Cleaning a Smith & Wesson M&P Shield 9mm
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- Опубліковано 22 сер 2024
- The other day I cleaned my Taurus, and of course I needed to clean my wife's as well. So here you go. Watch me clean her Smith & Wesson M&P Shield.
Here's a link to the cleaning kit I used - amzn.to/3vCQnKL
Picked up my S&W shield 9mm today and glad i found this video. First time gun owner.
Thomas Camacho I’m looking into getting a hand gun (my first ). I turn 21 soon... and I’ve been looking into this particular gun. Would you recommend it?
@@dakotahf I just realized i actually have the .40cal shield, not the 9mm. mine was also used but I cleaned/oiled and shot it once so far. It was loud af but it i can see myself getting used to the power. although since I just recently educated myself on what caliber means vs. mm in guns, i should of started with the S&W 9mm shield because that has less power than the .40cal. eitherway, im glad I got a gun that most people are reviewing highly of. I actually bought the performance shield today as well. It is .40cal too. Again, im still a novice but ive been reading and practicing handling the gun and I wanted two guns, one for concealed carry and one to be at my house. For recommendation, I would say go for it because Ive read good things about this gun. Before I irrationally bought the performance shield today, I was looking into glocks and in the store they showed me this really nice glock (i forgot what caliber/mm it was) but it fit nice and the gun was so clean looking.
@@dakotahf To answer your question yes I would recommend this, I just turned 21 and its my first hand gun. Shoots very accurately and has a great feel to it. Also its a great gun to be used with a conceal and carry permit. Very compact. Also the gun comes with two mags so its a pretty good deal. If you look around you will notice this is one of the top guns to buy anyway so yea its a good gun would recommend.
Congratulations man, I think you made an awesome choice The Shield is my eighth pistol I think? Can't go wrong with it easily controllable easily concealable
I've got a 9mm, and a 40.cal. Just remember.... IT WILL FIRE WITH THE MAGAZINE OUT, AND A ROUND IN THE CHAMBER!!! Be careful with that sucker, and ALWAYS check to be sure that the weapon is cleared before you go screwing around with it. It just takes a second. Nice selection for a first time owner Shields are the bomb.
You guys need to stop pretending the Shield is your wife's gun. I proudly carry my shield every day, it's more weapon than I've ever needed.
Same dude. Although more power to any and all women who feel confident with a Shield as their EDC.
Thinking about buying it as my first gun after shooting a few handguns and when I heard him say “this... is my wife’s gun” I was like aw come on man😂
BillBosby I just bought one three days ago. Badass gun and great for concealed carry.
metalkiwis lol. I just bought one Friday from Palmetto State Armory for $250! It’s replacing my G2c for summer carry. Holster ordered, just waiting for the call from my FFL. Range time is definitely in my future! 😎
On the contrary, this is my wife's gun too. It's awesome. I was thinking about getting 1 for myself too. This gun is great for concealed carry!
Good video. Only one recommendation: after pulling the slide back, and locking it in place, use a small flat-blade screwdriver to lower the yellow seer deactivation lever. The seer deactivation lever that Smith & Wesson is implemented in their M&P Shields is a lever that is used to deactivate the trigger. Then rotate your takedown lever 90-degrees. release slide, and then you can pull off the frame without pulling the trigger. Doing it this way reduces wear on the trigger mechanism.
Thanks for that comment I was wondering if I should just the pull the trigger or use the lever. Are you sure it can damage the gun? Asking because I'm new to guns and just for the shield plus. Please help
This guy is correct. Use that yellow greenish lever whenever your asymbling or disasymbling " your WIFE's shield " it also says that in the manual " HINT HINT"
@Les Deffner could the sear deactivation lever be a later model upgrade from S&W? Maybe author’s gun does not have it thus needing to pull trigger. We do it all the time on Glocks. I tried to look at video, I don’t see the lever.
@alegroman I cannot say. 🤷♂️
First time gun owner and today was my first clean after shooting, your instructions were very clear to follow and you made it very easy to progress with this tutorial.
Same, this was so helpful.
Good vid, one exception, you do NOT have to pull the trigger to remove the slide. With slide locked back, pull the slide release lever down, then grab the slide and pull to the rear (with the sear lever down) and the slide comes off. Without pulling the trigger.
with this video i just found out about the unlocking the slide and pulling the trigger. Seems much easier but is a bit more nerve racking if someone sees you doing it. I have to field strip for my CCW test. I'm going to find out what my instructor says about the 'pulling the trigger' during the field strip. I don't think he'd appreciate it too much. especially since its at the range.
