Feelings on no interchangable backstraps on the Shield?

[flatlander1985]

The gun looks great but I'm kinda bummed that there are no interchangable backstraps. That was a major factor in my FS M&P purchase. Anyone else feel the same?

[Silversmok3]

Interchangeable backstraps make a good deal of sense on a double-stack handgun , on account of the width of the grip.

Single stack by nature of its narrower design fits a good deal more hands . A practical example is the Model 1911-ladies have no trouble shooting a full size 1911, but a double stack Beretta 92 doesn't fit the fairer sex's hand. Thus, for a firearm built as a single stack that is meant to be as concealable as possible there isn't a need for it.

[darksideemt]

I agree with Silver. If you really want the interchangeable grips you could go for the 9c/40c. One of the main points of making this gun is its size, or lack there of, and someone putting a larger backstrap on would kinda defeat the purpose and ultimately just give you a 9c/40c. Just my opinion on it.

[Tommato]

Originally Posted by Silversmok3

Interchangeable backstraps make a good deal of sense on a double-stack handgun , on account of the width of the grip.

Single stack by nature of its narrower design fits a good deal more hands . A practical example is the Model 1911-ladies have no trouble shooting a full size 1911, but a double stack Beretta 92 doesn't fit the fairer sex's hand. Thus, for a firearm built as a single stack that is meant to be as concealable as possible there isn't a need for it.

+1 Thats the key. Plus I have medium hands, but on the small size of medium - so even without trying it out I'm confident it will fit me fine (bought one today on Gunbroker)

[40fan]

Felt the same at first about the backstraps. But the more you think about, I agree, not so practical with a single stack.

[clcdawg]

Originally Posted by 40fan

Felt the same at first about the backstraps. But the more you think about, I agree, not so practical with a single stack.

I agree 100%.

[Hairlesswookiee]

If the lack of straps might be an issue for you I'd say wait until they're readily available at the LGS and go hold both before dropping $400 on a gun.

[LabTech]

I'm okay with it.