You didn't say which Shield Plus you're ordering, but I believe S&W pairs the CTS-1500 on all their Plus/optic combo's. I bought a PC Plus, SKU 13253, in Nov '22 and it came with the 1500.
As you probably know, it's a direct mount (no plate), it co-witnesses, holds its zero and will come with the correct mounting screws.
It's been a great optic. I’ve had no problems with it or my other CT’s, but I don't abuse my guns. I know the optic snobs will knock CT's but I shoot them just as accurately as optics costing 3-4 times as much.
By the way, I’m still on the original battery. Just put the provided cap back on after use, it shuts the optic off.
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