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Old 12-08-2012, 09:48 PM
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I just ordered a set of Trijicon night sights for my Nano. I really like the fact that all I need to change them is the supplied 1.3mm wrench and no sight pusher. The Nano has a short grip that you'd think would be uncomfortable, but it is not. The truly suprising thing with the Nano was how accurate this tiny pistol shoots. I'm sure the long, smooth trigger has something to do with it, I can actually stage it like I do with all my S&W revolvers. The recoil impulse is also very comfortable. But I have to admit that after putting 200+ rounds through it in one session the sharp backstrap checkering did cause some discomfort to the palm of my hand. I was having so much fun though I shot this thing until there was no more

ammo to shoot. Some Nano owners have put Talon grips on theirs so I'm going to check these out too.
Being a big M&P fan the Shield is a wonderful pistol I just find the Nano better suited for pocket carry. But that's me, you have to experiment with several pistols to see what works for you. I have no plans for getting rid of my Shield and enjoy carrying it in an IWB holster. I think for my next comparison test I'm going to shoot it side by side with my M&P9c, which by the way has a shorter grip.

I also have both, I just ordered night sights and an od grip frame for the Nano. I really like the modular frame and the possibility of other mods to come however slow they might be. I like the trigger on the Shield better, but the Nano trigger is very smooth.
My Nano has quite a bit of wear on the slide, I think the Shield has a better finish on the slide. The Nano is a half inch shorter and that makes it better for pocket carry. All in all they are both good guns.
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Old 12-08-2012, 10:34 PM
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A few months ago I bought - on a friend's recommendation - a Beretta Nano. First Beretta I've owned. It must be a later model as ALL ammo brands and grain weights (115-147gr. etc.) have functioned effortlessly. As the sights and the trigger were better than my Kahr, I sold the Kahr.

I visit the range almost weekly, fire a box of whatever's on hand and have yet to experience an FTF or FTE. After several months of perfect performance, it's become my EDC (except, of course, when I carry my M36). Also, I commend the original poster for a top notch evaluation of the two pistols.
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Old 12-09-2012, 08:59 AM
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Well like you, I had both: My opinion, hands down the Nano for all the reasons you gave plus three more you didn't mention that made this my choice over the Shield (which BTW I have sold)

1. less controls no slide release on the side, as many know with a small pistol when shooting two handed some have a tendency to hit the slide release (no need on such a small pistol)

2. Ease to change out the sights on the Nano - owner can change sights without any special tools making the addition of night sights a snap.

3. Modular framed the Nano can be changed out into different frame sizes and different frame colors all offered for sale on Beretta web site (as in the SIG 250) making it a much more versatile pistol all around
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Old 12-09-2012, 02:17 PM
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I have had one on order since July 25, 2012. No answer or ETA from the gun store. I know that S&W must be working overtime to get guns out, but how many months can it possibly take? This is not a Performance Center or a full custom 1911.

I am going to look at the Nano. I hope that it proves a comfortable fit for my hand. I know that Beretta may be more troublesome for warranty claims than S&W, but I think that the retailers are more to blame than the factory. Some of the guns must be getting diverted to large retailers who charge above MSRP.

I am basically paying full list price for a gun that apparently does not exist in normal retail channels. I will stick to my J frames until I make a final decision. The Nano looks OK and I appreciate the valuable reviews and input given above.
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Old 12-09-2012, 04:33 PM
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Love the Shield 9mm. Got lucky Thursday at Academy...right place, right time...picked one up for the wifey ($399 + tax). Looked hard at the Ruger LC9 (didn't like trigger) and the no slide lock turned me off on the Nano. This is the first S&W auto I have owned (owned many revolvers). I think they did their homework and this one is a keeper IMHO. I carry a G26. For the price its an excellent choice if you can find one...
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Old 12-09-2012, 06:16 PM
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I have had one on order since July 25, 2012. No answer or ETA from the gun store. I know that S&W must be working overtime to get guns out, but how many months can it possibly take? This is not a Performance Center or a full custom 1911.

I am going to look at the Nano. I hope that it proves a comfortable fit for my hand. I know that Beretta may be more troublesome for warranty claims than S&W, but I think that the retailers are more to blame than the factory. Some of the guns must be getting diverted to large retailers who charge above MSRP.

I am basically paying full list price for a gun that apparently does not exist in normal retail channels. I will stick to my J frames until I make a final decision. The Nano looks OK and I appreciate the valuable reviews and input given above.
They are out there. I paid MRSP for mine last week at Gander Mountain. I never even heard of the Shield until 3 weeks ago. I went looking and found one. I would forget about the store you ordered from and go looking elsewhere.
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Old 12-09-2012, 09:20 PM
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Looked hard at the Ruger LC9 (didn't like trigger) and the no slide lock turned me off on the Nano.
The 'no slide lock' thing is actually one of the factors that I like most about the pistol, I do tend to be a bit of a 'sometimes less, is more' kinda guy though LOL.





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They are out there. I paid MRSP for mine last week at Gander Mountain. I never even heard of the Shield until 3 weeks ago. I went looking and found one. I would forget about the store you ordered from and go looking elsewhere.
Wow, I don't know WHERE some of you are finding these things. I know these 15-20 stores I'm referring to aren't the only sources out there of course but, if you go look online across the country right now there is not one, not a 9mm or even the ever so slightly less desirable .40 cal showing available ANYWHERE.
'Out Of Stock' is all I see.
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On the Nano the slide locks back automatically after the last round in the magazine is fired. If you want the slide to stay back for whatever reason just insert any empty mag (the Nano comes with two magazines) and rack the slide.
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Well like you, I had both: My opinion, hands down the Nano for all the reasons you gave plus three more you didn't mention that made this my choice over the Shield (which BTW I have sold)

1. less controls no slide release on the side, as many know with a small pistol when shooting two handed some have a tendency to hit the slide release (no need on such a small pistol)

2. Ease to change out the sights on the Nano - owner can change sights without any special tools making the addition of night sights a snap.

3. Modular framed the Nano can be changed out into different frame sizes and different frame colors all offered for sale on Beretta web site (as in the SIG 250) making it a much more versatile pistol all around
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I owned a Nano before I traded for a Shield and I have to disagree with no slide lock is better.

My Nano experienced a few FTE in every box and no slide lock was not fun when you have a spent shell still in the barrel and the next round is stuck underneath the partway out spent shell and the slide under tension pressed up against the round underneath the spent shell.

How do you clear the weapon with no slide lock as I described?

Not fun unless you have a third hand to hold the slide back while you clear the FTE.

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I have had a nano for about 2 years, fantastic little pistol. At the same time I had a glock 22 that I just never really used, and another full sized 40. I put the glock up for consignment and put the $ towards a shield 40. I already had a M&P 9C and loved that pistol, though that wasn't a summer carry for me. a 40 made sense since that was almost 1/2 of my pistol ammo.

Taking them both to the range, the shield and nano are really fun to shoot, reliable, consistent, and accurate enough for me. I enjoy them both immensely...and am very happy with my shield purchase.

My only gripe about the nano was the grip *before* I got a rubber talongrip on it. I am looking forward for the talongip for the shield. With the exception of my sig, I put those grips on ALL of my pistols.

I just don't see anything wrong with both pistols. Even though Beretta is Italian, the nano is made in the US. That is one of the primary reasons I am a happy to have 2 S&W pistols as well.
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I have tried both. The Nano literally feels like a brick to me.

The Shield feels like...not a brick.
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