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The Smith & Wesson M&P Shield 9mm belongs to the category of compact pistols which makes it a good choice for everyday concealed carry, especially when paired with a well-fitting S&W M&P Shield 9mm holster. The Smith & Wesson M&P Shield 9mm on itself comes with a lot of interesting features described in our S&W M&P Shield 9mm review. Although this pistol is known as a reliable and well worth it, there is always a space to improve it with some Smith & Wesson M&P Shield 9mm aftermarket accessories, such as lights and lasers.
When talking about getting your pistol to the next level, the accuracy and target acquisition can be easily improved by equipping your Smith & Wesson M&P Shield 9mm with appropriate tactical light or laser. To make it a little easier for you, we created this article including the top S&W M&P Shield 9mm lights and lasers available on the market.
Let's light up your M&P Shield - best lights and lasers to get
There are so many options available at the market, which makes it hard to decide. So let’s take a look at our article with a few best tips on lights and lasers for your Smith & Wesson M&P Shield 9mm that can help you with the decision.
The first tactical light that can help to increase the accuracy of your Smith & Wesson M&P Shield 9mm is a Crimson Trace LTG-770 tactical light. This tactical light features a 110 Lumen LED tactical white light with broad beam for maximum versatility and it also Includes Constant-On & Momentary light modes. Another great feature is an ambidextrous Tap-On and Tap-Off controls for immediate light activation from either side of the unit including Constant-On & Momentary light modes. And on top of that, there’s no gunsmithing required and no need to remove the light to change batteries.
- Over one hour of battery life powered by (2) 1/3N batteries (included)
- Includes Constant-On & Momentary light modes
- Ambidextrous Tap-On / Tap-Off Controls
- Power output of 110 lumens
- No gunsmithing required
- No need to remove the light to change batteries
- No need to remove the light to change batteries
- Includes Constant-On & Momentary light modes
- Ambidextrous Tap-On / Tap-Off Controls
- Does NOT fit models with factory-integrated laser sight
- Low power output
The second option how to bring more light and especially to upgrade the accuracy of your Smith & Wesson M&P Shield 9mm could be a green laser made by Viridian Weapon Technologies. This laser is made of a high strength thermo molded polymer which makes it very durable. It includes an ECR Instant-ON button for activation of the laser. In comparison to the previous models, this one has tripled battery life to assure longer usage of the laser within one charging. The only disadvantage of this green laser is its price, which is higher than the previous option.
- High Strength Thermo Molded Polymer
- Activation - ECR INSTANT-ON
- Trippled battery life
- 1 CR2 batteries required. (included)
- Trippled battery life
- High Strength Thermo Molded Polymer
- Price tag
Streamlight TLR-6 tactical light is a great choice for your Smith & Wesson M&P Shield 9mm. Why? Because this is an ultra lightweight and compact light that features an ambidextrous on and off button. Its attachment is very simple, which is another advantage of this light. With its output of 100 lumens, it is enough light for easy night time target identification. Streamlight TLR-6 tactical light is also equipped with a red laser.
- Ultra lightweight
- Extremely compact
- Easily replaceable batteries
- Ambidextrous on and off button
- Windage and elevation adjustable
- Power output of 100 lumens
- Also includes a class 3R laser
- Available in black color
- Perfect light and laser combo
- Extremely light and compact
- Lower power output
- Only compatible with M&P Shield 9/40 cal.
LaserMax Centerfire green light/laser is another option available from the Smith & Wesson M&P Shield 9mm aftermarket accessories. LaserMax Centerfire comes with a green laser and 100 lumen mint light gripsense gunsight. Gripsense technology does not alter your grip, accommodates left and right handed shooters while also working with gloves. With the weight of only 0.18 pounds, it is very lightweight and it is made of water resistant material. Another great feature is external battery access hatch with tool-less entry and 10 minute automatic time-out that prevents inadvertent battery drain. According to all features included, the price of this light/laser is higher too.
- Green Laser and 100 lumen Mint Light GripSense
- Dual activation capable with either GripSense or controlled push button
- External battery access hatch with tool-less entry
- Battery Type: LMS-2x13N
- Water resistant design
- 10 minute automatic time-out
- Dual activation
- External battery access
- Water resistant design
- 10 minute automatic time-out prevents inadvertent battery drain
- Price tag
- Won't be compatible with other pistols than M&P Shield
The last, but not the least option within tactical lights for your Smith & Wesson M&P Shield 9mm is the Crimson Trace LL-801 Laserguard pro tactical flashlight. It is 150 lumen flashlight with a broad beam for maximum versatility, visible red laser that is in conformance with and complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 with a max power output of 5mW for a Class 3R Laser. Front activation button engages the laser immediately when the firearm is held in a normal firing grip - this model features a master ON/OFF switch for completely powering down the unit. It is very reliable with 4 hours of battery life that runs on (1) CR2 battery (included) with Laser + Light, Laser Only, Light Only, and Laser plus Light Strobe modes. It is factory sighted at 50 feet, but is fully user adjustable for Windage and Elevation with the provided tool.
- 150 lumen flashlight with a broad beam for maximum versatility
- 4 hours of battery life that runs on (1) CR2 battery (included)
- Front activation button
- Factory sighted at 50 feet
- 4 hours of battery life
- Features a master ON/OFF switch
- Factory sighted at 50 feet
- Made of generic polymer
- Quite expensive
- Only a laser
Conclusion - What's the best S&W M&P9 Shield tactical light and/or laser?
So what to add? If you choose one of them, your shooting will surely improve even in the darkness. All of the lights and lasers mentioned above are designed by trusted brands to fit your Smith & Wesson M&P Shield 9mm. Although all of the mentioned lights and lasers come with a lot of useful features, each of them has its pros and cons and it is up to preference of which one you choose.
I personally recommend #3 on our list - Streamlight TLR-6. Why? Well, first of all, it's a great light & laser combo. And although it's power output is quite low, 100 lumens is enough for most of the situations in which you might need a bit of light. On top of that, it's very budget-friendly and, of course, it's developed by one of the most trusted brands.
And what else do you need for your Smith & Wesson M&P Shield 9mm upgraded with a light or laser? The answer is easy - a custom made Smith & Wesson M&P Shield 9mm holster. Fortunately you don’t have to spend a lot of time searching for one, as we have a whole offer of the currently available light and laser-bearing Shield holsters.
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