{"id":67341,"date":"2016-12-27T11:10:34","date_gmt":"2016-12-27T16:10:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/?p=67341"},"modified":"2016-12-27T11:10:34","modified_gmt":"2023-08-20T14:37:43","slug":"ultimate-ccw-9mm-smith-wesson-ported-performance-center-shield-full-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/ultimate-ccw-9mm-smith-wesson-ported-performance-center-shield-full-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Ultimate CCW 9mm? Smith &amp; Wesson Ported Performance Center Shield\u2014Full Review"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_67352\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Shield-side-view.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"ultimate-ccw-9mm-smith-wesson-ported-performance-center-shield-full-review\" title=\"Ultimate CCW 9mm? Smith &amp; Wesson Ported Performance Center Shield\u2014Full Review\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-67352\" title=\"Ultimate CCW 9mm? Smith &amp; Wesson Ported Performance Center Shield\u2014Full Review\" class=\"size-full wp-image-67352\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Shield-side-view.jpg\" alt=\"Ultimate CCW 9mm? Smith &amp; Wesson Ported Performance Center Shield\u2014Full Review\" width=\"1200\" height=\"913\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Shield-side-view.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Shield-side-view-150x114.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Shield-side-view-394x300.jpg 394w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Shield-side-view-768x584.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Shield-side-view-1024x779.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-67352\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Small enough for pocket carry and just barely more than an inch thick, the Shield is easily concealed. Shown equipped with Crimson Trace Laserguard Pro light\/laser unit.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>For more information, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smith-wesson.com\/firearms\/performance-center-ported-mp-9-shield\" campaign=\"SWPCShield\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\">https:\/\/www.smith-wesson.com\/firearms\/performance-center-ported-mp-9-shield<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>To purchase on GunsAmerica, click this link: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/Search.aspx?T=Shield%20Ported\" campaign=\"SWPCShieldonGA\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\">https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/Search.aspx?T=Shield%20Ported<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m sure that at one point in time, millions of years ago, there were extended arguments around the fire over that most effective weapon for personal defense. I imagine, in the flickering firelight, two fellows named Grog and Urg argue over the merits of a large rock over a sharpened stick. Today, in the modern age, the argument continues.<\/p>\n<p>If one takes the position that the consumer is the best judge of the personal defense weapon, the laurels would go to Smith and Wesson\u2019s Shield. At a recent S&amp;W\/Crimson Trace event, I had a chance to spend some range time with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smith-wesson.com\/firearms\/performance-center-ported-mp-9-shield\" campaign=\"SWPCShield\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\">Performance Center Ported Shield<\/a>, the most recent variant in S&amp;W\u2019s line of Shield concealed carry pistols. During a pre-range time briefing, I learned the Shield enjoys a remarkable ten percent share of the concealed carry market. In a niche with hundreds of available high-quality choices, this is nothing short of amazing.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_67347\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Shield-Laserguard-install.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"ultimate-ccw-9mm-smith-wesson-ported-performance-center-shield-full-review\" title=\"Ultimate CCW 9mm? Smith &amp; Wesson Ported Performance Center Shield\u2014Full Review\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-67347\" title=\"Ultimate CCW 9mm? Smith &amp; Wesson Ported Performance Center Shield\u2014Full Review\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-67347\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Shield-Laserguard-install-400x281.jpg\" alt=\"Ultimate CCW 9mm? Smith &amp; Wesson Ported Performance Center Shield\u2014Full Review\" width=\"400\" height=\"281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Shield-Laserguard-install-400x281.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Shield-Laserguard-install-150x105.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Shield-Laserguard-install-768x539.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Shield-Laserguard-install-1024x719.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Shield-Laserguard-install.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-67347\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">the Laserguard Pro clamps around the triggerguard area of the lower frame and has a rearward extension with an activation button.<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><strong>SPECS<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Chambering<\/strong>: 9mm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Barrel<\/strong>: 3.1 inches<\/li>\n<li><strong>OA Length<\/strong>: 6.1 inches<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weight<\/strong>: 18.2 ounces<\/li>\n<li><strong>Grips<\/strong>: Integral<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sights<\/strong>: Fiber optic green front and red rear<\/li>\n<li><strong>Action<\/strong>: Striker-fired<\/li>\n<li><strong>Finish<\/strong>: Matte black<\/li>\n<li><strong>Capacity<\/strong>: 7+1 (8+1)<\/li>\n<li><strong>MSRP<\/strong>: $519.00 (Laserguard Pro: $279)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It\u2019s easy to understand this level of popularity when you spend some time with the pistol. With a weight of 18 ounces and a slim and small profile, the Shield is easy to carry and conceal. In 9mm, magazine capacity is a respectable 7+1 with the small magazine and 8+1 with the extended one. The sights are good, the trigger is easy to master, and the Shield is easy to disassemble for maintenance. With quality ammunition it\u2019s almost as reliable as a rock or sharp stick and much, much more effective.