Smith & Wesson Ported M&P M2.0 Shield 3.1" 7rd 40S&W Pistol – 11868

aims and handles well, 15 yards on target first time firing. Had some trouble with the magazines accepting ammo, the lower edge of the plastic follower were sharp enough to catch the sides of the magazine making loading nearly impossible. Lightly sanded off the sharp edges and coated with silicone and is MUCH better....great gun worth the money

I purchased the M&P Shield .40 with Performance Center pckage. What a gun, ported barrel and slide. Fiber optic sites fron and back. It also has a safety. Only drawback, hard to load magazine (I now use a load assist $12). This gun is ranked high in quality and it shows. I would def recommend this weapon in base model or Performance Center.

I will honestly share the pros and the cons... I'll admit that this was not my first choice for my concealed carry firearm. After HUNDREDS of HOURS of research and "test driving" several compact 9mm guns at the range, my first choice was the Sig P365 (with the manual safety). However, try and find one in the year 2020! So, I went with this tried and true S&W, and I'm very glad that I did. The Smith & Wesson M&P Shield is still a top seller for good reason, and I believe the M2.0 has an improved trigger from the original version. The Performance Center series is world-class. Also, these hi-viz sights are EXCELLENT! I can't believe they came standard for this price. Regarding the ported slide and barrel, personally, I can't speak to how much it mitigates muzzle flip, but some YouTubers have said that it does (check out Sootch00 's review for that). Of course, the trade-off is that it tends to get dirtier than the non-ported version. Speaking of getting dirty, you do need to clean/lube the gun BEFORE you use it the first time (read the manual). And speaking of, it comes with a nifty cleaning kit! While cleaning and prepping it for the range, I learned a few things about it that I DIDN'T like. The thumb safety and slide catch/release are extremely stiff and sharp around the edges on the frame where they are seated. I immediately hurt my thumb on the safety, and it took several days, before I was able to engage the safety again with my thumb. (**Read below to learn how I customized it to function for me.) Additionally, you have to rack the slide WAY farther back than you'd expect, before the slide catch can engage with it! AND the slide is sooo hard to rack (and I'm not exactly a whimpy woman... I workout with weights, but this slide gave me such a workout that my upper body was sore for several days!). Also, the take down lever is almost IMPOSSIBLE to engage! Basically, if you have any physical restrictions, such as, arthritis, hand injuries or muscle weakness, I would steer you away from this gun (for you, try the EZ). Hoping the recoil spring "softens" over time... **But here's how I made the controls more comfortable: I took down the gun, as per the manual, and using a sanding block, I filed down the edges of the thumb safety lever AND all the sharp edges on the frame, being very careful to let the filings fall away from the parts. (I followed up with some compressed air to be sure that no filings got inside any parts.) Then I added lube to all moving parts, and I manipulated all controls over and over, breaking them in. I also noticed that there's a large pin/plug under the take-down lever, that was preventing it from moving easily. I gently pushed that slightly more into the frame, so that the lever could be manipulated freely. It definitely made a difference! While I was at it, I also lightly sanded the stippling on the grips, because they were just a wee bit too aggressive against my skin. Anyway, now all of the controls and the edges around them are smooth and look very much "road worn." The thumb safety is now a pleasure to engage. Here are my lists of pros and cons: PROS: Quality gun and great price Comes with 2 mags: 7/+1 and 8/+1 Comes with awesome hi-viz sights Comes with a really nice cleaning kit in a carry case (keep it in your range bag!) Accuracy on target Plenty of aftermarket products (holsters, modifications, etc.) are available for this popular gun Great for concealed carry CONS: Extremely hard to rack slide and engage slide catch! Very sharp edges around controls (needs to be sanded down) No built in rails to attach light Manual safety comes standard on this model, so for anyone who doesn't want a safety, you'll have to look at a different model

I bought this pistol in 9mm a couple of months ago. I have several 9mm but this one is by far my favorite. I am shooting Winchester silver tip 115gr and blazer brass 115gr fmj at the range. They both perform flawlessly. The ported barrel is pretty neat too. Not sure it helps with recoil but the fire shooting out in a "v" sure is neat. I am a 60 year old female and I have no trouble using this pistol. The fiber optics are great also. I prefer the 8 round magazine because it gives me more to hold on to. I highly recommend you give this pistol a try.

Purchased this as my first gun for concealed carry - the performance center version has two main upgrades from the basic shield: 1. hi-vis fiber optic sights and 2. ported barrel. It comes with 2 mags - a 7 round and an 8 round. Also came with the performance center cleaning kit. Great shooter for the range and fits well in the hand and for concealment. Will likely buy the new Shield as well when it's eventually released.

I'm diggi'n this pistol. I just hope the front sight isn't going to melt from over use. Other then that it's a fun conceal carry .9mm that fits perfectly in my vest pocket. My diabetes makes me shake allot and I'm much more accurate with my .45 then this .9mm My next conceal carry will be a double stack .45 with a 3in. barrel. Any suggestions?

Beautiful gun. Perfect size for smaller hands. Sights make finding your target easy. I've only put 100 rounds through it so far, but with no problems.

Terrible customer service. I felt i was racially profiled. Purchased many firearms from cabelas and I will never do business again with cabelas or will I refer anyone to them. Sad that this day and age we still have to deal with this…

An awesome pistol for conceal carry. With the ported barrel, the recoil is easy to maintain and the handle is long enough for a better grip. The sights are perfect and clearly visible.

Over All Great Gun.... However, finding rounds has been quite challenging. It's like buying a new car without the keys....

Nice pistol. It arrived with lots of preservative on it. Once completely cleaned and lubricated, it turned out fine. The grip is very short so the 6+ magazine doesn't work for me. The 7+ magazine works well. The ported barrel is nice as it minimizes the jump. The sights are great! I have a Ruger Hunter pistol that I had Sportsman's convert the sights to Hi Vis.

Nice gun. Works great as a carry gun. Small but fits the hand well. Nice that S&W offer this model in a 40. I looked at the 9 mm and saw a 40 and went with it. Buy this gun you will not be disappointed.

Added this to my collection of Smith & Wesson weapons. Great size and the 40 caliber is a great round that falls somewhat between the .45 and 9mm. Good CCW size.

350 rounds in and I’m thoroughly pleased with this gun. Ported barrel definitely reduces felt recoil. Trigger is infinitely better than my shield 40. The sights are better than I imagined. They practically glow. Couple that with the buttery smooth trigger, adjustable palm swell inserts and lower felt recoil and you’ve got a great shooting gun. Acc...Read More Read more about review stating Buy it if it’s in stock!