2+ Round Extension for M&P 9 Shield 1.0

giants1 · Jul 10, 2023

Do aftermarket 2 round magazine extensions, like this:

S&W M&P Shield Magazine Extension +2 Rounds 9mm / .40 Cal - Mag Base Grip +Plus2 | eBay

work in the 8 round mags, or only in the 7 round mags?

Thanks in advance.

shipwreck · Jul 10, 2023

When I had a regular Shield, I used these: Base Pad For S&W M&P Shield 9/40 OEM Magazines - Taran Tactical Innovations

And they only worked on the 8 round 9mm mags....

Saudade · Jul 11, 2023

giants1 said:
Do aftermarket 2 round magazine extensions, like this:

S&W M&P Shield Magazine Extension +2 Rounds 9mm / .40 Cal - Mag Base Grip +Plus2 | eBay

work in the 8 round mags, or only in the 7 round mags?

Thanks in advance.

Looking at the pic of the extension, looks like only the 7 round. See the slot where the mag body slides? That would then leave the gap that the spacer on the 8 round mags fill. I guess you could still use the spacer but don't know who well it will blend in the contours.

If you look closely at the Taran Tactical, the groove is closer to the bottom of the pad so no spacer needed.

Another option is Magguts.com.

Shield

220-niner · Jul 13, 2023

I've used the Magguts +2 in 8 rounders.
They've been flawless and add very little to the length.

Smith & Wesson Shield 9mm +2 MagGuts

robrossk · Jul 13, 2023

I have XTech Tactical +2 on my 8 round Shield 9mm mags. I did not try on the 7 round mags. They work well. I have a different extension of my 40 Shield mags. Called E.M.P. Enhanced Magazine Plate. It adds 1 round to the 40 Shield mags. Box says it adds +2 to the 9mm mag. I plan to try one to see if it works.

Daryl Licht · Jul 13, 2023

I have the MagGuts +2's in both the 7 and 8 rounders that came with my Gen 1 Shield. They have functioned as well with those as they did at the stock capacity. I carry it with the shorter mag for a 9+1 and can carry a spare with 10 rounds. At that capacity I never felt the need to go with a Shield Plus. If I think I might be more comfortable with more ammo than the Shield offers with the extensions, I just carry a bigger gun.

giants1 · Jul 14, 2023

Thankis, everyone.

With the aftermarket 2 round magazine extensions, have you had any problems with the magazines feeding all 10 rounds and/or durability?

Bumpus13 · Jul 14, 2023

Just buy a Shield Plus. You can thank me afterwards.

giants1 · Jul 14, 2023

I would if I could, but I'm in California and only the Shield 1.0 is on the roster.

shipwreck · Jul 15, 2023

Bumpus13 said:
Just buy a Shield Plus. You can thank me afterwards.

Yea, that is what I ended up doing in the end. And, I sold my original Shields.

I have 3 Shield Pluses now

shipwreck · Jul 15, 2023

giants1 said:
Thankis, everyone.

With the aftermarket 2 round magazine extensions, have you had any problems with the magazines feeding all 10 rounds and/or durability?

The Taran Tactical +2 ones (for the Shield) worked 100% for me. I use them now in another brand of gun too

Wdbutcher97 · Jul 15, 2023

robrossk said:
I have XTech Tactical +2 on my 8 round Shield 9mm mags. I did not try on the 7 round mags. They work well. I have a different extension of my 40 Shield mags. Called E.M.P. Enhanced Magazine Plate. It adds 1 round to the 40 Shield mags. Box says it adds +2 to the 9mm mag. I plan to try one to see if it works.

The EMP is made by Strike Industries. It added a couple rounds to my 7rd and 8rd Gen 1, 9mm magazines. They looked a lot like the ones in the OP’s picture. They worked great and the price was right.

giants1 · Jul 15, 2023

Wdbutcher97, thanks.

Where did you buy the Strike Industries EMP?

Longone · Jul 15, 2023

I’ve been using the XTech +2 and been very happy, haven’t had a malfunction in the year + I’ve been using them.

Wdbutcher97 · Jul 15, 2023

giants1 said:
Wdbutcher97, thanks.

Where did you buy the Strike Industries EMP?

You can buy them through the Strike Industries website or MidwayUSA. I'm sure there are more places they can be purchased. I bought mine at my LGS years ago.

Saudade · Jul 16, 2023

giants1 said:
Wdbutcher97, thanks.

Where did you buy the Strike Industries EMP?

Just bear in mind,

From the SI site:

"NOTE: Made for 7 round 9mm magazines and 6 round .40 cal magazines. The EMP+2 WILL work on the larger capacity factory magazines but with a noticeable gap between the EMP and pistol grip. The factory spacer will not fit flush with the EMP without slight modification. "

Saudade · Jul 16, 2023

BTW, the ebay ones you first posted bear a remarkable similarity to the SI ones.

Flyingfool · Aug 7, 2023

I have never heard of anyone having issues with magguts +2. So I personally would go with that brand. YMMV

seldon14 · Aug 8, 2023

I would go with Taran or Hyvee if you are wanting a 2 round extension for the 8 round mags. Ive got plenty of rounds through my Hyvees and they are great. Never used the Tarans, but they are highly regarded in the industry.

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