<\/p>\n<p>While the standard Shield is an excellent choice for concealed carry, the new Performance Center ported version is a bit better. There were three major improvements in the upgrade. First, the standard three dot sights are upgraded the hi-vis front and rear sights. Two green dots on the rear sight line up with a single red dot on the front and the combination is both fast and easy to see in low light.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_67355\" style=\"width: 1023px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Screen-Shot-2016-12-27-at-9.26.07-AM.png\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"ultimate-ccw-9mm-smith-wesson-ported-performance-center-shield-full-review\" title=\"Ultimate CCW 9mm? Smith &amp; Wesson Ported Performance Center Shield\u2014Full Review\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-67355\" title=\"Ultimate CCW 9mm? Smith &amp; Wesson Ported Performance Center Shield\u2014Full Review\" class=\"size-full wp-image-67355\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Screen-Shot-2016-12-27-at-9.26.07-AM.png\" alt=\"Ultimate CCW 9mm? Smith &amp; Wesson Ported Performance Center Shield\u2014Full Review\" width=\"1013\" height=\"759\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Screen-Shot-2016-12-27-at-9.26.07-AM.png 1013w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Screen-Shot-2016-12-27-at-9.26.07-AM-150x112.png 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Screen-Shot-2016-12-27-at-9.26.07-AM-400x300.png 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Screen-Shot-2016-12-27-at-9.26.07-AM-768x575.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1013px) 100vw, 1013px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-67355\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The front sight is fiber optic red. The porting allows less muzzle rise allowing for fast re-acquisition of the sights. <em>Image courtesy Smith &amp; Wesson<\/em>.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Second, the trigger is improved over the standard version. While the standard trigger is more than adequate for a carry gun, the Performance Center trigger has a crisper feel and a more precise break. The third addition is a ported barrel and slide to keep the gun more manageable under recoil. These three features would add considerable cost if done as an aftermarket change, but the difference between the Performance Center version and the standard Shield is only $70.00. Any one of the three improvements would cost more than the difference in price.<\/p>\n<p>With the advent of the striker fired pistol, the practicality of modern concealed carry pistols is remarkable. It\u2019s now possible to have a compact and reliable defensive pistol for less than $500.00 and the current crop of choices far exceed anything available just a few years ago. As an instructor, I\u2019ve trained a lot of shooters who\u2019ve chosen the Shield and I can\u2019t remember a single malfunction during those exercises. In short, the Shield is extraordinarily reliable.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Hands\u00a0On<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>This Shield was tested in conjunction with the Crimson Trace Laserguard Pro light\/laser combination. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crimsontrace.com\/products\/type\/laserguard-pro\/01-5600\" campaign=\"CTCLaserGuardPro\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\">Laserguard Pro<\/a> mounts to the lower frame and triggerguard area of the Shield with a rearward extension that provides a front-mounted activation switch. Normal gripping of the gun activates the laser\/light in four different chosen modes: light\/laser, laser only, light only, and flashing light\/laser. Changing modes is accomplished by pressing the activation switch and the selector switch for five seconds. There\u2019s also a bottom-mounted switch to turn the unit off. All controls are accessible when the gun is properly held in a two-hand grip.<\/p>\n<p>[one_half]<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_67346\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Shield-laser.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"ultimate-ccw-9mm-smith-wesson-ported-performance-center-shield-full-review\" title=\"Ultimate CCW 9mm? Smith &amp; Wesson Ported Performance Center Shield\u2014Full Review\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-67346\" title=\"Ultimate CCW 9mm? Smith &amp; Wesson Ported Performance Center Shield\u2014Full Review\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-67346\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Shield-laser-400x300.jpg\" alt=\"Ultimate CCW 9mm? Smith &amp; Wesson Ported Performance Center Shield\u2014Full Review\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Shield-laser-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Shield-laser-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Shield-laser-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Shield-laser-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Shield-laser.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-67346\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Laser controls can be managed and changed with the gun in a shooting grip. The mode change button is on the right side and the on\/off switch is on the bottom.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>[\/one_half]<\/p>\n<p>[one_half_last]<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_67349\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Shield-rear-sight.