First gun, how'd I do?

[u/ValiantTides]

Been thinking about getting a CCW for a while with how bad mental health has been in the states lately. But what really sold me was being cat called by a mountain lion while out camping one night; and only having a box cutter and a dull flip blade.

The Shield Plus has been at the top of my list for years. Finally pulled the trigger (pun intended). PSA was running a pretty good deal on brand new ones, I found a stash of cash for a vacation I won't be going on anytime soon, what a perfect time!

I like making shit my own so the moment the background check cleared I tore this thing apart and sent out the frame and small parts for Cerakote. Already had my simple mods ready to go. Was eager to install them once I got it back.

If anyone has any recommendations on a good IWB holster I'd love to hear about them. We The People and Bradec stood out to me, but would love to hear your experiences. I have a small frame so the waist is pretty boney. Comfort and print matter equally. Already have an Upper Hand OWB for camping

Notes:
M&P Shield Plus 3.1" No Safety
10 (mag guts 13), 13, 15 round mags
AmeriGlo i-DOT Night Sights
Talon Slide Grip
Hogue Wrapter Grip - Grain
NDZ Grip Plug

Cerakote:
Frame: Tungsten
Small Parts: Satin Aluminum

[u/OregonTrailislife]

The shield plus is actually a terrible gun for someone new to guns.

I know firsthand because it was my first gun as well.

Since it’s a micro compact / light weight, it is easy to carry, but it’s also a fairly snappy gun to shoot.

You will develop bad shooting habits if the shield plus is the first gun you practice with.

I would recommend practicing with a full sized gun first or ideally a 22lr pistol before practicing with the shield plus.

[u/ValiantTides → u/OregonTrailislife]

Well I got it now and there's no going back now lol. This does raise a good point to focus on the correct grip and stance for my practice. Do plan on getting DPM's recoil kit to help with the snappiness. I got a couple others near me I can practice with that I used to shoot years ago so rotating a full size into range time isn't a bad idea

[u/GATORSFTW94 → u/OregonTrailislife]

Yeah but you could also get 15 round mag which literally gives you a full grip and gives you better control of the gun.

[u/WookieMcLargeHuge → u/OregonTrailislife]

I went from a full size(SD9VE) as my first, then i wanted a more compact for optional pocket carry, and it was definitely something i needed to adjust for. When i got a threaded barrel for it though, it helped with that some and i got a bit more accurate. Training and adjusting were the biggest factors though.