With a Glock it's the only way. They don't have a separate sear decock lever. S&W added it for people that the traditional way made nervous.
You sir, are the Bob Ross of instructional gun videos. So calm and informative. Thank you!
I wish you took out the firing pin to clean it.
If you don’t feel like pulling the trigger, you can always move the yellow lever to the down position when slide is locked back. Then pull slide back and unlock it and bring the slide in the battery position and it’ll continue to slide forward.
That's the yellow seer deactivation lever. The seer deactivation lever that Smith & Wesson is implemented in their M&P Shields is a lever that is used to deactivate the trigger.
From what I was told on the MP Shield there is a yellow lever on the inside of the ejection chamber when locked back there is a yellow piece of metal on the inside of the top of the magazine well. You push that down after locking back the slide then you ride Ford and drop the front lock
I cringed when he pulled the trigger.
That is correct.
@@tankscrittersandurbanhomes5579 - So there is another way of getting the slide off without pulling the trigger? I hate that part and would like to see another way. I’m not seeing this yellow piece of metal. Please help! Thanks.
@@elissitdesign yes. It is right below the striker pin in the bolt. Lock your slide open, it curves up and to the left I use a paper clip or something. Hook it and it pulls out toward the barrel and down. Then flip your slide release down, then hold the slide and release the slide lock and it will come off. Message me again if you have issues. Thanks for asking.
@@elissitdesign The little piece of metal is called a "sear deactivation lever" and it is on the 2.0 I don't believe the original had this feature.
I just cleaned my M&P Shield for the first time today using this video to help me. My buddy recommended the video and this is exactly what I needed. No issues at all getting it cleaned. Thank you!
Thank you for the walk through I'm a 1st time gun owner and had no idea what I was doing so I just followed right with the video super helpful!
New M&P owner, came looking for a disassembly and clean video. This was excellent. Thank you so much.
Thank you! I watched a different video where they used 5 different products or so. You used just cleaner and oil and explained it all clearly. As a new gun owner, I appreciate that!
Great video! Shooting air rifles is a great way for new shooters to learn safety, sight picture and sight alignment, controlled trigger pull, and rhythmic breathing. Best of all you can practice in your basement! :)
Thanks for posting.
March 16, 2024: I just purchased a S&W shield plus 9mm. Not a previous pistol owner so am somewhat nervous. Your video was perfect!! I liked your slow and deliberate approach to cleaning this gun. I went back and forth on this video and it was so great. Thank you so much!!
I've never owned an M&P Shield before. I tried stripping it using the instruction manual, but it helps to get a visual. It's very easy to strip and clean once you know how. This gun shoots very well for a small gun. I think this is the one I'm going to start to carry. Thanks for the video.
I have owned guns my whole life, but I always had someone that maintained them for me. I'm 53 and about to use this tutorial to clean my first gun ever. Thanks friend! Lock and load!
I love my gun and don’t shoot it as often as I would like! Thank you for assisting me to clean it correctly, and remember the little tricks to it!
I just bought the S&W M&P Shield 2.0 with the stock red Lazer option, it was actually cheaper than without a Lazer because they had them mislabeled at Cabela's, absolutely love the gun, I'm my bigger guy and it still fits me pretty easily. Fires great and is much more accurate than I expected. "Wife's" gun or not, it's plenty of gun for anyone, no matter how "small" you may think it is. 9mm's is 9mm's
Thank you I just cleaned my gun solo for the first time!! Getting the walk through from this was extremely helpful
Thank you, first time gun owner and your video really was helpful. Through watching some videos earlier I did learn that you don't have to pull the trigger anymore to release the side. Once it's locked back if you look down from the top you'll see a yellow lever. Push that lever down and you'll release the side. When finished just insert your mag to reset it. Thank you
New gun owner here. Does it matter if trigger is pulled?
@@pedrooliva9693 Sure does, if there is a round in the chamber.
I like watching this while cleaning my shield .45 (same steps). Relaxing voice and makes sure I get the steps more deeply ingrained
Agreed! He gives good directions. Last week I was so frustrated because my husband always cleans mine. Now I can do it for myself
You are like the Bob Ross of cleaning guns. I don't think PBS is going to let you clean guns on their Channel.
Haha, yea they probably won't these days!
I think they should 🙃
Tom you will never hear that I wore a gun out cleaning it.
This is crazy. I thought the exact same thing! 😆 I actually commented it before reading this
Lol, I was thinking the same thing.
I found this video exceptionally helpful - started and stopped at different parts so I could keep up. Very detailed.
