.

The Shield Plus Performance Center with Crimson Trace red dot draws broadly positive carry feedback, with a few recurring criticisms worth knowing.

The slim, light design gets consistent praise as a daily carry gun. The wider grip compared to the original Shield translates to better recoil control without growing too thick to conceal.

The higher capacity over earlier Shield models is frequently noted as a meaningful upgrade. The two-magazine configuration, 10+1 and 13, gives users options without changing the gun's carry footprint.

Shooting performance is well regarded. Trigger feel and recoil management both get positive marks, and users report confidence in the gun's reliability across different ammunition.

The Crimson Trace red dot integration is generally appreciated for faster target acquisition, though a subset of users finds initial zeroing tedious or reports concerns about durability under hard use. That's the most common technical complaint.

Grip ergonomics work for most hands, but a few users want more texture or a different contour for longer sessions.

Trigger weight is occasionally flagged as heavier than preferred, and reset feel is a minor discussion point. These are personal preference issues rather than reliability concerns.

Price relative to features generates some debate. Many users see value in the Performance Center package including the optic; others note that comparable carry guns exist at lower price points.