I won a 3914 on Gunbroker on Monday ($275), my FFL had it on Wednesday, I picked it up yesterday, and was at the range today. My previous 9 was a shield.

Let me tell you, I love it! I find it much better to shoot than the shield - much less snappy. Only about 4 oz heavier when loaded. I think i'm going to be selling my shield. The DA trigger is so smoooooth (and soooo long!) The shield trigger is very gritty in comparison. Hopefully I can put that money down on a CS9 if I can find one.

Meanwhile, the firing pin on the shield broke somehow. I call Smith to get a replacement (which they are sending me no questions asked) and asked the guy when my 3914 was built - he says it was 1989.

I put about 100 rounds through it, of varying quality. I did get one FTE with my cheap wolf ammo. Not sure what may have caused it. Other than that it was fine. I shot much better with it than I have with the shield.