This helped me as new M&P Shield owner tear down the pistol, clean and reassemble. Thanks.
Thanks brother, you made it simple and easy for my wife and friend (Thelma & Louise) to clean their firearms for the first time.
Not my first gun, but my first M&P Shield. Got it for Christmas, so I've now cleaned it before taking it to the range. It breaks down differently from my Sig P938, so this was a very helpful tutorial.
This video was better explanation than the instructions from the manufacturer. Thank you!
I also have the same weapon. Only thing I've changed is to a higher capacity clip for a better grip. These are amazingly accurate weapons fresh out of the box.
Grip extension for better grip
A $ 6.00 solution from Amazon
1st video that popped up when I typed in the subject and this was very simple and great directions on how to clean this guy. Just bought two and needed to clean them! Thanks
Read the manual, use only 1 small drop of oil at ALL 7 designated locations, 2 on the barrel, the four rail slides and a very light touch of oil on the trigger bar were it touches the striker safety and the seer. Too much oil will leave you gun a mess and will collect/attract dirt that can/will foul your gun. Also you gun may be equipped with a little yellow lever that you push down to release the seer so that you don't have to pull the trigger to release the slide for cleaning. It is outlined in your manual, if you don't have the manual you can download it at the Smith&Wesson site, or call the customer service number (they are very responsive). It is a great way to prevent accidental discharges and worth getting in the habit of using if you have it. Also use a brass wire brush to clean the barrel, it will get to both the surface and the groves. If you don't have a cleaning kit, you can get one at Walmart for 10 bucks, well worth it. They also have cleaning patches and Hoppes solvent and oil. Good luck.
Thank you for taking the time to shows how to clean our M&P. I literally just cleaned mine while watching you.
First time pistol owner, and this has been my daily CCW for a year. Took it to the range a few times, but not in a while due to covid. Glad I came across this video and finally cleaned it. It was very dirty from not cleaning and always carrying it around. I probably would've gotten pink eye next time I fired it, had I not cleaned it. lol
Lol pink eye 🤣
This method works on the full line. I usually use a tool and pres down the pin on the inside and manually slide it off. Recently had an issue where a slide did not want to release, tried this method and it worked.
Thank you, my dad's been gettin' on my to clean my 9mm. I bought my first M&P 9mm a year back, have only taken it to the range a couple times. He told me to keep it clean tho and that I should clean it after each shooting. Makes sense 😁 I've been dreading this for some reason but your video is great. He'll be happy when I tell him tomorrow morning that I finally cleaned my gun. Thanks again.
To each their own on how often you clean but keep in mind that a Having your gun being used to operating a little dirty might help it not lock up on you in the future. You don’t need to clean it after every single shoot
A lot better then all the other ones. Thanks for your help!!!
Had mine for a year and a half and still forget how to release the slide everytime I clean it. Yours was a good reminder for me this last time. Appreciate it bud
Love my Shield 9. Needed a quick reminder on cleaning and found your video. You explain the process very well and have a very chill and mellow voice. Great vid!
PIcking up my Shield in a few days. It'll be my first purchase and this video just made me feel confident that I'll be taking care of it properly. Thank you, brother!
This is a simple, clear, clean video!....great job!!! got mine done!
I'm a new gun owner. Went to the range and now I have to clean. Your video is the guide that I will use.
Thanks for your vids bro. Always appreciate people like you🙏
I got a s&w mp shield as well and like the other guy said, I proudly carry mines. It's super accurate and perfect with its compact size.
Yeah man! I just purchased my M&P Shield which is my first hand gun.... I mean 'My Wifes Gun' - Thanks for the video. " "My Wife" " disassemble and cleaned perfectly.
thank you for the tutoring. I have one just like your wife’s handgun and that is my second handgun. I was fearful of taking it apart and cleaning it but with your excellent explanation I think I’m going to clean mine tomorrow in the daylight. Once again, thank you so much for taking your time and teaching us. Many blessings to you and yours. From St. Louis Missouri.
Retired Federal Ranger/Special Agent (NPS): FBI/NRA Range Master certified, but hadn't fired my M&P Shield since 2020. Thanks for the easy step-by-step. No worries now for this Phil...
Did it with the side of hand and a sock to ease the impact and avoid injury. No hammer needed honestly not to throw any shade on the great tip. Nice post thank you for sharing you definitely helped me out as well
I just got my first gun, and I've watched several other videos where the person has disassembled the gun in just a few seconds because they assume everyone knows how to do it. Thank you for going slowly and explaining!!!!!
