I Have a Shield .40 and hope to buy a 9mm conversion barrel at some point, (if available).

I emailed Storm Lake the other day. They said that "do not know if we will manufacture barrels for that model yet." But they do have a email list if something does come available. Im asking for help from everyone that might consider buying one. To email Storm Lake and help show an interest in their barrels.
Thanks Guys!!

Storm Lake is keeping a list as well. KKM indicated that they have no plans to make barrels for the Shield.

Probably be better to get S&W manufactured Shield 9mm barrel. Their compact barrels work great in the M&P compacts and will probably be a lot cheaper.

Most likely, the barrel hood that fits into the breechface will be smaller on the S&W 9mm barrel than the 40 S&W barrel. The aftermarket barrels are "conversions" that keep the barrel profile and dimensions of the 40 S&W barrel - but chamber it for the 9mm cartridge.

Oh sorry, i mean to put Storm Lake. I changed it

I didn't think it would be Lone Wolf....they pretty much only do Glocks I think...

The 9mm barrel may fit just fine. I know I bought one for my 40FS and the barrel hoods appear to be the same size. Further, it shoots just fine with the 9mm S&W barrel; quite accurate and fully reliable.

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Dave Frost

Yeah. I have absolute reliability firing 9mm in my .40 FS using a stock 9mm barrel and mags. If the Shield is just a small version I would think it would work with them also. In this case the word "conversion" simply translates to "pay an extra hundred".

Same results for the M&P compact. S&W 9mm barrel fits the 40 compact, shoots great and completely reliable. Plenty of threads on this issue. Your choice. S&W barrel half the price and made by S&W.

The barrel hood on the 40 is slightly larger then the 9. My 9 barrel fits in the .40 with a little slop. The .40 barrel won't fit in the 9

alatour - did you try to fire with the 9mm barrel in the 40 shield?

I havent bc i dont know of anyone w a 9mm shield in the area. Its alot of money to buy a mag and barrel hoping that it will work

I am looking into buying a factory 9mm barrel and hopefully some mags and giving it a try, my 357 barrels work on both my 40C and 40 fullsize so with the Shield it should be the same except you would want the proper magazine for the 9mm barrel.

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59,M&P9,40,40C,357,(2)45,G26

Good luck. S&W has no plans to sell 9mm barrels to the public. Can only get if you have warranty issue, and send in pistol.

Just keep checking different suppliers like Midway, Brownells, etc. S&W does sell barrels to these type companies, who in turn sell them to the public. Several forum members were able to get barrels from Guns & Gear Outlet, phone 413 786-0100. It seems like Smith will sell a quantity of barrels to these companies, and then stop selling. A month or two later, they sell more and stop again.

The stock barrels work great for the 40 to 9mm swap. There is only one difference between the 9mm and 40 barrels, other than bore diameter. The tang at the top rear of the 9mm barrel is slightly more narrow than the tang on the 40 barrel. This causes a slight amount extra side to side barrel play, when using the stock 9mm barrel in a 40 slide. I use a stock 9mm barrel in my Shield 40. This barrel has no effect on the operation or accuracy of the gun. If you didn't see the Shield 40 engraving on the slide, you couldn't tell it was a conversion. Storm Lake sells exact conversion barrels, that do not have the extra side play, but you end up paying double, for their barrels, with no difference in operation. Since Storm Lake is a specialty barrel manufacturer, your going to pay for their "custom" barrel.

Bob

Do a search on here and the web in general. Any guys have done it with 100% success rate from what I've read so far. Matter fact haven't read of anyone thats done it and ha issues when using factory 9 barrel and magazine.
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Kmac

That's funny, because quite a few people here have bought barrels directly from S&W in order to do the 40-to-9 conversion. (FS, C, and Shield)

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M&P40c/15-22/SD9VE/Mossy500

You have to look at the poster that revived this zombie thread from a year ago.... Back then they weren't available, now they are.

I've only read about trouble with Storm Lake barrels, never heard of a problem with S&W barrels.

If it makes you feel better paying twice as much though, that's your prerogative.


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Kirk / Spock 2020

I saw that, but LrrGrr posted his response on the 15th, so I thought he should be informed as to the here and now.