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"ultimate-ccw-9mm-smith-wesson-ported-performance-center-shield-full-review\" title=\"Ultimate CCW 9mm? Smith &amp; Wesson Ported Performance Center Shield\u2014Full Review\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-67349\" title=\"Ultimate CCW 9mm? Smith &amp; Wesson Ported Performance Center Shield\u2014Full Review\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-67349\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Shield-rear-sight-400x285.jpg\" alt=\"Ultimate CCW 9mm? Smith &amp; Wesson Ported Performance Center Shield\u2014Full Review\" width=\"400\" height=\"285\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Shield-rear-sight-400x285.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Shield-rear-sight-150x107.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Shield-rear-sight-768x547.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Shield-rear-sight-1024x729.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Shield-rear-sight.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-67349\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The sights on the pistol are fiber optic, with the rear in red and the front in green.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>[\/one_half_last]<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[one_third]<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_67354\" style=\"width: 259px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Shield-target.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"ultimate-ccw-9mm-smith-wesson-ported-performance-center-shield-full-review\" title=\"Ultimate CCW 9mm? Smith &amp; Wesson Ported Performance Center Shield\u2014Full Review\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-67354\" title=\"Ultimate CCW 9mm? Smith &amp; Wesson Ported Performance Center Shield\u2014Full Review\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-67354\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Shield-target-249x300.jpg\" alt=\"Ultimate CCW 9mm? Smith &amp; Wesson Ported Performance Center Shield\u2014Full Review\" width=\"249\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Shield-target-249x300.jpg 249w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Shield-target-124x150.jpg 124w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Shield-target-768x927.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Shield-target-848x1024.jpg 848w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Shield-target.jpg 994w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 249px) 100vw, 249px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-67354\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The target reflects ten shots deliberate fire at ten yards and seven shots rapid fire at the head using only the laser.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>[\/one_third]<\/p>\n<p>[two_third_last]<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_67351\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Shield-shooting.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"ultimate-ccw-9mm-smith-wesson-ported-performance-center-shield-full-review\" title=\"Ultimate CCW 9mm? Smith &amp; Wesson Ported Performance Center Shield\u2014Full Review\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-67351\" title=\"Ultimate CCW 9mm? Smith &amp; Wesson Ported Performance Center Shield\u2014Full Review\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-67351\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Shield-shooting-400x288.jpg\" alt=\"Ultimate CCW 9mm? Smith &amp; Wesson Ported Performance Center Shield\u2014Full Review\" width=\"400\" height=\"288\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Shield-shooting-400x288.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Shield-shooting-150x108.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Shield-shooting-768x553.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Shield-shooting-1024x737.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Shield-shooting.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-67351\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">For a small and light 9mm, the Performance Center Shield was remarkably easy to shoot fast. Recoil wasn\u2019t appreciably heavier than a .380 of similar weight.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>[\/two_third_last]<\/p>\n<p>Having written a book on Concealed Carry, I\u2019m a strong advocate of the use of lasers on defensive pistols because my research indicates that 70% of defensive situations occur in low light conditions. Properly set up, the laser isn\u2019t the primary sighting system but rather a backup sighting system in the event of low light conditions. I set lasers up so the shooter can\u2019t see the laser using a proper sight picture because it\u2019s obscured by the front sight. Adjusted this way, the shooter can\u2019t see the laser when using the sights. The point of impact is only slightly higher if low light conditions require use of the laser. This way, the shooter trains with the sights, but has the laser in the event of a low light defensive situation.<\/p>\n<p>Having the laser set up this way also serves as a training aid because it allows me to see the trainee\u2019s wobble area and tell if he or she is aligning the sights properly. I can also see if there\u2019s a problem with recoil anticipation, because the laser will dip just as the trigger breaks.<\/p>\n<p>[one_half]<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_67350\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Shield-safety.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"ultimate-ccw-9mm-smith-wesson-ported-performance-center-shield-full-review\" title=\"Ultimate CCW 9mm? Smith &amp; Wesson Ported Performance Center Shield\u2014Full Review\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-67350\" title=\"Ultimate CCW 9mm? Smith &amp; Wesson Ported Performance Center Shield\u2014Full Review\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-67350\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Shield-safety-400x300.jpg\" alt=\"Ultimate CCW 9mm? Smith &amp; Wesson Ported Performance Center Shield\u2014Full Review\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Shield-safety-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Shield-safety-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Shield-safety-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Shield-safety-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Shield-safety.