Picked up my M&P Shield 9mm 2.0 yesterday. This video will be super helpful as I get ready for License to Carry class, Concealed Carry Class, and the range. This will be all the gun this Texas Man will ever need. (one can hope!)
I'm with you on this one brother after taking my 9mmm shield to the range everybody was down talking my gun calling it a toy cuz they all had their forties 45 caliber but hey I'll tell you what at the 15-yard line I was the only one that keep hitting center-mass everyone else was just shooting all over the place cuz they couldn't even control The Recoil of their gun I'd love the 9 millimeter Shield I use it for security work everyday I trust this gun with my life!
Helped me breakdown my 40 shield, which i was clueless before and had no trouble at all breaking down or putting back together. Highly recommend if you have a 9, 40 or 45 shield
Highly recommend you dont listen to this dude . his experience is limited. One of the key features od the m&p series is not having to pull the trigger for disassembly like this dude did. UA-cam search m&p sear deactivation lever. There is a lever you push down and you dont have to pull the trigger to disassemble..
That’s was really simple I loved the way you explained each step and took your time. 9mm is my first gun to own and you were very helpful.
Getting this as my first gun in 4 days, saved it to come back to. Unfortunately I am in CA so I gotta do some trickery to get the slide off but I saved those videos too. Thanks for sharing and looking forward to being part of the club!
So glad I found your video. I did have a clue where to begin. Thank you for making so easy for us beginners.
This is my everyday carry. Idc what y’all have to say.
For those with grip safety- when putting the slide back on, don't press the grip safety at the same time. I couldn't figure out why it wasn't working then adjusted my grip. As soon as I came off the grip safety the slide went back, no problem!
This is a very pleasant “How to clean your firearm” video. I appreciate your backstory and the conversation.
Thank you so much for this. It also works with the 9mm M&P EZ. I just did the steps and it was identical.
I am watching this video 2023 and I thank you for the video it is very informative.. Just cleaned the very same gun for the first time.
this is a great CCW weapon. wear it around town and with proper holster it is very easy to carry.
I just did the same bought a 2016 like new S&W 9 shield 9mm in original box excited! It's good to learn how to dismantle and clean thank you got your awesome video!
amazing video, thank you very much. This was my first one and I have never even taken one apart until your video, and I was able to clean my gun properly and very easily thanks to this video! And yes, it is my gun, and it is always with me. Not my wife's lol
well done video. Perfect speed. Good detail. You make no assumptions about experience and don't talk down to anyone.
"Rust and other things, like... More rust" 😂😂😂 just bought my own, this was really helpful for cleaning her. Thank you!
This was a very good informational video and also very therapeutic, thank you 🙏🏼
Easy to follow vid. Cleaned mine while watching. Sliding it back into place was a little tough for me but I got it. Cleaned and ready to go again!
GREAT!!! I work for a security company and will be taking my advance gun class for conceal and carry permit. I don’t know if it’s part of my testing but I wanted to know before I took the class how to break it down clean it and put it back together. Your video was exactly what I needed. I am no stranger to a gun and I am a pretty decent shooter but one thing I have never had to do is clean it. So thank you very much for all of your help!!!
Glad I could be helpful!
I just cleaned it and man was it dirty! It’s cleaned and all good now. Thank you again for the video
Great video thank you for taking your time. I just added a shield to my collection and really didn’t have any idea of how to clean it.
Very helpful video. I appreciate the tutorial. Most videos I seen suggest pushing a yellow tab down. This was much simpler. Thanks.
I have one, but it's the .40 cal model. It's very slim, comfortable to carry. Nice video, well done.
Thank you Mr. Phil, I enjoyed your tutoring and since of humor.
ty for your help, the release lever for the bolt came off and i could not get it to go back up once the bolt was back in until i seen this video. now its working fine.
This was the better tear down and cleaning video of the 9mm shield ive seen
I see that this is an old video but I just wanted to say thank you very much for making this video. It really helped me out a lot.
You forgot to put a couple drop of oil on the barrel
Dude, you remind me of Bob Ross! Had me feeling so relaxed while cleaning my gun 😆
Bob Ross or Mr. Rodgers .
i though the same
I thought the exact same thing
@@orionfixr7713 1
My thoughts exactly! "Happy little guns!"
Bob Ross is a retired Air Force guy himself.
Thanks for the video. I was going nuts trying to field strip this Shield Plus Performance Center model I just picked up. It's the little things we fail to do that make us take an easy job and make it difficult; I simply did not turn the slide lock all the way down. LOL. The Performance Plus has a small lever that has to be moved/pivoted in the Magazine well in addition to the steps you mentioned. Well done.
