I don't doubt production at S&W is running full steam.
They're putting out some hot ticket items right now.My brother told me that Ruger has temporarily suspended new orders,too.
Looks like everyone is trying to get "ready" for whatever may be believed to be coming. Gun sales seem to be at an all time high.
People have always wanted a single stack Glock nine,so looks like S&W one upped them. The whole Glock saga of late has disgusted me. I'm keeping my old 2nd gens.,but very seriously doubt I'll ever buy another one.
Sorry,if I got off topic,here.Incidentally,I might like having a Shield provided it had a flat baseplate to make it more pocketable.

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