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-67350\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">While many striker fired pistols don\u2019t offer a manual safety, Shields come both ways. The Performance Center Shield has the safety.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>[\/one_half]<\/p>\n<p>[one_half_last]<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_67348\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Shield-light-and-laser.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"ultimate-ccw-9mm-smith-wesson-ported-performance-center-shield-full-review\" title=\"Ultimate CCW 9mm? Smith &amp; Wesson Ported Performance Center Shield\u2014Full Review\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-67348\" title=\"Ultimate CCW 9mm? Smith &amp; Wesson Ported Performance Center Shield\u2014Full Review\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-67348\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Shield-light-and-laser-400x270.jpg\" alt=\"Ultimate CCW 9mm? Smith &amp; Wesson Ported Performance Center Shield\u2014Full Review\" width=\"400\" height=\"270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Shield-light-and-laser-400x270.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Shield-light-and-laser-150x101.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Shield-light-and-laser-768x518.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Shield-light-and-laser-1024x690.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Shield-light-and-laser.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-67348\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Laserguard Pro\u2019s laser is just above the light and very close to the bore axis. The light is bright enough for shooting within any reasonable defensive distance.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>[\/one_half_last]<\/p>\n<p>Adding a powerful light to the defensive gun adds another level of functionality. Creating a combined gun, light, and low light sighting system provides the concealed carry citizen with one unit that provides all that\u2019s needed in a deadly force event whether at home or away from home and in any light condition.<\/p>\n<p>Shooting the ported Shield was pleasant for a concealed carry 9mm. Muzzle rise was comparable to a larger and heavier gun and felt recoil was more of a push than a snap. At ten yards, standing in deliberate fire, I shot a ten-shot group that was a ragged hole. Shooting at competition speed at the head of the same target and using the laser, I managed to put three shots into the same hole and all within a reasonable group.<\/p>\n<p>I tested the ported Shield with Winchester Silvertip 115 grain and 124 grain FMJ ammunition. In over 300 rounds of testing and clients trying it in training sessions, there were zero malfunctions, reflecting my past experience with the Shield platform guns. Shooting from a rest at ten yards, I was able to get five shot groups that often measured less than one inch with both loads. Accuracy is certainly acceptable for a concealed carry pistol and the light and laser combination would permit the same level of performance in darkness.<\/p>\n<p>While there are almost as many opinions about what constitutes the best concealment pistol as there are concealed carry permit holders, the Performance Center Shield enhanced with a Laserguard Pro will do almost anything that\u2019s required. It\u2019s easy to shoot, accurate, allows for low light defensive situations and provides adequate power and capacity. In the hands of any competent shooter, it will certainly do the job.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smith-wesson.com\/firearms\/performance-center-ported-mp-9-shield\" campaign=\"SWPCShield\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\">https:\/\/www.smith-wesson.com\/firearms\/performance-center-ported-mp-9-shield<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>To purchase on GunsAmerica, click this link: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/Search.aspx?T=Shield%20Ported\" campaign=\"SWPCShieldonGA\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\">https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/Search.aspx?T=Shield%20Ported<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_67343\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Shield-defense.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"ultimate-ccw-9mm-smith-wesson-ported-performance-center-shield-full-review\" title=\"Ultimate CCW 9mm? Smith &amp; Wesson Ported Performance Center Shield\u2014Full Review\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-67343\" title=\"Ultimate CCW 9mm? Smith &amp; Wesson Ported Performance Center Shield\u2014Full Review\" class=\"size-full wp-image-67343\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Shield-defense.jpg\" alt=\"Ultimate CCW 9mm? Smith &amp; Wesson Ported Performance Center Shield\u2014Full Review\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Shield-defense.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Shield-defense-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Shield-defense-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Shield-defense-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Shield-defense-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-67343\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Having the light as part of the gun allows the defensive citizen a free hand to manage the phone for the 911 call.<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Performance Center Ported Shield in 9mm takes the highly popular Shield CCW pistol and adds numerous upgrades. 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