Gear Review: Best accessories to trick out the Smith & Wesson Shield

By Jacki Billings

Though the Smith & Wesson Shield is a solid performer, it benefits from a few upgrades. (Photo: Jacki Billings/Guns.com)
As one of the best single stack handguns on the market, the S&W Shield stands out in the world of concealed carry for its compact and manageable size. Despite a solid design and ergonomics, there’s always room for improvement. Here is our Guns.com round-up of the top accessories to upgrade and elevate the Shield’s performance.
1. Trigger – Apex Duty/Carry Action Enhancement
The Apex Duty/Carry Action Enhancement Trigger grants a smoother pull to Shield shooters. (Photo: Apex Tactical)
The Apex Duty/Carry Action Enhancement Trigger by Apex Tactical will take that Shield trigger to a whole new level of smooth and clean. With a consistent 5 to 5.5-pound trigger pull, the trigger offers a shorter over-travel and shortened trigger reset.
Featuring a drop-in style construction, the Apex Duty/Carry Action Enhancement trigger requires no special tools or gunsmithing. Simply follow the included instructions or watch Apex’s instruction videos online. Offering both traditional style triggers or flat-faced triggers in a few color options, Apex delivers the most variety for consumers looking to set their Shield apart from the crowd. Apex trigger kits start around $150.
2. Sights – Ameriglo I-DOT

Source: Guns.com