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M&P40c/15-22/SD9VE/Mossy500

Lucky me I bought a 2nd shield 9mm barrel before all the BS hit the fan. =-)

It's spoken for though.

This is an old thread and there are tons of posts on the topic.

That said here is a excerpt from one that may save folks some time looking for barrels for their Shields.

I called "Guns and Gear" and they suggested that I "like" Guns and Gear on Facebook. That way I'd recieve notice as soon as barrels came in.

I did as suggested and had a barrel within a week (early May). My 9mm conversion works perfectly."

Hope this helps
OG03

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Shield 40&9, BG, P1345, G23/19

I just called Guns and Gear 413 786 0100 they have them just got a shipment in.

I purchased a 9mm directly from S&W - it was backordered for months but I did receive it a couple of months ago. It was around $70-75 including shipping.

I already had one of the 9mm barrels for my 40 that I had purchased from a gun store out East. I could only order a single 9mm barrel from them at the time. I got the additional 9mm barrel from S&W when I placed an order for additional magazines. I purchased it for a hunting buddy who has the M&P Shield 40 mm and who was interested in being able to fire 9mm.

For some reason he does't seem interested in getting it from me/paying for it (as I said it has been almost 2 months since it arrived and I called him about it and he has not followed up). If for some reason he doesn't want it and if anyone is interested I will sell it at cost here on the board. It is still in the box which is unopened. Andy

I'll take that Shield barrel...pm me

Private Message Sent. I am interested

I got a 9mm shield bbl straight from S&W. 200 rounds through it in the .40 frame. 0 malfunctions.

It throws brass crazy though, some go over my LEFT shoulder or over my head.

Must have already sold out? Not listed on G&G website.

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Shield40&9C w/ApexDCAEK/TFO's

I just checked their website too and I don't see any S&W barrels on there.

Does anyone know if you can still buy them from S&W?
I can't seem to find any info on this from 6/2013 to now.

Their website never had them. Everyone who got the barrels had to call them directly and purchase them. This was back when the Shield came out and everyone started converting.

Since then, i believe the barrels are pretty much non existent. S&W no longer lets the barrels leave the factory as replacement parts.

You're right. I called S&W, they said they won't sell barrels. I called Midway, Brownells, Guns and Gear (I think is their name) and no luck.

I finally got frustrated and emailed Storm Lake to see if they were going to make one and this is what they said, "I am adding this email to the waiting list. We will produce one in the near future. I don't have an ETA."

That's good news! Hopefully they'll follow through with it. The Shield is very popular and I think they'd have good sales from it. I know I'll buy one.

So, like the OP said, email Storm Lake to let them know you're interested.


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Assuming the price isn't ridiculously high, Storm Lake would have an instant winner.

Going by the comments on this and other forums, I'd expect them to sell a Shield 40 - 9 conversion barrel to AT LEAST a third of the Shield40 owners who don't already have a Shield9. If they can get it out before the competition, they'll be swamped with orders.

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Several months ago another member reported KKM said they have plans to add the Shield but gave no other ETA than to say sometime next year (2014). I'd be patient and I think we'll see them.

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unrepentant M&P fanboy

I emailed KKM yesterday and they replied that they have NO PLANS to do a .40 to 9mm conversion barrel for the Shield.

"Sorry, we do not make the Shields and do not have any plans at this time."

I have also been in touch with Storm Lake and was added to the list! That was six months ago! The gun has been manufactured since when? Does not look good from any after market supplied!
And to the people who say that their Shieds are going kaboom? What is kaboom? Quit putting +p ammo and the like in your pistols if your firearm is not rated for it! And please we all know people who are shooting hotter loads and are pushing the limits of ammo ratings!

I emailed Storm Lake a couple weeks ago to be put on their waiting list - right after I bought a Shield in 40. Storm Lake replied that they had 'no waiting list, and no plans to make a 9mm conversion barrel for the 40 Shield". So, I dunno, guess when or if I see it advertised for sale on their web sites, I will believe.

Any updates from anyone on making a 9mm conversion barrel?

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unrepentant M&P fanboy

Not yet for the Shield.