I just bought one of these today. Great video. Thanks for the info!
I have the same gun. I love it and thanks for walking me through cleaning it
Verry helpfull video thank you I showed my wife and now she does it herself when we go and shoot it's awesome
Great video thank you for helping me clean my shield mod 1 for the first time. Very easy
Great vid!
If you don’t want to pull the trigger....while gun is empty, is pointed to the left, slide is locked back (the lock is on- lever on the left is placed up and down) look down the mag shaft and on the right side is a yellow curved lever that runs up and down the shaft that you rotate (move from right to left- using a pointed tip) from 12oclock towards 9 oclock that allows you to slide the top right off. Wish i could take a photo to show you.
First time cleaning my gun. you made it super easy thank you very much
To loved watching this video. Just picked up my shield 2.0 this weekend and love it. Your commentary had me rolling man!
Just purchased the same gun and now it’s all clean and ready to go.
Thank you so much you show me how to clean my 9mm this video help me out alot keep making great videos 👍🏾
"Wifes gun" lol ok pal, nice cleaning tutorial though. Keep up the good work
I’m actually cleaning mine 🔫 too while watching the video. Thank you so much ☺️
Just picked up this exact weapon today. Glad I found this video. Thank you.
The instructions that come with the shield say to lube the barrel hood and also about 1/4 inch of the outside of the barrel in front, and also where the pin is some models you have to flip up to disassemble.
Yes, please read the manual!!!
Plus not hoppes cuz it has kerosine
Common sense will determine the lubrication points. Areas where Metal to metal contact and movement occur need lubricant as long as it will not effect the operation of the gun. A good chuck grease from a lathe chuck is an excellent grease. It is graphite based and repels water
My first time cleaning my gun and your video was very helpful! Thanks for the help. 👍🏾😁
As soon as he said that pushing the lever down was “kinda tough”, I knew it wasn’t his wife’s gun
Lol
LOL thats funny but Ill tell you a new M&P can be extremely tight till its been fired at least the recommended 100+ rounds and even then the slide release and the the takedown can be fairly difficult that is exactly why they came out with the new M&P EZ.
i own one and had trouble with the slide release at first got mine used for 200, soon learned you just gotta YEET it brooooo.
I just bought the 9 ez. That slide lever is tough as hell. I cannot release it without pulling back the slide. Not sure if it’s the design or it’s new. The regular shield 9, I can push the lever no issue. But it’s also had thousands of rounds through it.
@@alexusballantyne345 use both thumbs, if you cant release the slide how are you gonna slap a new clip in and chamber a round? idk why S&W made the slide release lever so tough
My future wife’s gun. She has tiny hands and is petite. I love it, but boy is it small! My hands wrap around it and it becomes hardly visible. This specific model is a perfect EDC. Breaking down this gun can be a little tricky and always trips me out pulling the trigger to get the slide off.
Just got my performance center shield ez today. Thanks to your video, I'm sure I'll have no problem with the initial pre-shoot break down and oil up.
Yes please I will like to see areview
v Picked up my S&W shield 9mm today and glad i found this video. First time gun owner.
ALWAYS THINK SAFETY - Treat every gun loaded or not, as if IT IS LOADED. Always point the muzzle in a safe direction. Don't touch the trigger until you are ready to shoot. Don't point a firearm at anything you don't wish to destroy. My Grandad hammered these rules into my head as a small boy. Follow them and you'll be fine. Have fun at the range and stay safe.
Thanks for the video! My wife also owns a Smith and Wesson M&P Shield (.380) and I carry the exact same Taurus PT111 in your other video.
Best to run a wet patch through the barrel and let it sit while cleaning the slide. Use a toothbrush to scrub the slide faster. Then wipe it out and run a bore brush and dry patches through the barrel until clean. Finish with an oiled patch through the barrel with a jag.
I used this video to help me with my first cleaning and it was easy to follow. I would have loved to see your wife clean her gun using your same instructions. Locking that slide back was killer.
I may have to get her to try in a future video, lol. I have found that the more we use it, the easier it gets though!
Thanks for this. Great video with a relaxing demeanor.
This was easy and fun, thanks Phil for this video, Im a first time gun owner
Clean the breach face upside down to prevent solvent and debris from going inside firing pin channel.
I use your tutorial every time I cl3an my 9's. Thank you!
Love how he's cleaning it on a nice wooden table .....the hoppes 9 can do quite a # to that
It may look nice on the top, but it's not really that great of a table and it isn't even real wood
Could still put something down