The Shield in 9 is an amazing soft shooter

You may have a poor grip situation going on

1) Get a bike inner tube, and cut a small section for your grip
The effect is a fuller grip feel, and a bit of a cushion

2) Get a higher grip on the pistol. I have seen people grip a pistol too low
and it causes an extra "torque" on the wrist

3) consider looking at lower recoil ammo (its a thing)


I have a Shield in 40, and many people love shooting it

Good luck