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Originally Posted by USAF385
I own a .40 Shield and used to own an M&P40c and a G27. Both have been sold after about a year of taking up space in my safe. Since I own plenty of full sized handguns, as well as J-frames and a BG380, I don't have the need for an in between sized gun.
The Shield is just the right side for prolonged carry. The 40c and the G27 were just a bit too chunky and not very comfortable after 8 hours of carry. With the Shield, I can go all do with no problems.
For serious concealed carry, I'd go with the Shield. It's amazingly comfortable to carry, comfortable in the hand, and easy to shoot.
The .40 Shield has also been converted to 9mm with factory barrels.
Shield:
Width - .95"
Height - 4.6"
Length - 6.1"
Weight - 19 oz
40c:
Width - 1.2"
Height - 4.3"
Length - 6.7"
Weight - 21.9 oz
It may not sounds like big differences, but trust me, you can FEEL the difference.
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Yes, the Ht diff is a big concern with the Shield having a longer grip. The grip length is the Xfactor of concealability. I carry my 9c using 12rd mag & an extra 17rd mag for the
just in case. The proper IWB holster will negate the width diff, thus the Compact can be a comfortable EDC. Also, the Shield has a greater
felt recoil compared to the Compact.
... just say'n
